Daily
Evansville
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jasper Park Department will host its Annual Tree Giveaway at 9 a.m. on April 17; up to 1,200 seedlings, including American Plum, Bald Cypress, and Black Cherry, will be available for drive-through pickup — with a limit of four per car. 44 News
- ➤ Mesker Park Zoo officials announced they welcomed a new baby penguin named Hopscotch on March 18—its sex cannot be determined yet because penguins lack external organs; the parents, Prince and Calypso, are keeping the chick well-fed and healthy. 14 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Dispatchers in Evansville said one person was rescued from a flooded car on Allens Lane near Skylane Airport shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday—authorities told drivers to avoid driving through flooded roadways. 14 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A business from Haubstadt served hot meals to Princeton residents hours after a tornado hit on Thursday—Pappa Bears Catering said it had helped in past disasters in Mayfield, Kentucky. WEHT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Cook, a previously convicted drug dealer, was arrested Thursday at his Madison Avenue home after police executed a search warrant—he now faces charges for maintaining a common nuisance and drug dealing. 44 News
- ➤ Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Tyler Daniel Vest on Thursday on charges of child exploitation and possession of child pornography after a search warrant at his Evansville home on Harlaxton Drive yielded evidence—he admitted during police questioning to downloading illegal images. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun declared a state of disaster emergency for 18 counties (Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, and Warrick) due to severe weather. The 30-day declaration allows the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to provide financial assistance for repairs and recovery. 44 News
- ➤ Evansville Police will host a 'Coffee with a Cop' event Tuesday, April 15 at Revival Coffee Company (5025 Constellation Avenue) where residents can meet law enforcement and view a K9 demonstration at 8 a.m. 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, several Evansville barbershops host the Black Barbershop Health Initiative, offering free blood pressure and glucose checks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—a program that has built trust between barbers and medical professionals for over a decade. Courier & Press
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Ralph Shayne • SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series
7-8 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Free entry — Engage with innovative ideas in an educational lecture featuring Ralph Shayne.
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Love Our City: Festival of Nations
5-8 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Free entry — Join teams to uplift the community through volunteering opportunities such as clean-ups and home projects for the elderly.
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Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Old National Bank — Free entry — Experience the creativity of young entrepreneurs as they pitch innovative business ideas.
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Taking Steps for Autism Walk & 5K
8 AM – 12 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a supportive community event for autism awareness and run or walk for a great cause.
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Woman Arise 25: ASCEND
7 PM - 10 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville — $89 — Experience transformative worship and teachings at this year's empowering women's conference.
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Ohio Valley Birding Festival
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Various costs — Experience expert-led birding hikes and engaging family activities focused on avian appreciation.
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Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Friedman Park — Free entry — Celebrate strength and community at this uplifting festival supporting cancer patients and their families.
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Awakening Events - Upcoming Christian Music Concerts
6-10 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Tickets available — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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Star Wars: A New Hope Screening
7 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic original film brought to life with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
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5K on the Runway
8:30 AM – 12:45 PM — Evansville Wartime Museum — Benefiting local veterans — Experience the thrill of running on an airport runway for a great cause.
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REDUCED! Office Building - Dowtown Evansville
Reduced price! Former AXIOM Marketing office building with extra lot for parking, which is scarce in downtown Evansville.
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