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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kendall Paul, CEO of Vanderburgh Humane Society, was featured in a viral TikTok video that garnered over 7 million views in less than a week—she has worked at VHS for more than 31 years and became CEO in 2004. WEHT
- ➤ Today, more than 200 University of Evansville students and volunteers built small outdoor barns for Habitat for Humanity homeowners to support affordable housing. The six-year event brings the community together—helping families move closer to homeownership. 14 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in Vanderburgh County said a pedestrian died today after being hit by a CSX train near Duesner Road and Zimmerman Road shortly before 6:30 a.m.—flooding made it difficult for deputies and fire crews to reach the scene. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42-year-old William Zentmyer after he drove his car into 3 to 5 feet of flood water on Thursday near Allens Lane and Eleventh Avenue and later was found on the ground near Grove Street with a BAC of .134—he has been charged with driving while intoxicated and disregarding a traffic control device. 14 News
- ➤ Posey County deputies were called just after midnight today when a stranded driver on Interstate 64 was stopped+ they found 800 pounds of marijuana and synthetic marijuana in his vehicle and arrested 69-year-old Clarance Shipman of Fort Payne, who is suspected of moving the drugs from Los Angeles to North Carolina. WEHT
- ➤ Evansville Police used an Indiana State Police helicopter—operating between 8 p.m. and midnight on Friday—to issue 42 tickets, 68 warnings, a child restraint ticket, 2 drug arrests and 6 criminal arrests for charges including warrants service, suspended licenses, marijuana possession, reckless driving and operating without a license, with ISP saying drivers can expect more enforcement details through the summer. 14 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a public health alert that some popular soup and bowl products sold in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio may have wood contamination—this follows a cilantro recall for foreign material detected in these items. Consumers are urged to discard or return the products to the place of purchase. WEHT
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 14 News anchor Mitch Carter married his colleague Claire on Apr. 12 at 10:53 p.m. (they met through mutual friends), marking a joyful new chapter for both journalists in Evansville. 14 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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