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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hadi Shrine Half Pot in Evansville reached $100,000 with just 16 days left before the drawing, officials said. Tickets can be purchased through May 4 and the drawing will be held on May 5 at 10 a.m.—ticket booths will be closed on Easter Sunday. 14 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A medical emergency caused two drivers to collide head on at Pollack and Vann Avenue in Evansville around 3:10 p.m. Saturday—one driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. WEHT
- ➤ At around 5:24 p.m. Saturday, a truck crashed into the German Township Fire Department Headquarters in Vanderburgh County—crews pulled the driver from the truck with no injuries reported and the department said calls would not be delayed. WEHT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Evansville man—48-year-old Craig Barnett—threatened a woman with a knife and jumped from a second-floor balcony on the 500 block of Jefferson Avenue just after midnight on Friday; officers say he sustained injuries during the jump and is now in custody facing charges including robbery and domestic battery. WEHT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Thunderbolts advanced to the President’s Cup Finals for the first time ever after defeating the Rivermen in the SPHL playoffs—marking a historic achievement for the team. 14 News
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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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Annual Golf Classic at Oak Meadow Country Club
1 PM — Oak Meadow Country Club — Participation fee required — Tee off for a good cause at the Evansville Philharmonic's annual golf fundraiser.
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Billy the Kid & The Regulators Live
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Mojo's BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille — Tickets required — Experience a night of high-powered rhythm and blues with a band known for their soulful performances.
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Gray May 5k Run/Walk
8-10 AM — Friedman Park — Registration fees vary — Raise funds for brain cancer research in honor of Kris Stunkel.
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Dog Man - The Musical
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Tickets required for ages 2+ — A hilarious, heartfelt family adventure based on the bestselling series by Dav Pilkey.
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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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~ Benjamin Franklin
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