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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Stephanie Terry will host a free summer resource fair on April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pagoda at 401 SE Riverside Dr + representatives from summer camps, jobs and volunteer programs will answer questions + families can learn about new summer activities for kids after school ends. Courier & Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ All lanes on Riverside Drive are closed at Chestnut Street because a sinkhole formed while high river levels allowed water to flow under the road—repair work is paused until likely Sunday as drivers are advised to use Second Street as a detour. 14 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Indiana State Police detectives asked community members in Warrick and Spencer counties to check their security cameras after an officer-involved shooting in Chandler on April 21 at 8:52 a.m.—31-year-old Nina Devillez drove recklessly in a silver Toyota near Walmart, crashed, was shot by police, stole a patrol vehicle and fled into nearby counties. 44 News
- ➤ A video released by Neil Chapman, the attorney for victim Shane Hendrix, shows that a brutal incident at Chaser’s Bar & Grill began earlier this month after a dispute over an unpaid tab and left Hendrix with multiple facial fractures and lost teeth as two bouncers—Sean Shell and Johnathan Turner—face charges. WEHT
- ➤ Attorney Neil Chapman released new surveillance footage showing bouncers hitting Shane Hendrix at Chaser’s Bar & Grill—contradicting employees’ claims that Hendrix threatened a bartender—and leading to the arrests of the two bouncers on April 6 that left Hendrix with severe injuries. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville police arrested a juvenile after a shots fired call came in just after 8 p.m. on Monday in the 500 block of East Iowa Street — officers detained several juveniles and charged one with possession of a firearm while releasing the others to their guardians. WEHT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 22nd, the Vanderburgh County EMA and Red Cross held a drive-thru at Howell Park — located at 1045 South Barker Avenue in Evansville — to distribute cleaning supplies for residents affected by recent severe weather from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 44 News
- ➤ Riverside Drive is closed at Chestnut due to a sinkhole that cracked the road on Feb 24—repair work is paused as high river levels force water under the roadway. Traffic is diverted to Second Street until work resumes when river levels drop below 23 feet. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Evansville Thunderbolts make their first finals appearance in the Southern Professional Hockey League President's Cup Finals today in a best-of-three series against the Knoxville Ice Bears — the team credits strong chemistry and community support for their playoff run and expects a packed Ford Center on Thursday at 7 p.m. as they aim to win their first championship for Evansville. 44 News
WELLNESS 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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