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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of the food industry gathered today at Feed Evansville’s Grocery Summit to discuss food waste and insecurity concerns. Executive Director Lisa Vaughan said leaders will share trends, set strategies + plan a Christmas in July canned food drive to help during peak food insecurity later this summer. 14 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ricardo Homero Carreon Perez, 31, tried to take a credit card from a man's hand and punched him at a gas station on north First Avenue Wednesday afternoon—he was arrested and now faces robbery, battery, public intoxication, and resisting law enforcement charges. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grant Watson from Bosse High School received 54.5 percent of the 3,486 votes to become Courier & Press Student of the Week. He will graduate with an Academic Honors Diploma and plan to attend DePauw University this fall. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill that would ban buying, selling, or operating signal jamming devices is headed to Governor Mike Braun’s desk after a Vanderburgh County robbery incident. If signed, the law will take effect later this year — making the use of signal jammers a felony. WEHT
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning a double overtime game on Wednesday, the Evansville Thunderbolts head back to Evansville tonight for Game 2 of the SPHL President's Cup finals—facing the Knoxville Ice Bears. A win will give the team a chance to secure its first-ever title. 44 News
- ➤ The Evansville Thunderbolts won their first President’s Cup title when they beat the Ice Bears 2 to 1 in overtime — goaltender Cole Ceci was honored as SPHL Playoff MVP. 44 News
- ➤ The Thunderbolts returned to Evansville tonight to face Knoxville in game two of the SPHL Championship Series after winning game one in overtime against the Ice Bears—Max Parker and Aaron Hancock will cover Thursday’s game as Evansville aims to win the series. 14 News
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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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Washington Square Mall Card Show
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. & 12 - 4 p.m. — Washington Square Mall — Free entry — Explore collectible cards and sports memorabilia at this local show.
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2025 NPC Indiana Muscle Competition
3 AM – 5 PM — Old National Events Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Witness the top amateur athletes compete in bodybuilding and fitness categories.
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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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