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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is asking locals to welcome 86 veterans returning from Washington, D.C. as their plane arrives at 8 p.m. Saturday. A parade is set to begin by 8:30 p.m. plus buses from Anchor Industries will start transporting guests at 6:30 p.m., and parking is reserved for veterans, guardians, and airport customers only. Courier & Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man named Jaevon Hamilton was arrested on multiple charges—assaulting a woman and attempting to grab an officer's gun—after officers responded at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday near Garvin Street and Madison Avenue following a forced home entry on Oakley Street. 44 News
- ➤ Evansville Police arrested 30-year-old Jarrod B. Roberts after witnesses reported he was flashing and touching himself in a bank on Main Street Tuesday evening while high on meth, and officers said he continued his exposure after detention. 14 News
- ➤ A man — identified as 27-year-old Jaevon Hamilton — was arrested on the 600 block of Madison Avenue after he broke down a door, hit a victim, and tried to grab an officer’s gun. 14 News
- ➤ Samuel Huggler, extradited from Spain and charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an altered firearm, appeared Tuesday in Vanderburgh County court where he was given two weeks to hire counsel—he is now held in jail. WEHT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ INDOT said crews will close Tekoppel Avenue underneath the Lloyd Expressway today to install new bridge beams for the westbound improvements on Evansville’s west side — motorists should plan ahead for temporary stoppages when trucks move the beams into place. WEHT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The GLVC signed a three-year deal to hold the Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships at Deaconess Aquatic Center in Evansville in 2026, 2027, and 2028—an agreement supported by Mayor Stephanie Terry and hosted by the Evansville Regional Sports Commission. The 2026 championships are set for February 9-14 while the 2027 and 2028 events will take place on the second weekend in February. Courier & Press
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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K Carbon Live Concert
12:00 AM — 315 Taylor Ave — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night of high-energy music with K Carbon and friends.
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SBA GovCon Tour 2025 - Evansville Stop
3-5 p.m. — EVPL East — Free entry — Network with contractors and learn to sell your services to the U.S. government.
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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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