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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Trinity United Methodist Church in Downtown Evansville flooded twice last week after gravel and sediment filled a sinkhole on Riverside Drive, so crews from the Water and Sewer Utility and SERVPRO cleaned up the water while investigators look into the cause (cleanup costs could reach $32,000) and rising river levels delay repairs (the church’s bicentennial celebration may be affected). Courier & Press
- ➤ A hand sanitizer explosion at a home on North Saint Joseph Avenue on Tuesday, May 20 sent a woman with chemical burns to the hospital—police arrested a man for drug possession and neglect charges and removed a child while emergency crews gathered evidence from a burned tote and melted chemical container. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An explosion at a home along Saint Joseph Avenue in Vanderburgh County injured a woman with chemical burns, prompting evacuations and an ongoing investigation by deputies and fire crews as they prepare to file criminal charges. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The USI Screaming Eagles baseball team is set for postseason play today as they travel to the OVC Tournament in Marion. The team, seeded fifth with a 15 to 12 record, will face Little Rock at 9:00 a.m. and will meet Missouri State at 4:00 p.m. if they win — the contest is broadcast on 97.7 FM The Ref. 44 News
- ➤ The Women's Hospital Classic Professional Tennis Tournament will return to Evansville this summer from July 21 to 27 at the Wesselman Park Tennis Center—upgraded to ITF W100 status with a $100,000 prize purse—and is set to attract top tennis talent for world-class matches. 44 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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Waymaker Miracles Run/Walk 5K
9 AM – 12 PM — Friedman Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a vibrant family-friendly 5K supporting couples in need.
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Wilderness Weekend: Free Sunday
12-5 p.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free entry — Embrace nature with free access to over four miles of beautiful trails at Wesselman Woods.
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Blazin' Glazin' Donut Race
6:30-8 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Varied registration fees — Participate in a fun and timed donut-themed run event.
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June Fest
5-8 p.m. — Downtown Evansville — Free entry — Experience a community celebration with local vendors, live music, and more in the heart of Evansville.
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Mesker Park Zoo Brew
4:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Mesker Park Zoo — Ticket information available May 1st — Enjoy tastings of wine and craft beers in a lively after-hours zoo setting.
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Joe Gatto Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Joe Gatto, known from 'Impractical Jokers'.
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Easton Corbin Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Tickets starting at $41 — Enjoy a night of country music with Easton Corbin in a lively setting.
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