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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old Warrick County woman was arrested Thursday at St. Vincent Hospital after police found improvised incendiary devices in her bag & at her home, and she reportedly planned to set them off at her previous high school & has been booked into Vanderburgh County jail. Courier & Press
- ➤ A 77-year-old man from Haubstadt, Patrick John Waite, allegedly fatally shot three people and wounded a fourth at his Scottsdale Drive home Thursday night, surrendered to police minutes after calling 911, and a petition has been filed (with a judge ordering a search) to gather evidence in the active investigation. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville Police are asking for help finding 40-year-old Jim Crawford, who was last seen today at 5:00 p.m. on North Villa Drive — the insulin-dependent man is believed to wear a quarter-zip sweater and tennis shoes and is known to frequent Bally's Casino and downtown. 14 News
- ➤ A Newburgh woman named Ahnna Tipton was arrested for bomb-making charges after admitting to possessing multiple explosive devices and planning to target her former high school—she is now held in Vanderburgh County Jail. 44 News
- ➤ Michael Thomas was found guilty for the 2022 killing of Patrick White and was sentenced on Friday to 75 years in prison (the court ordered him to register as a violent offender) after murder charges were refiled in 2024 following White’s disappearance in July 2022. WEHT
- ➤ On May 29, Evansville Police arrested 19-year-old Ahnna I. Tipton after a hospital officer found a suspicious pill bottle wrapped in duct tape in her backpack—bomb technicians later recovered two improvised incendiary devices at her Warrick County home and Tipton admitted she planned to target her former high school. WEHT
- ➤ Police arrived after a shots fired call on May 29th around 8:30 p.m. at a home on South Scottsdale Drive near Haubstadt where three died and one was critically injured—77-year-old Patrick Waite is in custody on a murder charge while four others in the home remained safe. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ River City Pride announced its 5th annual Pride Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, June 7 at One Main Street in Downtown Evansville & the free event will feature live drag shows, food trucks, vendors, art and community resources with the parade starting at noon and the festival running from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech laid off over 200 employees—11 at its Evansville campus—after state funding cuts passed last month; most layoffs occurred Friday, with some continuing into next week. Affected workers will receive separation packages as the college adjusts its operations for the 5% budget reduction and an expected additional cut. Courier & Press
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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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Drum Major, Percussion, & Color Guard Camp
June 22-25 — University of Southern Indiana — $525-$650 — Level up your marching arts with top instructors at this engaging camp in Evansville.
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2025 Bowling for Rhinos
6-9 p.m. — River City Recreation — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a fun night of bowling while supporting rhino conservation efforts.
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Southern Indiana Comic Book Show
10 AM – 5 PM — AMF Arc Lanes — Free admission and parking — Explore a diverse array of comics with 20 dealers from four states.
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Forest Wisdom: Building Networks of Support
4-5:30 p.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free entry — Explore community lessons from the old-growth forest at Wesselman Woods.
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