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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Dollar General Market is opening on North Saint Joseph Avenue with an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits — and vegetables. The grand opening on Saturday at 8 a.m. will offer a $10 gift card to the first 50 adult customers, tote bags to the first 100, and create 10—15 new jobs. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ United Companies and the Evansville Regional Airport Authority opened a new 10,000-square-foot terminal at the airport on Tuesday, June 3rd. The facility features lounges for passengers and pilots, 24/7 surveillance and free Wi-Fi — details that mark a modern upgrade for local aviation. 44 News
- ➤ Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry said crews cannot start repairs on the sinkhole along Riverside Drive—until the Ohio River falls below 23 feet. The river will rise to 30 feet this week but is expected to drop by week’s end, and crews will then inspect the erosion while the detour stays for at least six weeks. 14 News
- ➤ Evansville crews began repair work Tuesday morning on a sinkhole on Oak Hill Road near Oak Hill Cemetery + Highway 41 after the roadway had begun failing yesterday. The road remains closed from the cemetery entrance on Willow Road to Columbia Street, and work will continue today. WEHT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Memorial High School pitcher Matthew Fisher was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year for baseball on June 3 — he posted a record of 6 wins and 0 losses with a 0.76 ERA and 61 strikeouts this spring and has signed with Indiana University while being projected as an early-round MLB draft pick. Courier & Press
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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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Fireworks on the Ohio
6:00 – 9:30 PM — Downtown Evansville — Free entry — Experience Evansville’s largest public fireworks celebration along Riverside Drive.
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