Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Evansville.
The Market on Main farmers market in downtown Evansville kicks off its 2025 season today just outside the Ford Center and will run each Wednesday through September 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local vendors, live music, SNAP benefits + matching programs and kids' produce activities make this season a special community event.
Evansville Fire Department crews responded to a house fire on the 600 block of East Missouri Street early on June 4th at 1:05 a.m., declared it a working fire, and had the flames out by 1:33 a.m.—firefighters remained on scene for overhaul.
Vanderburgh County deputies said Randall Drury crashed his car on railroad tracks near Broadway Avenue on Tuesday night around 10:30 p.m. while speeding with two teens under the influence, which damaged CSX equipment—he has been arrested on multiple charges.
Police arrested 18-year-old Donnovan Johnson after officers found a stolen wallet and two knives—evidence that he tried to buy alcohol with someone else's ID at Thorntons on East Morgan Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, charging him with theft, unauthorized entry, trespass, and resisting law enforcement.
The Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association will host Art in the Garden on Sunday, June 8th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the SWIMGA Display Garden on East Lloyd Expressway — the event will feature arts and craft booths, food trucks, live music, and family activities with blooming gardens on display.
FEMA and USDA declared Kentucky and nearby counties — Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick — as Natural Disaster Areas after the April flooding and storms.
The declaration gives farmers access to emergency loans for equipment and livestock replacement, and they must apply by January 14.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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