Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Evansville.
Evansville police confirmed that during a Taylor Avenue shooting on Sunday morning, 19-year-old Israel Mays died after being shot at a party — and authorities later arrested 21-year-old Alexis Wilhite for hitting a pedestrian with her vehicle while fleeing the scene.
Arrest warrants were issued for two Evansville Police supervisors after an investigation found that Sgt. William Shirley and Lt. Stacy Shirley allegedly collected off-duty pay by falsifying work hours at Evansville Housing Authority & Dillard’s, and they have been placed on unpaid leave pending further review.
Juneteenth falls on Thursday and Evansville hosts events honoring the end of slavery in the United States through Saturday.
Events include a Design Your Own Kente Cloth event Tuesday at EVPL Stringtown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—a celebration at Y&E Community Center Thursday from noon to 4 p.m., an Otters game at 7:30 p.m., a craft session Friday, and free entry at Angel Mounds with a celebration at Lyles Station on Saturday.
A brief EF-0 tornado touched down on Evansville's west side on Friday—marking the fourth tornado to hit Vanderburgh County this year.
It traveled just over a mile starting at South Tekoppel Avenue, uprooted trees near Edgewood and Hillcrest, and knocked down a construction barricade near Indiana Street and 11th Avenue while heavy rain caused flash flooding that blocked roads and led to several rescues with winds reaching 85 mph.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say a four-mile section of KY-136 from KY-56 in Beech Grove to KY-140 East will be limited to local traffic for up to one month—starting Monday—for cross drain repairs between Calhoun and Beech Grove.
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.
The Wizard of Oz (RSC Version)
7-11 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless tale of Dorothy and her colorful companions brought to life on stage.
Joanna Connor Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Mojo's BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille — Tickets available — Experience an evening of soulful Chicago Blues with renowned guitarist and vocalist Joanna Connor.
Dash for Diabetes
7-9 a.m. — Shirley James Gateway Plaza — Cost varies — Participate in runs and walks to support diabetes awareness.
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