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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Autism Evansville’s Taking Steps for Autism Walk & 5K is scheduled for this Saturday at Vanderburgh 4H from 8 a.m. to noon after being rescheduled from April 19 due to stormy weather concerns, with the 5K race beginning at 8 a.m., awards at 9:15 a.m., family activities starting at 9 a.m., and the Kids Dash with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. 14 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Evansville Police said that around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Roosevelt McNeil died from injuries after a collision at the intersection of Weinbach and Keck when a driver reportedly lacked insurance—marijuana was also found in the vehicle. WEHT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Evansville police arrested a teenager on Tuesday after reviewing video footage and charging him with gun possession in connection to a deadly weekend shooting along Taylor Avenue—officials said the investigation remains active. 44 News
- ➤ Dawnita Wilkerson disappeared on June 21 when she was last seen at One Life Studios and Suites on Green River Road getting into an SUV with two men—security cameras recorded her departure and her phone went off the next day—while detectives continue their investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward. WEHT
- ➤ A federal judge sentenced 38-year-old Javier Moreno-Garibaldi to five-and-a-half years in prison followed by two years of supervised release for trafficking more than 60,000 fentanyl pills into Evansville—he pleaded guilty in March after transporting the pills from Phoenix for an undercover officer. Courier & Press
- ➤ Officers arrested Shayla Bailey and Jadrion Griffin on Wednesday morning along I-64 after pulling them over for speeding when a K—9 alerted officers to nearly 6 pounds of cocaine found in two packages, with Bailey taken to Vanderburgh County jail and Griffin taken to Henderson County jail. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Evansville Museum is hosting a free Summer Solstice Celebration tomorrow (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.) on its front lawn, with the Evansville Astronomical Society guiding a sunset watch that marks the official start of summer. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Evansville officials announced the launch of DORA— a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area where people 21 and older will be able to buy alcohol from licensed businesses and carry it in special cups— which will open on July 4th. The area will operate daily with weeknight hours of 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., weekend hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and extended summer hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in June and July. 14 News
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation will restrict lanes on southbound U.S. 41 in Gibson County, closing one lane from County Road 925 South to County Road 990 South on July 10 for a pipe replacement project. After two days of alternating closures, the southbound lanes will be fully closed around July 14, and local traffic will detour via State Road 168 + I-69 to State Road 68. 44 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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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International Jugglers' Festival
Mon, Jul 14 – Sun, Jul 20 — Victory Theatre — Cost TBD — Celebrate the art of juggling at the 78th Annual International Jugglers' Festival with competitions and performances.
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