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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Burdette Park reopens today after storm and flood repairs and offers free admission to the first 400 children under 11. Park officials say full operations will be completed soon. 44 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Funeral arrangements for 31-year-old Maria Guetling, a registered nurse killed in a box truck crash on St. Joseph Avenue on June 16, will include a visitation from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a memorial service at 6 p.m. on June 22—her burial will be held at 10 a.m. on June 23 at Resurrection Catholic Church. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madisonville Police arrested Adam Kloeppel after stopping his rental car just before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday for swerving on the road and finding two stolen handguns in the trunk—he said he was headed to Texas. 14 News
- ➤ Evansville Police responded to three calls on Thursday when officers found two unsupervised children at an apartment complex at 4:30 a.m., a toddler wandering a neighborhood at 7:30 a.m., and a 9-year-old in only underwear at a park at 7 p.m.—they contacted parents, took an incident report, and transported the child home where needed. WEHT
- ➤ The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is still searching for 63-year-old Lora Overton known as Lora Ridgely, who was reported missing over a year ago in Princeton + anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office. 44 News
- ➤ Evansville man Jason Horne was sentenced to 60 years plus a 5-year firearm enhancement for the murder of Jennifer Gorecki along South Morton Avenue after a retrial followed an April mistrial — his conviction was handed down on May 23rd in Vanderburgh Circuit Court. 44 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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International Jugglers Association Festival - Welcome Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience an enchanting evening featuring the art of juggling at the International Jugglers Association Festival's Welcome Show.
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