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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two brothers, Kevin and Jeremy Martin, were arrested for theft and trespassing after police say they used lockout kits to break into vehicles at an Evansville towing company early Thursday, and authorities later found a truck with tools — electronics and fireworks. 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Posey County Prosecutor’s Office added Mollie—a one-year-old Smooth Collie who finished 32 weeks of therapy training—to help comfort victims, and she already supported a child victim of sexual assault during a jury trial last week. 44 News
- ➤ WNIN President Tim Black said the station now faces a $1 million funding gap—following nearly $500,000 in state cuts from April—and will cut content and reduce staff while continuing to operate and seeking financial help. He released the statement on Friday, stressing that WNIN is not closing its doors. 14 News
- ➤ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Camp Atterbury will house immigrant detainees under a new federal plan designed to ease overcrowding in ICE facilities. The base—located 40 miles south of Indianapolis and managed by the Indiana National Guard—has previously housed evacuees, but officials have not said when or how many detainees will be held. Courier & Press
- ➤ The new I-69 Ohio River Crossing bridge in Evansville is moving ahead as nearly 200 concrete beams—up to 188 feet long and weighing 100 tons each—will be delivered next week and continue through mid-September. Highway 41 will have 15-minute rolling lane closures to allow safe passage for delivery vehicles. WEHT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Women's Hospital Classic Professional Tennis Tournament will run from July 21 to July 27 at Wesselman Park Tennis Center and is the highest-level USTA Pro Circuit event held outside the WTA Tour – it offers a $100,000 prize purse and opens the US Open Wild Card Challenge for American women. 14 News
- ➤ Adam Schiff stepped down as the Mater Dei baseball coach after leading the Wildcats to the Class 2A state championship game. He said changes in his role at Amcor following its merger with Berry Global left him unable to coach next spring—Mater Dei has already begun its search for a new coach. Courier & Press
WELLNESS NEWS
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Vanderburgh County Fair
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Paid entry — Enjoy a week of fun, entertainment, and live music from Parmalee at this beloved community fair.
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DCI: Drum Corps International
7 PM — Francis Joseph Reitz High School — Tickets vary — Experience the thrilling sounds of drum corps at this unique fundraising event.
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I Love the '80s Celebration
5:30 PM – 11:00 PM — O'Day Discovery Lodge — Proceeds support Westside Catholic School — Enjoy dinner, a live auction, and music by an '80s tribute band in your best retro attire.
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Annual USI Night Flight Road Race
8 PM - 12 AM — University of Southern Indiana — Free for kids under 8 — Lace up for a night race and enjoy family-friendly activities on campus.
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Angels after Dark
8-10 p.m. — Angel Mounds Trailhead - Levee Parking Lot — Free entry — Experience a magical family-friendly night hike through the beautiful surroundings of Angel Mounds.
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Cam Thompson Live
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill — Cover charge unknown — Experience the rising star of alt-country as Cam Thompson takes the stage for a night of authentic sounds.
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Cam Thompson Live at Bud's
7 p.m.–1 a.m. — Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the raw, authentic sounds of rising alt-country star Cam Thompson.
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Steps For Sobriety
8-10 a.m. — Garvin Park — $30 entry — Participate in a community race to support addiction recovery efforts and help raise funds for the Substance Abuse Council.
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