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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ As temperatures rise in Evansville, local organizations are offering cooling centers to help residents escape the heat. Multiple public library branches and shelters such as the Evansville Rescue Mission, Patchwork Central, United Caring Services Day Shelter, CK Newsome Center and The Salvation Army are operating with set hours plus residents can call 211 for additional resources. Courier & Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Evansville police arrested Kieven Hillard on Monday on Mary Street after he allegedly punched a man and stole his phone during a Snapchat-arranged meeting — a violent confrontation that left one victim with a self-defense stab wound — police said. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Evansville, students in the school corp. will follow a soft start schedule—those with last names K‑Z start on Aug.4 and students with A‑J begin on Aug.6—while all join on Aug.8. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The massive riverfront sinkhole on Riverside Drive cost $915,937 — nearly one million dollars — so far as city workers fix the damaged sewer line, and officials said the road will likely remain closed until October. Repairs will drive the final bill even higher as work continues to secure the area. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry announced that local nonprofits can apply for Forward Together Grants with awards up to $35,000 to support neighborhood revitalization, public safety, and poverty reduction—application materials are available on the City website and must be submitted by September 19th at 5 p.m. 44 News
- ➤ Crews placed the first 100-ton concrete beams for the I-69 Bridge Project on the Indiana side of the river after stopping traffic for 15 minutes Monday so trucks could deliver them from Highway 41 to Waterworks Road. A second shipment will arrive later today and deliveries will continue through mid-September. 14 News
- ➤ Mayor Terry announced today that local nonprofits may apply for the new round of Forward Together grants — which support home weatherization, food access, literacy, and services for people experiencing homelessness — as part of the City's effort to revitalize neighborhoods, boost public safety, and reduce poverty. The program is funded by interest earned from American Rescue Plan Act funds. 14 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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