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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Evansville contractor, Eric Morgan, was arrested on charges of theft & fraud after he allegedly took over $150,000 from a local homeowner for a room addition meant for her ill mother that was never completed. 44 News
- ➤ On Wednesday, animal control rescued 25 cats and dogs from a trailer on Evansville’s East Side and deputies arrested four individuals, Joshua Binkley, Shelia Jones, Shirley Martin, and Timothy Martin, on dozens of animal cruelty charges after officials found dead and near-starved animals in filthy conditions+ officials condemned the trailer for unsafe living conditions. Courier & Press
- ➤ In a murder trial in Henderson, Ky.—the state and defense rested their cases for Evansville man Jaron Wells, who was arrested in Carrier Mills after his mother Shanay Hunt was found dead at her Harriet Street home—and a hung jury in February led to a mistrial. WEHT
- ➤ Four Evansville residents were arrested for animal cruelty after deputies found 11 dogs and 14 cats living in filthy, malnourished conditions in a trailer at Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park—suspects admitted they neglected the animals and did not seek needed veterinary care. WEHT
- ➤ Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office arrested Timothy Martin, Shirley Martin, Sheila Jones, and Joshua Binkley on 27 counts each of animal cruelty—investigation began when suspects brought a dead dog and a near-death dog, prompting deputies to find 25 malnourished animals in a trailer—after which the suspects admitted they had neglected the animals. 44 News
- ➤ An Evansville man was found guilty of killing his mother in 2023—Jaron Wells pleaded guilty to a firearm enhancement after he was arrested in Carrier Mills, Illinois two years ago, and his sentencing has not been scheduled. WEHT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cuts to the state budget will force eight schools to stop the Jobs for America's Graduates program—affecting 300 at-risk students who were set to learn job and life skills next fall. Officials said eight instructors lost their jobs last year and worry that these students will not get the guidance they need. 14 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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8th Annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike
10-11:30 a.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Free entry — Explore the wooded Pet Trail with your furry friends during this annual hike.
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