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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At around 10:10 a.m. Monday, a fire started in a kitchen on North Weinbach Avenue near Columbia Street in Evansville—injuring a juvenile boy with smoke inhalation, though he did not require hospitalization, and officials are investigating the cause. 14 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 34-year-old Evansville man was arrested on Monday after he left his husky and another dog in a parked truck when it was 99 degrees outside and the truck’s interior hit 128 degrees Fahrenheit—both dogs suffered heat stroke and were taken to a veterinarian. 14 News
- ➤ On Jul. 28, a judge sentenced Jonathan Bell to 40 years in prison for shooting a victim on South Red Bank Road during a drug deal in September while Bell was on parole. 14 News
- ➤ Evansville Police cited two dog owners after they left their small dog in a van parked at Costco on Cross Pointe Plaza around 11:30 a.m. Sunday when the interior temperature hit 130 degrees and the pet was found panting heavily—animal control later took custody of the dog. 44 News
- ➤ Prosecutors presented overwhelming evidence when an Evansville jury convicted 30 year old Jaron A. Wells of fatally shooting his mother Shanay Hunt in 2023 — he faced sentencing on Sept. 16 and may receive a long prison term for murder and a firearm enhancement. Courier & Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Columbus Indiana Huey, a restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Iroquois helicopter, will offer rides at the Evansville Wartime Museum on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis while museum admission applies—tickets for the ride are sold separately and veterans and active-duty military receive discounts. 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vanderburgh County commissioners rejected Orion Renewable Energy Group's proposal for a solar farm covering 600 fenced acres — located near I-69 and SR 57. County Commission President Justin Elpers said the project is not a good fit for Schott Township or the county at this time. 44 News
- ➤ Drivers near the intersection of U.S. 41, Washington Avenue and the Lloyd Expressway now must turn right and use a U-turn lane instead of making left turns directly. Evansville police conducted a four-hour traffic detail over the weekend with 28 stops to instruct motorists on the new pattern designed to improve safety and reduce congestion. 44 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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