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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The EVPL Foundation will host its Annual Summer Book Sale at Washington Square Mall on August 2nd and 3rd, offering thousands of items including books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs priced from $0.50 to $2. The sale will accept cash, checks and credit card payments for $10 or more—proceeds will help fund library programs. 44 News
- ➤ The American Red Cross of Southwest Indiana is looking for local volunteers to help with disaster response in the area. Executive Director Beth Sweeney spoke on Eyewitness News on Jul 30, urging interested residents to apply + her explanation detailed the work involved. WEHT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities reported that a head-on collision on Big Cynthiana Road near Estate Drive west of Darmstadt in Vanderburgh County killed a motorist late Tuesday afternoon— the crash involved a blue Chevrolet Tahoe SUV that required extrication and a grey Toyota Tundra whose driver escaped as the truck caught fire, and investigators are reviewing the scene. Courier & Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Arcademie will launch a new alcohol-free bar called the Altar Bar on Aug. 8 on its second floor — in the historic O'Donnell building — to serve non-alcoholic cocktails and beer on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Its opening will coincide with the Night Market on Sixth Street. Courier & Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A truck driver named George Rettig IV crashed his truck into a motorcycle just before 8 p.m. Tuesday night at the intersection of North Elliott and Florida Street after saying he had three beers and two shots of whiskey and refusing a blood alcohol test — he is now in jail on multiple drunk driving charges while the motorcyclist remains in the ICU after having part of their leg amputated. 14 News
- ➤ After hours of deliberation, jurors found Warrick County man Johnathon J. Buza guilty of murder and unlawful possession of a firearm (but not robbery) for killing 27-year-old Manuel Heaton in April 2023 at Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area, and the court will sentence him later. Courier & Press
- ➤ Deputies said 36-year-old Dustin Cobb from Shawneetown burglarized a home and set it on fire on Monday before a police chase in Union County nearly injured a deputy—he now faces multiple charges and is held in Webster County Jail. 14 News
- ➤ A former Evansville-based DCS case worker, Sara Diane Wood, 35, was arrested Tuesday night on charges of official misconduct after an Indiana Office of Inspector General investigation found she falsified MaGIK records of face-to-face visits with families—she posted a $750 bond on Wednesday and entered a not guilty plea with a review hearing scheduled for Sept. 12. Courier & Press
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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