Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Evansville.
The Boys & Girls Club of Evansville hosted its 16th Annual Stock the Pantry Cornhole Tournament on August 9 at Bally's outdoor pavilion — teams of two competed in a double elimination format with cash prizes awarded to the top three teams to raise funds for healthy snacks for local youth.
At 5:06 p.m. Friday on East Virginia Street between Sam's Club and Walmart, a motorcycle and a car collided and the motorcycle driver suffered a possible broken collar bone and femur and was taken to the hospital + police are investigating the crash.
A Wadesville man crashed into a parked car in Evansville and was arrested for drunk driving after he said he had a few drinks before falling asleep behind the wheel—police report he was taken to a hospital for a check and then jailed.
Four Evansville teens were arrested on Friday after a suspicious call led police in Daviess County to pursue a blue car with obscured license plates and occupants wearing ski-mask attire, and officers recovered a loaded AR-15 rifle and a stolen 9mm handgun from the vehicle.
Evansville Police arrested 29-year-old Desmond Coleman on Friday at 4 p.m. after they learned he was in town and that he was wanted for murder and a weapons charge related to a gas station shooting in Columbia that killed 29-year-old Deshawn Carroway—authorities said a network of friends and family helped him evade arrest.
Emergency services were on standby at the airport after receiving a call at 3:07 p.m. to block traffic if needed, and the plane landed safely—officials are investigating the reason for the call.
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.
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.
PDEVV Hub Parkinson's Disease Symposium
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM — Deaconess Gateway Conference Center — Free entry — Engage with experts on living well with Parkinson's and enjoy a complimentary meal.
River City Rodeo
5:30-7 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — $25, kids 6 and under free — Experience professional rodeo excitement with bull riding, barrel racing, and more.
Fall Fitness Fair
10 a.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free event — Discover local wellness options at this vibrant community gathering.
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