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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Evansville fire crews battled a blaze at Tri-State Food Bank on East Michigan Street after a call came in at 4:55 p.m.—engines remain on scene as they work to extinguish the fire. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Henderson man Gregory Durbin, 49, is charged with drunk driving after officers pulled him over on Covert Avenue when they found he drove on Green River Road without headlights and his breathalyzer registered a BAC of .186 — more than twice the legal limit. 14 News
- ➤ Thomas Rainey Jr. filed a federal lawsuit against Boonville city and its police department, saying his 2023 arrest was an unlawful effort to force a confession about his missing mother, Donna Hatfield's case; the claim is backed by a notarized power of attorney (showing his legal right to handle her property). The suit accuses officers of violating his rights and has not yet prompted a response from the defendants. Courier & Press
- ➤ On Saturday, Evansville Police responded to reports from the 300 block of Sweetser Avenue when witnesses heard several shots being fired and saw people running, and officers later found multiple cars and a home hit by bullets — shell casings were recovered at the scene. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Red Bank Road north of the Lloyd Expressway will close tomorrow until August 26 as crews work on plans for a displaced left turn in 2026 — crews will work overnight to shorten the closure time. Boehne Camp Road reopened Saturday ahead of schedule. 14 News
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that Main Street in Troy will be closed for a week starting on Friday for a pavement replacement project at the State Road 66 intersection; drivers will use a detour following State Road 66—State Road 70—State Road 245—State Road 162—State Road 62. 14 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Target sold sugar cookies made by Give and Go Prepared Foods were recalled by the FDA after tests found they might contain wood + 803 cases sold across 20 states, including Indiana, have been removed from shelves. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Peyton Blackard won the Evansville City Tournament by two shots. Courier & Press
- ➤ The Courier & Press is hosting a vote to choose its preseason high school football Player of the Year—voters can cast their ballots as often as they like until Friday at 10 a.m. CT, and the title carries purely bragging rights. Courier & Press
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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Fall Fitness Fair
10 a.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free event — Discover local wellness options at this vibrant community gathering.
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