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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will host an open house event on Aug. 15 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at EVPL North Park after its renovations—community members can enjoy fun activities, displays, refreshments, a commemorative gift, and a scavenger hunt through the updated spaces. 44 News
- ➤ The Vanderburgh Humane Society is preparing to welcome 18 new dogs into care and is urgently seeking local foster families to offer them safe, temporary homes — the organization will supply food and medical care. Community members who can help are encouraged to step forward. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Evansville police arrested Ryan Carnahan and Matthew Walls on theft and burglary charges after camera footage showed them moving a gun safe from Lighthouse Storage in June—Walls reportedly scrapped the safe for about $100 amid questions about any guns inside. 44 News
- ➤ Brandon Whitehead was arrested and faced charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a serious felon after a weekend shooting occurred on Sweetser Avenue and Judson Street when a dispute over loose dogs escalated—surveillance footage showed one victim fired the first shot. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Evansville officials said Money magazine named the school one of the Best Colleges for 2025 based on its education quality, affordability, and outcomes — including graduate earnings. The school was honored previously in 2019 and 2023. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Under a new state law, Indiana officials earning at least $5,000 a year must file annual campaign finance reports instead of reporting only once every four years. County council members and township trustees—among others—will have to keep their campaign accounts open if they spend over $500 on contributions or expenditures. 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After his 8-year-old son died from meningitis last April at Comer Children's Hospital, the grieving Dahlbergs in Lowell urged parents to vaccinate their children against Haemophilus influenzae Type b—state health data show about 20% of Lake County kids are not vaccinated. 44 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new report by US News and World Report ranked Evansville sixth among Indiana cities to live based on a 17-minute average commute, a median home value of $134,247, and affordable one-bedroom rents of $867. The review compared cities like Greenwood and Columbus — factors include housing, safety, and job opportunities. 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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Victory International Film Festival
Various times — Showplace Cinemas Evansville East 20 — $2,500 cash prizes — Celebrate creativity and storytelling with workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities.
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