Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Evansville.
New data for May shows that the median home price in Vanderburgh County reached $225,000—up 4.8% from April and 22.5% higher than last May.
Single-family homes sold for a median of $224,312, while condominiums and townhomes reached $233,881, and overall recorded sales increased by 7.4% to 406.
Southwestern Indiana high school volleyball players are previewing their upcoming 2025 season—discussing plans for better training and stronger teamwork to prepare for more competitive play.
Local high school football players showed strong plays in week one as Courier & Press asks readers to vote for Player of the Week, with eight nominees from Boonville, Gibson Southern, Heritage Hills, Mount Vernon, Mater Dei, Memorial, Princeton, and North.
Voting is open until 10 a.m. CT Friday—standout plays include Grant Davis' 162 yards and four touchdowns along with other key performances.
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.
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.
Hoosier Hoedown 2025
5-4 p.m. — Swonder Ice Arena — $1500 Team Registration Fee — Enjoy a hockey tournament with complimentary beer and great camaraderie before the Fall season kicks off.
Beauty in Success Summit
10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Venue 812 — Free entry — Brunch, beauty, and boss moves for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.
WWE Monday Night RAW
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings for pricing — Experience live wrestling action with your favorite WWE superstars.
Tri-State Homeless Veterans Standdown 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Providing vital resources and support for veterans with HIV and Hep C awareness.
CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause
A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email friendsofamydevries@gmail.com.
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