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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nick Nackery will kick off Halloween on October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. — the event will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a pumpkin monster mascot and one-night-only deals at 201 E Virginia St. 44 News
- ➤ Boonville will host the 139th Labor Day Celebration at the Warrick County Fairgrounds this weekend. The event is the oldest Labor Day Association Celebration in the nation and will feature a pageant led by Sherry Carlisle Smith. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Evansville police charged a 30-year-old man with strangulation, sexual battery and intimidation after a woman said he hit, pushed and sexually assaulted her during an argument at her Eden Drive apartment on Aug. 21—he was arrested and booked into jail on Monday night. 44 News
- ➤ A USI student, Devean A. White, 20, faces rape and strangulation charges after an alleged sexual assault was reported at Ruston Hall on Sunday evening+ he is held without bond at Vanderburgh County jail pending a court hearing. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders held neighborhood meetings on Tuesday with the city engineer and contractors in Downtown to review upcoming road closures for the Fifth and Main project and other construction work. Residents shared concerns about side streets wearing out — the city said detailed schedules will soon be posted on social media. 44 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Holiday World's Happy Halloween Weekends returns on September 20th with a new dinosaur theme shown in a 12-acre corn maze+drone show and menu. Fan favorites like the Trick-or-Treat Trail for children and hayride will also return+voting opens daily through September 22nd. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The second annual Panther Classic girls soccer tournament begins on August 28 at Goebel Sports Complex and runs through August 30. Twenty-one varsity teams from Indiana+ Kentucky+ Tennessee, including ranked sides and state finalists, will compete in a round-robin format. Courier & Press
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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 [email protected].
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