Daily
Evansville
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was charged after allegedly attacking a Marathon gas station worker with a golf club and stealing over $750 early Tuesday, authorities said—surveillance footage captured the incident and he was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail. 44 News
- ➤ A wanted man from Wabash County, Illinois was arrested Wednesday morning in Evansville — 32-year-old Devin Brittain faces multiple felony charges including aggravated battery and criminal damage to property and is held in Vanderburgh County Jail on no bond. 44 News
- ➤ Three Evansville residents were sentenced to federal prison for a meth trafficking operation—60-year-old Patrick Adams, who led the ring, received a 17-year sentence plus five years of supervised release while 36-year-old Jorden Ott and 35-year-old Amanda Lamm were sentenced to 10 years, 10 months and 5 years, 3 months respectively after a May 2021 search uncovered hidden meth and cash in Adams’ home. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vanderburgh County officials are making school safety a top task as they prepare for active shooter situations with locked doors, drills, and the red flag law—tools that help stop dangerous behavior and protect students within a limited budget. Sheriff Noah Robinson said the county will continue to use these measures to keep schools safe. 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Court of Appeals sided with consumer advocates Tuesday when it overturned a decision by the state utility regulator that let Duke Energy charge ratepayers $62 million to clean up coal ash from before 2023 — the ruling means Citizens Action Coalition can now sue on behalf of affected customers. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville Police Foundation will host the Policeman's Ball with the theme Shake, Rattle, and Patrol on Saturday, September 20 at Bally's Riverfront Event Center—doors open at 5 p.m. The event will include dinner, cocktails, auctions, awards and dancing, and it will raise funds for police gear, training and community programs. 44 News
- ➤ The Vanderburgh County Commission approved an ordinance regulating golf cart use on county roads that requires drivers to be at least 16 with a valid license, mandates insurance, headlights, brake lights, and restricts riding to local streets—fines are set for repeated violations. The rule also limits passenger numbers and comes after a resident raised concerns about underage driving. Courier & Press
- ➤ Dispatcher Amanda Bogard retired after 26 years at Evansville-Vanderburgh Central Dispatch + first responders drove by and activated their sirens on Tuesday to honor her service. 44 News
-
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.
-
Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball vs. Bradley Braves
11 PM – 3 AM — Meeks Family Fieldhouse — Check event page for ticket prices — Watch the Purple Aces take on the Braves in an exciting volleyball showdown.
-
Party in Paradise 2025
5-10 p.m. — Friedman Park — Tickets available online or specific locations — Celebrate with live music, food trucks, and friends at this vibrant annual event.
-
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].
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Evansville
Welcome to the Daily Evansville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Evansville, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Evansville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Evansville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Evansville and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Evansville
A free Evansville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyevansville.com/sitemap