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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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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
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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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