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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Evansville Police responded at 5 p.m. Wednesday to a call on East Gum Street and found a woman beyond help—she was pronounced dead at the scene and her death is under investigation. 44 News
- ➤ Officers arrested two people on Wednesday night at Parkview Housing Projects after a victim was attacked with a baseball bat, leaving him with injuries to his face, arms & legs as a witness reported that Jose Raga struck him repeatedly and Mayglin Raga also joined in the assault. 44 News
- ➤ Former Vanderburgh County judicial aide Regene Newman admitted to misappropriating more than $125,000 through unauthorized purchases and double-billed timesheets and asked for probation before a sentencing hearing at 10:30 a.m. today at the federal courthouse—federal prosecutors seek a 21-month prison sentence while her lawyer argues she is unlikely to reoffend. Courier & Press
- ➤ A 20-year-old Newburgh man was arrested and is in Vanderburgh County Jail after being accused of raping a victim in a USI dorm room in late September 2024—investigators highlighted phone records, online searches, and DNA tests that support the charges. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ USI will host Holocaust scholar Dr. Wolf Gruner — an internationally recognized expert — on Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in Carter Hall. His presentation will discuss how ordinary Jews resisted Nazi oppression and will be live streamed on Zoom. Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mosquito samples in Warrick County tested positive for West Nile virus, and the Indiana Department of Health warns residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites—free Mosquito Dunks are available at the local Health Department at 107 W. Locust Street, Suite 107 in Boonville. This measure aims to lower the chance of infections from West Nile and other mosquito-borne viruses. 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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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.
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Beauty in Success Summit
10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Venue 812 — Free entry — Brunch, beauty, and boss moves for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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