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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The old Central High School gym in downtown Evansville is seeking a new purpose—once home to local sports games and community events, it now waits for a fresh use. Indiana Landmarks is working with developers to restore the historic gym—preserving its unique architecture as a valuable community asset.  44 News

CRIME NEWS

  • Evansville former county official Regene Newman has been sentenced to 1.5 years in federal prison for wire fraud — she stole over $125,000 from funds meant for community programs while serving in county roles.  44 News
  • Evansville police are investigating the homicide of 74-year-old Susan Haynie—a longtime realtor with 28 years in real estate—after a friend found her dead in the basement of her East Gum Street home, and a person of interest is in custody while her autopsy remains pending.  44 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Vanderburgh County is hosting its annual Tox-Away Day—an event that lets residents safely drop off household hazardous waste and used tires—on September 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Civic Center parking lot on Ninth and Walnut Streets.  44 News
  • A portion of northbound U.S. 41 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Sept. 9 for railroad crossing repair just south of Lynch Road, and drivers are advised to use the detour along Indiana 62, Interstate 69, and Indiana 57.  Courier & Press

HEALTH NEWS

  • NAMI Walks Evansville will launch its event season on Sunday, September 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walthers Golf and Fun with mini golf and laser tag for a $10 fee to raise mental health awareness—its main walk will take place on October 18 at Wesselman Park to support local advocacy and education.  44 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • Fall Fitness Fair

    10 a.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free event — Discover local wellness options at this vibrant community gathering.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/11/25

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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].

    Thu, 10/23/25

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