Thursday, September 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office invites the community to 'Coffee With A Deputy' on Sept. 19 at The Daily Grind in Evansville, for a chance to meet local law enforcement from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. 44 News
- ➤ The Evansville Walmart Supercenter will celebrate its grand reopening on September 6th with a ribbon-cutting, food trucks, giveaways, and community performances after completing a full remodel. 44 News
- ➤ D-Patrick Honda donates $2,150 to Easterseals Rehabilitation Center to support people with disabilities through the 'Honda Helping Kids' campaign. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 64-year-old Derek Anthony Smith was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a victim near the Angel Mounds Boat Ramp in Vanderburgh County. 44 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ American Airlines relaunches direct flights from Evansville to Chicago, enhancing regional connectivity and offering twice-daily services. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evansville plans to allocate $375,000 for the initial planning and site prep of a new fire station to improve response times and accommodate city growth, set for a generalized area between Vann Avenue and Green River Road. Courier & Press
- ➤ Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick supports legalizing marijuana, addressing high utility costs, and opposing Project 2025, highlighting her advocacy for LGBTQ rights and reproductive freedoms at an Evansville town hall. Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Michael Miller was named the 2024 Physician of the Year by Ascension St. Vincent Evansville for his 25 years of dedicated patient care and community involvement. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Southern Indiana men's basketball team schedules 10 non-conference games ahead of their third Division I season in the Ohio Valley Conference. Courier & Press
WELLNESS NEWS
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