Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Evansville.
The Warrick County Humane Society reopened after a fire at the PBTT building forced animal relocation — a volunteer placed gravel to help restore normal operations.
Adoption hours are Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and the remaining dogs will return over the next two days.
Today, Jacobsville residents gain a new transit option as Mayor Stephanie Terry announced the METS Micro program will expand into the neighborhood using a grant from Deaconess Health System.
The expanded service will add 0.4 square miles and 800 residents to a network that now covers 20.5 square miles and serves 66,900 people—reaching key city locations.
In August, Vanderburgh County home listings asked for less money— the median listing price dropped 5.7% to $249,900 from $264,919 last month and increased 20.2% from August last year.
Listings moved quickly with a median of 49 days on the market as 296 new homes were added for sale.
WWE superstars like Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley and Jay Uso perform at the Ford Center today for Monday Night Raw — an event that saw the highest StubHub transactions last week and opened its doors at 4 p.m.
Local high school football players put up impressive numbers last week and fans can vote for the Courier & Press Player of the Week based on their game stats — votes close at 10 a.m. CT Friday.
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.
Henderson Arts & Crafts Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Free entry — Explore over 125 artisans showcasing handmade crafts while meeting adoptable dogs looking for homes.
Deana Carter Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening with country music star Deana Carter in Evansville.
EVV19 Mail Call Sorting
3-6 p.m. — 4200 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN — Free — Help sort mail for EVV19 Veterans and support an important community initiative.
Vital Signs Trauma Conference
8:00 AM – 4:15 PM — Ascension St. Vincent Evansville — $25/person — Dive deep into the latest trauma trends and network with fellow healthcare professionals in gameday spirit.
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 friendsofamydevries@gmail.com.
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