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Evansville
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local McDonald's restaurants in Evansville began the Side of Support campaign on Sept. 22 and will donate 10% of a la carte fry sales to the Tri-State Food Bank through Sept. 26. This effort supports food-insecure households across 33 counties in our region. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officer Sam Taylor was shot in the line of duty by an 18-year-old suspect in Evansville and is recovering—local FOP Lodge is collecting donations to help cover his medical expenses and family support needs. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Jeff Dunham, known for his ventriloquism — featuring characters Achmed the Dead Terrorist and Peanut, will perform at the Ford Center in Evansville on February 25th and tickets begin selling Monday, September 29th at 10 a.m. 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA announced its new astronaut class when Indiana native Yuri Kubo, a Purdue graduate, was chosen from over 8,000 applicants at a Sept. 22 ceremony. He will begin a two-year training program to prepare for missions that could send him to the moon or Mars & drive future space exploration efforts. Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jasper Maurer from Evansville, a young patient (diagnosed with a rare adrenal disorder), was honored as the Honorary Fever Ball Kid at an Indiana Fever home game held at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent. He enjoyed courtside access and met Fever star Lexie Hull when his story was shared at halftime. 44 News
- ➤ Since the start of 2025, Warrick County has had three infant deaths caused by unsafe sleep practices—tripling past cases and making unsafe sleep the main preventable cause of death among children. Local health officials urge families to follow the ABCs of safe sleep and are offering free Pack-n-Plays to help keep babies safe. 44 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Evansville housing market shows a wide age range of homes that offer different choices for buyers—older and newer properties are available based on what they need. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bruce Pearl retired as Auburn basketball coach after 11 seasons and two Final Four appearances — his career began in Evansville at the University of Southern Indiana where he won a national championship in 1995 and built a strong record over 10 years. He finished with a 706-268 record over more than 30 years before moving into a special assistant role with Auburn’s athletic department. Courier & Press
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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