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Evansville
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Evansville Improvement District is hosting the Spooky Wine Walk in downtown Evansville this Friday, October 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring local wineries, cocktail makers and street performers with activities including a costume contest at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 if purchased online and $25 at the door plus extra drink tickets while guests enjoy free snacks and guest portraits at the F.C. Tucker Emge Hospitality tent. 44 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Insane Clown Posse has helped raise money for 12-year-old Allison Moon Lowery, who died after being hit by a semi truck on Sept 23 on Indiana 66 at Sharon Road — her GoFundMe has raised over $45,000 toward its $50,000 goal for a dignified farewell. Courier & Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ With Halloween nearing, kids in Evansville are eyeing top costume trends for 2025 including characters like KPop Demon Hunters, Wednesday, Labubu, Minecraft Chicken Jockey and Fortnite figures. Major retailers + online sellers offer both official and fan-made options to spark a spooky season of creativity. Courier & Press
- ➤ An Instacart study shows that Indiana shoppers will favor Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as the top Halloween treat for 2025, following M&Ms in 2024 and Starbursts in 2023—Hoosiers placed 9.1% more candy orders than the national average. The study underscores changing candy trends ahead of the spooky season. Courier & Press
- ➤ Disney On Ice will bring its new Jump In! show to the Ford Center from January 29 to February 1—featuring more than 50 beloved characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy as well as additions from Moana 2 and Inside Out 2. Families in Evansville will enjoy world-class figure skating and interactive elements that bring favorite Disney stories to life. 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vanderburgh County Fire Department began its annual hydrant testing and will continue over the next few weeks; residents may see temporary water discoloration and are advised to run cold water for 30 seconds and keep clear of hydrants (high-pressure water may damage vehicles or cause injury). 44 News
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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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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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