Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Evansville’s West Side Nut Club Fall Festival will open on Oct 6 on Franklin Street and will feature over 100 nonprofit-run food booths — carnival rides, live cameras, and daily events including parades and contests.
METS buses will offer shuttle rides at $0.75 per trip during lunchtime.
The Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District will hold an electronics collection day Saturday, Oct.
4 in Downtown Evansville—running from 8 a.m. to noon at the Civic Center parking lot for residential households only.
Tickets for the West Side Nut Club half pot are available online and in-person until 7 p.m. Monday for early sales and until 8 p.m. Oct.
11 for general purchase—buyers must be at least 18 and will be entered to win a Polaris UTV by River City Pro Motorsports with the drawing set for 7 p.m. CST on Oct. 12.
🏛️ Government
State officials reported spending nearly $97,000 on travel during the 2025 fiscal year with Diego Morales accounting for around $33,000 in expenses; several officials logged costs for fuel, helicopter rides, and conferences across the state and beyond.
Under a new transparency law, all officials must submit detailed reports on official travel expenses every Oct. 1—ensuring voters can track government spending.
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke about mid-decade redistricting on Oct 1 at an event in Boston and said he would defer the decision to state lawmakers.
He noted that while redistricting is not traditional, states hold the power over elections — an issue that Indiana lawmakers and Gov. Mike Braun continue to debate.
🏥 Health
Vanderburgh County health officials reported a West Nile virus death and nine human cases, mostly in the northern area, in recent weeks.
They advise residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes—especially those over 60 or with weakened immune systems—as drought-like conditions and warmer weather keep risk levels high.
🎉 Evansville Events
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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.
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.
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.
Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Tissue Release Training
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Hyatt Place Evansville Downtown — $600 for 24 CEs — Enhance your skills with hands-on training in lymphatic drainage and scar tissue techniques.
Evansville Lapidary Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Explore a vast collection of gemstones, minerals, and fossils with activities for kids.
Frightening 2 & 4 Miler
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a thrilling run with distances of 2 and 4 miles.
Annual Fall Fundraiser
6-8:30 p.m. — Discovery Lodge — Entry fee varies — Support local community initiatives at this inspiring fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Stephanie Fast.
UIC Flames vs. Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball
6-10 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting women's volleyball match between UIC Flames and Evansville Purple Aces.
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