Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Evansville Animal Care and Control is seeking a forever home for Jax, a 7-year-old hound mix full of energy who recently visited the 14 News studio.
The shelter also seeks foster families to help until he finds a permanent home.
Harrison High School students worked with local non-profit Chemo Buddies at tonight’s tailgate & home football game to sell light-up bracelets and t-shirts, raising hundreds of dollars for cancer patients.
Chemo Buddies, which has served the community for 15 years, will have a booth at the fall festival next week.
WFIE's longtime chief meteorologist Jeff Lyons retires after 38 years at the station; his final broadcast is on Nov.
5 at 6:00 p.m. Veteran meteorologist Byron Douglas + two new hires will join the weather team to ensure a smooth transition.
🏛️ Government
Several Posey County volunteer fire departments, facing staff shortages, propose a countywide fire department and invite community input during public hearings on Saturday, Oct.
10 at St. Peter’s on the Hill and The Hovey House and Sunday, Oct. 11 at Ribeyer Center gym.
🏥 Health
Vanderburgh County Fire Department starts a new program allowing paramedics to deliver blood in ambulances (as part of a partnership with the American Red Cross and Ascension St. Vincent) to help treat life-threatening bleeding.
A launch ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. this week in northwest Vanderburgh County.
📰 Real Estate
Photos from Friday, Oct.
2 show the new Vault on Main in Downtown Evansville, a 161-unit development (with 4,755 sqft of commercial space), featuring apartments with a pool, courtyard, and conference area.
🏈 Sports
Reitz lost 30-27 on Friday, Oct.
2 at Enlow Field to Memorial after a risky third-quarter play cost them a chance at the SIAC title race. The Panthers (6-1) remain confident as they prepare for Week 8 at Bosse.
Statewide high school football scores from Oct.
2 have shown mixed results, including several Evansville teams. Three games are scheduled today — Bloomington South at Ironton, New Albany at Jeffersonville, and Rensselaer Central at Culver Academy.
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