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Evansville
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Evansville restaurant Spankeys Una Pizza has seen fewer customers due to road work for the Lloyd 4 U project on the Westside, and owner Ryan Huck has urged locals to visit during less busy times. His social media post showed strong support from the community—highlighting that the local dining experience is valued even as construction continues. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A painting that was missing for over 20 years is now on display at Willard Library after local artist David Earl Jones recovered it from storage and expanded the work—adding new details such as the Grey Lady—to honor the historic building and support a local non-profit. This unique piece offers a fresh view of a long-missed treasure. 14 News
- ➤ The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana will stage two final events later this year before closing its gallery and ending 55 years of service as it prepares to shut down in January. A partnership with EVPL will preserve select programs—such as the On the Roof Concert Series—to keep local arts alive. Courier & Press
- ➤ Veterans Memorial Coliseum will host its first 1940s-themed gala on November 1 at 6 p.m. at the Old National Events Plaza to support restoration projects—attendees will enjoy live big band music, period performances, dancing and dinner honoring veterans. 44 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ READI 2.0 funds of $45 million awarded in April 2024 have kickstarted projects in the Evansville region that focus on building revitalizations across four counties (Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick). E-REP officials say these projects will spur up to $450 million in construction and add about $2.6 billion in new GDP over the next 10 years. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials with Daviess County Public Schools announced they have received a $500,000 grant from the U-S Department of Justice to improve school security—the funds will update the district's radio system, transportation, and security cameras to protect staff and students. 14 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to report sightings of Mediterranean geckos that have been seen in photo reports and often arrive on shipments—officials note that because the lizards need heated buildings to survive Indiana winters, they are not a threat to local wildlife. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evansville residents can have their bagged fall leaves picked up with their regular trash from Monday, Oct. 27 until Dec. 12. Evansville Water and Sewer Utility asks that leaves be bagged in biodegradable plastic or paper and neatly piled by the curb before 6 a.m. on pickup day. Courier & Press
- ➤ Indiana residents receiving SNAP may not get help in November if the government shutdown continues because USDA funding runs only through October—local food banks report higher demand due to rising costs—and officials urge community advocacy as families struggle to afford food. 14 News
- ➤ A section of southbound U.S. 41 near Fort Branch will close nightly from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 28 for an emergency pipe replacement project—detours are in place using Indiana 64, I-69, and Indiana 168 as crews work for four days depending on weather. Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the William J. Millikan Vital Signs Trauma Conference, Ascension St. Vincent detailed their treatment for Officer Jordan Rundle and his wife after a car crash nearly a year ago—Rundle was resuscitated twice, had his spleen removed in emergency surgery, and was placed in a medically induced coma—and he praised the lifesaving efforts of the medical team. 14 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In September, the median home listing in Vanderburgh County dropped to $213,450 — a 14.6% decrease from last month's $249,900. Data from Realtor.com shows listings spent a median of 39 days on the market, down from 49 days in the previous month. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Hills soccer will face Indianapolis Chatard on October 25 at 12:00 p.m. CT at North High School — a win earns them a spot in the IHSAA state championship — and coach Joe Asbury said his team is focused on strong defense and teamwork. Courier & Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Area 10 Bowling Competition
8 AM – 12 PM — Franklin Lanes — Volunteers needed — Participate in a fun-filled morning while supporting Special Olympics athletes in this qualifying competition.
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Calumet College vs. Evansville Basketball Game
11:00 AM — Ford Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch a thrilling matchup as the Crimson Wave take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college basketball game.
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Oakland City Mighty Oaks vs. Evansville Purple Aces Basketball Game
1-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup featuring the Mighty Oaks and the Purple Aces.
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Free Horror Art & Cosplay Expo
5 PM – 6 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville — Free admission — Experience a weekend of horror art and cosplay creativity with a complimentary print at the door.
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