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Evansville
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Borrowed Hearts, a non-profit serving children in foster care, posted on social media that it needs kids’ winter clothes as colder weather approaches—donations will be accepted on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at its location on Burch Park Drive—because the organization expects a higher demand through December and January. 14 News
- ➤ 44News This Morning met several new furry friends on Friday when PAAWS No-Kill Animal Rescue introduced Bronson and his siblings — Australian Cattle Dogs about 8 weeks old — in its Furry Friend Friday series. 44 News
- ➤ John Crowley, a local from the west side, won the Nut Club Half-Pot by buying 50 online tickets for $40—his prize was over $1.3 million as the pool reached a record $2,618,110. He said he will use his winnings to buy a car, a home and invest smartly for early retirement—his win set a club record. 44 News
- ➤ EVPL East and EVPL West will each receive $10,000 from Carnegie Corporation of New York—this donation is part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 initiative honoring the libraries' historic role—while the funds are expected in January 2026 to support their service. 44 News
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro-Daviess County collaborated with the Lions Club to dedicate an accessible home for Rebecca Brown & her visually impaired daughter. Home applications are now available and officials said they will dedicate five more homes in the Carter Community Court neighborhood. 14 News
- ➤ Cold weather hit early in Evansville, so United Caring Services declared White Flag season active immediately—originally set to begin November 1, the alert may continue through Friday night while the shelter thanks local donors for blankets and supplies. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school students visited University of Southern Indiana for Health Professions Day where they met faculty and current students and took part in hands-on activities to learn about different health programs. USI hosts the event twice a year to help students explore health career options. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Republic Services will start a fall leaves pickup on Monday as heavy trash pickups are paused until December 12th—city residents can resume scheduling heavy trash collection on December 15th. 14 News
- ➤ Evansville nonprofit SWIRE is launching new jail-based reentry and recovery programs at the Vanderburgh County Jail — where trained peer coaches will meet with those in custody to plan personalized care — using opioid settlement funds. The county sheriff and city support the program to help reduce recidivism and build long-term care for people in recovery. 14 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors at Ascension St. Vincent used a special valve device to help a local woman with emphysema avoid a lung transplant—an option only offered here. The treatment has let her breathe easier and resume daily activities. 14 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Reitz High School quarterback Landon McCutchan was taken off the field by ambulance during Friday night's game against Central High School—official details on his injuries were not available as the game continued. 14 News
- ➤ Southwestern Indiana high school football sectionals took place Friday, October 24, with games held around Evansville and inter-conference matchups like Jasper at Boonville and Mount Vernon at Southridge — local radio and video streams provided live score updates. Fans witnessed intense competition as teams, including Mater Dei at Princeton, battled in critical matchups. Courier & Press
- ➤ Casey's Dugout in Evansville hosted a watch party on Friday for hometown hero Don Mattingly, the bench coach for the Toronto Blue Jays who faced the LA Dodgers in the first game of the World Series tonight. The restaurant offered specials like the 'Hitman' Pizza and 'Donnie' Meatball Sandwich and donated 23% of sales to Mattingly Charities—an organization that supports underserved youth. 14 News
- ➤ High school football sectionals in southwestern Indiana ended with big blowouts as local teams won by an average of 38.1 points. Mater Dei recorded a 70-6 win at Princeton — and coaches now expect the semifinal games on Halloween Night to be much more competitive. Courier & Press
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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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