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Evansville
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech held its Halloween Hoopla event yesterday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its main Evansville campus, where families dressed up to join indoor trick or treating, giveaways, and fun activities. 14 News
- ➤ From now through November 11, Schnucks is hosting a food drive with donation bins at its 113 stores to aid local food banks and pantries amid increased need due to paused SNAP benefits from the federal shutdown—supporting community hunger relief efforts. 44 News
- ➤ Evansville food pantries are preparing extra support as the Commission on Food Security urges residents to visit local pantries ahead of a SNAP cut on November 1—many rely on these services for their meals—while volunteers ask for more donations. 14 News
- ➤ CenterPoint Energy announced a series of community meetings in early November where customers will learn about local energy improvements and help programs. The first meeting is on November 6 at South Spencer High School in Rockport — customers can visit stations to get details on rate changes and investments. 14 News
- ➤ Taco John's in Evansville is offering a free meal with a bean or beef burrito and Potato Oles — no questions asked — at its St. Joseph Avenue and Washington Avenue locations to help residents as SNAP funds run out on November 1. Nearly 10,000 county households will lose benefits next month, and local food services are also stepping in to assist. Courier & Press
- ➤ La Petite Academy children enjoyed trick-or-treating today at Ascension St. Vincent as hospital staff in costumes set up candy stations — a 7-year tradition — and academy leaders said the event will continue. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites received a $2.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment to transform New Harmony State Historic Site — upgrades include interactive technology at Community House No. 2 and immersive art at other locations, with work scheduled to be done in 2028. Courier & Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the University of Southern Indiana will break ground on a renovation and expansion of the Wright Administration Building, the campus’s first building (built in 1969 under Dr. David L Rice). The project will transform the building as the university updates its historic campus. 14 News
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College announced Stephannie Bailey as the new Senior Vice President of Development and President of the Ivy Tech Foundation—she will work with donors to support students, faculty and programs and build community partnerships. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Reitz Mighty Marching Panthers band members are heading to Indianapolis this weekend for the Semi-State Championships—they earned a gold rating at a regional event and will advance to the State Finals on November 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium if they place. Their special Halloween practice showed how hard they worked as a team in preparation for this big event. 14 News
- ➤ University of Evansville will host the MVC Championship today at Angel Mounds Cross Country Course — the women's race starts at 10:30 a.m. — and the men's race begins at 11:30 a.m. 14 News
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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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Turkey Day 5K Evansville
8-10 a.m. — Downtown Evansville — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run/walk event for the community.
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Dueling Pianos Night at Warehouse 410
7-11 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — 21+ only — Experience an electrifying night of music and comedy with your favorite tunes and crowd participation.
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