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Evansville
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CenterPoint Energy will host five Community Connect events in November across southwestern Indiana — with events in Vanderburgh County on Nov.8 and in Evansville on Nov.13 — to offer local customers details about energy improvements and financial assistance programs. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville Rescue Mission held a news conference Monday to announce plans to help those affected by SNAP cuts by adding 200 Thanksgiving meal kit boxes to meet rising need. Officials said the total has grown from 2,300 to 2,500 boxes and meal times are being expanded—monetary donations are welcome to support the effort. 14 News
- ➤ The Downtown Evansville Improvement District began its eighth annual holiday decoration effort by closing the 200 Block of Main Street at 7 a.m. on November 3rd for archway decoration — it will install the Tunnel of Light with 13,930 bulbs on November 10th and add a new Spool of Lights with 18 oversized vintage bulbs, a Chandelier Tree, custom painted 12-foot nutcrackers, a 10-foot Christmas tree and Santa’s Mailbox. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ USI announced on Monday that a $34 million overhaul of the Wright Administration Building will begin with the demolition of 26,000 square feet on its north side—plans include adding a second story and glass facade for senior offices and forum lecture halls. State capital funding from the 2023-25 budget will pay for the work, which is expected to finish in 2027. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana Department of Transportation warns drivers that one lane on State Road 168 near Mackey will be closed for a month starting on or around Wednesday as crews perform pipe lining work and use a temporary traffic light to manage traffic (project duration may change with weather). 14 News
- ➤ Evansville Water and Sewer Utility officials are asking the utility board to suspend shutoffs, liens, and late fees for 90 days beginning today—this proposal is meant to assist residential customers who may face SNAP benefit delays amid the federal government shutdown. Officials said the measure will be reviewed to provide needed support during ongoing government delays—ensuring relief for those impacted. 44 News
- ➤ Sunset Skatepark on the downtown Evansville riverfront is closed for resurfacing work—from Monday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 11—and will reopen next weekend. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Evansville native Don Mattingly is being considered for the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee—he played 14 seasons with the Yankees and most recently served as bench coach for the Blue Jays during a World Series run. 14 News
- ➤ No. 1 Purdue basketball opens its season today at 6:30 p.m. ET by hosting Evansville at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette—fans can watch on BTN, tune in at 96.5 FM and 1260 AM, or stream on SiriusXM Channel 195. Courier & Press
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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