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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights will open in Garvin Park on Nov 27 and run nightly until Jan 1 with 95 light displays near Bosse Field — tickets range from $7 to $25 per vehicle and $30 for carriage rides. All proceeds will benefit Easterseals Rehabilitation Center that helps thousands with disabilities. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville is preparing for the 36th Annual Fifth Third Bank Turkey Day 5K to take place at 8 a.m. tomorrow in downtown Evansville (the start and finish are at Fifth and Walnut). Registrations will support the Excel Center, a free adult high school that helps locals earn a high school diploma. 44 News
- ➤ Ascension St. Vincent and the Tri-State Food Bank delivered food boxes from the BackPack Food for Kids Program to Cedar Hall Elementary School today to ensure students (K-12) have meals for Thanksgiving break; the boxes include full meals, drinks, and snacks for families facing food insecurity. 14 News
- ➤ The Evansville Rescue Mission provided 70-pound boxes of food to 2,500 families on Tuesday during its annual Gobbler Gathering—offering free Thanksgiving meals to local residents in need. Courier & Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Henderson EMA is searching for missing teen Elias Webb, who was last seen near Washington and South Green Streets—he wore a black hoodie with a wolverine logo on the back and left sleeve, black jeans and brown work boots. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana got a READI 2.0 grant for $1750000 and broke ground last week on a new 24000 square foot discovery center for grades 4 through 12—officials said construction will be finished next year. 14 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evansville Water and Sewer Utility will accept used cooking oil from residents on Nov.29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunrise Pump Station on 1200 Waterworks Road to prevent pipe clogs & protect local waterways. Courier & Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local residents can still cut down their own Christmas tree at family-owned farms like Sycamore Valley Tree Farm at 7120 New Harmony Road, which offers white pines, Norway spruce and Fraser fir on select days—Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. Other options include Goebel Farms and tree farms in Dubois and Pike counties that offer a variety of trees with different hours through the holiday season. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ John Barnhill, who played at Evansville’s Carver Center and led Lincoln High School to city titles, will be posthumously inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame — the induction ceremony is set for March 18 in New Castle. Courier & Press
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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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Faith Music Christmas Concert
A benefit concert dedicated to keeping Christ in Christmas. Featuring Ed Russ & The Old-Fashioned Quartet with Jordan Duncan, Maria Komisky and the FaithWay Baptist Choir.
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Faith Music Christmas Concert
A benefit concert dedicated to keeping Christ in Christmas. Featuring Ed Russ & The Old-Fashioned Quartet with Jordan Duncan, Maria Komisky and the FaithWay Baptist Choir.
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Family Class: Christmas Squishy Snacks
12-2 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 per family — Enjoy a fun painting class with festive snacks, perfect for families with creative kids.
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The Power of Preconstruction
6-7 p.m. — Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library - Central Branch — Free entry — Discover the secrets to successful construction projects without delays or budget overruns.
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Jeremiah Johnson Band Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Mojo's BoneYard Sports Bar & Grille — Ticket information not provided — Experience the emotionally charged blues rock of Jeremiah Johnson, known for his powerful voice and skilled musicianship.
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