Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Evansville deputy diagnosed with rare cancer and his family face a tough holiday season, receiving community support and a $4,000 grant from CourtStrong for medical and living expenses after a car accident hindered transportation to treatments. 44 News
- ➤ Highway 41 in Evansville will undergo a traffic shift to facilitate road reconstruction, impacting traffic flow and left turn availability through May 2025. 44 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus, truck, and SUV were involved in a collision in Evansville, with no injuries reported and no students on the bus at the time of the incident. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Evansville, a driver was arrested for impairment after colliding with another vehicle. 14 News
- ➤ A 51-year-old Evansville man was sentenced to 200 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon, following a shooting incident. 14 News
- ➤ In Evansville, a man was arrested for assaulting two paramedics during a medical emergency call. 44 News
- ➤ An Evansville man, Ronald McCallister, was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for shooting his ex-girlfriend in August 2023, marking another entry in his extensive criminal record. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ben Folds is set to perform at the Victory Theatre in Evansville on March 16, 2025, with a unique concert format that includes taking song requests via paper airplanes. 14 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evansville, in December 2004, experienced its largest one-day snowfall ever, disrupting life with 22 inches of snow covering the area. Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southwestern Behavioral Health emphasizes the importance of mental health during the holiday season, highlighting stress management and introducing a new opioid response program. 14 News
WELLNESS NEWS
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Lindsey Stirling's Snow Waltz Christmas Tour
Lindsey Stirling will perform her Christmas tour, Snow Waltz, featuring songs from her recent album and her popular holiday favorites.
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Lindsey Stirling Holiday Concert
Lindsey Stirling, renowned electronic violinist and performer, will present a holiday-themed concert at the Old National Events Plaza.
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Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Quad City Storm Ice Hockey Match
Watch the exciting ice hockey matchup between the Evansville Thunderbolts and the Quad City Storm at the Ford Center.
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Meg McRee Supporting Marcus King
Meg McRee will perform as a supporting act for Marcus King at Victory Theatre in Evansville, Indiana.
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Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Huntsville Havoc Hockey Game
Watch the Evansville Thunderbolts compete against the Huntsville Havoc in an exciting hockey match at the Ford Center.
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
Experience a captivating evening of live classical music featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and other works performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting.
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Biblical Insights with Kristi McLelland
Kristi McLelland, a professor and best-selling author, will lead a session exploring the Bible's historical and cultural contexts at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Evansville.
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