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Veterans Memorial Coliseum Gala Set for November 1

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Event to Feature State and Local Leaders, Honoring Evansville’s Historic Landmark

EVANSVILLE, IN – October 20, 2025 – The Veterans Coliseum Preservation Foundation

invites members of the media to cover their Inaugural Gala on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Old National Events Plaza in downtown Evansville.

The evening will celebrate the ongoing efforts to restore and preserve one of Evansville’s most iconic landmarks — the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum, built in 1916 to honor local veterans of the Civil War and beyond.

Event Schedule:

• 6:00 PM: Doors Open

• 6:30 PM: Program Begins

o Opening Remarks: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita

o Special Guest: Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin, Ret., USAF

• 7:00 PM: Dinner Service

• 7:30 – 10:00 PM: Live Big Band & Swing Music by The Cool City Band (Indianapolis)

Distinguished guests expected to attend include:

• Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith

• Congressman Mark Messmer

• State Senator Jim Tomes

• State Representative Wendy McNamara

• The Vanderburgh County Commissioners

• The Vanderburgh County Council

• Mayor of Evansville, Stephanie Terry

• Vanderburgh County Prosecutor, Diana Moers

This event will bring together state and local officials, veterans, and community leaders for an

evening of fellowship, live music, and fundraising in support of the Coliseum’s restoration.

Media outlets are encouraged to attend and cover this meaningful community celebration.

To confirm media attendance or request interviews, please contact Laura Tomes on or before

 

More high schools offering college level courses

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by Wendy McNamara

In 2024, I supported a law for all state high schools to offer the Indiana College Core by the 2026-2027 school year. Established in 2012, the Indiana College Core is a block of college-level coursework in six competency areas. If successfully completed, these credit hours automatically transfer to all Indiana public colleges and universities and some private institutions.

It’s the equivalent of a full year of college general education credits for little to no cost, saving time and money.

While all Indiana high schools are supposed to offer the college core by next school year, we’re already seeing a steady increase in the number of schools who’ve implemented the program. This academic year, 312 high schools are offering Indiana College Core, an increase of more than 250% from four years ago.

As the Director of Early College High School in Evansville, the only school in the area to provide the Indiana college Core, I have seen what a difference it makes for our students to be able to transfer those credits to the state university of their choice and start college ahead of their peers.

Visit MyCollegeCore.org to see participating schools and build your plan.

Petrova tied for second after first round of Braun Intercollegiate

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Final round set for Tuesday morning

 

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Battling windy conditions at Oak Meadow Country Club, Kate Petrova put forth a strong effort to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the opening round of the Braun Intercollegiate.

Petrova wrapped up Monday’s opening round with a 1-over 73. She is tied with three other players for second place in the individual standings. Camille Rosier of UIC is the individual leader as she completed the day with an even score of 72.

Second for the Purple Aces and 10th in the standings was Elizabeth Mercer. She carded a 3-over 75 to open the event. Next for UE was Jane Grankina. Completing the opening round with an 8-over 80, she is tied for the 25th position.

Trinity Dubbs shot a 13-over 85 on Monday to sit in a tie for 50th place while Haley Hughes was one behind her and is tied for 53rd. Adeline Wittmer and Mia Cruz played as individuals. Wittmer recorded an 87 in the opening round while Cruz finished with a 95.

Evansville is tied for 5th place on the team side at 25-over. Belmont leads the way at 16-over and leads USI by four. UIC is in third place five strokes off the lead while UAB is in fourth. UE is tied with Indian Hills CC for 5th place at 25-over.

The final round of the tournament is set to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday with a shotgun start.

Tim Hollander to Receive 2025 Champion of Youth First Award

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EVANSVILLE, IN – Youth First will honor long-time advocate Tim Hollander at its 2025 Breakfast of Champions on Tuesday, October 21, at 7:00 am CT at Friedman Park Event Center in Newburgh. The media is invited to attend the event and is asked to RSVP to Jana Pritchett (jpritchett@youthfirstinc.org) by 5:00 pm CT on Monday, October 20.

At this annual event, Hollander will receive the Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First Award. Also celebrated at this highly anticipated event are Youth First donors and school partners, to whom the organization credits its growth and mission support.

Hollander, an Evansville native, currently serves as President of Toyota Canada. Before assuming this position, he was President of Toyota Indiana and General Manager of Toyota West Virginia. He is a former Youth First Board Member and currently serves on the Youth First Advisory Council.

Speakers at the 2025 Youth First Breakfast of Champions include Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, Toyota Indiana President Jason Puckett, Youth First Founder Dr. William Wooten, and many others.

Youth First partners with school districts across Indiana to embed licensed master’s level mental health professionals in school buildings, where they support students, their families, and school personnel. Youth First Mental Health Professionals help youth navigate an ever-changing world by providing caring connections and practical coping skills to prepare them to face life’s challenges, lead productive lives, and be an active part of a thriving community. Their presence also contributes to a healthier and safer school environment by providing thousands of students with free, in-school access to professional mental health care and proven programs.

Vincennes PBS presents Autism education and awareness event featuring Dr. Stephen Shore at Vincennes University

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VINCENNES, Ind., October 20, 2025 – Vincennes PBS will present Dr. Stephen Shore: An Inside View to Autism: A Sensory, Experiential Session on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Vincennes University Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.

This special event provides an enriching educational experience for VU students, faculty, and staff, as well as for educators, families, and community members seeking a deeper understanding of autism.

Internationally known for his leadership in autism education, advocacy, and inclusive teaching, Shore is a professor of special education at Adelphi University and serves as an advisor for the PBS Kids show “Carl the Collector.” His personal story and expertise will inspire audiences and broaden awareness of neurodiversity and inclusive practices.

Tickets are $10. Admission is free for Vincennes University students, faculty, and staff. Scan the QR code below to buy tickets.

Screaming Eagles come up short after Lions’ second-half rally

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer fell 2-1 to Lindenwood University at Strassweg Field on Sunday afternoon after the Lions charged back with a pair of goals in the final 15 minutes of action.
 
Following Sunday’s results and with one regular-season game remaining, USI Women’s Soccer (6-7-4, 3-2-3 OVC) sits fifth in the Ohio Valley Conference standings. After a second straight setback, the Screaming Eagles will have to travel for the OVC Tournament, which begins October 30. USI will be the fifth or sixth seed, depending on the results on the final match day of the regular season next Sunday, October 26. Meanwhile, Lindenwood (8-4-4, 5-2-1 OVC) is tied for third in the league table and still has a chance at the top seed.
 
On Sunday, USI had the upper hand in shot totals, outshooting Lindenwood 17-7 overall and 6-2 in shots on goal. Redshirt junior midfielder Emma Thurston placed all three of her shots on goal in the game. Senior forward Emerson Grafton placed both of her attempts on target, including her team-best fifth goal of the season that she scored early in the second half. Redshirt sophomore forward Eva Boer and sophomore forward Josie Pochocki each had three shots on Sunday.
 
USI got a couple of quick looks in the first five minutes on Sunday, wasting no time applying pressure on the Lions’ defense. Lindenwood also had a pair of opportunities early, including one off the post. The two sides continued to exchange stretches of controlling possession. However, the Screaming Eagles had a good run of play near the 15-minute mark of the first half, recording two shots on goal within a minute by Grafton and Thurston that Lindenwood’s goalkeeper saved. The game remained knotted at zero going into halftime.
 
Just over three minutes into the second half, the Screaming Eagles broke the scoreless deadlock to grab a 1-0 lead. After Lindenwood failed to clear a cross into the box by Thurston, Grafton stepped up to the loose ball and laced a shot into the top half of the netting. Not only did Grafton add to her team lead in goals scored this season, but the senior also added to her team lead in points on the season with 13 points. Grafton also became the first Screaming Eagle to score at least five goals in a season since USI’s inaugural D-I season in 2022, when senior forward Peyton Murphy tallied five as a freshman.
 
Around the 60-minute mark of the contest, USI nearly doubled its advantage on a few opportunities. Boer had one shot go off the post and another just miss wide of the mark, and Thurston had an attempt from the top of the box that forced Lindenwood’s goalkeeper to make a diving save.
 
The game settled into a battle for possession once again in the middle of the second half, but once the clock reached under 15 minutes, the tide turned in Lindenwood’s favor. At 76:17, the Lions scored an equalizer off a deflection and follow-up shot that trickled into the goal.
 
While USI looked to quickly answer with 10 minutes left, the Lions carried a renewed energy into the final stretch. Lindenwood capitalized on a penalty kick at 83:30 after a handball in the box to take a 2-1 lead. Just over a minute later, USI was awarded a penalty kick following a foul in the box, but the Eagles’ attempt to draw back even was saved by the Lions’ goalkeeper. The Screaming Eagles would run out of time in search of a tying goal.
 
Looking to get back on track, USI Women’s Soccer concludes the regular season next Sunday, October 26, on the road at Western Illinois University. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and can be seen with a subscription to ESPN+.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

Hit & Run with Injury/Arrest

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On October 19th, at 5:06 P.M., EPD Officers were dispatched to the area of Joan Ave. and Joan Place for a young child who had been struck by a vehicle and was injured. The driver that struck the child fled the scene in the suspect vehicle. AMR and EFD were also dispatched to the scene and provided medical aid to the child. The child had lost consciousness while on scene but had regained consciousness and was transported to a local hospital. The child’s condition is stable and is expected to recover.

There were multiple witnesses on scene. Officers worked quickly to get a good description of the suspect vehicle and saturated the area in search of it. The vehicle was described as a white minivan. The suspect vehicle was observed by officers in the 2100 block of N Fares Ave. The vehicle was parked at a motel. Officers observed a male, later identified as Michael Pease, get into the suspect vehicle. Pease was detained by officers.

Pease admitted to driving the van but denied hitting the child.

Pease showed signs of impairment but refused to participate in a Field Sobriety Test. Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for a blood draw. Detectives obtained enough information to develop probable cause to arrest Pease. After Pease was taken to the hospital for a blood draw, he was arrested and Possession of Meth with a Prior Conviction; OMVWI Causing Serious Bodily Injury; Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon;

Possession Narcotics; Driving while Suspended Causing Serious Bodily Injury; Possession Paraphernalia; and OMVWI Refusal. Pease was booked into the Vanderburgh County Detention Center.

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