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Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Planned Across Communities
Lifestyle
— 3d
Communities in Iowa, California and Indiana are hosting Thanksgiving services or dinners open to the public, with local faith groups organizing gatherings and, in Danville and Evansville, collecting donations or food to help neighbors in need.
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Community Art Events Promote Peace, Expression
Lifestyle
— 4d
Community art initiatives are using creative expression to promote peace, kindness and social justice, including children’s peace-poster contests and workshops in Maine, Bangladesh and Evansville, an exhibition on human rights in West Orange, and a Tennessee project turning children’s drawings into crocheted hats.
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IU Indianapolis rallies past UT Martin 75-74
Sports
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IU Indianapolis rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat UT Martin 75-74, finishing with a 22-8 run and go-ahead free throws late. The Jaguars are also set to host Southern Indiana, which is coming off a narrow loss to Evansville.
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Harlem Globetrotters Plan 2027 Rivalry Tour Stops
Entertainment
— Nov 3, 2026
The Harlem Globetrotters’ 2027 Rivalry Tour will visit cities including Las Cruces, Casper and Evansville, featuring new rivals, challenges and increased fan participation. Las Cruces’ Pan American Center hosts the team Feb. 17, with tickets going on sale Nov. 6.
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Major Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Rate Since Biden Era
Pete Peterson · 2 min · 1h
Canisius and William & Mary Host Final Home Volleyball Matches
Sports
— Nov 5, 2026
Several college volleyball programs are closing their home schedules this weekend with conference matchups and senior-day celebrations. Canisius faces Siena and Marist, William & Mary hosts Hampton, and Evansville welcomes Murray State, Valparaiso and Indiana State; DePaul’s women’s team travels to Georgetown and Villanova seeking wins that could secure a BIG EAST Tournament berth.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Evansville Library Collects Recipes for 2027 Community Cookbook
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
An Evansville library is inviting residents to contribute family favorites to a community cookbook, reflecting a broader appreciation for recipes that preserve memories and bring people together. Vintage cookie and old-fashioned recipe collections likewise celebrate the comfort of familiar dishes and family traditions.
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Animal Shelters Plan Santa Photo Fundraisers
Lifestyle
— Nov 2, 2026
Animal shelters in St. Cloud, Evansville and Laurel are holding holiday pet-photo sessions with Santa in November, directing proceeds to animal care. A shelter in Blackrod is also organizing a Christmas market with Santa photos for dogs and is seeking stallholders to help raise funds.
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College Volleyball Teams Set Weekend Matchups
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
College volleyball teams face a busy slate: Indiana visits Michigan State and Michigan, UNI travels to Indiana State and Evansville while protecting its unbeaten MVC record, and Ole Miss and Alcorn State begin home stands against conference opponents. Indiana State also opens a homestand against Evansville after snapping a five-match losing streak.
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Evansville Police Arrest Suspects in Multiple Violent Incidents
World
— Oct 26, 2026
Evansville police reported several unrelated violent-crime cases: a man was hospitalized with suspected stab wounds and a suspect was arrested, while another man was charged with rape after an investigation. Separate arrests followed allegations that a man pointed a gun at someone and that another fired shots in a neighborhood; no injuries were reported in the gunfire case.
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Kansas Democrats Secure Third Straight Gubernatorial Victory
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic… — by Andrew Powell
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Man Pleads Guilty to Evansville Realtor Murder
World
— Oct 24, 2026
Jamerus Parkman, 35, pleaded guilty to murder and burglary in the strangling death of 75-year-old Evansville real estate agent Susan Haynie, whose body was found in her home’s basement. Parkman, who had been paroled months before the killing, is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 2.
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Indiana State Teams Set for Busy MVC Weekend
Sports
— Nov 3, 2026
Indiana State women’s soccer upset Missouri Valley Conference leader Southern Illinois, 2-0, strengthening the Sycamores’ position in the league race. Other Indiana State teams are preparing for key home events, including football’s matchup with Southern Illinois, volleyball’s Senior Weekend and a swimming and diving meet against UIC and Evansville.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Marching bands win state titles, post placements
Entertainment
— Nov 4, 2026
High school marching bands across Indiana and Texas earned state competition honors: Evansville’s North High School won Indiana’s Open Class B title for the second straight year, while Huntington North placed ninth in Class B. In Texas, Argyle captured its ninth state championship and first in Class 5A; Industrial finished 14th in Class 3A, and J.M. Hanks placed 21st in Class 5A.
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North, Evansville Christian Claim First Volleyball Sectional Titles
Sports
— Oct 18, 2026
Southwest Indiana teams North, Jasper, Mater Dei, North Posey and Evansville Christian won volleyball sectional titles and advanced to regionals, with North and Evansville Christian earning their first championships. In Southeast Indiana, Oldenburg Academy, Batesville, Trinity Lutheran and Columbus East also captured sectional crowns; Batesville will face Mater Dei for a regional title.
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Evansville plans Tepe Park tree planting to expand canopy
Evansville
— Oct 20, 2026
Communities are promoting fall stewardship, from volunteer tree planting in Evansville to advice on planting native trees in Arizona. Parks are also offering seasonal outings, including fall-color walks in Georgia and ranger- or expert-led nature walks in New Jersey and Virginia.
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Microsoft Says Email Backlog ‘Approaching Normal’ After Outage Paralyzes Outlook
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 2h
Evansville Sets October Start for Fall Leaf Pickup Program
Lifestyle
— Oct 19, 2026
Evansville’s annual residential leaf pickup runs Oct. 26 through Dec. 11, with eligible utility customers able to set leaves out on their regular trash day. Leaves must be placed in approved bags or containers beside trash and recycling carts before 6 a.m.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Federal Grants Fund Illinois, Indiana Rail Upgrades
Michael Bost
— Oct 23, 2026
Federal rail grants will fund infrastructure and safety upgrades across the region: Evansville Western Railway is set to receive $25.1 million for improvements along 124.5 miles between Evansville and Okawville, including track, equipment and locomotive work. Separately, up to $3.2 million will support 12 miles of track rehabilitation and crossing upgrades for New Era Railroad in Wells, Huntington and Grant counties, as part of a broader $75 million award for Indiana rail projects.
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Evansville Murder Suspect Arrested in Kentucky
World
— Oct 15, 2026
Eighteen-year-old Keaton Howard was arrested in Morganfield, Kentucky, and preliminarily charged with murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old James Brown in Evansville. Howard remains in Kentucky awaiting extradition as the investigation continues; a separate suspect was previously arrested in connection with the case.
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Ivy Tech plans Halloween events across Indiana
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
Ivy Tech campuses in Evansville and Columbus are hosting free, family-friendly Halloween events featuring trick-or-treating and activities. The Columbus campus event includes decorated vehicles and is hosted by its Student Government Association.
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CenterPoint Expands Capital Plan to $70.7B
Business
— Oct 28, 2026
CenterPoint Energy’s foundation is providing an additional $1 million for home repairs in southwestern Indiana to improve energy efficiency and help customers manage winter bills. The utility also connected residents with financial assistance and other energy-support programs at a community event in Evansville ahead of winter.
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the state would no longer prosecute law-abiding citizens for possessing certain firearms without a tax stamp.
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Separate Crashes Injure People Across Five States
Auto
— Oct 28, 2026
Motorcyclists were injured in separate crashes in Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas and Iowa. One Texas rider was seriously hurt after a vehicle turned into his path in Arkansas, an Evansville rider suffered a broken leg in a hit-and-run, a Texas rider was seriously injured in a Topeka crash, and a Nebraska rider struck a washed-out road in Iowa.
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Women's College Teams Lose Across Soccer, Volleyball
Sports
— Oct 19, 2026
Women’s soccer teams across the Midwest took several losses: No. 10 Calvin beat Kalamazoo 3-0, ending the Hornets’ 10-game winning streak; Valparaiso defeated Evansville 5-1; Clarke shut out Baker 3-0; and Kent State edged Bowling Green 2-1. Evansville and Baker continued difficult stretches, while Kalamazoo remains in contention to secure a home game in the MIAA tournament.
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College Basketball Exhibitions Produce Mixed Results
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
UCF rallied from a double-digit deficit to take a late lead before losing to No. 23 Kentucky 90-76 in overtime, while Canisius fell to Robert Morris 87-74 and Holy Cross lost to Central Connecticut State 64-48 in their final exhibitions. Evansville, coming off an overtime loss to SEMO, is set to host Wabash in its final exhibition.
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Evansville Murder-for-Hire Plotter Sentenced to 120 Years
World
— Oct 21, 2026
Samuel Huggler was sentenced to 120 years in prison for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that killed his 18-year-old sister, Olivia; co-defendant Daniel Alvey testified that Huggler hired him to carry out the killing. Huggler plans to appeal and is barred from contacting his family.
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Suspects Arrested in South Carolina, Indiana Shootings
World
— Oct 23, 2026
A second suspect, 17-year-old Ayden Simms, has been arrested and preliminarily charged with murder in the Oct. 11 fatal shooting of 17-year-old James Brown in Evansville, Indiana. Eighteen-year-old Keaton Howard was previously arrested in the case, which police say stemmed from tensions between two local groups.
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The Trump Administration Is Right To Take On Duplicate Medicare Payments
James Carter · 4 min · 3h
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