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Authorities with the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office have identified the victim in Tuesday’s deadly shooting on the westside of Evansville. In a news release, officials say 23-year-old Ethan Stenftenagel was killed in the incident. The shooting happened in the parking lot of the AMC Theater on Pearl Drive in Evansville. Investigators say Stenftenagel died at the scene from his injuries. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials with Evansville Goodwill have announced the grand opening date for a new store in Mt. Vernon. According to a press release, the location will open in Southwind Plaza, marking another step in the organization’s efforts to expand its mission across the Tri-State area. The grand opening celebration will include giveaways, prizes, food, and opportunities for visitors to learn more about Goodwill’s programs and services. Community members are invited to attend, explore the new store, and shop for a variety of items. The new Goodwill location is set to open Thursday, April 30th.
The Willowtree of Posey County is inviting the community to an event this weekend at Brittle Bank Park. We reported on this event yesterday, but there has been a date change. It has been moved from Saturday to Sunday this weekend. The event will start at noon and last until 5:00 PM. It is a day full of family fun that will have numerous activities and a disc golf tournament. Family activities take place from noon until 3:00 PM and the disc golf tournament is from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. There will also be a cookout on Sunday at the event. Willowtree also reminds the community that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it is important to stand together. For more details you can visit willowtreepc.org.
With severe weather season getting underway, local officials are encouraging residents to prepare now before storms arrive. The Posey County Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Posey County Health Department, is offering free weather radios to county residents. Officials say the radios provide critical, real-time alerts for severe storms, tornado warnings, and other emergencies—even during power outages or overnight hours. Emergency management leaders stress that having a weather radio can make a life-saving difference when severe weather strikes. Supplies are limited, and the radios are available to Posey County residents only. For more information, you can contact the Posey County EMA at 812-838-1319 or pick one up in person at their office on Mill Street in Mount Vernon between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Officials say staying informed, prepared, and ready is key as severe weather season begins.
The University of Evansville has named its next head coach for the Purple Aces women’s basketball program. Director of Athletics, Ziggy Siegfried announced Thursday that Ben Wierzba will become the 12th head coach in program history. Wierzba has 25 years of coaching experience and is no stranger to Evansville, having previously served as an assistant coach for the Aces men’s basketball team from 2007 to 2010. He most recently worked as associate head coach at Miami University, where he helped guide the RedHawks to a 28-7 record this past season, along with Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament titles and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Wierzba also spent eight seasons at Mercer University, where the program captured five conference regular-season championships and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. He previously served as head coach at University of Illinois Springfield from 2010 to 2014. A public introduction is scheduled for Friday, April 24th at 2:00 PM at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.
Last night in local high school sports, North Posey Baseball won at Pike Central, 11-1. The Vikings have won back-to-back games to improve to 6-4 on the year.
Mt. Vernon Baseball got shutout at Gibson Southern, 7-0. They have lost back-to-back games. The Wildcats are 4-3 on the season.
This evening Mt. Vernon Softball is at home vs Mater Dei at 5:00 PM. Wildcats Softball is off to a strong start this season as they are 7-1 overall.
North Posey Girls Tennis lost their match vs Reitz, 4-1. The Vikings #2 doubles team of Haven Borton and Cassie Bender-Staples was the lone victory of the night as they won their match 6-4, 6-2. North Posey Girls Tennis is 1-3.
From the local college sports scene, USI Baseball is home for a 3-game conference series this weekend vs UT Martin. They play the opening game of the series tonight at 6:00 PM. The series continues tomorrow at 4:00 PM and concludes on Sunday at 1:00 PM. The Screaming Eagles have lost 4-straight games and are 20-17 on the season, 4-8 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Evansville Baseball travels to Nashville this weekend for a 3-game conference series at the Belmont Bruins. They play today at 4:00 PM, tomorrow at 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 1:00 PM. The Purple Aces are 13-21 on the year and 6-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference. UE is tied for first place with Indiana State in the MVC.
USI Softball has a 3-game OVC series at SIU Edwardsville this weekend. They don’t start the series until tomorrow at 3:30 PM. The two teams play a doubleheader on Sunday at noon and 2:30 PM. The Screaming Eagles are 13-22 and 10-8 in the OVC.
Evansville Softball is on the road at Bradley for a 3-game MVC series. It starts today with a doubleheader at 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. The series finishes tomorrow at 2:00 PM. The Purple Aces are 17-21 and 9-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
In Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals had yesterday off and begin a 3-game series at the Houston Astros tonight at 7:10 PM. The Cardinals are looking for a 3rd-straight win as they are 10-8 overall.
The Chicago Cubs were also off yesterday and they return home this afternoon to start a 3-game set vs the New York Mets at 1:20 PM. Cubs are going for their 3rd-straight victory as they are 9-9 on the year.
In Cincinnati, the Reds closed their series with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday and lost 3-0. The Reds only had one hit in the game as they couldn’t complete a 3-game sweep. Cincinnati is 11-8 and they travel to Minnesota this evening to get a 3-game series underway with the Twins at 7:10 PM.
The Chicago White Sox got swept in Chicago by the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-3. The Rays scored 3 runs in the 9th inning. The White Sox are 6-13 on the season and play at the Athletics this evening at 8:40 PM.