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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FEATURES & UPCOMING EVENTS

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INTERVIEW: Greenroom Chats with Ryan Niemiller Danny Browning catches up with comedian Ryan Niemiller about fatherhood, fame, finding his way home and a little Indiana yard sale celebrity.

INTERVIEW: Tracy Lawrence

A Q U I C K N OTE F R O M THE E D I TO R 6 October gets people out of the house… CUISINE & DINING 26 A Taste of Evansville 28 Anything on Wheels 29 What’s On the Grill 30 Restaurant 411 E N TE RTA I N M E N T 46 Comedy: Comedy and Curiosities 48 Creative Currents 49 True Crime Junkie 50 Last Word Features: SpiderMan: Brand New Day 54 Screen Time

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Country legend Tracy Lawrence talks timeless hits, life on the road, sacrifice and the staying power of a career built to last.

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33 Warrick County Humane Society Animal Spotlight

Contributors

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2026 Fall Festival Munchie Map

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Concert and Event Guide

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | EDITOR'S NOTE

A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR remember there are actual people living on the other side of all those front doors. I like that. We talk a lot about community in these pages. It's kind of our thing. We tell you where to eat, who's playing this weekend, what festival is worth checking out and which new business just opened its doors. But the more I think about it, the more I believe community isn't really something you have. It's something you participate in.

October gets people out of the house. Porch lights come on a little earlier. Kids reappear in front yards. Someone is dragging a folding chair into the driveway while somebody else is trying to figure out how their neighbor got that 12-foot skeleton to stand up. Friday nights mean football, weekends fill up with festivals and, for a few weeks, we

Someone has to organize the event. Someone has to take the risk and open the business. Someone has to coach the team, volunteer, plan the fundraiser or spend months putting together the festival everyone else gets to enjoy. And then the rest of us have to show up. It's easy to stay home. Trust me, after a long week, I can make a very convincing argument for sweatpants and absolutely no plans. The feeling of cancelled plans, am I right? But October makes it a little harder. That's something I've gained a greater

appreciation for through this magazine. Every month, I see how many people are working behind the scenes to give the rest of us somewhere to go, something to do, eat, watch, listen to or be part of. So this month, go. Try the restaurant. See the local band. Take the kids somewhere. Walk into the little shop you always drive past. Say hello to the neighbor you've only ever waved to. When somebody in our community creates something worth showing up for, show up. Because great restaurants, parks and packed event calendars don't create a community on their own. People do. Maybe we could all stand to leave the porch light on a little more often.

Amy Bradford

NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | INTERVIEW

GREENROOM CHATS WITH

Ryan Niemiller BY DANNY BROWNING

've had the privilege of calling Ryan Niemiller a friend and colleague for years, watching him go from grinding it out on the road to headlining big stages across the country. I'm thrilled to catch up with him ahead of his return to the Tri-State area. He'll be performing live at Haven's Bar in Newburgh on Friday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. We sat down to talk about his life as a new dad, coming back to his home state and using his celebrity status at Indiana yard sales.

R.N. I think since the last time I've been there, I've had a lot of big life changes. I'm a dad to a 3-year-old now, so a lot of what I'm working on is material about that. Anyone who’s a parent knows that as soon as you become a parent, that becomes your life, and I've made my show about those struggles. Being a father, but also being a father with a disability and, on top of that, the father of a very independent 3-year-old. So it’s been a fun time, but a very different time in my life, and I’ve enjoyed bringing that to the stage.

Q. You're coming back to the Evansville area! What can your fans expect from your show this time around?

Q. Coming back to Indiana, what's it like at this point in your career to return to your home state to perform?

R.N. I love coming back home. If my wife didn't have a good job out here in California, I would live in Indiana. I miss home. I try to come back as often as I can, especially to the Evansville area. I have some really strong ties there. My dad is actually from Evansville, so it's always nice to come back to a place that oddly feels like home already. Everyone's nice to me here, but it's not my home. It's my wife's home, and we've made it our home. But going back to Indiana, it's always nice to see people I grew up with and people I'm familiar with. I lived in Indiana for a long time, and I always jump at the chance to come back home. Q. What makes a Midwest crowd different from a coastal crowd after touring across the country? R.N. I always describe it like this: the Midwest crowd is filled with real people. I started in LA, and I live near LA now. I have fun doing shows here too, but it's just different because you can see the most famous people in the world almost any day you want at a random Starbucks. When you're doing a show out here, a lot of times everyone in the audience is also a struggling artist. They're trying to be an actor, a singer, a comedian, whatever.

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When you go to the Midwest, it's nice because it's real people. My show might be the only night of the month that a couple gets to have a date night. They're just there to have a good time and then go back to their lives, and I really appreciate that. I feel like they're more excited that you're there, and I think it leads to better shows. Q. America's Got Talent put you in front of the biggest audience of your career almost overnight. What's one thing about that experience that surprised you? R.N. The biggest surprise from AGT is just how sudden it is. I'd been a comedian for a long time before that. I was 13 years into comedy when I got on the show. You know how the grind is: you do all these shows, you drive, and sometimes I was sleeping in my car when I went to gigs because I couldn't afford a hotel. That's just part of the grind. There's no sadness to it. It's just how you make it work. Then AGT just instantly flips everything. You go from no one knowing who you are to 15 million people watching you on television, and if you do well, you can explode. I knew it was a big deal, but I don't think it registered how big until my first audition aired. Luckily, I'd done the grind for so long that I felt ready to hit the ground running. But even thinking about it now, you have to take a step back and think, yeah, that happens fast.

Q. What was the moment you remember thinking, "This is different"? R.N. The auditions are taped a couple of months before they start airing. We filmed the audition in March 2019, and I knew it went well, but you're in this weird transition period where it hasn't aired yet. You know something cool happened, but you're not really experiencing the benefits of the cool yet. The second it aired, social media blew up, but I think it really hit home that week. My sister and I were going to a garage sale, because that's how you party in Indiana, and as I was walking up, someone randomly yelled, "Cripple Threat!" That was the first time I'd really been recognized for doing comedy, and I think that hammered home that this cool, big thing had happened. People starting to come see you on purpose is very exciting. Q. Did they still make you pay for the stuff at the yard sale? R.N. They would have given me a better deal, but I definitely wasn't getting it for free. Q. What's next for Ryan Niemiller? Any project, special or goal you're chasing that fans don't already know about? R.N. Nothing crazy. There's always stuff in the works. That's sort of how this business works. Right now, my biggest goal is just

surviving my 3-year-old. He's a lot. I love being a dad. I feel like this is kind of what I was really meant to do. As much as I love comedy, I love being a father even more. I'm constantly working on setting up another special. I did one a few years ago, and I think with the new experiences in my life, the act is there and the show is ready to go. It's just a matter of crossing the T's and dotting the I's. But right now, I'm trying to enjoy all these moments because it's a cliché, but they grow up fast. Q. Thanks for taking some time with me today, Ryan. Here’s the last one. Aliens have come down to Earth. They've taken over. You're doing a show for them. What's your opening joke going to be? R.N. Probably some version of, with my disability, telling them that I'm one of them. "I'm more like you than everybody else. Spare me." I just hope they have a sense of humor. Every time aliens are depicted, they don't really seem to have one when they get to Earth, so you'd figure there's got to be some aliens who like to laugh, right? That's my only defense. I'm definitely not going to be able to fight them, so if they need to think I'm funny, I'm screwed. For tickets to Ryan’s show, visit LaughingDadEnt.com.

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LAST WORD FEATURES

TRACY LAWRENCE BY ED CONDRAN

ertain singers are easy to identify. Some of the most recognizable are Billie Holiday, courtesy of her melancholic rasp. And then there's Louis Armstrong's unique gravel. Tracy Lawrence's twang is one of the most distinct voices in country music.

cowboy hat to 30 years of hits with the "Hindsight 2020” series.

The singer-songwriter, who has been adept at melding traditional and modern country since he emerged from Texas a generation ago, has his own sound.

"It was the first time ever doing anything like the ‘Hindsight’ project," Lawrence said. "It was a massive undertaking. It wasn't easy trying to figure out which old songs I would include. But I figured it out and it worked out well."

Lawrence grew up on such icons as Merle Haggard, George Strait and Keith Whitley. And his smooth baritone was ubiquitous during the '90s as such albums as 1993's "Alibis" and 1996's "Time Marches On" became double-platinum hits. Lawrence, 58, has charted more than 40 singles on the “Billboard” magazine Hot Country Songs charts. "It's not easy to put a set list together," Lawrence said while calling recently from Nashville. "I've been very fortunate." There's luck and then there's chart-topping hits. Lawrence has scaled the peak of the country charts with such tunes as "Sticks and Stones," "Alibis," "Can't Break It to My Heart," "My Second Home," "If the Good Die Young," "Texas Tornado," "Time Marches On" and "Find Out Who Your Friends Are." There's a lot to look back on when a recording artist sells more than 13 million albums. Lawrence did just that with a reflective three-disc project, tipping his

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There's “Vol. 1: Stairway to Heaven Highway to Hell," "Vol. 2: The Price of Fame" and “Vol. 3: Angelina." Each album dropped in 2021.

It's been an enviable run for Lawrence, but in order to accomplish as much as he has, the passionate entertainer had to give up on some things that most folks take for granted. "I've enjoyed this career," Lawrence said. "It's been great, but there is a lot of sacrifice that goes along with it. You miss birthdays and just so much more with your family. I'm not saying I regret anything. It's just that you have to sacrifice certain things in order for you to achieve certain things." In his concerts, Lawrence gives his fans what they want, which is the hits. But one of the highlights of his live set is a fantastic version of the aforementioned Whitley song "I'm No Stranger to the Rain." Lawrence, who has won Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards, has accomplished a great deal in the music business. But it's not all about success. Lawrence established a non-profit turkey fry for the Nashville Rescue Mission and has provided countless meals to the

unhoused and folks suffering from food insecurity in Tennessee. "It's about giving back to the community," Lawrence said. "I've been very fortunate and I just want to help." Much has changed since Lawrence's career commenced in 1991, but the married father of two daughters can't help but look back at a time when country music changed after the emergence of such charismatic young stars as Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, Clint Black and Alan Jackson. "The '90s was an incredible time," Lawrence said. "You look back at the diversity and the personalities, it was a great time to be alive and to be a musician. Production was changing, going from analog to digital." Much in the music industry has changed, but Lawrence's passion for live performance remains the same. "I still love it," Lawrence said. "There really is nothing like it."

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Check out News 4U’s Live Music Schedule for the latest performances happening in the Evansville area! Whether you're planning a night out with friends or just want to catch some live entertainment, we've got you covered. Stay updated and never miss a great show! Follow these venues on social media for updated event times, changes, or more information. E VA NSV I L LE: 10-8 Café Bar & Grill at Lawman Tactical 4209 US 41 North, Evansville, IN (812) 413-0129 facebook.com/TenEightCafe Karaoke every Thursday evening, 5:00pm–8:00pm Live music on the patio (weather permitting), Fri. & Sat., 6:30pm – 9:30pm October 2nd - Tony Henning October 3rd - Brad Lemmons October 9th - Brandon McCarty October 16th - Crosby & Nellis October 17th - Damien Jackson October 24th - The Honey Vines October 30th - Nick Gregory Watch their Facebook page for updates! Bally’s Evansville – 421 Lounge 421 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN. (812) 433-4000 facebook.com/ballysevansville casinos.ballys.com/evansville/421-lounge.htm Live music & bands on weekends from 8:00pm – 12 midnight October 2nd – Lindsey Lane Band, 8pm midnight October 3rd - Lindsey Lane Band, 8pm midnight October 16th – Bobby Clark Band, 8pm midnight October 17th - Bobby Clark Band, 8pm midnight October 31st – The Duke Boys, 8pm - midnight Watch their Facebook page & website for updates! Bally’s Evansville – Piano Bar at Cavanaughs 421 NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN (812) 433-4000 facebook.com/ballysevansville casinos.ballys.com/evansville/cavanaughson-the-river.htm

Live music at the piano bar: Wed & Thurs 6:00pm – 9:00pm & Fri & Sat 6:00pm to 10:00pm -No live music posted at the time of this list compilationWatch their Facebook page & website for updates! Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St., Evansville, IN (812) 909-0388 facebook.com/BokehLounge Karaoke with DJ Nathan on Sunday and Monday Nights @ 6:00pm The Oxford Comma Trivia every Tuesday @ 7pm October 1st - Open Mic with Mike Dee, 6pm October 2nd - DJ AP, 8pm October 3rd - Year of October, 8pm October 4th - Sunday Jazz w. Tom Drury, 2:30pm October 7th - Nick Hamilton, 6pm October 9th - The Why Store, 8pm October 10th - DJ Dan Gunn, 8pm October 11th - Sunday Jazz Prismatic Shades, 2:30pm October 14th - Nick Hamilton, 6pm October 15th - Blues and Jazz Open Mic w/ Logan Dyer, 6pm October 16th – Drift, 8pm October 17th - Feed the Children Fundraiser w/ DJ Chidi, noon-3pm October 17th - Hog Maw, 8pm October 18th - Sunday Jazz w/ the Sidemen, 2:30pm October 20th - Bokeh Poetry Night, 7pm October 21st - Nick Hamilton, 6pm October 23rd - Sturg and Friends, 8pm October 24th - DJ Biggs, 8pm October 25th - Keith Farny Jazz Collective, 2:30pm October 28th - Nick Hamilton, 6pm October 30th - Shake Down Slammers, 8pm October 31st - DJ Chidi, 7-11pm October 31st – JEB, 8pm

Watch their Facebook page for updates! Buds Rockin’ Country Bar & Grill 2124 W Franklin St., Evansville, IN (812) 401-1730 facebook.com/BudsOnFranklin Tuesdays – Boscoe France Blues, 7:00 to 9:00pm Fridays – college night with DJ’s October 6th - Boscoe France Blues, 7-9:00pm October 13th - Boscoe France Blues, 7-9:00pm October 20th - Boscoe France Blues, 7-9:00pm October 27th - Boscoe France Blues, 7-9:00pm Weekends – live music / bands, DJ’s Watch their Facebook page for updates! Evansville Eagles Aerie 427 social club 6000 Old Boonville Hwy., Evansville, IN. (812) 477-9208 facebook.com/foe427 Live music, Bands, DJ’s & Dancing Mondays: Ballroom dancing, $15 / couple – 6:15pm to 9:00pm Tuesdays: Judy’s Line dancing, $6 at the door - 4:15pm to 9:00pm Wednesdays: River City Bop Club dancing 7:00pm to 9:30pm Fridays: Trivia Night with Paul – 7:00pm to 8:30pm Saturdays: All Saturday dances are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. -No live music posted at the time of this list compilationWatch their Facebook page for updates! Farm 57 3443 Kansas Rd., Evansville, IN. (812) 677-5757 facebook.com/farm57 Live Music every Wed. at their food truck event, from May 13th through Oct 28th, 4:30pm to 8:00pm (weather permitting) October 7th – Lindsey Williams, 4:30pm October 14th – Boscoe France & Rusty, 4:30pm October 21st – Cynthia Bourne & Cory Folz, 4:30pm

October 28th – Ben Dalquist, 4:30pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Haven's Bar 300 W. Jennings Street, Newburgh, IN. (812) 518-4007 facebook.com/Havensbar300000 Trivia, Live music & Open Mic nights throughout the week and weekends. Sip into Sunday - live music on the patio at least 2 Sundays a month, 12 noon to 7pm October 2nd - Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob, 10pm October 9th - Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob, 10pm October 16th - Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob, 10pm October 23rd - Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob, 10pm October 30th - Karaoke w/ DJ T-Rob, 10pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Lyle's 1404 E. Morgan Ave., Evansville, IN (812) 425-7729 There’s never a cover charge! Every Tuesday - John Hurst Live, 7:00pm 9:00pm Every Friday - Karaoke with Mark Simpson, 7:00pm - 11:00pm Every Saturday - varying live bands, 8:00pm – 11:00pm Every Sunday – open Mic night, 7:00pm October 1st - Karaoke w/ Matthew Helm, 7pm October 2nd - Karaoke w/ Mark Simpson, 7pm October 3rd - Akacia, 8pm October 6th - John Hurst, 7pm October 8th - Karaoke w/ Matthew Helm, 7pm October 9th - Karaoke w/ Mark Simpson, 7pm October 13th - John Hurst, 7pm October 15th - Karaoke w/ Matthew Helm, 7pm October 16th - Karaoke w/ Mark Simpson, 7pm October 20th - John Hurst, 7pm October 22nd - Karaoke w/ Matthew Helm, 7pm October 23rd - Karaoke w/ Mark Simpson, 7pm October 27th - John Hurst, 7pm October 29th – Karaoke w/ Matthew Helm, 7pm October 30th - Karaoke w/ Mark Simpson, 7pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Mojos Boneyard 4920 Bellemeade Ave, Evansville, IN (812) 475-8593 facebook.com/mojosboneyard Every Thurs Blues @ 6:00pm Danny & the Jons (all other shows start at 7pm) Check Evenbrite for ticketed events. October 1st - Andy Timmons Band (night 1-sold out) October 2nd - Andy Timmons Band (night 2-sold out) October 4th - Blood Brothers ft. Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia October 8th - Danny & The Jons October 9th - Zach Person Band October 15th - Danny & The Jons October 17th- McKinley James October 22nd - Danny & The Jons October 24th - Mojo’s 15-Year Anniversary with Leilani Kilgore Band October 29th - Danny & The Jons October 31st - Halloween Special Night w/ The Jesse Williams Band Watch their Facebook page for updates! Mo’s House 1114 Parrett St., Evansville, IN. (812) 401-3800 facebook.com/moshouse812 First Sunday of the Month: Open Mic Night, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Second Saturday of the Month: Loops and Rhythm, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Third Sunday of the Month: Spotlight Night, featuring different traveling artists, 6pm – 9pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Primetime North 12301 Hwy 41 North, Evansville, IN (812) 202-7920 facebook.com/ptnorth41 Live Music in the Bar 7:00 - 10:00pm, Karaoke, 8:00pm – 11:00-pm Singo every Wednesday, 6:00pm October 2nd - Karaoke, 8-11pm October 3rd - Just Us 4, 7-10pm October 9th - The Honey Vines, 7-10pm October 10th - Damien Jackson, 7-10pm October 16th - Bubba Wiggles, 7-10pm October 17th - Lindsey Williams, 7-10pm October 23rd - Jimmy DeTalente, 7-10pm October 24th - Nick Smith, 7-10pm October 30th - Cameron Smith, 7-10pm October 31st - tba Watch their Facebook page for updates! Ray Leo’s at Lamasco 1331 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN (812) 437-0171 facebook.com/rayleosatlamasco Live music, DJ’s, karaoke etc. all week long October 8th - Monster’s on Franklin - FIGURE, Atomix & the Vōkalist, Golden Corpse, Brokaw, Monokronik, Lunara, 8pm October 18th - Exhorder w/ No Mas, Phantom & Intoxicated, 6:30pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Reitz Home Museum 112 Chestnut St, Evansville, IN. (812) 426-1871 facebook.com/profile.php?id=100056607917529 Live Music at wine down to the weekend during the Summer. October 1st - Just Us 4, 5-7pm October 8th - Gina Moore, Dave Matthews, Bob Green, 5-7pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Six Strings on Franklin 2131 West Franklin St., Evansville, IN. (812) 401-1699 facebook.com/sixstringsonfranklin Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with special national and regional touring acts. See BandIsInTown.com for tickets to most all the live music events. Performers usually starting at 5:30pm and/ or 8:30pm October 9th – Tyler Garrett, 7:00pm October 23rd – Exit Wounds, 6:00pm October 31st – Tyler Garrett, 7:00pm Watch their Facebook page for updates! Warehouse 410 410 Carpenter St., Evansville, IN. (812) 568-1467 facebook.com/warehouse410evv Live music throughout the month. Select events require ticket purchased in advance *denotes ticketed event October 30th - Hush on Main Murder Mystery, performed by Evansville Civic Theater, 6:30pm Watch their Facebook page for updates!

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EVANSV ILLE Arcademie Damsel Brew Pub Dontae’s Highland Pizza Parlor Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar EVPL / Arts Council events Frankie’s Restaurant & Bar Hilltop Inn Hornet’s Nest Industry Bar Jacobs Pub KC’s Time Out Lounge Marina Pointe (seasonal) O’Brian’s Evansville Patsy Hartigan’s Irish Pub Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse Spankey’s Una Café Stockwell Inn The Dive Barge (seasonal) The Frontier Restaurant & Bar The Main Event The Phoenix Room at Madeleine’s The Rooftop Tiki on Main Your Brother’s Bookstore

NEWBURGH Allen Family Ampitheater American Legion Aux., Kapperman Unit #44 Bastoni Italian Restaurant Café Arazu (seasonal patio) Marida Kurdish & Turkish Cuisine Newburgh Tavern RJ’s Restaurant & Bar (Boonville)

HENDERSON Cap & Cork (Henderson, KY) On Deck Riverside Bar & Grill (seasonal)

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ALI SIDDIQ: THE CUSTOM FIT TOUR

LINCOLNSHIRE FRONT PORCH FESTIVAL

VICTORY THEATRE / OCTOBER 2 Award-winning comedian and master storyteller Ali Siddiq brings The Custom Fit Tour to Evansville. Named by Vulture as one of stand-up comedy’s most prolific storytellers, Siddiq has built a massive following through his viral specials, including The Domino Effect series, My Two Sons and Rugged. In 2026, he added an NAACP Image Award and three Webby Awards to his growing list of accolades. The show begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

EVANSVILLE / OCTOBER 4 The Lincolnshire Front Porch Festival celebrates its 10th year on Sunday, Oct. 4, filling one of Evansville’s historic neighborhoods with an afternoon of live music, food and community. More than 20 musicians, including Lindsey Williams, Georgia Funkadelic and Corduroy Orbison, will perform throughout the neighborhood, nestled between Bosse High School and St. Benedict Cathedral. Festivalgoers can also enjoy 10 food trucks and the Bokeh Bar cart. The free neighborhood festival runs from 2–7 p.m.

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MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE VICTORY THEATRE / OCTOBER 15 Get ready for a night of ABBA favorites as MANIA: The ABBA Tribute takes the stage at Victory Theatre on October 15. The internationally touring tribute brings the music, costumes and energy of the legendary Swedish pop group to life, featuring beloved hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia” and “Take a Chance on Me.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.

EVANSVILLE STAMP SHOW NEWBURGH, IN / OCTOBER 18-19 Collectors and curious newcomers alike are invited to the Evansville Stamp Show, a weekend celebrating stamps and stories from around the world. Browse stamp dealers and vendors, check out exhibits and cachets, and take part in bid and silent auctions. The show will also feature original artwork by Evansville Central High School students. Admission is free and the event is open to all ages. Reed Auction Barn, 10233 Hwy. 662, Newburgh, IN.

TY MEYERS: THE LEGAL TOUR FORD CENTER / OCTOBER 23 Breakout country singer-songwriter Ty Myers brings his rapidly rising career to the stage alongside special guests Lanie Gardner and Benny G. The 18-year-old Texas native has amassed more than 1.2 billion global streams, fueled by hits including the Platinum-certified “Ends of the Earth” and Gold-certified “Drinkin’ Alone.” Following a sold-out 73-date tour, Myers is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album, Heavy On The Soul, and appearances alongside Luke Combs on the My Kinda Saturday Night Tour.

EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR VICTORY THEATRE / OCTOBER 24 Celebrate Halloween with a spine-tingling night of music as the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Orchestra take over Victory Theatre. The program features haunting favorites from Psycho, A Night on Bald Mountain and Danse Macabre, along with John Williams’ “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and more. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for the occasion. Doors open at 6 p.m.

IU HOOSIERS VS WKU HILLTOPPERS FORD CENTER / OCTOBER 25 College basketball comes to downtown Evansville as the IU Hoosiers take on the WKU Hilltoppers on Sunday, October 25 at the Ford Center. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. General admission and a limited number of VIP tickets are available, with VIP packages featuring prime seating and access to a private floor hospitality lounge.

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THE BILLY JOEL LEGACY: A TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE

TOBY MAC, CHRIS TOMLIN, AND THIRD DAY

VICTORY THEATRE / OCTOBER 27 Celebrate the music and career of the Piano Man with The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience. From the producers of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, this acclaimed concert production combines powerhouse vocals, a full backing band, visuals and storytelling to trace Billy Joel’s journey from his early piano bar days to sold-out stadiums. Expect plenty of chart-topping hits, along with deeper favorites longtime fans will recognize.

FORD CENTER / NOVEMBER 6 Three of Christian music’s biggest names join forces for one powerhouse night as TobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Third Day share the stage. Together, the award-winning artists bring decades of hits, from TobyMac’s high-energy anthems and Chris Tomlin’s defining worship songs to Third Day’s signature Southern rock sound. With all three serving as headliners and rotating closing sets throughout the tour, fans can expect a hit-packed night of chart-toppers, longtime favorites and songs that have helped shape contemporary Christian music.

TRACY LAWRENCE: NO ALIBIS TOUR VICTORY THEATRE / NOVEMBER 5 Country music favorite Tracy Lawrence brings his No Alibis Tour to the Victory Theatre with special guest Chandler Walters. A defining voice of ’90s country, Lawrence is known for his signature baritone and a catalog packed with hits, including “Sticks and Stones,” “Alibis” and “Time Marches On.” Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m.

RIVER CITY CLASSIC: ACES VS USI FORD CENTER / NOVEMBER 7 Evansville basketball history will be made at the inaugural River City Classic, presented by Old National Bank, as the University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana meet for the first time in a regular-season Division I men’s basketball game. The neutral-site showdown brings the Purple Aces and Screaming Eagles together at the Ford Center for a celebration of hometown pride, local basketball tradition and two passionate fan bases. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC CLASSICAL JUKEBOX

WWE SMACKDOWN

VICTORY THEATRE / NOVEMBER 14 The Classical Jukebox Concert takes audiences on a high-energy tour of orchestral favorites, moving from the elegance of Mozart and Haydn to Handel’s Royal Fireworks Music and the iconic power of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. The evening concludes with John Williams’ unforgettable score from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This special performance also welcomes orchestra alumni to the stage and honors the memory of former Music Director Stewart Kershaw. The box office opens for ticket purchases at 5 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

FORD CENTER / NOVEMBER 20 WWE SmackDown storms into Evansville’s Ford Center for a night of hard-hitting, high-energy action on Friday, Nov. 20. Fans can experience the excitement of WWE live as some of SmackDown’s biggest Superstars step into the ring for unforgettable matchups, rivalries and signature moments. Expect plenty of surprises and larger-than-life entertainment when the action gets underway at 6:30 p.m.

EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT 40TH ANNIVERSARY VICTORY THEATRE / NOVEMBER 18 Celebrate 40 years of Labyrinth with Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert, an immersive fusion of film and live music. The 1986 cult classic starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly plays on a stunning HD screen while a live band performs the soundtrack in sync with Bowie’s legendary vocals. From “Magic Dance” to Bowie and Trevor Jones’ sweeping score, fans can sing along, dress in costume and revisit the fantastical world of Goblin King Jareth, Sarah and Jim Henson’s unforgettable creatures.

VICTORY THEATRE / NOVEMBER 22 The Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra takes the stage for its annual Fall Concert, showcasing the talent of the Tri-State’s young musicians. Enjoy an evening of orchestral music as these emerging performers come together for a special performance celebrating their hard work and musicianship. The concert begins at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

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CHROME, CANDY & COMMUNITY Jacobs Pub, the Pacemakers and JACC put a Halloween spin on First Fridays as Jacobsville continues to come alive

There is something happening on North Main Street.

ver the past several months, First Fridays have brought hot rods, families, local businesses and neighbors together in the heart of Jacobsville. What started as a way to give car enthusiasts a place to gather has grown into something much bigger: a monthly reminder of just how much life there is in one of Evansville’s most historic neighborhoods. Now, Jacobs Pub is teaming up with the Pacemakers Car Club and Jacobsville Area Community Corporation (JACC) to close out the season with a little Halloween spirit. On Friday, October 30, the three organizations will present the First Annual Chrome & Candy Trunk or Treat, billed as Evansville’s Hot Rod Halloween Experience. Candy, costumes, hot rods and family fun will take over the area from 5-9 p.m., combining the atmosphere of First Fridays with one of fall’s favorite traditions. And while Chrome & Candy promises plenty of Halloween fun, the story behind the event is really about something much bigger. It is about a neighborhood finding new ways to come together.

MORE THAN A CAR SHOW

Throughout the warmer months, First Fridays have transformed North Main into

a gathering place. Cars line the street, businesses open their doors and people who may not otherwise have a reason to spend an evening in Jacobsville find one. Of course, the cars are a major draw. The Pacemakers Car Club has helped bring an impressive mix of vehicles and car enthusiasts to the neighborhood each month. But the real success of First Fridays can be seen in all the activity happening around them. Families come out together. Neighbors run into neighbors. Visitors discover businesses they may not have known were there. People grab something to eat, walk the street and stick around awhile. For Jacobs Pub owner Doug Hunter and his team, First Fridays have become an opportunity to do more than bring customers through their own doors. By working alongside the Pacemakers, JACC and other businesses and organizations in the area, they are helping create something that benefits the neighborhood as a whole. That collaborative spirit matters, especially in a part of Evansville that continues to evolve. A Neighborhood on the Move Jacobsville has a long history in Evansville, but lately, there is a growing sense that its next chapter is being written. New businesses are finding homes in the neighborhood. Existing businesses are investing in the area. Organizations and community members are working to create

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reasons for people to visit, stay and take another look at what North Main and the surrounding neighborhood have to offer. That kind of progress rarely happens because of one big project. More often, it happens a little at a time. It happens when a new business opens its doors. When someone improves a property. When neighbors support the businesses around them. When an organization creates an event that gets families out of the house and onto the sidewalks. And it happens when people decide their neighborhood is worth investing in. First Fridays have offered a glimpse of what that can look like. For a few hours each month, North Main becomes less of a street people simply drive through and more of a destination. That foot traffic introduces visitors to the businesses already there while helping create an atmosphere that can attract even more growth.

ART, EVENTS AND A SENSE OF PLACE

JACC has been an important part of that momentum, working to make Jacobsville a more connected, creative and welcoming place to live and work. Part of that mission has included bringing art and family-friendly events into the neighborhood, creating experiences that give Jacobsville its own sense of place.

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Public art can transform an overlooked wall into something worth stopping to see. A community event can turn a familiar street into a gathering place. Family-friendly programming gives parents and children a reason to experience the neighborhood together. Individually, those things may seem small. Collectively, they help change the way a neighborhood feels. That is part of what makes the partnership between JACC, Jacobs Pub and the Pacemakers such a natural fit. Each brings something different to the table, but all three are working toward the same goal: getting people together and giving them a reason to enjoy Jacobsville.

CHROME, CANDY AND A NEW TRADITION

Chrome & Candy takes everything that has made First Fridays successful and gives it a Halloween twist. Instead of simply admiring the cars, kids will get to make their way among them for a Trunk or Treat experience, surrounded by costumes, candy and the kind of automotive eye candy that has become synonymous with First Fridays. It is a clever combination: part car culture, part Halloween tradition and entirely centered around community.

one involved seems interested in stopping there. Hunter and the Jacobs Pub team are already working on other events and ideas to keep people coming back and to continue building on the energy created this year. Those plans include another season of First Fridays, with details for next year still to come. For updates on the 2027 First Friday season, Chrome & Candy and the other events Doug and his team have in the works, follow Jacobs Pub on Facebook. Because the most interesting part of what is happening in Jacobsville may not be any single event. It is the willingness of businesses, organizations and neighbors to work together to make their corner of Evansville better. You can see it in the new businesses choosing Jacobsville. You can see it in the art adding personality to the neighborhood. You can see it when families fill North Main on a Friday evening.

EVENT AT A GLANCE FIRST ANNUAL CHROME & CANDY TRUNK OR TREAT EVANSVILLE’S HOT ROD HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE WHEN: Friday, October 30 | 5-9 p.m. WHERE: Jacobs Pub / North Main Street area

PRESENTED BY: Jacobs Pub, Pacemakers Car Club & Jacobsville Area Community Corporation WHAT TO EXPECT: Candy • Costumes • Hot Rods • Family Fun STAY CONNECTED: Follow Jacobs Pub on Facebook for event updates, next year’s First Friday schedule and more upcoming events.

And on October 30, you will see it among rows of chrome, costumes and candy as Jacobsville closes out the First Friday season by starting what organizers hope will become an entirely new tradition.

The fact that this is the first annual Chrome & Candy also says something about where Jacobs Pub and its partners hope to take things from here. First Fridays have helped establish a rhythm on North Main, but no

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October 24 Victory Theatre 7 p.m.

Rhythm & Joy Roger Kalia, Conductor

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED

Costume Parade Onstage!

SPINE-TINGLING ORCHESTRAL THRILLS AWAIT!

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Danse Macabre • Stranger Things Witches of Eastwick Phantom of the Opera A Night on Bald Mountain The Nightmare Before Christmas Psycho • Harry Potter • More! CONCERT SPONSORS Phil & Linda Palmer Fassett

With Appearances By Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Studio Vibe Dance Co.

CHORUS SPONSOR Friends of the Chorus MUSIC SPONSOR Anonymous

Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra String Section

www.evansvillephilharmonic.org Activities are made possible in part by the EVPL Foundation, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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QUICK FIT WITH THOMAS BLANE What is Quick Fit? Simply put, Quick Fit is all about exploring different gyms, restaurants, and sports nutrition stores, showcasing what they have to offer, and hopefully sparking your interest in trying something new. I want you all to see things through my lens as I share my experiences at various places. There are so many cool things to do in Evansville and the surrounding Tri-State area, and my goal is to experience as much as possible and share it with you. My hope is that by stepping out of my comfort zone, I can inspire you to do the same.

FIT4MEMPHIS

ey, everyone! We’re back for another Quick Fit, and right now I’m getting plenty of opportunities to visit new gyms, just like I hoped for. It’s amazing to see something you spoke of come into existence, no matter how small the version of it is. In my head, I was gonna be traveling to all these places rich, not paying for anything, with my own camera crew and Master Chief-style Cybertruck. But we take what we get and make the best of it. So yeah, I’m in Memphis, Tennessee. First time ever, by the way. The city has this big-time feel, like one of those cities out of the movies. It’s a vibe. I pull up to my hotel, and clear as day, there’s a gym right next door. The parking lot is PACKED. It’s 6:30 p.m., peak hours for the after-work crowd. I walked in and was like, “Yoooo, where the heck am I?!?!?”

It feels like I’m home.

I said, “How much is this a month?”

I look around, and this place is huge. It had a Tri-State Athletic Club kind of feel to it. Since it was my first time there, I asked the team member at the desk for a tour. Before he could even get started, I introduced myself and told him about Quick Fit.

He goes, “It’s only $25.”

He says, “Oh snap, really?? Cool. Well, my name is Jay, and this is Club4Fitness.” As we’re talking, we’re surrounded by all types of people. There were so many different cultures represented, and it made me happy to see. The energy wasn’t just young college kids, either. There were families. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and even babies in the daycare. We started walking around, and there was a lot to take in. The gym has giant sections throughout the main area, including turf, cardio, free weights, stations and dumbbells. I was like, man…this is nice. The place felt great, looked great and even sounded great. The music was FIRE. I can see why they put CLUB first in the name because they were vibing in there. It was loud enough to give the place energy without being so loud you couldn’t have a conversation. Next was the private studio area, where they have livestream cameras so people who can’t make it to a class can still work out along with everyone else. They also showed me an infrared light therapy setup. Then Jay said, “We have a coffee bar.” A COFFEE BAR.

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I said, “That’s cheap. You get all this for $25?” Yes. AND the classes are included. Daycare is available for an additional fee. Then we get to the sauna. This wasn’t a little sauna cubby. This was a STEAM ROOM. The kind where you can barely see anything and all you feel is HEAT. I lasted about five minutes before deciding, “Yeah, I’m not gonna make it.” Overall, I just gotta say: WELL DONE, MEMPHIS. This place was something I had to speak about. It may be the nicest gym I’ve visited so far while traveling out of town, and I highly recommend it. You all take care, and I’ll see you next QUICK FIT. Train With Blane ** Thomas “T.J.” Blane is a trainer in Evansville, IN. He is a self-proclaimed humble goof ball who just likes to help people reach their fitness potential. His first goal as a trainer is to help you build confidence in your abilities. Blane is equipped with the tools to build a workout plan adaptable to the needs of clients. He additionally has expertise with issues such as hyper-mobile joints, heart conditions, and more. Follow T.J. for tips and inspiration at Facebook and Instagram @trainwithblane

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AEVA TASTE NSV ILLE of

S P O N S O R E D B Y:

M O N T H LY F O O D R E V I E W W I T H B R I A N B U X T O N

THE SLICE EVANS VILLE

or this month’s Taste of Evansville, we found ourselves on Lincoln Ave. at one of Evansville’s local institutions – The Slice. Originally opened by Eric Weber in 1994 as ‘The Slice Gourmet Pizzeria,’ it has always been one of the most unique restaurants, and the most creative pizzerias, in the area. Weber earned a degree in business from Cornell University, specializing in hotel and restaurant management. And his creative quirkiness (see their opening time below as one example), turned The Slice into a successful niche gourmet pizzeria, serving combinations that really shouldn’t work on a slice of pizza. Have you ever heard of a clam scampi; sauerkraut with Bratwurst; corned beef hash with an over-easy egg; red beans with American cheese; creamy ranch; oriental chicken with soy, sesame, garlic and ginger; cream cheese and bacon with habanero jelly; garlic & onion; or a hamburger pizza – complete with bun? All of those, and more, have found their way on the pizza gallery. If you’re less adventurous, you can still enjoy familiar options like cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or garden vegetable with olives. Weber related to us that he estimates that he served at least 1,000 varieties of pizza toppings over the years. Although the Lincoln Ave. address is the original location, those of you who have been long-time customers will remember two other locations – one at 1033 E. Mount Pleasant Rd. in the 41 North business park on Evansville’s northside (now housing The Granola Jar), and

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a short-lived 3rd location in Jasper, IN. Even after being purchased by the Kumar family in July of 2023, The Slice continues to serve pizza combinations that seem unlikely but somehow work. And one reason they do is the dough – there’s something about how it’s made that allows it compliment pretty much any combination of toppings. They serve beer and wine, and for the full Evansville experience patrons can enjoy Ski fountain drinks and Grippo chips. Also, after many years of being a cash only establishment, they now accept credit and debit cards. Another change is that you can now order entire pies. If you need to feed a large crowd give them some notice for multiple pizzas – ideally the day before to ensure they have the necessary ingredients and dough on hand. All pizzas are prepared each morning and displayed in the pizza gallery and cooked in the stone-floor oven once the customer makes their selections. The Slice serves NY style pies, with a little cornmeal on the bottom to give that perfect char and finish. As different as some of the offerings are, the unifying factors are creativity, texture and a healthy dose of flavor. Each day they offer 8 "Daily" Slices (the plain jane; classic; potato head; sausage; ranch; works; lean trojan and garden), plus 4 "Rotating" slices. Their daily special is 4-slices and a fountain drink for $16.50, while individual slices are $3.50 for cheese with extra toppings at .25 cents each. Some of my favorites are:

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Taco (a cheese crust layered with a base of ranch and hot sauce, topped with taco meat, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and onions. Potato Head with tzatziki (sliced red potatoes baked with red onions and mozzarella, topped with cheddar cheese) Meat Lover (a sauce and cheese crust, pepperoni, sausage, bacon and ham) Stromboli (a sauce and cheese crust with pepperoni, red onions, green peppers, banana peppers, a layer of sausage, more mozzarella, then seasoned with cayenne pepper and Italian seasoning) Ranch (ranch dressing, red onions, mozzarella and diced tomatoes) Works (a sauce and cheese crust, mushrooms, black and green olives, red onions, green peppers, pepperoni and sausage)

Although we have a plethora of pizza choices in the area - brick oven, Neapolitan, Detroit style, Chicago deep-dish, thin crust tavern style, una style and more, The Slice is one of a handful serving NY style pizzas. And what does that mean? NY style has to be a very large pizza – usually 16-20 inches with oversized triangular slices - crisp on the bottom and browned around the edges - the dough has to have a dusting of cornmeal on the bottom for that perfect char and finish. The slice has to be easily folded in half with the toppings inside and firm enough where only the

end will slightly droop when picked up. Although the Lincoln Ave. location no longer has arcade games, air hockey, or pool tables, there is a large back room that can seat 60+ people and can be turned into a dance floor. There are also several TV’s playing local high school, college and pro football games, plus baseball, basketball and hockey. And although the interior has been updated it hasn’t lost the casual, comfortable charm and the slightly eccentric décor. You can purchase t-shirts, hoodies and other branded swag – who wouldn’t want to be seen in a “sorry we’re open” t-shirt!? The Slice is open Mon. – Sat. 11:16am – 10pm, closed Sunday. There is a very small parking lot in front, with some street parking around the corner and the restaurant is handicap accessible. You can find them on Facebook at facebook.com/sliceevansville and they are also on Instagram @thesliceevansville 2011 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN, across the corner from UE (812) 454-0983 www.theslicein.com

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SERV ING UP SMIL E S: SE A SONS CR E ATIONS FINDS SUCCE S S THROUGH FA MILY A ND COMMUNIT Y

hat started as a little freeze-dried candy business has quickly grown into one of the Tri-State area’s sweetest family ventures. Seasons Creations, owned by Candace and Craig Cochran of Mount Vernon, Indiana, began in 2023 when Candace started selling freeze-dried candy. The response was almost immediate. “It took off like wildfire,” Candace said. That success soon sparked another idea: lemon shake-ups with a unique twist. Instead of relying on the flavored syrups commonly used by vendors, Seasons Creations

experimented with using freeze-dried candy to create different flavors. While increased demand eventually made that process difficult for most varieties, their Nerds ShakeUp remains a reminder of how the idea began. Then came the trailer.

how they define success.

Candace originally pictured a cute, 10-footlong pink trailer that she could easily tow herself. Craig initially thought the idea was a bad one. About a week later, however, he changed his mind and his version of the plan was considerably bigger.

“We don’t measure by dollars in the bank account,” they said. “We measure by the smiles on families’ faces, the moments our kids have that ‘aha’ moment teaching them on the trailer, and the friendships we’ve made.”

The result is the large Seasons Creations trailer customers see at events today. “To say what inspired me would be my own vision coming to life,” Candace joked, “but mostly to prove Craig wrong!” The business has continued growing ever since. Customer favorites include Strawberry and Blue Hawaiian Shake-Ups, the Dirty Dan a Dr Pepper-based dirty soda and the Ruby Red, made with Big Red. Their Marshmallow Sweet Tea has even inspired customers to drive as far as two hours for a cup. In July 2026, Seasons Creations expanded again by unveiling a full line of kettle corn. Despite the growth, Candace and Craig say their motivation has never been about getting rich. Both work full-time careers involving 24-hour shifts while raising five children. Early on, they tried operating the trailer nearly every day they were off work, but quickly discovered the schedule was taking too much time away from their family. Today, their children’s activities come first, their careers second, and Seasons Creations is scheduled around both. That family first philosophy also shapes

One especially meaningful moment came at Evansville Pride Fest in 2025. Their oldest daughter, with tears in her eyes, told them how welcomed and accepted she felt at the event. For the Cochrans, moments like that are worth more than any sales total. Community is equally important to Seasons Creations. They purchase locally whenever practical, including from Mount Vernon supplier Stephen Hazlett and their local IGA. Their philosophy is simple: supporting local businesses keeps money and relationships within the community. Their advice for aspiring food truck owners is just as straightforward. “Be true to yourself and trust the process. Start small, grow from there, have a unique twist on your product, and have good customer relations.” For Seasons Creations, a hobby may have unexpectedly turned into nearly a second fulltime job, but it has also become something much bigger: a family business built around creativity, affordable treats, community, and memories made one shake-up at a time. See you down the road.

WHAT'S

grill ON THE

WITH JIM JOHNSON

A FLAVOR-PACKED GRILLED TRI-TIP DINNER

hether you’re planning a weekend family dinner or entertaining friends, this menu brings plenty of flavor without making things overly complicated. Smoky grilled tri-tip gets a fresh kick from homemade chimichurri, roasted vegetables round out the plate, and a warm blueberry white chocolate bread pudding finishes things on a sweet note.

GRILLED TRI-TIP WITH CHIMICHURRI Ingredients Tri-Tip: • 1 beef tri-tip roast (2½–3 lbs.) • 2 Tbsp. olive oil • 2 tsp. kosher salt • 1 tsp. each black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning Chimichurri: • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped • ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • ½ cup olive oil • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice • ½ tsp. each red pepper flakes and salt • ¼ tsp. black pepper Directions: 1. Pat tri-tip dry and rub with olive oil. Combine seasonings and coat beef thoroughly. Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. 2. Preheat grill to medium-high, about 400–450°F. Sear tri-tip on both sides, then move to a cooler area of the grill and cook with the lid closed. 3. For medium-rare, remove at 130–135°F; for medium, 140–145°F. Rest loosely covered for 10–15 minutes.

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Combine all chimichurri ingredients and let sit for at least 10 minutes. Thinly slice the tri-tip against the grain and spoon chim chimichurri over the top. chicken to 165°F and rest 5 minutes before serving.

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY Ingredients: • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved • 3 Tbsp. olive oil • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning • 1 tsp. garlic powder • ½ tsp. each salt and black pepper • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes, optional • 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan, optional Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Toss vegetables with olive oil and seasonings. 3. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. 4. Roast 30–40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and browned. 5. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired. BLUEBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE Ingredients Bread Pudding: • 6 cups cubed day-old French bread or brioche • 2 cups fresh blueberries • 1 cup white chocolate chips • 4 large eggs • 2 cups whole milk • 1 cup heavy cream • ¾ cup sugar

Jim Johnson has won 78 Grand Championships on the BBQ circuit and is a founding member of the Kansas City BBQ Society (International Outreach Team). In addition, Jim has taught American-style BBQ in over 40 countries worldwide.

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2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. lemon zest ¼ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Lemon Sauce: • ½ cup sugar • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch • 1 cup water • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp. lemon zest • 2 Tbsp. butter • ½ tsp. vanilla Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 2. Toss bread with blueberries and white chocolate chips. 3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and salt. Pour over bread and gently press to absorb the custard. Let sit 10–15 minutes. 4. Transfer to baking dish, drizzle with melted butter and bake 45–55 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. 5. For the sauce, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in water, lemon juice and zest. 6. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and gently bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. 7. Serve bread pudding warm with lemon sauce drizzled over the top. Smoky beef, bright chimichurri, roasted vegetables and a warm, decadent dessert. This, my friends, will make you better than your neighbors! Enjoy! - Jim Johnson If you’d like more ideas or special requests, reach out to News 4U and Jim will include them in next month’s column.

He's also cooked at U.S. embassies and often feeds the troops at military bases. Just recently, Jim served 2500 BBQ plates for the Minnesota Air National Guard and for the Scott Air Force Base. As if all that wasn't enough, he helps to feed numerous non-profits in the Evansville area.

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t n a r u a t s e R 411 WITH BRIAN BUXTON

K E E P I N G YO U U P-TO - DAT E O N T H E CO M I N G S AND GOINGS OF AREA DINING ESTABLISHMENTS

he restaurant business is a rough road, and success is far from guaranteed in a business with many challenges and very narrow margins for profit. A study by Ohio State University found that 60% of new restaurants didn't make it past the first year, and 80% closed within five years. It's not a venture for the weak. Here's a list of local spots we've recently lost, others that have recently opened, and some to look forward to in the coming weeks.

RECENTLY CLOSED:

AUGUST: L&K Hometown Café at 920 Main St., Evansville, IN - August 2nd Cosmos Bistro at 101 SE First Street, Evansville, IN - August 2nd DosBros Fresh Mexican at 3351 North First Ave., Evansville, IN - August 8th The Red Wagon at 6950 Frontage Rd, Poseyville, IN - August 30th SEPTEMBER: O'Charleys at 5205 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY - Sept. 9th

RECENTLY OPENED:

AUGUST: Global Exchange @ ONB at One Main St., Evansville, IN - Aug. 3rd Roberts Comfort Food at 1125 N Green River Rd., Evansville, IN - Aug. 4th Scratch Kitchen at 2 Richardt Ave., Evansville, IN - Aug. 4th Palé Gelato & Coffee at 1524 North Green River Rd., Evansville, IN - Aug. 4th Bangkok Express at 120-A downtown Owensboro, KY - Aug. 7th 7Brew Coffee at 4930 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY - Aug. 8th LaMexicana Restaurant & Grocery at 4610 Bellemeade Ave. Evansville, IN - Aug. 10th East 88 Buffet - Hibachi & Sushi at 3500 Villa Point, Owensboro, KY - Aug. 12th Dunkin' at 3011 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY - Aug. 14th 7Brew Coffee at 4301 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN - Aug. 17th Joy and Crown Tea Nook at 11 State St., Newburgh, IN - Aug. 27th Carnival Café Mexican Restaurant at 1741 Scherm Rd., Owensboro, KY - Aug. 28th SEPTEMBER: Starbucks at Hampton Inn & Suites Riverfront, Owensboro, KY - Sept. 4th Rava's Coffee Shop at 900 N. Main. St., Evansville, IN - Sept. 17th Olive Tree Market, at 4944 SR 261, Newburgh, IN - end of Sept. Honey Baked Ham at 2928 Heartland Crossing, Owensboro, KY - Sept. 21st Prime Sports West at 2033 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN - Sept. 27th OCTOBER: Publix at Hayden Rd. & Wendell Ford Expressway, Owensboro, KY - Oct. 3rd

COMING SOON: EVANSVILLE, IN 7Brew Coffee at 1250 N. Green River Rd. - Fall 2026 Aman Food Market at 900 E. Riverside Dr. - 2026 (pending) Billy’s Downtown Diner at tba Evansville, IN - 2026 (pending) Birdcall Chicken at TBA 1-2 locations in Evansville, IN - 2027 (pending) Boba Tea at 1223 Hirschland Rd. - 2026 (pending) Casa Mia Italian Restaurant at 119 SE 4th St. - 2026 (pending) Currito at Promenade off Burkhardt Rd. - 2026 (pending) Dogtown Grill (formerly Tavern) at 6201 Old Henderson Rd. - 2026 (pending) Dutch Bros. Coffee at 3416 N. First Ave. - 2026 (pending)

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Fire Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot at 501 N. Green River Rd. 2026 (pending) Hometown Nutrition at 2015 West Franklin St. - Fall 2026 Italian Restaurant (name tba) at 212 & 222 Main St. - 2026 (pending) Kan Sha All-You-Can-Eat Sushi at 581 N. Green River Rd. Sept. 2026 Little Caesars at 901 St. Joe Ave. - 2026 (pending) Mercado Latino Fresh Market & Grocery at 2020 Center Dr. - Fall 2026 Noble Romans at 1021 Hirschland Rd. (Promenade) - 2026 (pending) Panda Express at tba north or west side - 2026 (pending) Parrella Petite at 714 N. Sonntag Ave. - 2026 (pending) Rasing Canes at 7221 E. Indiana St. - tba Winter 2026 Rasing Canes at tba west side - 2026 (pending) Rivers Restaurant at 1 SE 9th St. - Nov. 2026 ROGO (Roppongi2Go) at 250 N. Burkhardt Rd., Evansville, IN - Fall 2026 Sandy's Kitchen at 2415 Washington Ave. - 2026 (pending) Scooters Coffee at 805 S. Green River Rd. - Fall 2026 Sobar A Tradicion Bakery at 966 Washington Ave. - Winter 2026 Swig Coffee at 1624 N Green River Rd. - tba Fall 2026 Terricas Steakhouse at 215 Main St., Evansville, IN - Fall 2026 Texas Roadhouse at 7929 E Division St., Evansville, IN 2027 (pending) The Drinking Station coffee shop at 621 N. Main St. - 2026 (pending) Villa Luce Italian at 212 Main St. - 2026 (pending) Wingstop at 222 S Red Bank Road - 2026 (pending) Your Brothers Bookstore Coffee Shop at 100 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN - (Summer 2026) Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir Fry & Sushi at TBA East side Fall 2026 (pending) NEWBURGH, IN Aldi at 9966 Eastgate Court - Fall 2026 BBQ Restaurant (name TBA) at Lloyd/Grimm Rd. - 2027 (pending) ChillnChili Thai Restaurant at 4222 Bell Rd. - Fall 2026 Local Owned Pizza Shop (name tba) at 8887 High Pointe Dr. - late 2026 (pending) Thai restaurant (name tba) at 4222 Bell Rd., Newburgh, IN - Fall. 2026 Olive Tree Halal Market at 4944 SR 261 - Oct. 2026 The Road Stop at 7766 Fruitwood Lane, Newburgh, IN Late 2026 (pending) Wendy's at 7899 W. St. Route 66 - Nov. 2026 Wingstop at 8680 High Pointe Dr. - 2026 (pending) HENDERSON, KY Joes Pizza and Pasta at 2630 US41 North & Watson Lane, Henderson, KY - Fall 2026 King Bee Bar-B-Que at 48 S Holloway St. - tba Winter 2026 Ninety Nine Hibachi & Wings at 504 N. Green St. - late summer 2026 (pending) Rhythm River Distillery at 405 N. Main St. - late summer 2026 (pending) OWENSBORO, KY Currito at Calumet Trace in Gateway Commons - Mid 2026 Dunkin' at Gateway Commons - 2028 Johhny I's Pizzeria at 2710 Heartland Crossing Blvd., - Fall 2026 Kroger at Gateway Commons - late 2026 (pending) Publix at Parrish Ave and Carter Rd. - Feb 2027 (pending) Wingstop at 3750 Frederica Street,- Fall 2026

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | COMMUNITY & FAMILY

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BACK TO THE Magen Coates

Magen Coates is the owner of M’eggs Farms and Hatchery in southern Indiana, where she raises poultry and educates others about backyard chickens. She is an avid gardener and passionate about practical homesteading.

ctober is finally here, my favorite month of the year. Pumpkins and fall festivities aside, it truly is my favorite month because we’re finally escaping the unbearable heat. Our livestock are getting a much-needed break too, from the summer sun, and our gardens, if you still have one after this year’s daunting heatwave, is finally coming to a close. On the chicken side of things, we’re starting to see a slow down on egg production. That is completely normal. The days are getting shorter, and chickens need at least 13 full hours of daylight to be at peak egg production. This happens because daylight strongly controls egg production in the hen. When adequate light reaches the hens eyes and brain during the summer, that signals her hormones to stimulate her ovaries to produce eggs. During the fall and winter months, the lack of light slows her down. It’s also nature's design to give her body a break. Hens need this time to recuperate, and keep their egg laying years continuing forward. Fall also beckons the molt to pay a visit to the farm. One day your chickens look cute and fluffy, and the next thing you know, they look like they’ve been playing with electric sockets! Molting happens so that they can bring in thicker heavier feathers for winter. During a heavy molt, a chicken may stop laying all together because her body is using so much protein and energy to grow those feathers instead of producing eggs. You may even see an increase in their appetite because of this. Be sure to throw them extra high-protein snacks like meal worms to help them get through the process. Remember with winter knocking on the door, your feathered friends are doing their best to prepare too. Supplementing with high protein snacks and pre and probiotics in moderation right now will help them immensely in the coming cold months!

Our turkeys are one of the most entertaining animals on our homestead, especially this time of year. If you have the space, and want a giant feathered dog following you around, I can’t recommend a turkey enough! As fall nestles in, our Tom is currently strutting his stuff, showing off for his ladies, while they pick peculiar spots for nests! As I write this, their courtship is in full swing, and with any luck, by the time you read it, we will have a nest full of little poults, waiting to hatch. If you currently own turkeys, keep an eye out for nests in unfavorable spots. If having poults is on your radar, and you can’t find a nest, be sure to look around the base of trees, in the wild, this is a favorite spot. It’s important to be sure that their nests are protected from predators, and the elements. If your hen decides to lay out in the open, you can safely help her have shelter for her eggs, but be sure to do it in a way that it’s not confining, or you may sway her to abandon them. Turkeys typically lay a clutch before they start incubation, laying one egg a day, until they reach 8-12 eggs. If you see one in the nest, leave it be, and check it daily, but don’t worry if she’s not nesting down on them constantly yet. When she’s satisfied with her clutch, she’ll know what to do. If there’s one group of animals that welcomes cooler weather more than any, it’s Ducks! Ducks tend to handle cooler weather very well, especially in comparison with extreme summer heat. The biggest challenge you’ll face with ducks, if this is your first winter with them, isn’t keeping them warm, it’s keeping everything dry. Ducks will convert a clean dry area into a swamp so fast, it’s almost an artform. As temps fall, wet bedding becomes more of a concern. Deep dry bedding such as straw, and pine shavings can help keep their shelter comfortable, but just be sure to keep the water area separate! We have our duck

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coop on the opposite end of the run from the pond. Their food, water and pond, basically everything they make a mess with is in its own area, so when they bed down at night, we know they’re warm and cozy. Ducks don’t necessarily need a pond during the winter, but they do need a water source deep enough to dip their bills. It’s crucial for them so they can get enough water, but also so they can eat food properly. If you haven’t considered it yet, now’s the time to hammer out how you’re going to keep their water from freezing. Trough heaters have been a reliable choice for us here at M’eggs Farms. They’re also handy for our other feathered friends, ensuring their drinking water doesn’t freeze. Just be sure to do your research before it’s cold outside. Fall is also the perfect time to start using more of what we have raised and

grown throughout the year. One of my favorite things about homesteading is turning basic ingredients into something comforting as those chilly moments make their way in. Eggs are probably one of the most useful foods produced on a small homestead. They can become breakfast, bread, noodles, desserts and so much more, even a quick dinner when no one feels like cooking. And if you raise meat chickens, or have chicken in the freezer, you can make some delicious soup, because everyone knows fall is officially SOUP SEASON! One of the easiest, and a personal favorite of mine, is chicken noodle soup, and I’d love to share my egg noodle recipe with you. Egg Noodles • 2 cups of flour • 3 large eggs • 1 teaspoon salt • 1-2 tablespoons of water, if needed Mix the flour and salt gently together in a bowl. Create a well in the center, add the eggs to the well and slowly mix everything together, knead the dough until it becomes smooth, if it feels too dry, add a very little bit of water, you want your dough smooth. Roll the dough thin, and cut into noodles. I like mine to be wide and about 3 inches long. But honestly you can make them whatever shape you want. For your chicken In a pot, place a whole chicken, add one large onion diced, 5 stalks of celery diced, a few pats of butter,

carrots diced, season with basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, to your liking. I like to add two hearty scoops of better than bouillon to mine, and I fill my pot with water just over the chicken. I let mine boil until the chicken starts to fall off the bone, carefully remove it from the pot, and debone the chicken. I take a slotted spoon and fish out any pieces of bone left in my broth, and return the shredded meat back to the pot. I add a sprinkle of more basil, season with the spices mentioned again to my liking, add one large carton of chicken broth to the broth we made, and bring it to a rolling boil, and drop my noodles in one at a time. Once they’re cooked the soup is done. Be sure to taste your broth as it cooks, and consider serving it with a fresh crisp bread on the side. Fall is my favorite season; October is my favorite month. I hope these tips help make it yours as well. Happy homesteading everyone.

Fall is also the perfect time to start using more of what we have raised and grown throughout the year.

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | COMMUNITY

Snap Local

Exploring Evansville’s most Instagrammable spots, one snap at a time. BY LINDSAY SCOTT

Forgotten, Not Abandoned

pooky season is upon us! The morning air is crisper. Front porches are adorned with pumpkins. If you walk past 325 Main Street downtown, it’s likely you’ll be followed by an axecarrying, mask-wearing individual from The House of Lecter and The Old Catacombs Haunted Houses.

But some of Evansville’s most haunted places don’t need jack-o’-lanterns, masks, or jumpscares. Sometimes all it takes is walking into a place that you remember being full. Full of people. Full of stores. Full of noise. Then you hear every step you take echoing through empty space, and it makes you realize how quiet it has become. That place is Washington Square Mall. If you grew up in Evansville, you probably have memories of the place. I loved shopping there with my parents. After my mom would secret shop in the Sears Department Store, she would parade me and my younger sisters through the long hallways, past the giant fountains loaded with coins and

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Lindsay Scott is a teacher for EVSC who was born and raised in Evansville, and loves sharing appreciation for her hometown city. chlorine and through the carnival-style decorated food court. We’d make a stop in Pass Pets to look at the doggies in the window (literally, they had the classic ’90s window-puppy displays), and if we were SUPER lucky, we would stop in Hands-On Discovery to play on actual computers, perform in full-dress costume on their stage, and have my little sister check my teeth in their playscene dental office. Now, walking through the empty hallways of this mall feels completely different. But the mall is far from abandoned. In fact, this zombie-like mall has been digging its way out of the grave for the past few years, and a new kind of life is emerging from its seemingly hollow corridors. At the north end of the mall, you will find one of Evansville’s best hidden-gem coffee shops, Mission Grounds. From freshly brewed coffee to pastries and decadent lattes, this cute and cozy coffee shop has you covered. Once you grab your caffeine, you can browse through The Thrift Store, also run by Evansville Rescue Mission. All proceeds from both the coffee shop and the thrift store go straight to funding programs, food, and shelter for homeless and less fortunate individuals in the local community. Even if you’re not in the mood for coffee

NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | COMMUNITY and pastries, you can step into the absolute time capsule of a food court for lunch or dinner at the last surviving original Noble Roman’s Pizza. You cannot tell me that Personal Pan One Pizza and a side of breadsticks and cheese sauce from Noble Roman’s would not hit a nostalgic nerve. While you’re there, take some time to eat in the food court. The live plants and trees are still thriving under the giant skylight canopy. If you grab a seat closer to the east side of the food court, you can see the original Hands-On Discovery storage behind a closed gate. If you don’t remember this part of the mall, you’re probably familiar with Evansville’s Children's Museum, CMOE. Hands-On Discovery was the beginning of it all. A small portion of the mall was sectioned off and transformed into a handson children’s learning wonderland, the type of place where touching everything wasn’t just allowed, it was encouraged. I’ll never forget that glorious wall of computers with monitors that looked like they could easily weigh 50 pounds each, each fully equipped with Freddi Fish, Oregon Trail, and some digital paint program that had the option to paint with pieces of fruit instead of choosing a solid color. The place was magical as a child, and although it makes me feel a little sad to see its remains locked behind those bars in an abandoned corner of the mall, I find happiness in knowing that it has moved to a location that can house larger crowds.

Washington Square still has a place to play now that we’re all grown up. Time Out Lounge has been holding down its spot there for over a decade. Behind its doors, you’ll find drinks, food, pool tables, live music, and a much different atmosphere than the eerily quiet mall corridors just outside. It’s another reminder that the building may look like a ghost town, but it certainly isn’t dead. If you really want to lose track of time, head over to the south end of the mall and check out the giant Emporium Antique Mall. Booth after booth, packed with vintage clothes, furniture, toys, records, collectibles, and plenty of things that will make you say, “My grandma used to have this!” There is something oddly satisfying about digging through pieces of the past inside of a mall that has become a piece of Evansville’s past itself. Washington Square Mall may never again be the place where teens spend their Friday nights, and the building may have been forgotten by many, but abandoned? Not quite. There is still great pizza in the food court. There is still coffee brewing down the hall. There is still live music. People are still hunting for treasures, shopping for bargains, and finding reasons to walk through those doors. Forgotten? Maybe. Abandoned? Not even close.

People are still hunting for treasures, shopping for bargains, and finding reasons to walk through those doors.

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Attorney

WITH LANE SIESKY / SIESKY LAW FIRM, PC

Focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, whistleblower claims and workers' compensation law, Siesky Law Firm strives to provide excellent legal services while remaining client and community centered. The Evansville-based trio of top attorneys - including Lane Siesky, Daniel Gearhart and Douglas Briody - boasts years of invaluable experience inside and outside the courtroom. Highly-respected with an impeccable track record, the firm's aggressive representation of its clients continues to benefit the community in myriad ways.

The Modern Jury: Has the Smartphone Changed the Courtroom?

he American jury system is centuries old, but the people sitting in the jury box today process information very differently than jurors did even 10 or 20 years ago. Southern Indiana juries are no different. Think about how most of us consume information now. We read headlines on our phones. We watch short videos. We scroll social media. We listen to podcasts while driving. When we have a question, we expect to be able to search for the answer almost immediately. Our brains have become accustomed to receiving enormous amounts of information quickly. Then imagine being selected for jury duty. Suddenly, you are asked to sit quietly in a courtroom for hours at a time. You may hear testimony about medical treatment, accident reconstruction, insurance issues, engineering, business practices or complicated legal concepts. You cannot pull out your phone and Google something you do not understand. You cannot text a friend about the case. You cannot look up the people involved. Instead, you have to make your decision based entirely on the evidence presented in the courtroom. That creates an interesting challenge for trial lawyers. The job of a lawyer has never simply been to present information. The real job is to make complicated information understandable and communicate.

That has become even more important with modern juries. Years ago, lawyers sometimes believed that more information meant a stronger case. Put every document into evidence. Ask every possible question. Call every available witness. Today, that approach can easily backfire. Jurors have limited attention, just like everyone else. If a lawyer buries an important point under hours of unnecessary testimony, the message may get lost. In many cases, simplicity is more powerful. Using technology and exhibits is more important than ever. For instance, a timeline showing when events occurred may explain something better than 30 minutes of testimony. A medical illustration can help jurors understand an injury that would otherwise require pages of medical records. Photographs can sometimes communicate more than words. Maps, diagrams, animations and other visual evidence can help people understand how an accident occurred or how someone's life changed afterward. Technology has certainly changed trial presentation. But I don't think the lesson is that trials need to become entertainment. Quite the opposite. Jurors are sophisticated consumers of information. They see advertisements constantly. They know when someone is trying too hard to sell them something. That means authenticity matters. Jurors want lawyers and witnesses to speak to them like real people. They generally do not want theatrical speeches or unnecessary legal jargon. They want someone to explain

what happened, why it matters and what the evidence actually shows. In that sense, one of the most important skills of a trial lawyer today may be the ability to take something complicated and make it simple without making it simplistic. A jury is not an algorithm. It does not decide a case based on clicks, likes, trends or what information keeps someone engaged the longest. Instead, a group of ordinary citizens sits together, listens to both sides, evaluates witnesses, examines evidence and ultimately discusses the case with one another. However, technology will continue to change how lawyers present cases. Courtrooms will undoubtedly use more digital evidence, video testimony, animations and other forms of communication in the years ahead. But the heart of a jury trial remains remarkably simple. People listen to other people. They decide who they believe. They determine which facts matter. And ultimately, they decide what is fair. At Siesky Law Firm, we often say, “We are here to help.” Sometimes that means helping an injured person navigate a complicated legal system. And sometimes it means helping a jury understand a complicated story well enough to make a fair decision. Technology may continue to change the courtroom. But justice remains a very human process. —Ask a Lawyer If you have a legal question you would like addressed in a future column of Ask the Lawyer, feel free to submit it to the magazine. Email: info@news4uevv.com

Disclaimer: The above information provided by Siesky Law Firm, PC, is not legal advice and should not be taken as legal advice. Application of the law is highly fact sensitive and readers should consult with an attorney on legal matters. *This is an advertisement.

DOLLARS & SENSE: NAVIGATING CREDIT CARD DEBT WITH RACHEL BUDDE / THE BUDGET BLUEPRINT Rachel Budde is a Dave Ramsey certified financial coach and runs The Budget Blueprint, a credit repair business, in Evansville, IN.

A few practical changes can make an overwhelming balance feel a lot more manageable.

redit card debt has a way of piling up quietly. A few unexpected expenses, a tight month or simply relying on a card to bridge the gap can turn into a balance that suddenly feels impossible to tackle. If that sounds familiar, the first step is simple: figure out exactly where you stand. Start by listing every debt you owe, along with the balance, interest rate and minimum monthly payment. Then look at what’s coming in each month and where it’s going. Seeing the numbers on paper may not be fun, but it gives you something concrete to work with. BUILD A BUDGET YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP Separate your expenses into necessities and discretionary spending. Housing, utilities, groceries and minimum debt payments have to be covered. Dining out, subscriptions, entertainment and impulse purchases offer more room to adjust. The goal isn’t to eliminate everything you enjoy. A budget that feels miserable probably won’t last. Instead, look for a few places where you can consistently free up money and direct it toward debt. Even relatively small amounts add up when they’re applied month after month.

DON’T LET THE HOLIDAYS DERAIL YOU Holiday spending can be especially tricky when you’re already carrying debt. Decide what you can realistically afford before you start shopping and create a separate budget for gifts, food, decorations and events. Whenever possible, use money you already have rather than adding holiday purchases to a credit card balance you’re trying to eliminate. Looking ahead to next year, consider setting aside a small amount each month for holiday expenses. Spreading the cost across the year can make November and December much easier on your wallet. CHANGE THE HABITS BEHIND THE NUMBERS Paying down debt is only part of the equation. Keeping it from creeping back up often requires changing a few everyday habits. Try setting a weekly spending limit for nonessentials. Meal planning and cooking at home more often can also make a noticeable difference without requiring a major lifestyle overhaul. Review recurring charges, too. A handful of forgotten subscriptions can quietly eat into your budget every month. Most importantly, give yourself a goal beyond simply “getting out of debt.” Maybe you want to build an emergency fund, take a family vacation without financing it or finally have breathing room between paychecks.

A clear goal gives all those smaller financial decisions a purpose.

TWO WAYS TO ATTACK DEBT The Avalanche Method Pay the minimum on every debt, then put your extra money toward the balance with the highest interest rate. Once it’s paid off, move that payment to the next-highest rate. This approach generally saves the most money in interest. The Snowball Method Pay the minimums, but direct extra money toward your smallest balance first, regardless of interest rate. Once that debt disappears, roll the payment into the nextsmallest balance. The quick wins can help keep you motivated. Which one should you choose? The method you’ll consistently follow. One prioritizes interest savings; the other prioritizes momentum. Either way, the key is to stop adding to the balances whenever possible and keep moving forward.

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REAL ESTATE RADAR

W I T H P I N N A C L E R E A LT Y GROUP & PINNACLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Would You Buy a Haunted House?

What Indiana buyers should know about the history hiding behind a front door

he hardwood floors creak. The basement door refuses to stay shut. You’re pretty sure the upstairs bedroom wasn’t that cold five minutes ago. But the kitchen is gorgeous, the price is right and it’s in your dream neighborhood. Are you still making an offer? October is the perfect time to talk about haunted houses, but in real estate, a home doesn’t need an actual ghost to have a history that might scare off a buyer. A death, murder or serious crime can give a property what the real estate world calls a psychological stigma. And in Indiana, you might be surprised by how that history is handled. Indiana law actually has a term for this: a “psychologically affected property.” It can include a property where someone died or one that was the site of a felony, certain criminal activity, a law-enforcement-involved firearm discharge or the illegal manufacture or distribution of controlled substances. Here’s where things get interesting. An Indiana seller or real estate agent generally isn’t required to volunteer that a property is psychologically affected. In other words, if someone previously died inside the home, even under circumstances that might matter greatly to you as a buyer, you shouldn’t assume that information will automatically appear alongside the age of the roof and condition of the water heater. However, Indiana law also says an owner or agent cannot intentionally misrepresent a fact about a psychologically affected property in response to a buyer’s direct question. That makes asking questions important. If the history of a home would affect your decision to buy it, bring it up. You can also do some investigating of your own. Search the address online, look through local news archives, talk to neighbors and research the property’s history. A home inspection can tell you plenty about a foundation, HVAC system

or roof, but it probably won’t tell you what happened in the living room 20 years ago. Of course, there’s also a big difference between a spooky history and a physical problem.

HAUNTED HOUSE OR HOMEOWNER PROBLEM?

That mysterious cold spot might be less Poltergeist and more likely poor insulation. Flickering lights deserve an electrician before jumping to conclusions. Doors that swing open on their own could point to settling or an out-of-square frame. And scratching coming from the attic? Before calling a paranormal investigator, you might want to call pest control.

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Evansville and the surrounding Southern Indiana area are filled with older homes, some of which have been standing for a century or more. Generations of families have lived their lives inside them. For some buyers, that history adds character. For others, knowing that something tragic happened inside would make it impossible to ever feel at home. Neither reaction changes the number of bedrooms, the square footage or the condition of the foundation, but it can certainly change how a buyer feels about the property. So, this October, here’s a different question to add to your hypothetical home search: The inspection comes back clean. The location is perfect. You love the house. There’s just one little catch. Everyone in the neighborhood swears it’s haunted. Are you still signing on the dotted line? **this is an advertisement Office Contact: Pinnacle Realty Group / pinnacle.realestate 4600 Washington Avenue, Suite 105 Evansville, IN 47714

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Cold spots? Check for drafty windows, poor insulation or HVAC issues. Flickering lights? An electrician is probably more useful than an exorcist. Doors opening on their own? Settling, uneven floors or an out-of-square door frame could be the culprit. Scratching in the walls? Mice, squirrels and other unwanted tenants are far more common than ghosts. Banging pipes? Water pressure and loose plumbing can make some surprisingly creepy noises. Footsteps upstairs? Older homes expand, contract, creak and pop as temperatures change. Something moaning from the basement? Okay, maybe just leave.

NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | ENTERTAINMENT

COMEDY & CURIOSITIES WITH DANNY BROWNING

BEING AN INDIANA FOOTBALL FAN IS COMPLICATED

eing a football fan in Indiana is like being married to two people with completely different ideas of a good weekend, and I'm the guy trying to keep both relationships alive for some unknown reason. The good news: I've got the Indiana Hoosiers. And right now, being an IU fan is actually fun. Genuinely fun, which still feels illegal for me to say out loud. Not long ago, we could all show up 5 minutes before kickoff, grab a great seat, and still have room to put our feet up. Indiana football was basically a neighborhood garage sale. Now I can't even get near the stadium. Fans are watching. People are talking. I'm out here actually expecting Indiana to win, which is a wild sentence for me to say about a program I used to celebrate for winning 7 games like the state had legalized free money. Then there's my Indianapolis Colts. Bless their equine hearts. The Colts are the other half of my football experience, which feels like I ordered the sampler platter and found out one of the appetizers is sadness.

The Peyton Manning era is long gone. Andrew Luck came along, gave us hope, then vanished from football like a dad who said he was running out for cigarettes in 1978. Every so often the Colts look brilliant, and I fall for it every time. A great drive, a ridiculous throw, and I think, "maybe this is the year." Then a missed opportunity shows up. Then a bad quarter. Then a loss to a team they had no business losing to, and I'm back on the couch wondering why I let a football team run my emotional weather. But for some reason, I keep coming back. That’s the problem. Why? Because I have hope, and hope is apparently my Indiana tradition, right up there with corn and being polite to strangers. Kansas City's got barbecue. Philadelphia's got cheesesteaks. New Orleans has po'boys. Me? I've got mini corn dogs and microwavable Pizza Rolls.

fancy, nothing pretentious, just something hot, greasy, and structurally unsound that I eat while yelling at my TV. Maybe that's the whole trick to being an Indiana football fan. The Hoosiers give me something to celebrate. The Colts give me something to complain about. The microwave gives me a way to cope with it all. That’s what I call balance. Danny Browning is a Nationally Touring Comedian and Owner of Laughing Dad Entertainment Danny Browning @dannycomedy

Honestly, that feels about right. Nothing

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | COMMUNITY

by Zach Vaughn

Confidence Is Key

rt has changed my life in ways I never expected. When I first started painting, I never imagined that putting a brush to a canvas would eventually give me opportunities, confidence, and a completely different way of looking at myself and the world around me. For a long time, I didn’t always know exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I had ideas and interests, but I didn’t always have the confidence to believe I could make something out of them. Painting was different for me. There were no rules telling me what my art had to look like or what

it had to mean. I could take an idea in my head and turn it into something people could actually see. The more I painted, the more I started to believe in myself. Art gave me the confidence to put myself out there. I started sharing my work, and people began responding to it. Then came opportunities I never expected. I’ve had the chance to have my work displayed in my community, sell paintings, create pieces for other people, and connect with people I might never have met otherwise.

Every opportunity has pushed me a little further outside my comfort zone. There is something special about seeing someone connect with something I created. Sometimes it’s someone buying a painting for their home. Other times, it’s simply someone telling me they like what I made. Those moments remind me that art doesn’t have to be perfect to mean something. It just has to come from somewhere real. Painting has also taught me that I don’t have to limit myself. If I want to try something new, I can. If I have an idea, I can bring it to life. If something doesn’t work, I can start again. That mindset has started to carry into other parts of my life. I don’t know exactly where art will take me, and honestly, I don’t think I need to know. What I do know is that painting has opened doors for me that I never knew were there. It has introduced me to people, given me new experiences, and helped me become more confident in who I am and what I’m capable of doing. Most importantly, art has taught me to believe that I can create my own opportunities. I don’t have to wait for someone to tell me I’m capable. I can take an idea, put the work into it, and see where it takes me.

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | ENTERTAINMENT

TRUE CRIME JUNKIE WITH AMELIA ADKINS

JUSTICE REVERSED: THE BINTZ BROTHERS

icture this: it’s the summer of 1987 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers are in training camp, mullets are still cool, and at the Good Times Tavern, 37-year-old Sandra Lison is bartending on a warm August night. Just two days later, her body is found in Machickanee Forest, thirty miles away. She had been sexually assaulted and murdered. The small community was rocked, and investigators were desperate for answers.

Fast-forward to 2023. A team of students at Ramapo College ran the DNA evidence through advanced genealogy work. Within just two days, they found a new lead: William Hendricks, a convicted rapist who lived near the forest where Sandra’s body was dumped. Hendricks had died back in 2000, but his body was exhumed for testing. The DNA? A perfect match.

Right away, attention turned to two familiar faces from the bar that night — David and Robert Bintz. David had gotten into a small argument with Sandra over a beer charge. Not exactly a motive for murder, but in the absence of other suspects, police zeroed in. The brothers were questioned, hard, but with no physical evidence linking them to the crime, they were released.

In September 2024, a judge vacated the Bintz brothers’ convictions. Just like that, after 24 years, they walked free.

For years, the case sat cold. Then came a twist ripped straight from a crime-drama script: more than a decade later, while David was serving time for an unrelated charge, his cellmate claimed he overheard a confession. That one claim — plus a marathon interrogation where David supposedly admitted guilt and later took it back — was enough for prosecutors to dust off the case. In 2000, both brothers were convicted of first-degree murder. Here’s the kicker: there was no DNA match. In fact, the blood and bodily fluid found on Sandra didn’t belong to either brother. Still, the jury heard the cellmate, the so-called confession, and little else. David and Robert were sentenced to life. For the next twenty-plus years, they kept shouting the same thing: we didn’t do it. Their appeals went nowhere. But in 2019, the Great North Innocence Project stepped in, bringing new tools and fresh eyes. Enter the power of investigative genetic genealogy.

Today, David and Robert are in their late 60s. They left prison with nothing but a duffle bag and the clothes on their backs. They’re now seeking compensation for the decades they lost. As one Innocence Project attorney put it: “Without modern science, these men would’ve likely died behind bars for a crime they didn’t commit. Cases like this show how fragile justice can be — and how powerful persistence really is.” Their exoneration is only the third and fourth time in U.S. history that investigative genetic genealogy directly overturned a wrongful conviction. A reminder that sometimes, the truth takes years — even decades — to finally surface.

“THIS CASE SHOWS HOW FRAGILE JUSTICE CAN BE — AND HOW POWERFUL SCIENCE IS IN SETTING IT RIGHT. WITHOUT MODERN GENETIC GENEALOGY, DAVID AND ROBERT WOULD LIKELY HAVE DIED IN PRISON FOR A CRIME THEY DID NOT COMMIT.” — ATTORNEY WITH THE GREAT NORTH INNOCENCE PROJECT

Have a tip or case you want us to cover? Contact News4U Magazine: amy@news4uevv.com

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | MOVIE REVIEW

LAST WORD FEATURES:

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY BY JARED RASIC

GRADE: A-

hat makes Spider-Man the greatest superhero of all-time isn’t his ability to swing through New York City on sticky webs shot from his wrists, nor is it how he protects humanity from villains like Green Goblin and The Vulture. Those feats are certainly impressive, but what makes SpiderMan the absolute best is his secret identity: Peter Parker. As heroic and fearless as Spider-Man is, Peter Parker is the one who sacrifices everything for his friends, for his city, the universe and complete strangers. It’s wild to realize that Tom Holland has now been Spider-Man for a decade. He has logged more appearances as the character than anyone else, and with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” it feels like he has settled into the character more than any of his predecessors. While I love Tobey Maguire’s awkward Peter Parker and grew to respect Andrew Garfield’s wise-cracking Spider-Man, Holland perfectly embodies both sides of the hero. He was cast young enough to pull off playing the friendly neighborhood high schooler, and now that Holland is 30, we get to watch an adult

Peter Parker struggle through life in the ways only he can. Director Destin Daniel Cretton and writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers understand a key truth about Spidey that makes Brand New Day arguably the most complete and satisfying Spider-Man movie since Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 in 2004: whatever triumphs Spider-Man achieves, the exact inverse must happen to Peter Parker. He possesses the classic “Parker Luck” that always comes back around to ruin his personal life. There’s an arc in the comics from a few years ago where Parker becomes a billionaire tech mogul, only to lose his company and every single dime within a year or two. Parker can’t catch a break, but he never gives up. He wouldn’t even know how. That’s why we love him. I’ll avoid most plot details because experiencing the film’s twists and turns blindly is an absolute joy. When we last saw Parker, the world had discovered

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his identity, forcing him to have Doctor Strange cast a spell to forget him. As a result, his girlfriend MJ (Zendaya, bringing so much life to the character) and best friend Ned (a joyful Jacob Batalon) have no idea who he is. For the first time, a hero who draws his strength from his loved ones is completely alone. Spider-Man: Brand New Day isn’t built around an unstoppable new villain or a bloated CGI spectacle designed to set up five future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. While a little bit of that corporate DNA exists, the filmmakers would much rather place you inside Parker’s head and behind his mask to understand his isolation, his sadness and his humanity. The Marvel machine has produced its most grounded film in years, injecting the personal stakes this forever franchise has lacked since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. As the 38th film in the MCU, Brand New Day is one of its absolute best. It’s a clear

NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | MOVIE REVIEW sign that Marvel still has plenty of gas in the tank when it prioritizes character and grounded emotion. Granted, I’m not as cynical about the franchise as most critics. I didn’t love “Fantastic Four” as much as I’d hoped, but The Thunderbolts, Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 were all deeply resonant for me. If you are currently suffering from superhero movie fatigue, Spider-Man: Brand New Day might not entirely cure you, but its artful, thoughtful craftsmanship proves that our favorite heroes can mature alongside us. Cretton has done something remarkable by scaling things back from the maximalist, multiversal sensory overload of No Way Home. He pulls Parker out of Tony Stark’s suffocating orbit, giving him an isolated and deeply touching heartbeat. For the first time in the MCU, New York feels like a tangible, living city rather than a succession of green screens and backlots. There’s a tactile texture to

the streets, making NYC feel like a true character, just as she does in the comics. The film isn’t flawless -- it features a few too many characters and can feel overstuffed at points -- but it got me hyped for December’s Avengers: Doomsday in a way I didn’t think possible. It made me want to see where all of this world building is headed and left me wondering if the MCU can recreate the transporting magic of Infinity War and Endgame. When the credits rolled and the lights came up, I didn’t feel the usual blockbuster exhaustion I’ve been getting lately. Instead, a bittersweet, emotional resonance reconnected me to this cinematic universe again. But what’s even more impressive is that you do not need to care about the MCU to love this. Even if you think comic book movies are for wee babies, Spider-Man: Brand New Day transcends any genre limitations to stand alone as a genuinely great piece of cinema.

IT MADE ME WANT TO SEE WHERE ALL OF

THIS WORLD BUILDING IS HEADED AND LEFT ME WONDERING IF THE MCU CAN RECREATE THE TRANSPORTING MAGIC OF INFINITY

"SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY" DIR. DESTIN DANIEL CRETTON GRADE: A-

WAR AND ENDGAME.

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NEWS4U OCTOBER 2026 | MUSIC REVIEWS

OCTOBER MUSIC REVIEWS MILEY Bass Persuades Atlantic Records It’s fitting that Miley’s tenth studio album arrives just as she transitions to her new mononym. She’s in a season of metamorphosis and grieving — the loss of her godmother Dolly Parton still fresh. The country singer’s passing did not pre-date the recording of the album, but makes its release all the more impactful. Miley hits us with a bangerz at the get-go; lead single “Bass Persuades” is a punchy pop hit infused with references to iconic stars like Madonna, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. Her mission: encourage Gen-Z to get off their phones and dance. And baby, it’s working. We see Miley’s softer side under the sweet tappings of black-and-white music video “Let’s Get Married,” filmed with her fiancé and fellow musician Maxx Morando at the Chateau Marmont. Her signature raspy vocals cascade under the dreamy tones of being in love, and her happiness shows. Her 10th album is compact with 10 tracks, tightly wound to perfection. Her message is clear: Miley may be grown, but her evolution is unstoppable. -Marisa Patwa

TOVE LO Estrus Pretty Swede Records Tove Lo revisited her youth in the production of her sixth studio album, taking the recording back to a Swedish village she lived in as a child. It was a place without distraction, where she and longtime collaborator Ludvig Söderberg could go back to the drawing board in their most authentic way. The singer herself makes it clear the record is “animal in heat. It’s primal, contradicting emotional chaos. It’s my mind and my body wanting different things, wanting everything.” Her music makes us want everything. Standouts include ethereal EDM “I’m Your Girl Right?”, sick and silly beat-heavy “Roomie,” and sassy and reflective “Are We on a Break.” My favorite: sexy and sweet “des fleurs x stromae,” featuring a drippy cameo from Belgian rapper Stromae. Tove Lo is unabashedly herself in every song she delivers and interview she gives, and like her double entendre album title denotes: she is at her peak. -Marisa Patwa

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ELLIE GOULDING I Know Too Much Polydor Records Ellie Goulding is a divorced mother in her prime who knows way more than she did before. Her sixth studio album channels that fierce energy as she reflects and processes her anger with an optimistic and humorous darkness. Her marriage may have failed, but that doesn’t mean her career will. Her signature EDM flair is present throughout her tracks, giving us echoes of the Ellie we were first introduced to years ago. There is still something abundantly different about her, in a good way. Standouts include singles, passionate “Four Your Entertainment,” gospel synth-pop “Black Prada Dress,” “Stripped-back 4 Seasons,” and electro “Ravers.” The overall message may seem a little messy as the pop, dance, and acoustic melodies fight against each other for dominance, but so is life. - Marisa Patwa

REVEREND FREAKCHILD Hymn Hustler Treated and Released Records Reverend Freakchild returns with his album Hymn Hustler, the second half of a double album. The album starts with “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, a song where Reverend sings about going up a mountain to get closer to God and ask for mercy. “In My Time of Dying” showcases The Reverend’s finger picking guitar style and harmonica playing. A guest appearance from Michael Gomez on the lap steel guitar adds a nice touch to “Supersubconscious Mind”. “Strange Magic” allows Jon “Bones Ritchie” Robinson to shine on the upright bass. “Hawaiian Cowboy Lost in NYC” is an instrumental acoustic guitar song punctuated by a variety of the sounds of life in the city. “Search My Heart” sees the Reverend cry out to the Almighty throughout the day to keep him on the right path. Your toes will start tapping on “A Day Late and a $ Short”, a song where the Reverend shows off his considerable skills on the harmonica and sings about hard times. “World War 3 Blues” deals with a variety of crises plaguing the modern world including the threats of violence and greed going unchecked. “Don’t Miss Nothin’” paints an image of a blood red moon and classic lyrics about not missing something until it’s gone. The album ends with “Memento Mori”, a sound collage. For more information, visit Reverend Freakchild’s website.

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