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2+ hour, 55+ min ago (202+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) " Downtown Evansville hosted its premier family holiday celebration, A Downtown Christmas Presented by Engelbrecht Enterprises, on Saturday, December 6. The Downtown Evansville Improvement District (DEID) held this annual event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring various festive activities on Main Street and 5th Street. These streets were closed to vehicular traffic for the event. Santa's Workshop, presented by F.C. Tucker Emge, offered face painting, crafts, and the opportunity to write letters to Santa. A mascot meet-and-greet took place from noon to 1 p.m. New activities for 2025 included hair tinsel and a snow machine. The Indiana Donor Network hosted a raffle recognizing donor heroes. "We're transforming Downtown Evansville into a winter wonderland, and we invite the community to be a part of the magic!" said Adam Trinkel, executive director of DEID. Free parking was available at the city parking garage at 3rd and Locust. Shops and restaurants…...

5+ hour, 18+ min ago (618+ words) The Louisville Cardinals and Indiana Hoosiers reignite their rivalry in today's semi-neutral site meeting. The Hoosiers come into this matchup with a fanbase refreshed with optimism. Despite the loss earlier this week to Minnesota, first-year head coach Darian DeVries has reenergized things around the program with more modern basketball." As for the Cardinals, Louisville will look to bounce back after taking its first loss of the season the same night Indiana did. I break down the matchup in my Louisville vs. Indiana predictions and college basketball picks for Saturday, December 6. Louisville vs Indiana best bet: Sananda Fru Over 6.5 rebounds (+120) If Louisville Cardinals coach Pat Kelsey harped on rebounding once after his team's first loss of the season, he harped on it a hundred times. It was one of the prevailing stories from the loss to the Razorbacks, where Louisville was outrebounded…...

6+ hour ago (583+ words) With how dominant Ohio State's defense has been this season, the Indiana Hoosiers' offense may end up being the biggest threat the Buckeyes have faced all year. From the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff to the Heisman Trophy race, everything is on the line for the top contenders in the Big Ten. Indiana's scoring offense has been elite, averaging 44.3 points per game, second nationally only to North Texas' 46.8. That scoring success pairs with how efficiently the Hoosiers move the ball. Indiana averages 483.8 yards per game, ranking first in the conference and outgaining USC's air raid system, Oregon's versatile attack and even Ohio State's own balanced approach. With polished quarterback play, a dominant backfield and a dramatically improved offensive line, it's clear how Indiana positioned itself to play in its first-ever Big Ten Championship Game. Perhaps the most…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago (37+ words) A former Kansas high school art teacher accused of grooming and having unlawful sexual relations with an underaged student will stand trial on four criminal counts, a judge determined this week. Evansville Fire Department battles church fire...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago (692+ words) For the first time ever, the No.1 and No. 2 teams in the CFP Rankings will face off in the Big Ten College Football Championship. No.1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana will play for the title Saturday, Dec. 6 at Lucus Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. At 12-0 overall and 9-0 in conference play, both Ohio State and Indiana finished their regular seasons undefeated. The Hoosiers haven't beaten the Buckeyes since 1988 and trail the all-time series 81-12-5. The last time the duo faced off in Nov. 2024, Ohio State won 38-15. Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89), running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12), quarterback Julian Sayin (10) and tight end Bennett Christian (85) celebrate during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images This…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago (186+ words) A 19-year-old Indiana University student was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash near a Bloomington, Indiana, intersection Friday. IU student critically injured in crash near Bloomington intersection BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) " A 19-year-old Indiana University student was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash near a Bloomington, Indiana, intersection Friday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. At 3:47 p.m. Friday, Monroe County deputies responded to a report of a traffic crash with serious injuries near the intersection of North Bottom Road and West Maple Grove Road. A 20-year-old man driving a Honda Accord collided with a 19-year-old male IU student riding a bicycle. The cyclist was transported by ambulance to IU Health Bloomington Hospital and is in critical condition. Investigators with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Major Crash Investigation Team responded and are actively investigating the incident. The driver of the Honda Accord…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago (29+ words) Despite a pair of touchdowns by Josh Simpson as part of a massive comeback, the Rams came up just short against the Captains in Leesburg. More in 757Teamz Football...

19+ hour, 26+ min ago (147+ words) EASTON, Pa. (AP) " Caleb Williams had 24 points in Lafayette's 79-71 victory over Mercyhurst on Friday night. Williams 6 for 9 from 3-point range and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the ... Caleb Williams scores 24 as Lafayette knocks off Mercyhurst 79-71 Williams 6 for 9 from 3-point range and went 6 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Leopards (3-7). Christian Humphrey scored 20 and grabbed eight rebounds. Andrew Phillips added 14 points and weight rebounds. Bernie Blunt led the Lakers (3-6) with 17 points. Mykolas Ivanauskas added 14 points and two blocks. Jake Lemelman pitched in with 12 points, eight assists and three steals. After a 34-all tie at halftime, Lafayette took the lead for good with 3:11 remaining on a 3-pointer from Phillips that made it 71-68....

21+ hour, 1+ min ago (126+ words) ABBEVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) " The inmate who scaled a jail fence to escape has been captured, according to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Eddie Langlinais said Gavin Garnica, 23, of Abbeville, was caught along I-10, west of Lafayette, on Friday, December 5, around 11:45 p.m. Garnica, who was a Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate, managed to scale the facility's perimeter fence around 11:15 p.m. on December 3 before running off. Surveillance cameras captured his escape. He was being held on charges of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and obstruction of justice before the escape. He will now face additional charges. There is an ongoing internal investigation to determine if any protocols were breached....

22+ hour, 38+ min ago (309+ words) A trip to the Superdome is just a win away as we hit the semifinals round of the 2025 LHSAA Football Playoffs. Five teams from the Lafayette area remain in the running for a state championship and it all comes down to this if they want to accomplish their goals of stepping foot in the Dome. Lafayette Christian Academy, Jeanerette, Ascension Episcopal, Westminster Christian Acdemy-Opelousas and Notre Dame hope to bring some hardware back to campus. For at least two of the remaining teams, that dream won't come true: LCA and Notre Dame are both in the Select DIII bracket, and WCA-Opelousas and Ascension Episcopal both in the Select DIV bracket. On the non-select side, Jeanerette is the only area team still in the running, competing for the Division IV title. This week's semifinals matchup against Haynesville marks the Tigers' first-ever…...