Daily
Evansville
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Feed Evansville hosted its first community food share of 2026 Wednesday evening at the C.K. Newsome Center. The event distributed fresh meals and pantry staples prepared with locally sourced produce (including pumpkins grown nearby) to help families facing food insecurity. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Before the Lloyd Expressway was built, travelers heading east or west navigated Division Street in Evansville — a route captured in archival photos from the 1970s and 1980s. Courier & Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ CenterPoint will file for phase two rate adjustments around March 1 — further details on bill changes will be shared after commission approval. Evansville residents, who saw nearly a 25% jump in rates last year, could face another increase later this year. Courier & Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ascension St. Vincent hospitals in Evansville & Newburgh will limit visitations starting Friday, Jan. 9 to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. The new rules ban visitors under 18, those with symptoms, and restrict the number of visitors, with extra limits in the NICU. Courier & Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fanatics now offers College Football Playoff semifinal gear for fans of the Indiana Hoosiers, Miami Hurricanes, Ole Miss Rebels and Oregon Ducks, including t-shirts, hats and sweatshirts. Supporters can gear up as the teams prepare for playoff play. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville-area schools postponed several high school basketball games to avoid conflicts with IU football as the Hoosiers prepare to face Oregon in Atlanta. Only the Central at Bosse matchup will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. Courier & Press
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The All Talent Evansville Indiana Showcase
6-11 p.m. — 315 Taylor Ave — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Show off your skills and meet local talent at a vibrant showcase of creativity and fun.
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Peter/Wendy – A Play by Jeremy Bloom
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Evansville Civic Theatre — $20.00 — Experience Jeremy Bloom's lyrical interpretation of the classic Peter Pan as Wendy discovers the magic of Neverland.
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Family Class: Splatter Buddies
12-2 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 — Families can unleash their creativity with kid-friendly painting and enjoy snacks while they paint.
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Galentines Besties Painting Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Ticket includes supplies — Enjoy a fun night of painting with friends while sipping your favorite beverages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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