Good morning, Evansville.

Evansville Rescue Mission is preparing for incoming severe winter weather (activating White Flag status) by serving as a warming center with an open atrium, three meals daily and overnight shelter for men throughout the storm.

Evansville Goodwill explained that donations at its facility support local education and job programs (Excel center and Goodskills Academy) while accepting all gently used items except mattresses, paint, and chemicals.

The University of Southern Indiana earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification after a detailed self-study process, recognizing its ongoing work with community partners (USI first received the honor in 2008 and was reclassified in 2015).

A major winter storm will hit the area this weekend, and experts urge residents to drip faucets and check thermostat batteries to keep homes warm if power is lost — measures that help prevent frozen pipes and costly damage.

Prepare now to avoid problems later.

HB1414 passed the Natural Resources Committee on Jan.

22 to boost forest health with fees and targets requiring 10% of state forest land be trees at least 100 years old and 10% be 20 years old or younger. Some environmental groups worry the measures may cut too many mature trees.

Eastbound traffic on the Lloyd Expressway shifted between Burkhardt Road and I-69 on Jan.22.

Drivers now use two protected lanes from just west of Brentwood Drive to I-69, and INDOT says the pattern will remain in place through summer 2026.

Residents should protect food during power outages as guidelines recommend keeping fridge doors closed to maintain safe temperatures below 40° Fahrenheit while full freezers retain cold for roughly 48 hours (half-full freezers for 24 hours); USDA tips include grouping food and freezing items not needed.

Local animal welfare advocates warn that freezing temperatures put outdoor pets and livestock at risk and advise residents to use dry, insulated shelters and extra food, recommending straw bedding over blankets and bringing animals indoors when conditions get severe.

The American Heart Association warns Evansville residents that heavy snow shoveling can stress the heart and advises those with heart risks or a sedentary lifestyle to use safer methods.

Experts suggest using a snow blower + pacing work and dressing in layers during cold weather.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mardi Gras Party

7:30-10 p.m. — Six Strings on Franklin — General admission tickets available — Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Jimmy Buffett Tribute band and island tunes.

Valentine's Painting Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Ticket price includes supplies — Create art while sipping and snacking on your favorites.

Triumph of the Heart: The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe

2-4 p.m. — Reitz Memorial High School — Free entry — Celebrate the inspiring passion and courage of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s heart with fellow enthusiasts.

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Evansville Purple Aces Baseball Doubleheader

2-9 p.m. — Braun Stadium — Ticket valid for both games — Enjoy a thrilling doubleheader of college baseball with local rivals.