Daily
Evansville
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vanderburgh Humane Society is selling Valentine’s Cuddlegrams that include roses, treats, a personalized card (with a 30-minute cuddle session with a puppy or kitten) and will be delivered Feb. 13. Sales close Feb. 10 and proceeds benefit the humane society with deliveries limited to Vanderburgh County and Newburgh. Courier & Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two new art shows are on view at the University of Southern Indiana’s McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries. The show Revelation by Amanda Meuth (part of the Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship) is open until Feb. 9, and Reflection by Katherine Medina-Martinez looks at how faith appears in art. Courier & Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews from the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility worked on Thursday morning to repair 15 water main breaks amid frigid, wet conditions, helping to restore service for about 63,000 customers. Motorists were urged to slow down & give repair crews plenty of space on slippery streets. 44 News
- ➤ Following a weekend winter storm, trash collection in Evansville will resume on Monday — Republic Services will pick up trash in carts and extra bagged items as recycling follows its regular schedule next week. Courier & Press
- ➤ On Friday, Jan. 30, Evansville crews are still plowing secondary roads after a historic snowstorm hit the city on Saturday—focusing on primary routes while some neighborhood streets remain icy. Todd Robertson said crews have worked 12 to 18-hour shifts to address more than 700 removal requests. Courier & Press
- ➤ USPS reminds residents to clear snow and ice from mailboxes and walkways so letter carriers can deliver mail safely during the winter storm (curbside deliveries need extra space). The service alert was issued early and may delay mail today. Courier & Press
- ➤ On Thursday, Evansville firefighters took their required watermanship exam to test their ability to rescue people from unsafe ice. The exam used a 20-point system and staff remind residents to call 9-1-1 if someone falls through the ice—ensuring winter safety. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Evansville men’s basketball team will face Southern Illinois on March 1 at 3 p.m. at Ford Center—rescheduled after a January 25 winter storm—and the UE-Valparaiso game will now begin at 3 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the same venue. Courier & Press
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
~ Socrates
About Daily Evansville
Welcome to the Daily Evansville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Evansville, Indiana community. If you like the Daily Evansville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Evansville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Evansville and across Indiana. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Evansville
A free Evansville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyevansville.com/sitemap