Daily
Evansville
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Evansville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Evansville organizations will celebrate Black History Month with a Unity Concert at New Hope Church on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. — local libraries and groups will host scavenger hunts, exhibits, and a Freedom Rider talk at Bosse High School on Feb. 12. Residents can join events all month. Courier & Press
- ➤ Evansville NAACP will host its MLK Community Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at C-REC (Greater St. James Church, 484 S. Governor St.) where Pastor Ryan Jackson will speak on the event's theme, 'The Fierce Urgency of Now.' Courier & Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau announced the Gold Heritage Days Festival will return to Princeton on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 after a long hiatus, partnering with Downtown Princeton to revive the annual event. 14 News
- ➤ Eight top drum corps, including (Phantom Regiment, Santa Clara Vanguard and Colts Drums and Bugle Corps), will perform at Drums on the Ohio on Wednesday, Jul. 22 at the Reitz Bowl. Tickets are on sale online for this returning summer event. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EVSC will resume bus service today with a 2-hour delay after a special team checked main roads + sidewalks for safe travel following below-freezing days; officials said they will continue to monitor conditions to help students return to class. 14 News
- ➤ Ivy Tech has received over $192K from United Way to launch a program offering low-income students training, financial literacy, leadership classes, and certifications such as a CDL & construction license in southwestern Indiana. Officials say the initiative will break down barriers and expand job opportunities. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a severe winter storm that disrupted trash service, the city partnered with Republic Services to offer residents no-cost temporary dumpsters at six strategic locations (for household waste only) that will remain in place for one week as crews work to navigate icy conditions. 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A forum on mental health will be held at EVPL Central’s Browning Room on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., giving Evansville residents a chance to hear from law enforcement, mental health providers, and community members about jail diversion and supportive care. 14 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IHSAA girls basketball sectionals are underway in Southwestern Indiana as teams compete in games starting today and continuing through Saturday; venues include Castle, Vincennes Lincoln, and other local sites with live scores updated throughout the week. Courier & Press
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Tournament
12:30 PM — Ford Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling showdown as the Aces take on the Salukis in this exciting basketball tournament.
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