Good morning, Evansville.

The YMCA and Dream Center will host Annual Pancake Days this weekend on Morgan Street, where Mayor Terry and local nonprofits will serve breakfast at 7 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday to support youth programs + live music and games will entertain kids.

Evansville Animal Care and Control thanked residents after social media calls helped reclaim and rehome pets when the shelter overflowed.

The director reminded owners (inspired by Bob Barker) to spay or neuter their pets to help control the pet population.

Local churches and community groups in Evansville and nearby towns are hosting fish fry events during Lent—ending on April 2—with dine-in, carry-out, and drive-thru options available on selected days including today.

The guide helps residents find times and locations throughout the Tri-State area.

After decades in service, both Evansville Applebee’s restaurants on East Morgan Avenue & Pearl Drive closed permanently Thursday.

The chain now directs customers to outlets in Princeton & Henderson amid ongoing cost pressures.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Library (featuring traditional food, crafts, dragon dances, a performance by the Evansville Philharmonic, and a Community Wish Tree).

Indiana's initial jobless claims fell to 2,915 for the week ended Feb.

14 from 4,025 the previous week, and national filings dropped to 206,000, the Labor Department reported. These numbers suggest a steady improvement in local employment trends.

WorkOne and the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board will host a Career Day on March 4 (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) at the Evansville WorkOne office, 4600 Washington Ave., Suite 113 to help local young adults explore job opportunities and gain hands-on career guidance; registration is required for a free lunch.

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.

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.

Annual Open House and Boat Sale

Saturday March 14th 8-5 & Sunday March 15th 11-4 Boat & Accessory Discounts, Factory Rebates, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Coast Guard Auxiliary

Huntsville Havoc vs Evansville Thunderbolts

3-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Watch the Huntsville Havoc take on the Evansville Thunderbolts live on FloHockey with streaming options available.

Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Baseball

1-2 p.m. — USI Baseball Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrill of college baseball as the Leathernecks take on the Screaming Eagles.