Good morning, Evansville.

The Jasper Park Department will host its Annual Tree Giveaway at 9 a.m. on April 17; up to 1,200 seedlings, including American Plum, Bald Cypress, and Black Cherry, will be available for drive-through pickup — with a limit of four per car.

Mesker Park Zoo officials announced they welcomed a new baby penguin named Hopscotch on March 18—its sex cannot be determined yet because penguins lack external organs; the parents, Prince and Calypso, are keeping the chick well-fed and healthy.

Dispatchers in Evansville said one person was rescued from a flooded car on Allens Lane near Skylane Airport shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday—authorities told drivers to avoid driving through flooded roadways.

A business from Haubstadt served hot meals to Princeton residents hours after a tornado hit on Thursday—Pappa Bears Catering said it had helped in past disasters in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Anthony Cook, a previously convicted drug dealer, was arrested Thursday at his Madison Avenue home after police executed a search warrant—he now faces charges for maintaining a common nuisance and drug dealing.

Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Tyler Daniel Vest on Thursday on charges of child exploitation and possession of child pornography after a search warrant at his Evansville home on Harlaxton Drive yielded evidence—he admitted during police questioning to downloading illegal images.

Governor Mike Braun declared a state of disaster emergency for 18 counties (Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, and Warrick) due to severe weather.

The 30-day declaration allows the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to provide financial assistance for repairs and recovery.

Evansville Police will host a 'Coffee with a Cop' event Tuesday, April 15 at Revival Coffee Company (5025 Constellation Avenue) where residents can meet law enforcement and view a K9 demonstration at 8 a.m.

Today, several Evansville barbershops host the Black Barbershop Health Initiative, offering free blood pressure and glucose checks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—a program that has built trust between barbers and medical professionals for over a decade.

Ralph Shayne • SPEAK: An Explorative Lecture Series

7-8 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Free entry — Engage with innovative ideas in an educational lecture featuring Ralph Shayne.

Love Our City: Festival of Nations

5-8 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Free entry — Join teams to uplift the community through volunteering opportunities such as clean-ups and home projects for the elderly.

Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Old National Bank — Free entry — Experience the creativity of young entrepreneurs as they pitch innovative business ideas.

Taking Steps for Autism Walk & 5K

8 AM – 12 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a supportive community event for autism awareness and run or walk for a great cause.

Woman Arise 25: ASCEND

7 PM - 10 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville — $89 — Experience transformative worship and teachings at this year's empowering women's conference.

Ohio Valley Birding Festival

7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Various costs — Experience expert-led birding hikes and engaging family activities focused on avian appreciation.

Chemo Buddies HOPEFEST 2025

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Friedman Park — Free entry — Celebrate strength and community at this uplifting festival supporting cancer patients and their families.

Awakening Events - Upcoming Christian Music Concerts

6-10 p.m. — Old National Events Plaza — Tickets available — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.

Star Wars: A New Hope Screening

7 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic original film brought to life with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.

5K on the Runway

8:30 AM – 12:45 PM — Evansville Wartime Museum — Benefiting local veterans — Experience the thrill of running on an airport runway for a great cause.

REDUCED! Office Building - Dowtown Evansville

Reduced price! Former AXIOM Marketing office building with extra lot for parking, which is scarce in downtown Evansville.