Good morning, Evansville.

Wesselman Woods will host free Earth Day family activities Saturday for local residents—Kristina Arwood and Elaine Kung provided details during a Daybreak interview.

Evansville Police arrested three suspects—19-year-old Nasir Gaines, 19-year-old Alondre Price, and 18-year-old Naydin Barnes—for robbing and confining a woman at the Clarion Inn and Suites on East Indiana Street after she said they held her down and took her money.

Evansville’s New Tech Institute is holding a send off for its robotics team—the Thunderbots—this afternoon in the school cafeteria.

After winning the statewide Engineering Inspiration Award in Greenwood, the team will compete in the first world championship in Houston when the competition starts tomorrow.

The University of Evansville received a $500,000 estate gift from Emeritus Trustee M.

Stephen Harkness to support five endowed scholarships in memory of his family. His lifetime giving of nearly $1.2 million for scholarships and projects will help students, especially those from Wood Memorial High School and the surrounding area.

A contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began a routine inspection of Shawneetown Bridge Monday morning along the stretch from KY 56 to Illinois Highway 13 — lane restrictions and flaggers were in use Monday and will continue through Friday as crews used specialized equipment to inspect the bridge.

On April 11, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service recalled several soup and bowl products possibly contaminated with wood in cilantro – the recall includes Campbell's, Molly's Kitchen, Sysco and other brands sold in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

44News anchor and reporter Claire Dugan married fellow reporter Mitch Carter over the weekend in Evansville — the couple met while covering a house fire in January 2022 and began dating after sharing work stories — marking a new chapter together.

Highland Challenger Baseball, an adaptive league for children, teens and young adults with special needs, held its opening game this weekend in Evansville — athletes took turns batting, fielding and running the bases.

Officials said volunteers are needed on the field and Mattingly Charities donated funds for brand new uniforms.

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.