Good morning, Evansville.

A 96-year-old Evansville man recalled being 8 during the Great Flood of 1937 when water rushed onto Henning Avenue and his family had to leave their home—he said today’s flood rises slowly because levee improvements kept the water lower.

Hydration Station founder Jack Deig said registration is open for a 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 10th at 10 a.m. at the Evansville Museum along Southeast Riverside Drive—participants pay $10 to support new water dispensing stations.

The Stringtown Community Club’s softball fields flooded last week after heavy rain, leaving about 250 kids without a place to play.

Community members and multiple organizations provided temporary facilities—ensuring play could resume while the club plans a Field Day in about two weeks to prepare the field.

On Monday, the Evansville Police Department stopped 77 vehicles for speeding on the Lloyd Expressway after receiving many complaints—officers issued 57 citations, 33 warnings, and arrested one driver.

Officials at Ellis Park and Owensboro Racing and Gaming warned the public yesterday not to register or deposit money with unauthorized social media pages, websites, or apps using their name — they were working with Facebook and authorities to remove the scams.

Evansville residents met Tuesday night to share ideas for the city’s 2026 budget which focused on repairing roads, improving sidewalk safety near schools and boosting affordable housing.

Mayor Stephanie Terry said the feedback will shape talks with department heads starting in July—over $5 million will go to road repairs this summer.

UNIFI Autism Care opened Tuesday on West Illinois Street in Evansville and offers children ages 1 to 18 a range of services including behavior analysis — Life Family Interaction Training — and diagnostics.

The 15,000‑square‑foot center is designed to serve 95 full‑time children and will create 70 new jobs.

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.

Annual Golf Classic at Oak Meadow Country Club

1 PM — Oak Meadow Country Club — Participation fee required — Tee off for a good cause at the Evansville Philharmonic's annual golf fundraiser.

REDUCED! Office Building - Dowtown Evansville

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