Good morning, Evansville.

River Kitty Cat Café reached a 2,000-adoption milestone this week as it serves as a satellite site for the Vanderburgh Humane Society, helping local cats find forever homes (the café plans to celebrate future milestones soon).

Habitat for Humanity participated in a National Homeownership Month event Friday on Willow Cove Drive in Chandler, showing that a home brings stability—Indiana’s Rural Development Office also assisted a local family in Warrick County.

Members of the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville will join CenterPoint Energy for the first-ever Energy Games on Monday, June 8 at 12 p.m. on the club's baseball field at 700 Bellemeade Ave to start a new community tradition of friendly kickball and teamwork.

Wensleydale the baby penguin made his debut at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden this week.

Visitors can look for the yellow band on his wing while exploring the penguin habitat.

The Salvation Army and Volunteers of America held a free Summer Bash on Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Volunteers of America's Fresh Start Recovery Center on West Buena Vista Drive, with games and face painting (plus free toys and vaccinations) available to families.

Local authorities are asking residents for help in connecting with the family of a woman who recently passed away in Evansville, urging anyone with information to contact the department immediately.

LST 325 in Evansville offers half-price admission today to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

Visitors must use code (OVERLORD) when buying tickets to see the only remaining LST that sailed at Normandy.

Nominations are open for the EVSC Hall of Fame, which honors alumni and community members for service and achievements in education.

Submissions are accepted until June 30 and inductees will be announced in August.

Friday night, nine adult learners earned their high school diplomas at Excel Center Evansville Southeast.

Each grad received a laptop (courtesy of AT&T) and one said the program helped ease her transition after moving here.

Crews removed the old turf at Harrison High School’s Romain Stadium on Evansville’s east side — a new playing surface will be installed over the summer to prepare for student athletes when school resumes.

Indiana DNR warns boaters to designate a sober operator this summer to avoid fines and jail time for drinking while operating a motorboat; new penalties for repeat offenders will take effect July 1 ahead of the busy July 4 weekend.

At Friday's IHSAA girls track + field state finals at North Central in Indianapolis, North sprinter De'Janay Layne won the 200m with a 24.30-second run and finished second in the 100m, while three Evansville-area athletes also reached the podium and North earned 18 points as the best performing local team.

Kids Night Out: Art and Pizza for Kids

6-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Food included — Let the kids unleash their creativity while you enjoy a night out.

SWIRCA & More Glow BINGO

6-10 p.m. — SWIRCA, 16 W Virginia St, Evansville, IN — $30 single seat or $260 for a private table — Experience a vibrant BINGO night under black lights with fantastic prizes and a festive atmosphere.

Journey - Final Frontier Tour 2026

Time TBA — Ford Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience iconic hits live at this electrifying concert event.

Christian Singles Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — Ticketed event — Enjoy good food, games, and real conversations with other Christian singles in a relaxed setting.

Franklin Street Bazaar

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — EVPL West — Free entry — Enjoy storytime, free yoga, and live music while browsing local vendors.