Good morning, Evansville.

Vanderburgh County CASA launched a four-week gas card drive to help volunteer advocates travel long distances in support of children with active court cases.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at CASA (600 SE 6th St.).

Rex, an energetic dog at Animal Control in Vanderburgh County, was featured this week on Furry Friend Friday as he awaits a forever home.

Local adoption supporters encourage interested families to visit the facility or contact PAAWS for more information.

Library goers visited EVPL’s Oaklyn Library yesterday to explore updated meeting spaces including an expanded meeting room, three new group rooms, a sensory room, and outdoor features, with a scavenger hunt engaging visitors in the renovation celebration.

The Salvation Army is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus drive at Princeton Walmart on West Broadway today and tomorrow to collect extra school supplies for about 500 students in Gibson and Pike counties.

On Friday, Aug. 21, the Henderson County Detention Center Training Building will host a meeting for employers and community leaders to explore job opportunities for individuals reentering society, aiming to build partnerships for stable employment.

The event will offer insight into the reentry process without any obligation to hire.

Officials from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and FEMA will inspect areas hit by June 21 tornados in Warrick County on Friday.

The visit aims to document damage to help decide if the state qualifies for federal disaster aid.

Evansville restaurants are taking extra steps to keep customers safe amid a cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce served at Taco Bells (from Taylor Farms) that has made people sick across several states.

A local restaurant said it is watching supplies as the FDA and CDC check the source of the sickness.

The Reitz Rumble football tournament returns today at Goebel Soccer Complex at 9 a.m.—over 50 teams from 35 high schools from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky will compete in 25-minute seven on seven games, with $10 admission and free entry for children under 10.

Evansville men’s basketball finalized its 2026-27 coaching staff on Friday, July 17 when former Purdue assistant Terry Johnson was named associate head coach.

Johnson brings nearly 30 years’ D1 experience — spanning Purdue, Ohio State and Butler — to guide coach Ragland’s program.

Vanderburgh County Fair

3-11 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — $10 entry for ages 10+ — Experience the thrill of livestock shows, motocross, and live concerts at this beloved local fair.

Drum Corps International

7 p.m. — Francis Joseph Reitz High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps.

Sean Chambers Live at Mojo's Boneyard

7-11 p.m. — Mojo's Boneyard Sports Bar & Grille — $30 — Experience an electrifying evening of Blues Rock with Sean Chambers and The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section.

Nike Baseball Camp at Bosse Field

9 a.m.-2 p.m. & 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Bosse Field — $279 for a 3-day camp — Enhance your baseball skills with professional instruction in a fun environment.