Good morning, Evansville.

Evansville officials say the Igleheart Splash Pad will be complete by early September — it is set to offer a fun space for families on the northside.

4H members are battling high temperatures at the Vanderburgh County Fair by cooling animals with fans, fresh water and ice-soaked rags.

Officials say some animals may be released Friday night if the heat continues — ensuring safety remains a top priority.

Nonprofit Honor Flight of Southern Indiana will fly local veterans in a free one-day tour of Washington, D.C. on Sept.

26 so they can visit landmark memorials (including WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War sites) and celebrate their return at Evansville Regional Airport.

Local community members will honor late musician Michelle Shelton at a memorial benefit event, with gatherings planned for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Six Strings on Franklin and on Sunday, Aug.

2 from noon to 9 p.m. at Lyle’s on East Morgan Avenue to support her family.

Lori Etheridge was named director of Housing and Residence Life at USI and will begin her new role on July 27; she will oversee campus housing operations and work with campus partners to support on-campus living.

Mater Dei High School has launched a $22.3M campaign to upgrade its campus with a new parking lot, activity center, renovated track, and chapel.

The parking lot will be ready before the start of the school year while other improvements will continue during the 2026-2027 school year.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management awarded $308,300 to 23 Solid Waste Management Districts + eight waste and recycling organizations, including Gibson County, to support tire collection and recycling projects that lower environmental and health hazards from improperly stored tires.

Crews on Lloyd Expressway will pause traffic on Tuesday at Posey County Line Road to add an asphalt layer, stopping vehicles for 10 to 15 minutes at intersections including McDowell Road and University Parkway ramps.

Completion is expected in several weeks if weather holds (flaggers direct traffic), officials said.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced rolling 10-15 minute stoppages in the eastbound lanes at West Side Lloyd Expressway intersections starting this week at Posey County Line Road — Tuesday and Wednesday at McDowell Road and University Parkway ramps, eventually reaching Rosenberger Avenue; the project runs through 2028.

Captain Matthew Hobbs of the Thunderbolts signed with the Worcester Railers (an ECHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues) for next season; the team's longest-tenured captain will bring his playoff experience to his new team in Worcester.

Memorial High School confirmed that (Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee) Bruce Dockery will serve as interim head coach for its girls' basketball team this winter.

The school named its gym floor Bruce Dockery Court following a Liberty Federal Credit Union donation as it seeks a full-time coach.

The University of Evansville and USI have signed a four-game women’s basketball series starting in 2027-28, with host duties rotating between Liberty Arena (USI hosting first) and the Ford Center.

The deal renews a regular-season matchup last seen in 1988 and promises excitement for fans.

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.