Good morning, Evansville.

Stepping Stone invited local residents to a conversation on substance use, mental health and recovery where attendees toured the facility—sampled refreshments and met addiction medicine expert Dr. Datt.

Mayor Stephanie Terry opened the event and a panel answered community questions on recovery and substance use.

Timothy Farber (61) from Evansville was arrested on July 22 and charged with the 1993 murder of Norman Ellerbrook near Warrenton in Gibson County after DNA evidence linked him to the case; he is being held without bond.

Perry County deputies arrested 58-year-old Gerald Weddle after he was involved in a police chase with Missouri authorities on Tuesday & he will soon be extradited to face burglary charges.

Citizens Action Coalition condemned steep electric bill hikes by Indiana utilities after data for July 1 billing from 2024 to 2025 showed CenterPoint fees rising $44 and Duke Energy charges increasing nearly $26 per month — the group reported that customers are paying over $28 more monthly, marking the highest surge since 2005 and urging state leaders to curb monopoly pricing.

Planned Parenthood will close its Evansville Weinbach Avenue site on September 4 as it shifts resources to its 10 remaining locations—future patients will visit centers in New Albany or Bloomington for testing, screenings, and related care.

Evansville’s VCA All Pet Emergency Center—facing a veterinarian shortage—will reduce its hours starting Aug 4 as it struggles with staff shortages.

The clinic will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays and will operate Wednesdays through Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight plus on weekends from Saturday at noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

I Love the '80s Celebration

5:30 PM – 11:00 PM — O'Day Discovery Lodge — Proceeds support Westside Catholic School — Enjoy dinner, a live auction, and music by an '80s tribute band in your best retro attire.

Annual USI Night Flight Road Race

8 PM - 12 AM — University of Southern Indiana — Free for kids under 8 — Lace up for a night race and enjoy family-friendly activities on campus.

Angels after Dark

8-10 p.m. — Angel Mounds Trailhead - Levee Parking Lot — Free entry — Experience a magical family-friendly night hike through the beautiful surroundings of Angel Mounds.

Cam Thompson Live

7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill — Cover charge unknown — Experience the rising star of alt-country as Cam Thompson takes the stage for a night of authentic sounds.

Cam Thompson Live at Bud's

7 p.m.–1 a.m. — Bud's Rockin' Country Bar & Grill — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the raw, authentic sounds of rising alt-country star Cam Thompson.

Steps For Sobriety

8-10 a.m. — Garvin Park — $30 entry — Participate in a community race to support addiction recovery efforts and help raise funds for the Substance Abuse Council.

8th Annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike

10-11:30 a.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Free entry — Explore the wooded Pet Trail with your furry friends during this annual hike.