Good morning, Evansville.

Salvation Army’s Christmas in July campaign began at Princeton Walmart and lets shoppers donate in red kettles to aid families in need in Gibson and Pike counties.

This 7-day event will provide meals, shelter & utility assistance from funds raised.

A water main break on Adams Avenue left the 600 block near Garvin covered in muddy water on Thursday afternoon + dispatchers notified crews to address the issue.

Students across the region will begin the new school year next month.

In Indiana, start dates range from August 3 for Troy Township School Corp to later dates while districts in Kentucky and Illinois are scheduled to commence through August 26 (these dates help families plan ahead).

Students in EVSC will start school on different days as part of a soft start program. (Those with last names beginning with K-Z attend on Aug.

10-11, A-J on Aug. 12-13, and all students return on Aug. 14) with start times varying by school level.

Hunter Redd, a recent Evansville Christian School graduate, was awarded the $50K Dan Scism Scholarship on Thursday, July 23 in connection with the City Tournament; he will receive the funds over four years while attending the University of Southern Indiana & maintain a 2.5 GPA to keep his eligibility.

KYTC is hosting a free roundabout informational meeting Tuesday, July 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Daviess County High School so drivers can learn safe navigation techniques; a brief presentation is set for 5 p.m. to explain roundabout benefits.

Indiana 57 road work will begin July 30 between Old State Road 57 and Bussing Drive as INDOT crews start hot-mix asphalt paving operations; drivers will face alternating lane closures until early October and are advised to slow down.

I&M is retiring the coal units today at the Rockport plant along the Ohio River and plans to build a 1,520-megawatt natural gas facility while evaluating nuclear power with federal grants (using small modular reactors) to support local energy and jobs.

Data from the Indiana Family and Social Services Agency shows that calls to the 988 hotline grew from almost 9,000 in April 2025 to over 13,000 in April 2026, with a 97 percent answer rate that ranks Indiana among the Top 10 in the country.

Local health officials in Vanderburgh County say three residents tested positive for a lettuce-linked parasite, but many cases may be unreported (only high-risk patients are tested).

The FDA is still investigating Taylor Farms lettuce after Taco Bell dropped it from its supply.

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.