Good morning, Evansville.

Evansville hosted the 63rd annual Germania Maennerchor Volksfest on July 31 where beer was poured and brats were served.

Becky Harl and Mayor Stephanie Terry led the opening ceremonies—featuring alphorn music, a brat toss and a festive crowd.

Three individuals were arrested for DUI after an overnight checkpoint by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office ran from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. on North Saint Joseph Avenue and Buchanan Road—law enforcement also stopped 96 vehicles and issued five traffic infractions, seven warnings, and one misdemeanor citation.

Authorities booked Craig Anthony Bryan from Steamwood on Thursday on charges of rape, intimidation, theft, and organized theft after a woman reported that he raped her at an Evansville hotel, threatened to kill her and her children, and planned to steal heavy equipment—actions that led to an investigation which halted a multi-state theft plot.

Evansville Police say on Thursday night at 8:45 p.m. a man was stabbed outside McDonald's on Bartlett Avenue when he confronted a stranger following him and a woman—authorities report his injuries are non-life threatening and the suspect remains at large.

Evansville Christian Schools Superintendent Mike Allen gained national attention with a new social media parody ahead of the new school year.

CNN reporter Jeremy Roth featured his stunt on Friday in a report that reached news stations across the country.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is holding a public listening session for the Lloyd 4 All multimodal study on Wednesday, August 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Evansville Public Library McCollough Branch (5115 Washington Avenue) to gather input on safety and connectivity.

Today, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center officially rebranded as Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, continuing nearly 75 years of care in Jasper.

The rebranding reflects its integration into Deaconess Health System—initiated in 2023—and introduces new services including inpatient nephrology, pain management and robotic surgery.

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.