Good morning, Evansville.

U.S. Navy veteran and retired history teacher Thelma Jean Curl celebrated her 106th birthday on Sunday at River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation in Evansville; her family, friends and members of the Evansville Wartime Museum gathered to honor her service with a special certificate.

Evansville Animal Care & Control is teaming with Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society, which will send a full-time adviser to begin work today for six months — at no cost to the city — to help improve adoption processes and boost survival rates.

A photo collection from July shows Evansville events such as fireworks on the Ohio River, fair contests, baseball games, and a music rehearsal at Ford Center.

The images capture summer heat with temperatures reaching the 90s and reflect lively local traditions.

Evansville's National Night Out will move to the Civic Center courtyard Tuesday, Aug.

4, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature police demos, free food, and giveaways & aims to foster community dialogue about law enforcement.

A Tri-State group hosted the 13th annual backpack drive last Saturday in Evansville — distributing over 1,000 free backpacks and school supplies with the help of over 60 volunteers to help students prepare for school amid rising supply costs.

Indiana DOT will begin alternating lane closures Monday along State Road 62 near Boonville for bridge deck overlay work at the Carter-Taylor Ditch and Cypress Creek bridges (weather permitting).

Drivers should plan ahead for shifting traffic patterns until the project's end in August.

The Indiana BMV today reminded drivers to keep right on multi-lane highways unless passing (violators may face up to $500 fines) as heavy back-to-school and end-of-summer traffic builds on local roads.

Evansville-area high schools published the 2026 football schedule with games starting Aug.

21 and continuing through Oct. 16, featuring local teams in conference matchups at various venues.

Caleb Wassmer leads at 13-under after the opening rounds of the Evansville Men's City Tournament held at Rolling Hills & Evansville Country Club over the weekend.

Final rounds will be played next weekend in Newburgh as competitors aim for the championship.