Good morning, Evansville.

The Buffalo Trace Council has named Grant Reigelman as its new Scout Executive today after John Harding retired in April; the council serves nearly 2,000 youth across 15 counties (a decision made after a national search).

Evansville police and the sheriff's office join 4 Good Community for Coffee with a Cop's Sip - Shop event on Tuesday, Aug.

18 from 7-9 a.m. at 4619 University Drive to offer coffee, shopping, and free giveaways like toys and household goods.

Evansville Animal Control spent this past weekend trying to locate the owner of Pizza Queen — a lost goat found in the Pizza King parking lot.

Officials now hope a local foster gives her a forever home with grass and fresh air.

Evansville celebrates 812 Day today in downtown with a full slate of events including a 10:30 a.m. announcement of the Forward Together Go grant for neighborhood revitalization, 812 Reads from 3 to 5 p.m., and a block party from 2 to 6 p.m. with live DJ + food trucks.

Young & Established is receiving a major food donation for families in Evansville and will load a truck full of food today at 4 p.m. Volunteers can contact the group to assist with loading.

The Hoosier Cowboy Association is hosting the River City Rodeo on Friday, Sept.

11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. The event honors American heroes and supports local veterans and service dogs with adult tickets costing $25 and parking at $5 per car.

Evansville police from FOP Lodge 73 and firefighters from Local 357 will face off in a charity softball game at Bosse Field on Sept.

5. The event will raise funds for Tri-State non-profits, with doors opening at 5 and the game set to start at 7 p.m.

Archived photos highlight decades of Volksfest at Germania Männerchor — from the 1960s through the 2000s — revealing cherished traditions that have defined this annual celebration in Evansville.

Evansville's National Weather Service heat advisory stays in effect through the weekend with actual temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices reaching up to 109 degrees daily.

A slight chance of storms exists today and on Thursday, with Wednesday evening storms carrying the highest risk of damaging winds.

Residents in Evansville can view today's partial solar eclipse at about 11:34 a.m. Experts advise using certified eclipse glasses & safe pinhole projectors to protect your eyes.

Transportation officials plan to add a roundabout at the Highway 57 & Green River Road intersection to address crash data and driver complaints; INDOT hosts a public meeting today at McCutchanville Elementary School at 6 p.m. while bids open next year and work begins summer 2028.

Evansville Animal Care and Control reported that tests detected parvovirus and Giardia in several dogs after multiple deaths forced a temporary shelter closure — staff are following strict cleaning protocols and awaiting further test results.

Kade Voegel and E’Ani Clardy, who lead Reitz football’s defense, are optimistic as they prepare for the 2026 season.