Good morning, Evansville.

Lic's Deli & Ice Cream—established in 1950 in Evansville—is sold to new owner Jodi Ashby after over 60 years under the Smith family, marking the start of a new chapter for the business.

Bath & Body Works will offer personal care products in over 600 campus stores in the 2025-2026 school year by partnering with ICM Distributing Company—Indiana campuses include Ball State, Butler, Indiana State, Indiana University in Bloomington and Indianapolis, Saint Mary’s College, University of Evansville, University of Notre Dame and University of Southern Indiana.

On Tuesday, Vanderburgh County deputies enforced traffic laws in school zones near Green River Road—issuing citations and warnings to drivers who improperly passed school buses, with violators facing fines up to $10,000 and possible license suspensions.

The Evansville Police Department will increase patrols and set up sobriety checkpoints from August 16 through August 30 — part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign designed to curb impaired driving ahead of Labor Day.

Maria Rodriguez, a 49-year-old nursing assistant at a Tell City senior living facility who had legal status and a pending asylum application, was arrested by ICE during an immigration appointment in Indianapolis on August 8 when officials pressured her into signing a document—she is now held in Grayson County Jail and faces possible deportation.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden celebrated the birth of a three-banded armadillo on Aug.

1 – the zoo’s second such birth and a significant moment for its conservation efforts; the newborn and its mother, Pallina, are kept off exhibit to bond privately.

Students moved into apartments and residence halls at the University of Southern Indiana on Aug.

13—volunteers helped unload belongings and set up dorms ahead of the new school year.

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility launched a sinkhole reporting form after residents raised concerns following a large sinkhole opening on Riverside Drive—if a sinkhole is spotted on a public street, the utility will check it out and repair any affected water or sewer lines.

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.

PDEVV Hub Parkinson's Disease Symposium

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM — Deaconess Gateway Conference Center — Free entry — Engage with experts on living well with Parkinson's and enjoy a complimentary meal.

River City Rodeo

5:30-7 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — $25, kids 6 and under free — Experience professional rodeo excitement with bull riding, barrel racing, and more.

Fall Fitness Fair

10 a.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free event — Discover local wellness options at this vibrant community gathering.

Victory International Film Festival

Various times — Showplace Cinemas Evansville East 20 — $2,500 cash prizes — Celebrate creativity and storytelling with workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities.