Good morning, Evansville.

Evansville police are searching for 38-year-old Bianca Wilson who was reported missing and seen using METS bus stops near Embassy Apartments on Hatfield Drive and Walmart on Taylor Avenue—she may be driving a dark blue car and anyone with information should call the department.

Evansville police arrested 28-year-old Brandon L.

Thompson for setting a fire at a manufacturing facility on June 1 that caused major property damage and he now faces arson and criminal trespass charges while held at Vanderburgh County Jail on a $21,000 bond.

City crews in Evansville patched over 12,000 potholes this year using 300 tons of material despite the summer heat—focusing on the west side where about 150 potholes were fixed each day.

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville honored Dr. Alexander Dela Llana as the 2025 Physician of the Year—he has worked 18 years as a family doctor and is known for calling patients during vacations and late nights.

South Bend’s 14-story St. Joseph County-City Building and the Evansville Civic Center Complex made the 100 ugliest public buildings list from a survey of over 3,000 voters on the New Jersey Real Estate Network, and county officials in South Bend are considering selling their building to reduce costly repairs—while the Evansville complex, built in 1969, faces similar upkeep challenges.

The Evansville Purple Aces announced a non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season with trips to Purdue and Notre Dame — a move that coach David Ragland says will prepare the team for Missouri Valley Conference play.

The Courier & Press in Evansville has opened online voting for high school boys and girls soccer preseason Player of the Year to award bragging rights based on nominees' season stats.

Votes are accepted until Sunday at 10 a.m. CT—winners will be updated later.

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.

Hoosier Hoedown 2025

5-4 p.m. — Swonder Ice Arena — $1500 Team Registration Fee — Enjoy a hockey tournament with complimentary beer and great camaraderie before the Fall season kicks off.