Good morning, Evansville.

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville opened its new Volunteer Center at 935 Maxwell Avenue on August 20th at 10 a.m. - the facility lets more people volunteer and is expected to speed up construction - so local families get new homes.

Evansville Police warned SNAP users to inspect card readers for signs of tampering as scammers use card skimming and cloning—advising those with tap-enabled cards to use that feature and lock their accounts immediately since stolen benefits cannot be replaced.

Evansville residents are warned of a food stamp fraud scheme—card skimmers are installed on grocery store payment terminals to steal funds as soon as money is loaded onto the card, and police advise residents to check readers and lock their cards to protect benefits.

Frog Follies will celebrate its 50th year Aug.

22-24 at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Grounds as car enthusiasts gather to view pre-1949 street rods. The event costs $10 per person with children under 12 free and will include special anniversary activities—like appearances by stars of Motor Trend’s Iron Resurrection and a live T-Bucket build by Bob Chester.

Gov. Mike Braun has chosen Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner to lead the state’s K-12 Department and the Higher Ed commission if the board confirms her vote on August 22.

Jenner will keep overseeing K-12 education while also working to make higher education more affordable and streamlined—efforts that will follow the transition from former commissioner Chris Lowery.

Evansville first responders maintain fast emergency response times despite road construction closures by receiving a two‑week notice from planners and updating the CAD system—marking the closures on the CAP map to guide police and fire units.

City crews have patched over 12,000 potholes so far this summer using about 300 tons of patching material (averaging 2 to 3 tons daily).

They are now repairing roughly 150 potholes each day on the west side (a key focus area).

Evansville City Council will consider a proposal on Monday to restructure Animal Care and Control by creating a new executive-level director that reports directly to the mayor—this change will separate the agency from the Transportation & Services department and give it more authority for budgeting and community relations. If approved, the new role is expected to be filled by the end of the year.

The USI men’s basketball team announced its non-conference schedule on August 20 — the plan includes an away game at Butler and a multi-team event in Florida.

The team will also play at Valparaiso, Western Michigan and Indiana State before opening conference play at Liberty Arena on November 7 — and will compete in the OVC Tournament at Ford Center from March 4 to 7.

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.