Good morning, Evansville.

Drivers cutting into oncoming lanes on St. George Road near Highway 41 have created dangerous conditions each weekday morning - local officials enforced temporary patrols while one resident urged a road barrier to provide long-term safety.

The Courier & Press released a photo collection of August 2026 that highlights Evansville events from sports matches at Bundrant Stadium to community gatherings and festivals — photos capture moments from National Night Out to the annual Volksfest, marking a vibrant month in local life.

Front Porch Fest will return in its 10th year at Haynie’s Corner Arts District with porch music Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and an After Party Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring Toby Ellis + the Breakdown, Dreamstreet, and Georgia Funkadelic.

The Evansville-Vanderburgh Commission on Homelessness launched an online dashboard today to help residents find emergency shelter information (it consolidates multiple shelter resources into one accessible site).

Administrator Savannah Whicker said the tool is a collaborative step toward addressing homelessness in the community.

Evansville Regional Airport officials detailed plans to add more connecting flights and expand accessibility at a Tuesday Rotary Club meeting at Bally’s; they said the improvements will boost travel and create new opportunities for EVV travelers.

COVID-19 cases are rising as the cold and flu season nears, and the CDC urges Hoosiers to follow vaccination recommendations.

Indiana residents, especially those at high risk, are advised to practice good hygiene and physical distancing (if symptoms appear) to help prevent further spread.

Indiana hospitals have stopped diverting ambulances except in disasters & critical infrastructure failures effective Sept.

1 as the state aims to reduce delays in emergency care; health officials say hospitals have prepared for the change to ensure timely treatment.

Deaconess launched its Comfort Crew therapy dog program at its Newburgh facility today — three friendly therapy dogs will support patients, families and caregivers in a program made possible by the Deaconess Foundation and the Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Foundation.

The third annual Panther Classic girls soccer tournament begins Thursday, Sept.

3 at Goebel Sports Complex with 18 varsity teams from Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee — featuring key matchups such as North vs. Collierville, Tenn. at 6 p.m.— and continues with games Friday and Saturday.