Good morning, Evansville.

Ascension St. Vincent and Tri-State Food Bank partnered to provide a free backpack food program for K-12 students to get two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, milk, juice boxes, fruit, and snacks when school meals were not available; the event took place Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in Evansville.

A raccoon that was trapped Tuesday night in a paw trap outside a home in 100-degree heat was taken for rehabilitation nearly 4 p.m. Wednesday—neighbors reported limited options for emergency wildlife help.

MelKay, a longtime mechanical, electric and plumbing company on North Garvin Street, has been sold to The State Group after 75 years.

It will continue operating under the MelKay name, as CEO Scott Hartig stated the decision was personal and not linked to the company's performance.

Dubois County Community Foundation awarded A Kid’s Place in Huntingburg a $100K grant today to support staff retention and boost early education quality.

The nonprofit will use the funds to provide consistent care for local children.

Students in grades 8-12 can apply now for Evansville’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 term, with completed applications due by Sept.

30. The 20-member council will meet monthly to work on service-learning projects with local leaders.

Gov. Braun extended the gas tax suspension until Oct.

6 to keep gas prices low for Hoosiers; he will reevaluate the move in 30 days while officials work to restore $500M in lost revenue (using state reserves and local government aid).

Creamery Road between Hogue Road and Posey County Line Road was closed last Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for shoulder work (only local and emergency vehicles gained access), and drivers were advised to use alternate routes.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking seasonal workers for winter maintenance starting in November & lasting through March, offering full-time positions at $21 per hour and on-call jobs at $25 per hour for CDL holders.

Hiring events are scheduled in September and October across the state.

Community One completed restoration of a home on Madison Avenue in Evansville.

Local officials (including Mayor Stephanie Terry) praised the project as part of a four-house block initiative aimed at creating affordable homeownership opportunities.

Former Castle standout Graig Hoffman will be inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame today during halftime of the Knights' game against Bosse.

The 1993 graduate, known for his standout play at Louisville, becomes the fifth local inductee to receive this honor.