Good morning, Evansville.

River City Rodeo is coming next weekend at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center with gates opening at 5 p.m. on September 11 and 12 & promising a family-friendly showcase of rodeo events.

A four-day Labor Day festival started Friday at the Gibson County Fairgrounds to celebrate its 140th year and honor union workers.

It offers free carnival rides, car shows, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, a rummage sale, fireworks, and a parade.

The Warrior Command marching band practiced in extreme heat today as they prepared for the Huskies performance and collected non-perishable food donations for the Tri-State Food Bank (director Thomas Day emphasized safety measures).

Eight-year-old Amelia Freeland helped free her friend and herself from a head-on crash on Aug.

29 near Stendal that killed three people, and she is now recovering from neck, hip, and pelvic injuries as local responders continue caring for the injured.

Officials at Victory Theatre are sharing a video from Jan.

31 that shows shifting shadow figures and small, floating orbs in the darkened hall. They are asking the public and paranormal investigators (including skeptics) to offer explanations.

Diesel prices have hit a national record at $5.85 per gallon, with some pumps charging over $6 and local truckers + delivery drivers forced to absorb higher fuel costs that may soon drive up prices, linked to international conflict disrupting supply.

Central City Municipal Water & Sewer System issued a boil water advisory after a newly installed automated valve malfunctioned at the Central City treatment plant, affecting customers in Central City and two Muhlenberg County water districts until further notice.

Indiana State Police advise Labor Day travelers to plan ahead by checking vehicle lights and wipers as traffic increases with college football starting this weekend (2025 saw over 1,200 crashes and eight fatalities).

Southwestern Indiana high school football week 3 is live with scores from key games like Jasper at Reitz + North at Harrison, while LaVille faces Mater Dei today at Southport at 12:00 p.m. for added excitement in the region.