Good morning, Evansville.

Warrick County Emergency Management Agency sent updates—after a chemical fire at PBTT, Inc along Vann Road forced shelter-in-place orders—on the cleanup and resource support coordinated with state, federal, and local groups, with recovery operations turning over to environmental teams by Sunday.

The former director of Mentors for Youth has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for using over $160,000 of nonprofit money for personal expenses—she made over 1,200 unauthorized purchases from March 2017 to August 2022.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Gardens said they lost Berta, a beloved Mueller’s grey gibbon, after her health declined rapidly and she lost interest in daily activities.

The zoo said Berta (59) was the oldest known of her kind and that her legacy will help research ways to care for primates.

Country star Bailey Zimmerman will perform downtown at the Ford Center on March 14 during his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour—ticket sales start Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster and presale runs until tonight at 11:59 p.m. CT.

The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 100 Year Tour Centennial Celebration to Evansville—game scheduled at Ford Center on January 19th.

Fans will enjoy new 100 Year jerseys, a Golden Basketball by Spalding, and a free 5th Quarter Autograph session, with tickets available starting September 22nd at 10 a.m. CST.

The USA TODAY Network poll shows that defending state champion Providence returned to No. 1 in Class A after South Putnam dropped four spots following a 31–30 double overtime loss on Friday.

Top teams in other classes—Brownsburg in 6A, New Palestine in 5A, Bishop Chatard in 4A, Evansville Memorial in 3A and Adams Central in 2A—kept their top rankings this week.

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.

Beauty in Success Summit

10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Venue 812 — Free entry — Brunch, beauty, and boss moves for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.

WWE Monday Night RAW

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings for pricing — Experience live wrestling action with your favorite WWE superstars.

Tri-State Homeless Veterans Standdown 2025

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Providing vital resources and support for veterans with HIV and Hep C awareness.

Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball vs. Bradley Braves

11 PM – 3 AM — Meeks Family Fieldhouse — Check event page for ticket prices — Watch the Purple Aces take on the Braves in an exciting volleyball showdown.

Party in Paradise 2025

5-10 p.m. — Friedman Park — Tickets available online or specific locations — Celebrate with live music, food trucks, and friends at this vibrant annual event.

Henderson Arts & Crafts Festival

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — John James Audubon State Park — Free entry — Explore over 125 artisans showcasing handmade crafts while meeting adoptable dogs looking for homes.

Deana Carter Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Victory Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening with country music star Deana Carter in Evansville.

CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause

A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email friendsofamydevries@gmail.com.