Good morning, Evansville.

Officials said the chemical fire at the PBTT facility in Newburgh on Saturday led to warnings about ash debris and actions such as reopening AMAX Park and disinfecting school grounds — agencies are still checking on environmental and community impacts.

Local fire crews and the EPA advised residents to avoid touching any ash — safety checks and investigations remain in progress.

The Victory International Film Festival is happening this weekend in Evansville at Showplace Cinemas East — 1801 Morgan Center Drive on Thursday and Friday and at Victory Theatre on Main Street on Saturday.

The festival will screen 95 independent films from 25 countries, feature filmmaker panels and the world premiere of Joe Atkinson’s 'Wet Bulb Temperature,' and hold an awards ceremony with full passes for $25 or $10 for a daily entry.

EVSC is testing a metal detector at the Academy for Innovative Studies to help keep weapons out of schools—no one has tried to bring a weapon through it since its installation in August as part of a pilot program that will guide future safety measures.

Posey County was placed under a burn ban on Wednesday due to dry conditions, and the ban will remain until further notice.

A Tuesday meeting about the future of the High Spirits liquor store in Fourth Ward showed only Indiana Excise Officer Brad Lutes attended while three board members were absent—neighbors will return on Oct.

14 in Room 307 to share their concerns as the board has yet to decide.

CDC data from late August showed Indiana had very high COVID-19 activity with 26 sites reporting strong viral levels and the XFG variant accounting for most cases while the NB.1.8.1 variant linked to razor blade throat appeared in 14% of cases.

Health and Human Services recently changed vaccine guidelines so shots are now limited to high-risk individuals and those over 65.

Deaconess Hospitals will soon hold remembrance ceremonies for families to honor babies lost during pregnancy and infancy.

The Women’s Hospital in Warrick County will host its 23rd Annual A Walk to Remember on October 11th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boy Scouts center — and Deaconess Henderson Hospital will host its 2nd Annual Wave of Light event on October 15th at 6:30 p.m. in its garden — marking Infant Loss Awareness Day.

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.