Good morning, Evansville.

Retired German Township Fire Chief John Buckman recalled his 9/11 Ground Zero experience in an interview with 14 News, detailing his role in coordinating emergency aid soon after the attacks.

His account highlights how that day reshaped public safety and led him to advocate in Congress.

Donut Bank will deliver donuts today to first responders in Evansville — a gesture honoring 9/11 victims — and thanks local police, firefighters, EMTs and dispatchers for their service.

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will open the Wiffle Ball Tournament benefiting United Way of Southwestern Indiana this Saturday in Haynie’s Corner Arts District, throwing the first pitch at 10:30 a.m. Tina Reed will share remarks on community support.

The Pride of Bosse marching band is collecting food donations for the Tri-State Food Bank during rehearsals this week as it prepares for tonight's game against Jasper & its first competition.

Director Hayden McClure said donations can be dropped off in the band room at all scheduled rehearsals.

Today at 7 p.m. Garvin Park will host the Light a Lantern memorial to honor the victims of Sept.

11. Lanterns are sold for a $10 donation to benefit the Evansville Firefighter Foundation—participants will release them at 7:45 p.m. with proceeds shared with the Remember September Freedom Tree Memorial Fund.

Evansville firefighters responded Friday morning to a house fire on Stinson Avenue that required them to control heavy flames in under 30 minutes and rescue two dogs, three ferrets, a snake, and two cats, with one cat revived and one civilian injured.

On Monday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m., West Side Nut Club will unveil its 105th Fall Festival Munchie Map (designed to help festivalgoers navigate the event) even though details may change as volunteers work to keep it useful.

Pike Central middle school students completed 44 trips up and down the bleachers to mimic the climb first responders made on 9/11.

Teacher Scott Gudorf organized the exercise + set up a memorial wall with names honoring many who never made it home.

Students and staff at Marrs Elementary gathered at the school’s flagpole to mark 9/11 as they recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Marrs Township Fire Department was present to teach the importance of remembrance+ the ceremony honored first responders.

At Evansville-Vanderburgh Central Dispatch, Carrie James said dispatchers now have improved training and equipment — a change since 9/11 that better prepares them for high-stress emergencies like domestic disputes while the trauma of that day still influences their work.

Posey County Health Department and local fire departments partnered with other groups to install a SaveStation Tower that gives 24/7 public access to an AED (automated external defibrillator) outdoors, protected from extreme weather.

The secured tower, the first in the Tri-State area, alerts dispatch when accessed.

Memorial football beat Mater Dei 52 to 21 on Friday, Sept.

11 at the Reitz Bowl. The Tigers staged an explosive second half (highlighted by a standout punt return from junior Evan Heldt) that turned a close contest into a rout.