Good morning, Evansville.

University of Evansville will host its 24th annual Chili Bowl Sale on Thursday, Oct.

1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the East Terrace Lawn near Ridgway University Center - the event offers handcrafted ceramic bowls with complimentary chili to support local hunger-fighting efforts.

More than 80 local veterans and their guardians will board Honor Flight 21 from the regional airport on Saturday for a free trip to Washington, D.C. where they will visit war memorials and return for a Welcome Home Parade starting around 6:45 p.m. for family & friends to honor their service.

Evansville Rescue Mission unveiled its updated thrift store at Washington Square Mall with more retail space and an expanded Mission Grounds Coffee Shop (open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Sunday).

Guacamole Mexican Grill in Princeton will donate 20% of its receipts Monday, Sept.

28 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) to support rebuilding Blythe Chapel, which was destroyed by a tornado last Father's Day.

Meritage filed for bankruptcy on Sept.

17 as same-store sales dropped and beef prices rose, and Wendy’s terminated its agreement on Sept. 16—13 Indiana locations remain open while the franchise weighs restructuring options. Their future status is still uncertain.

USI student Colin Millsap won the Audience Award today at the Victory International Film Festival for his film 'The Champ' (about local boxer Danny Thomas).

Diesel prices reached record highs in Indiana on Sept.

23, 2026, with averages near $6.92 per gallon+ pushing up the cost of shipped groceries. Governor Braun's gas tax suspension remains in effect until Oct. 6 to ease fuel prices.

Kevin O’Leary, known as Mr. Wonderful on Shark Tank, speaks at the Romain College of Business at University of Southern Indiana today to share his advice on entrepreneurship.

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership recommends local governments reject tax breaks for tech companies aiming to build data centers, saying these companies already have the necessary workforce and resources.

CEO Lloyd Winnecke said local leaders should focus on projects that add clear benefits for our communities.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is launching an AI Roadshow in Evansville at Old National Events Plaza on Oct.

2 to help business owners develop practical AI solutions by partnering with students + experts, and former Mayor Lloyd Winnecke along with USI President Steven Bridges will share their insights.

Kentucky Transportation officials will close one lane of the southbound U.S. 41 Twin Bridge in Henderson on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to let inspectors work on the substructure & prepare for permanent repairs later this year.

Heritage Hills football has turned early doubts around after coaching and roster changes this season (following longtime coach Todd Wilkerson’s retirement), with the Patriots performing well in five games; the program now shows promise for a strong season ahead.

Local staff have published their picks for the top Week 6 high school football games in Southwestern Indiana — sparking mid-season excitement.

Fans can look forward to further updates on game predictions as the season continues.