Good morning, Evansville.

Woof Fest kicks off today from noon to 5 p.m. at 2000 West Franklin Street, Evansville — the free event organized by It Takes a Village will offer live music, games, a vendor market, contests, a beer garden and food trucks while proceeds are donated to a local Tri-State shelter.

On Friday, September 26th, Evansville honored Raymond Farabaugh, co-president of D-Patrick Inc., who was named the 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year at the National Automobile Dealers Association Show.

A donation was presented to a local charity in his honor.

Since 2023, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office partnered with Evansville Recovery Alliance and Overdose Lifeline, Inc. to distribute Narcan and a digital manual to inmates upon release—by Sept.

9 nearly 10,000 inmates had left jail, with about 24% receiving Narcan.

Jeremy Willis stepped down as the Boonville High School boys basketball coach because he was spread too thin by his business, family and coaching duties—he finished three seasons with a record of 28 wins and 43 losses and expressed confidence in his players moving forward.

High school football week 6 games in southwestern Indiana were played on Friday — key matchups included Heritage Hills at 7 p.m. against Gibson Southern and Reitz visiting Castle at 6:30 p.m. Updates were provided live on local radio and video streams.

Friday night high school football games on Sept.

26 provided scores for Evansville area and statewide matchups—Evansville Memorial beat Evansville Bosse 56 to 6 and Evansville North won 49 to 18 while other schools recorded varied wins and losses.

Gibson Southern won a close 38-34 game over Heritage Hills on Friday, Sept.

26—finishing with a strong final play and a key interception by quarterback Zach Foster at Jack Jewell Memorial Field in Fort Branch. The win lifts the Titans and sets them up for more strong contests ahead.

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.

EVV19 Mail Call Sorting

3-6 p.m. — 4200 N Kentucky Ave, Evansville, IN — Free — Help sort mail for EVV19 Veterans and support an important community initiative.

Vital Signs Trauma Conference

8:00 AM – 4:15 PM — Ascension St. Vincent Evansville — $25/person — Dive deep into the latest trauma trends and network with fellow healthcare professionals in gameday spirit.

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.

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.

Lymphatic Drainage and Scar Tissue Release Training

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Hyatt Place Evansville Downtown — $600 for 24 CEs — Enhance your skills with hands-on training in lymphatic drainage and scar tissue techniques.

Evansville Lapidary Show

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Explore a vast collection of gemstones, minerals, and fossils with activities for kids.

Frightening 2 & 4 Miler

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a thrilling run with distances of 2 and 4 miles.