Good morning, Evansville.

BFO’s 2026 Project Grant Cycle 2 awarded $123,420 to 11 local organizations—ranging from schools to nonprofits—to support health and wellness projects across eight counties.

Applications for Cycle 3 will be accepted until Friday, Oct. 9.

Evansville Animal Care & Control reached capacity Wednesday when 23 dogs arrived and now needs more fosters and adopters.

The shelter offers dogs & cats for $5 with spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations at 815 Uhlhorn St.

Alisha Gaddis, an internationally acclaimed Emmy Award-winning actress & creative entrepreneur, will lead the 105th Fall Festival Main Parade along West Franklin Street at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

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Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has opened the 'What Scares You' exhibit featuring nearly 50 spooky artworks in the Rotunda Room at EVPL Central.

The show runs until Oct. 31 with weekday hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and a closing reception (costumes encouraged) with awards is set for Oct. 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Students at the University of Evansville built a GPS-equipped robot called 'Sidewalks 4 All' that uses artificial intelligence to identify curbs, ramps, crosswalks and obstacles + the project will soon map sidewalk conditions in the Promise Neighborhood using data from a mobile walk-audit app.

Ivy Tech Evansville offers free FAFSA help (College Goal Sunday) on Sunday, Oct.

4, at 2 p.m. at its campus, where financial aid professionals will guide students, families, and adult learners in completing the application.

Eligible electric customers can now apply for LIHEAP to assist with winter heating costs.

CenterPoint Energy + CAPE will offer in-person enrollment at Customer Connect events, including Energy Assistance Awareness Day on Oct. 28.

Officials from Black Township Fire & Rescue and the Posey County Fire Steering Committee invite residents to public meetings on Oct.

10 (1 p.m. at St. Peter’s on the Hill) and Oct. 11 (1 p.m. at Ribeye Gym) to discuss a proposed countywide fire department addressing rising workload and costs.

Ascension St. Vincent launches a Mobile Mammography Bus during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to bring 3D screening closer to residents in Evansville — easing access to vital breast health services.

Appointments are available in October at sites including ASV Westside Crossing, Tatas and Tailpipes Event, ASV Northside Crossing, Wilson Family Practice, and Warrick Hospital.

Harrison High School student leaders are selling $1 light‐up bracelets before Friday night’s tailgate and football game; the proceeds support Chemo Buddies and help cancer patients during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

On Oct. 1, Dr. Michael Daughtery of Deaconess Breast Services explained the benefits of early breast cancer screening—detailing mammogram use and radiology’s role—at a Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration in Evansville, with his remarks shared during a 14 News interview.

The Courier and Press updated high school football power rankings after Week 6—Reitz Panthers remain atop the list with Memorial Tigers, Gibson Southern, and others closely contesting the top spot ahead of their games at Enlow Field.

The IHSAA girls soccer sectionals start Monday, Oct.

5 in Evansville as nine Southwestern Indiana teams are ranked in the latest coaches poll — setting up a competitive postseason. Local schools are preparing for potentially lengthy tournament runs.