Good morning, Evansville.

A community cookout fundraiser held Friday supported Officer Sam Taylor, who was shot multiple times two weeks ago while approaching a stolen vehicle at a fast-food drive-through—attendees donated $10 each to help his family with recovery expenses.

The 9th Annual Lincolnshire Front Porch Fest will be held Sunday near Willow Avenue and Bayard Park Drive from 2 to 7 p.m.—over 20 local bands will play while food trucks and the Bokeh Bar Cart serve drinks to those 21 and older, with free parking at Bosse High School and St. Benedict Cathedral.

Evansville Regional Airport teams with local agencies and its For EVVeryone Accessibility Advisory Committee to host Terminal Treats on October 26th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., providing an accessible Halloween event featuring allergy friendly treats — sensory toys and activities for families with sensitivities.

Toys R Us is returning to Evansville with a new store at Eastland Mall — the shop will open near the center court and mall officials said more details will come soon.

AT&T and Human-I-T provided 100 refurbished laptops and backpacks with school supplies to Ivy Tech Community College students in Evansville to help close the digital divide—this donation is part of a larger nationwide effort to equip 30,000 students for the new school year.

Starting Monday, October 6, INDOT will close State Road 68 near Haubstadt in Gibson County for a small structure replacement that will take two weeks—drivers should use the detour via U.S. 41 to I-64 to I-69 and drive slowly in work zones.

Memorial football stayed undefeated with a 28 to 7 win at Reitz Friday night as the defense made 15 takeaways—one of which was a 65-yard pick-six—and set the stage for more wins.

Coach John Hurley said the team will build on this strong performance as they prepare to face Vincennes Lincoln next week.

High school football games in Southwestern Indiana wrapped Friday with key matchups such as Castle at Jasper and Memorial at Reitz—live updates from radio and TV reported scores like Memorial leading 14—0 in the second quarter.

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.

Annual Fall Fundraiser

6-8:30 p.m. — Discovery Lodge — Entry fee varies — Support local community initiatives at this inspiring fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Stephanie Fast.

UIC Flames vs. Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball

6-10 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting women's volleyball match between UIC Flames and Evansville Purple Aces.

Area 10 Bowling Competition

8 AM – 12 PM — Franklin Lanes — Volunteers needed — Participate in a fun-filled morning while supporting Special Olympics athletes in this qualifying competition.