Good morning, Evansville.

Today, Ascension St. Vincent hosted a barbecue cookout for local first responders in Evansville — part of Fire Prevention Month — to recognize their service.

Hospital leaders also shared fire safety tips to help residents protect their homes.

Last Thursday, the Young Men’s Empowerment Summit kicked off its 2026 campaign at Old National Events Plaza, where community leaders — including Mayor Stephanie Terry — encouraged young men to build confidence and accountability.

On Oct. 15 (20 years ago), two Tri-State Marines including Evansville's Sgt. Brock Babb lost their lives in Fallujah when their Humvee struck an IED while on deployment in Iraq, and their sacrifice is remembered by the local community.

A fire heavily damaged a Newburgh apartment building yesterday just before 3:30 p.m. at the 200 block of Cypress Street near Main Street, and crews remained on scene at 5 p.m. as the Red Cross aided displaced residents.

Amazon will host an open house in Posey County for community members to learn about a potential data center planned for Southwest Indiana.

Further details on the event timing and venue will be announced soon.

USI Theatre will present 'The Old Man and The Old Moon' at Franklin Theatre from Oct.

29 through Nov. 1. The play offers local audiences a fresh theater experience.

The Vanderburgh County Health Department released food and restaurant inspection reports this week covering several local establishments.

Inspections from Sept. 14 to 18 revealed a mix of safety violations and clean ratings for eateries such as Chuy’s and Dollar General.

Evansville residents saw the Thunderbolts mark their 10th season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside Ford Center on Thursday, Oct.

15 at 9:30 a.m.; team representatives and community leaders highlighted the squad’s growing role in local sports and entertainment.

No. 9 Jasper and Memorial are set to compete in IHSAA boys tennis state finals today at North Central High School in Indianapolis at 9 a.m. CT, with each team playing a quarterfinal match as they make their first trip to the capital since 2024 (after strong regional title wins).

Three southwestern Indiana boys soccer teams reached the IHSAA regional finals.

Castle will face Bloomington South (3 p.m. Saturday at Seymour High School), Gibson Southern will play Charlestown at Heritage Hills, and Forest Park will meet White River Valley at Best Home Furnishings Stadium.