Good morning, Evansville.

Yesterday, over 60 veterans returned from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. and were honored at a welcome home parade at Evansville Regional Airport—buses from Anchor Industries transported guests starting at 6:30 p.m., the plane arrived at 7:45 p.m., and the parade began at 8:30 p.m.

Today, Evansville's Indiana State Police joined the national Prescription Drug Take Back Day by collecting unused medications at its regional post—this effort aims to prevent drug abuse and theft.

Three southwestern Indiana volleyball teams won IHSAA regional championships this weekend.

Castle beat Bloomington South on Oct. 25 and will play Plainfield in semistate on Nov. 1 (Jasper won a five-set match over Greensburg and Barr-Reeve defeated Tecumseh to claim its title), with each team set to advance further.

Southwestern Indiana high school runners advanced from the IHSAA cross country regional held Saturday, Oct.

25 at Angel Mounds to earn a spot at the state finals in Terre Haute next weekend. Columbus North won the boys’ regional while Bloomington South secured the girls’ title — individual champions were Calvin Seitz at 14:53.5 and Lexi Kollbaum at 17:32.7.

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.

Calumet College vs. Evansville Basketball Game

11:00 AM — Ford Center — Check for ticket prices — Watch a thrilling matchup as the Crimson Wave take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college basketball game.

Oakland City Mighty Oaks vs. Evansville Purple Aces Basketball Game

1-4 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings — Witness a thrilling college basketball matchup featuring the Mighty Oaks and the Purple Aces.

Free Horror Art & Cosplay Expo

5 PM – 6 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville — Free admission — Experience a weekend of horror art and cosplay creativity with a complimentary print at the door.