River City Weekend

ROMP Festival bringing bluegrass to the Tri-State this week

This year’s event features multiple stages of live music.

By Emma Gefter June 23, 2026 at 5:47 pm EDT

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IU Hoosiers taking on WKU Hilltoppers at the Ford Center this fall

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available.

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Parker McCollum coming to the Ford Center

McCollum is known for hits such as “Pretty Heart” and “Handle On You.”

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PorchFest returning with free music, food trucks on Griffith Avenue

The free community event showcases local musicians and artists.

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Evansville Philharmonic releases schedule for 2026-27 season

Opening Night kicks off September 19th.

May 28, 2026 at 3:39 pm EDT

‘Bigger, Bolder, and Full of Swing’: WNIN Jazz Festival returning once again this summer

The fest is returning with two nights of incredible, live jazz.

By Aaron Chatman

Straight No Chaser bringing their ‘Making Spirits Bright Tour’ to Evansville

The band was originally formed at Indiana University in the mid-’90s.

By Aaron Weeks

Owensboro showcasing Americana storytellers with free, intimate performance

Organizers say the event will feature songwriters representing multiple states for a night of original music.

By Aaron Chatman

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Fireworks stands warn small mistakes can lead to serious injuries ahead of July 4

As families stock up on fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, one West Monroe fireworks stand owner says the danger isn’t just in the big aerial displays

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Texarkana police cite nightclub owner, bartenders after underage drinking complaints

Texarkana Arkansas police are addressing a recent rumor of an ICE operation at a nightclub on 9th Street.

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Southern Colorado horse rescue reacts to cases of animal cruelty

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Parker McCollum coming to the Ford Center

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‘Bigger, Bolder, and Full of Swing’: WNIN Jazz Festival returning once again this summer

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35 mph speed limit now extends through Hinton, IA on US 75

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Food

Three fall-inspired cocktails you can make this season

Fall is in the air and there’s so much to love about the season – including fall-inspired cocktails!

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Chuck E. Cheese brings back ‘Sensory Sensitive Sundays’ for kids with autism, special needs

Chuck E. Cheese marks Autism Awareness Month with the return of its program for children with autism and other sensory sensitivity needs.

Food

Healthy Halloween snack recipe: Ghost Bananas

Halloween is the holiday where the candy calories and sugar don’t count, right? Right?? As much as we can wish that was the case, it is not true. There are healthy alternatives to serve at your Halloween party or gathering, though.