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BREAKING NEWS: Bally’s Remains Open After Car Drives Off Bally’s Parking Garage

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Updated November 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Operations are returning to normal at Bally’s after a strange incident this morning.
In the midst of the normal morning routine at Bally’s Casino, the sense of normal disappeared in one frightening moment when a car came crashing through the roof of the conference center. That car came from the top floor of the attached parking garage.
At the time of the crash, Koorsen Fire and Safety was hosting a conference for building inspectors and firefighters at the site. Koorsen is the fire protection company for Bally’s, and they aided in getting the building’s systems turned off. Firefighters and others attending the conference rendered aid at the scene.
The vehicle hit a concrete barrier, causing it to drop through the roof of the conference center, followed by the Ford SUV. The driver of the vehicle was the only injury.
A crane was brought in during the afternoon to lift the SUV and the concrete barrier out of the conference center.
The unanswered question is, “Why?” Police are putting together all of the information, looking at video footage, and planning to talk to the driver to determine what happened.

Bally’s was able to continue with normal casino operations through the day today and the parking garage will remain close until further notice.

Bally’s released the following statement: “We are currently investigating an incident involving a vehicle that drove off the seventh floor of our parking garage and will provide updates as necessary. Upon initial review, the incident appears to be the result of driver error. There are no signage or structural issues with the parking garage. The safety of our guests and staff remains our top priority.”

Big inning dooms Otters to even series

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A nine-run fourth doomed the Evansville Otters (17-20) as they fell to the Joliet Slammers (20-18) on Saturday night, 11-4.

Newly-signed Garret Simpson started for the Otters, his first professional start. He pitched into the fourth inning and through three innings, he had a shutout and four strikeouts.

Evansville loaded the bases in the third after a couple of hits and a walk before LJ Jones launched a double down the line at 108mph off the bat to jump out ahead 2-0. Another walk to David Mendham loaded the bases again but the runners were stranded.

After allowing a leadoff double, Simpson got his fifth strikeout before Joliet fought back. Joan Gonzalez was called on to finish the fourth, but not before the Slammers scored nine runs.

In the top of the fifth, Pavin Parks hit a one-out single and was followed by a two-run homer from Jones that snuck just inside the foul pole. Jones finished the game with all four of Evansville’s RBIs on the night.

Jolliet added one run in both of the fifth and seventh innings to push their lead to 11-4.

The Otters managed to get a runner on in each of the final three frames, but couldn’t push any more runs across. Evansville’s catcher and former University of Southern Indiana star Logan Brown recorded the 400th hit of his professional career with a sharp single in the eighth inning.

Evansville will go for the series win tomorrow afternoon with a 1:05 p.m. CT scheduled first pitch. They then have an off day Monday before travelling to Gateway to take on the Grizzlies for their midweek series.

Celebrate our 40th Anniversary with u

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In the Word 120, Do Not Be a Fool By Jerome Stewart

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Do Not Be a Fool By Jerome Stewart

Romans chapter 1 vs. 16 the Apostle Paul says; “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” So today have we become ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ? John chapter 3 vs. 17 Jesus says; “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” Jesus became the sacrificial Lamb for the sins of all mankind. 

Today many professed Christians have fallen away from obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. For those who have fallen away the bible says in Hebrews 10 vss. 26 and 27; “For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.” This country used to be referred to as a Christian nation. There has been a turn away from following the wisdom of God. We need to turn back to Him. The Apostle Peter made reference to those who were false teachers. 2nd. Peter chapter 2 vss. 18 thru 22 he says; “For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lust of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. For if, they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A dog returns to his own vomit,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.” Proverbs 26 vss. 10 and 11 says; “The great God, who formed everything Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages. As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.” The question is this: Are you a fool?

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, June 23rd, 2025

4:15 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. June 9th, 2025 (Sutton, Johnson-Kincaid)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Update for probationary officers in Field Training. 
  1. NEW DISCIPLINE:
    1. 25-PDO-09 – Tyler Wilson, Badge #1444 – 5 Day Suspension (Not Appealed)
  1. PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:
    1. Notification that Sergeant Justin Jackson will be promoted to Lieutenant, Badge Number 489, on June 26th, 2025. [NO ACTION NEEDED]
    2. Notification that Officer Erik Belford will be promoted to Sergeant, Badge Number 5231, on June 26th, 2025. [NO ACTION NEEDED]
    3. Notification that Detective Brian Watson will be promoted to Sergeant, Badge Number 5232, on June 26th, 2025. [NO ACTION NEEDED]
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 25-072
    2. 24-185
    3. 25-085
    4. 25-038
  1. SWORN AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS:
    1. Notification from the Chief that Officer Cory Staats has been awarded the Life Saver Award for his actions on June 16th, 2025. [NO ACTION NEEDED]
    2. Recommendation from the Chief for Merit Award Consideration for Officer Blake Zachary for his actions on May 24th, 2025. 
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, July 14th, 2025, at 4:15pm.
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

 22nd Annual Ivy Tech Bike Giveaway

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Thursday, June 26, 2024
9:30 a.m.-noon

Harrison High School Gymnasium
211 Fielding Rd., Evansville, IN 47715

Background: Each year, donations provide bicycles for students in the EVSC’s Summer Programs, and selected other organizations including Isaiah Project 1:17 – as an incentive to attend the programs, and for good behavior. Thanks to the generosity of donors across the community, this year a total of more than 4,800 bicycles and 37 adaptive bikes have been awarded since the program’s inception 22 years ago. 

Several entities, in addition to the donors, come together to make this event happen. EVSC School Board Member and Dean at Ivy Tech Chris Kiefer is the primary individual soliciting and receiving donations for the event, Gerling Law provides helmets, EVSC Foundation provides assistance and funds, and Ivy Tech Foundation provides the bicycle locks, so a child has everything they need to not only ride their bike, but keep safe. EVSC’s Supportive Services provide the manpower to transport the bikes to and from the event.

Contact at the event: Chris Kiefer and/or Dave Schutte.

Hoosier History Highlights

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EVSC MEETING

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School

Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:30 PM. on Monday, June 23, 2025 in

the Schroeder Conference Centre located in the EVSC Administration Building, 951

Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to I.C. 5-

14-1.5-6.1. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the following: collective

bargaining, (b)(2)(A); (b)(2)(A) initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending

or has been threatened specifically in writing (b)(2)(B); purchase or lease of property,

(b)(2)(D); and to train school board members with an outside consultant about the

performance of the role of the members as public officials (b)(11).

City Council Meeting JUNE 23, 2025

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City Council Meeting
JUNE 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

 

I. INTRODUCTION

 

06-23-2025 Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

06-09-2025 Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2025-12 An Ordinance Amending Section 2.165.180(C) (Travel Expenses) of the Code of Ordinances Sponsor(s): Heronemus Discussion Led By:  Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 6/23/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
G-2025-12 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2025-13 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.05 of the Evansville Municipal Code (Animal Control) Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By:  ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 6/23/2025 Notify: Buddy Lobermann, ZSWS
G-2025-13 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE F-2025-08 AMENDED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By:  Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 6/23/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
F-2025-08 Amended Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE F-2025-09 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Approving the Annual Community Development Plan and Appropriating Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By:  Notify: Finance Chair Allen Kolbi Jackson, DMD Discussion Date: 6/23/2025 4:00pm
F-2025-09 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE R-2025-08 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 5001 Hirsch Rd Owner: Keith Schnepper and Jeremy Schnepper Requested Change:  R1 to C4 w/ UDC Ward: 5 Koehler Lindsey Representative: Jeremy W Schnepper, Schnepper Law, LLC
F. ORDINANCE R-2025-09 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 801 Adams Ave Owner: Kenneth Rich Requested Change:  R2 to R3 Ward: 4 Carothers Representative: Cori Walton, Keller Williams Capital Realty
R-2025-09 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE R-2025-10 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 604 S Rosenberger Ave Owner: Nancy Pearce Requested Change:  R1 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Mary Etta Kripps
R-2025-10 Attachment:
H. ORDINANCE R-2025-11 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 503 and 507 N Sixth Ave Owner: Hartford Bakery, Inc Requested Change:  R2 to M2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Maria Bulkley, Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
R-2025-11 Attachment:
I. ORDINANCE R-2025-12 AMENDED An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as Part of 923 N First Ave Owner: 909 First Avenue Propco, LLC Requested Change:  R2 & C1 to C1 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Margaret Braun
R-2025-12 Amended Attachment:
VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

A. RESOLUTION C-2025-21 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing the Issuance of Note for the Purpose of Providing Funds to be Applied to the Costs Associated with the Purchase of Ambulance Vehicles, Equipment, and Other Related Needs Sponsor(s): Allen, Trockman, Mosby Discussion Led By:  President Trockman Discussion Date: 6/23/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
C-2025-21 Attachment:
IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
B. TAX PHASE IN COMPLIANCE REPORTS; Patrick Hickey, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
C. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Parks’ two-way success paves way to win

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (17-19) put up double digit runs for the third time in four days to beat the Joliet Slammers (19-18), 13-10.  Every Otter hitter recorded a hit and seven had multiple hit nights.

The bats got started early as JT Benson doubled to put runners on second and third. Logan Brown singled to score two to put Evansville up 2-0 after one.

Pavin Parks got his first start of the year and pitched three great innings. He struck out five and did not surrender a walk.

In the bottom of the third, Evansville got two runners on before Parks helped himself out with a three-run home run. After an Alain Camou single, Dennis Pierce put one over the wall to give Evansville a 7-0 lead.

After three fantastic innings, Parks got tagged for five straight hits. Jon Beymer, who was activated off the 7-day injured list today, forced a double play and struck out a batter to end the 4th with a 7-5 lead.

Evansville added another run on a Parks double and a JJ Cruz single in the 5th. Doubles from Cruz and Pierce in the seventh added two more runs to extend the lead 11-5.

Beymer pitched great out of the bullpen, striking out five, but a couple of timely doubles with runners on made the game 12-10 with one out in the ninth. Alex Valdez entered and got two quick outs to finish the eighth.

Parks hit his second homer of the night in the ninth to give Evansville a 13-10 lead. Valdez shut the door in the ninth, finishing with three strikeouts and set down every batter he faced en route to a third save.

Parks’ day finished with five strikeouts across three innings on the mound, while he recorded five RBI offensively, with two home runs and a double during a 3-for-5 day.

Evansville goes for the series tomorrow at 6:05 p.m. CT in Joliet, IL.  After the series finale on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. CT, the team takes Monday off before travelling to Gateway for a midweek series.

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