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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.”

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Congressman Baird Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

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Washington, D.C. – Today,​ Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. airstrikes which destroyed three of Iran’s nuclear sites:

“The president has been consistent and clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. President Trump gave Iran every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran failed to come to an agreement and has terrorized Israel and Americans for decades. Thanks to President Trump’s decisive action, three of Iran’s key nuclear enrichment sites have been decimated. May God bless our brave, heroic troops for successfully completing this mission, and I thank them for their outstanding service to our country. God bless America.”

Otters can’t hang on to early lead in series finale

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JOLIET, Ill. – A late rally from the Joliet Slammers (21-18) pushed them past the Evansville Otters (17-21), 4-3. Evansville surrendered three runs in the final two frames after leading 3-1.

Braden Scott made his eighth start and after a rocky first couple of batters, settled in well. He retired the next three batters, allowing one run to score.

Ellis Schwartz exploded with a leadoff triple in the third, and was brought in by a sacrifice fly from Graham Brown. In the fifth inning, Schwartz launched a solo home run to give Evansville the lead 2-1. Scott kept dealing and grabbed eight strikeouts across the next few innings.

JJ Cruz led the seventh with a 443-foot home run to extend the Otters lead to 3-1. Scott entered the seventh, but after two leadoff walks and a sac bunt, Nick McAuliffe was called on to slam the door. After a fly ball to center kept the runners put and a slow roller to short, it looked like he had done just that. But a bang-bang play at first didn’t go the Otters way and a run scored, finishing Scott’s day with two earned runs.

Two runners reached with one out in the eighth and Evansville went to Alex Valdez. He got a force out at second but after a wild pitch allowed the runner from first to get to second, a two-strike single gave Joliet a 4-3 lead.

The Otters couldn’t get a hit in the ninth, even though they had two balls come off the bat at over 100 miles per hour, and fell 4-3 in the rubber match to Joliet.

Evansville has an off day Monday before travelling to Gateway to take on the Grizzlies for their midweek series. The series opener on Tuesday will start at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in presidential run

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INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE BY: NIKI KELLY – JUNE 19, 2025

First-term Gov. Mike Braun told reporters that he doesn’t know where the presidential interest rumor came from, saying he’s focused on his current job. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Gov. Mike Braun said Thursday he has no idea who came up with the swirling rumor that he is interested in a presidential run.

“That’s had nothing to do with anything I’ve said,” Braun told the Indiana Capital Chronicle. “I’m concentrating on being governor, and have no interest in that.”

Politico’s Adam Wren first reported that the Indiana GOP governor was privately discussing the idea of mounting a presidential run in 2028, citing three unnamed sources.

“Don’t know who came up with that,” Braun said.

Gov. Mike Braun addresses Future Farmers of America in West Lafayette on June 19, 2025. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle) 

Prior to his inauguration in January, Braun was one of Indiana’s two senators in Washington D.C. But the one-term congressman seemed to have little interest in returning to the nation’s capital.

The Capital Chronicle asked Braun about the idea after he spoke to Future Farmers of America students at a state convention in West Lafayette.

“I get asked that often by people that are good supporters, especially from the time I spent out in the Senate. But when I came back here and gave up another term there, this was about a job that looks like you’re going to get a lot more done with the time that you’re spending at it.”

In a press availability Thursday afternoon Braun doubled down, questioning the source of the rumor.

“I’m focused on being the most entrepreneurial governor we’ve got in this country … I’m focusing on this job and I think we’ve got a lot done,” Braun said. “… we’ve been doing things bolder than what most states would do and going after tough issues like health care, education (and) workforce. Doing things that others aren’t doing and that’s what I’m going to focus on.”

The 71-year-old is Indiana’s oldest governor and a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, who is term limited. He spent much of his time in the U.S. Senate criticizing the nation’s deficit. The wealthy businessman has spent his first months in office as governor trimming the state budget, trying to reform property taxes and focusing on health care regulations and laws.

Senior Reporter Whitney Downard contributed to this report.

 

Reforming Prior Authorization

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Reforming Prior Authorization by Vaneta Becker

When Hoosiers are making important decisions about their medical needs, one of the most important influences should be a licensed medical practitioner — not an employee within a health insurance company.

Unfortunately, in recent years, too many decisions about a patient’s health care needs have been made by their insurance company through a process known as prior authorization, which health insurance companies use to determine if their plan will cover medical procedures or medication.

This year, I was proud to co-author Senate Enrolled Act 480, which requires medical decisions be made by a licensed medical practitioner.

This legislation also:

  • Prevents prior authorization from being used as an excuse to deny reasonable insurance claims;
  • Speeds up timelines for prior authorization determination and appeals; and
  • Requires health plans to be more transparent about their prior authorization procedures.

SEA 480 received widespread bipartisan support in the Indiana General Assembly this year and was ceremonially signed into law by the governor on June 18.

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Agenda

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DRAFT AGENDA

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

June 24, 2025 – 9:30 a.m.

Room 301, Civic Center Complex

1. Call to Order

2. Attendance

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Action Items

A. Engineer

1. 2. 3. 4. Award Bid: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of Broadway Avenue Bridge #274” to

Ragle, Inc.

Change Order #8: Oak Hill Road Project

Time Extension Request: VC24-08-04 “Concrete Street Repairs”

Recommendation for Administrative Settlement: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of

Broadway Avenue Bridge #274”

i. Parcel 2 (ID 82-08-06-007-128.077-024) – Keith Rheinlander

B. Assessor

1. Contract with Pictometry International Corp d/b/a EagleView for Ortho Imagery

C. Burdette Park

1. Request to Purchase 2015 Ford Utility Truck from Uebelhor and Sons

D. Contract for Sale of Real Estate at Public Auction with Curran Miller Auction and Realty,

Inc. for Commissioners’ Online Property Auction

E. Resolution No. CO.R-06-25-005: A Resolution Adopting Burdette Park’s 2025 Master

Plan

5. Department Head Reports

6. New Business

A. Presentation of Evansville Sports Complex 2025 Cross County Course Master Plan

B. Discussion of County Agreements with Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC

C. Notice of Rescheduling July 15, 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting and Drainage

Board Meeting to July 8, 2025

7. Old Business

8. Consent Items

A. Approval of June 10, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of June 18, 2025 Executive Session Meeting Minutes

C. Employment Changes

D. Auditor

1. Claims Voucher Reports

i. June 9, 2025 – June 13, 2025

ii. June 16, 2025 – June 20, 2025

E. Commissioners

1. 2026 Budget Request

2. Appropriation Request

3. Transfer Requests

Drainage Board Immediately FollowingF. Engineer

1. Report and Claims

G. Treasurer

1. May 2025 Monthly Report

H. Substance Abuse Council

1. 2025 Comprehensive Community Plan – Local Drug Free Communities Fund

I. Quit Claim Deed – 1500 N Heidelbach Avenue: Parcel ID 82-06-20-0265-052.001-029

9. Public Comment

10. Rezonings

A. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-7-2025

Petitioner: Elizabeth and Benjamin Lovell

Address: Part of 14400 Cemetery Road

Request: Change From Ag to CO-1 with UDC

B. Final Reading of Rezoning Ordinance VC-8-2025 As Amended

Petitioner: McCullough Capital LLC (James McCullough)

Address: 4220 and 4400 N Saint Joseph Avenue

Request: Change from C-4 with UDC to M-2 with Amended UDC

11. Adjournment

Drainage Board Immediately Following

County Council P&F Meeting

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County Council P&F Meeting
JUNE 25, 2025
3:00 P.M.

AGENDA

 

1. OPENING OF MEETING

 

2. ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL

 

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

4. INVOCATION

 

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

A. County Council Meeting – June 4, 2025
6. PERSONNEL REQUESTS:

 

A. Superior Court – Protective Order Assistance Fund
1. Request to create PT Intake Officer 83120000-199000 (Extra Help) positions and fill vacancies
2. Request for amendment to Ordinance Co. 01-25-002 – Ordinance to suspend the hiring of County employees and establish procedure to fill vacancies
B. Assessor
1. Request to fill vacancy for RE Deputy Commercial 10001090-109152
2. Request to fill vacancy for RE Deputy Residential 10001090-109156
C. Jail
1. Request to fill vacancy for Clerk I 10001320-132116
D. Sheriff – VCSO School Safety Agreement
1. Request to fill vacancies for (3) PT Special Deputies 49970000-199100
E. County Highway
1. Request to fill vacancy for County Highway Superintendent 11760000-117601
7. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE:

 

A. Public Defender
B. Highway
C. Riverboat – Commissioners
8. REPEALS – None

 

9. TRANSFERS:

 

A. Superintendent of County Buildings
B. Jail
C. Superior Court
D. Riverboat – Commissioners
E. Cumulative Bridge
F. Health Department
10. OLD BUSINESS – None

 

11. NEW BUSINESS:

 

A. Explore Evansville Presentations – Master Plans for Cross Country Course and Burdette Park – Tom White & Zach Wathen
B. Actuarial Report for the Vanderburgh County Police Pension Plan – Kevin Carey
12. AMENDMENTS TO SALARY ORDINANCE

 

13. PUBLIC COMMENT

 

14. REMINDER OF UPCOMING MEETING DATES/TIMES:

 

A. County Council Meeting – July 2nd @ 3:00 PM
B. Personnel & Finance Meeting – July 30th @ 3:00 PM
15. ADJOURNMENT

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Nominate a Hoosier ag leader

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Nominate a Hoosier ag leader today, By Wendy McNamara
Do you know a hardworking Hoosier who notably contributes to Indiana’s growing agricultural industry? Nominate them for the AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor presented by the state. Nominations will be accepted until July 1.

Since 2007, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture has honored Hoosiers who continue to keep Indiana competitive in food and agricultural innovation and commercialization. The AgriVision Award is open to any Indiana resident and all sectors of the agriculture industry — from bioenergy to livestock to the agbiosciences. Any person or organization can submit a nomination.

Nomination forms are available on the ISDA website and should be emailed to communications@isda.in.gov.  

The winner will be recognized at the Celebration of Agriculture at the 2025 Indiana State Fair.   

Learn more about the AgriVision Award here or visit ISDA.IN.gov. 
Do you know someone who is dedicated to making our community a better place to live, work and play? From local law enforcement to teachers and from factory workers to volunteers, I want to recognize those in Posey and Vanderburgh counties who have a servant’s heart with a Spirit of 76 Award.

If you know someone deserving of the Spirit of 76 Award, fill out the nomination form here. Nominees must be residents of House District 76. Click here to verify which district the nominee resides. Recipients will be given an award certificate during a special presentation and highlighted in my email updates to constituents across the district. Questions? Email h76@iga.in.gov or call 317-232-9802.

Participate in the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge

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by Tim O’Brien

The White House recently announced the Second Lady’s Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging students in K-8th grades to continue learning this summer.

To participate, a student will need to read 12 books between June 1 and Sept. 5, complete the submission form and reading log and share a brief reflection of their favorite book they read. A parent or guardian’s permission is required, and they will need to submit the completed forms to read@mail.whitehouse.gov by the Sept. 5, 2025, deadline.

All participants will receive a personalized certificate from The White House and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to visit the nation’s capital with a chaperone.

Did you know students who read over summer break have higher reading proficiencies? According to The Brookings Institution, students can lose one to two months of reading progress over break if not engaging in educational activities.

This challenge is a great way to promote reading growth and minimize learning loss, with an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. I encourage Hoosier students to participate and have fun reading this summer!
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