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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.”

Todd Rokita leads 23 state coalition championing President Trump

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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading a coalition of 23 states in strong support of President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Edward R. Martin, Jr. to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.

In a letter sent today to U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, the Attorneys General emphasized the importance of Martin’s nomination for advancing President Trump’s goal of making DC safe and beautiful again. The letter calls on the Senate leaders to confirm Martin without delay.

The message from the AG coalition is clear: there is a crucial need to restore law and order in Washington, D.C., where crime escalated dramatically under the Biden administration’s lax-on-crime policies, and where visitors from across the globe are welcomed to America – many for the first time – with garbage and graffiti.

As the nation’s capital, D.C. belongs to Hoosiers and all Americans, who should be able to visit and appreciate the city in comfort and safety. That is especially true as America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence next year.

“I am proud to lead this effort to support Ed Martin because he’s a proven leader who is already devoting all of his time to restoring the rule of law in our nation’s capital,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “His bold actions have had an immediate impact, which sent the disreputable D.C. news media into a full-blown meltdown – the Senate must act swiftly to confirm him and ensure his critical work continues uninterrupted.”

Attorney General Rokita’s letter highlights Martin’s success bringing public order back to the District while serving as interim U.S. Attorney since January 20, 2025. Since being appointed by President Trump, Martin has achieved a 25 percent reduction in violent crime and intensified prosecutions for firearm trafficking, drug distribution, and violent offenses.

Martin’s accomplishments during the short time he has served as interim U.S. Attorney include taking decisive action against pro-Hamas vandals, fighting Chinese-backed hackers, cracking down on illegal alien gangs, and bringing corrupt civil servants to justice.  Martin has also worked to root out the lawfare that President Biden fostered within the Department of Justice.

The Rokita-led letter particularly condemns partisan attacks from Senate Democrats and calls on Senate Republicans to dismiss these tactics and expedite Martin’s confirmation to ensure that the progress already made under President Trump in bringing safety and security back to Washington, D.C., continues.

Martin’s qualifications include clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, litigating at Bryan Cave LLP, and running his own law practice for nearly two decades. His public service roles include Chairman of the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners and Chief of Staff to Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.

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USI Softball wins series against Lindenwood, earns fourth seed for OVC tournament

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball captured a 3-2 victory against Lindenwood University early Sunday afternoon at USI Softball Field. Wet weather and playing conditions forced the contest to be called in the fifth inning and canceled the series finale and the backend of Sunday’s doubleheader, which solidified the Screaming Eagles as the no. 4 seed for the Ohio Valley Conference Championship Tournament. The series finale was also canceled on Sunday.
 
Southern Indiana (16-23, 13-11 OVC) earned the fourth seed over Lindenwood (23-23, 14-12 OVC) by conference win percentage, giving USI a first-round bye and a spot in the double-elimination portion of the conference tournament. USI is the fourth seed for the second consecutive season.
 
Sunday’s game went scoreless for the first two innings before Lindenwood scored a run in the top of the third inning for the one-run advantage. USI answered in the home half of the third when freshman infielder Jordan Mackey tied the game, 1-1, on a two-out RBI single.
 
The Lions retook the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fourth, but the Eagles responded again in the bottom half of the frame. With the bases loaded, USI tallied two unearned runs after an error in Lindenwood’s outfield, giving USI a 3-2 lead.
 
From there, USI was able to keep the Lions off the scoreboard in the top of the fifth before the game was called and made official in the bottom of the fifth.
 
Southern Indiana totaled six hits. Freshman Grace Huffman registered a two-hit game for the Eagles.
 
In the pitching circle, freshman Kylie Witthaus took a no-decision after starting the game with three strikeouts and two runs allowed in 3.1 innings of work. Senior pitcher Josie Newman (10-15) got the win in relief, pitching 1.2 innings scoreless.
 
Lindenwood totaled seven hits, and junior pitcher Avery Wapp (8-8) was dealt the loss after giving up three runs – one earned – with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
 
As the fourth seed for the Ohio Valley Conference Softball Championship Tournament, USI will play on Wednesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Peoria, Illinois. The Screaming Eagles will play the winner of no. 8 University of Tennessee at Martin and fifth-seeded Lindenwood.

WORKSHOP ON “THRIVING WITH ANXIETY”

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Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: 1 PM

Location: Streaming Online

What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive

About the Author: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and Founder of Center for Anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED.

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Governor Braun Reflects on 100 Days of Freedom and Opportunity

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INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun celebrated with his cabinet and legislative leaders the great strides our state has taken toward his vision of Freedom and Opportunity for Hoosiers. With the legislative session behind us and as we reflect on Governor Braun’s first 100 days in office, there are many accomplishments to highlight.

“In 100 days, we’ve made tremendous progress on the Freedom & Opportunity agenda: cutting taxes, giving parents more choice in education, drawing a clear line against extreme wokeness and illegal immigration, putting public safety first, and making state government more efficient, transparent, and accountable to work harder for you.” – Governor Mike Braun 

In his first 100 days, Governor Braun took big steps and bold action to deliver for Hoosiers by providing meaningful property tax relief, making state government more efficient, transparent, and accountable, and Making Indiana Healthy Again.
Governor Braun’s Freedom and Opportunity Agenda First 100 Days

  • Restructured state government to work more efficiently and effectively for Hoosiers through creation of cabinet offices, directed all agencies to find savings, and directed his Cabinet to cut 25% of regulations to cut red tape.
  • Passed a balanced biennial budget that protects Indiana’s surplus and reserve funds, continues to support a AAA credit rating, and includes the Governor’s fiscal priorities. Worked with fiscal leaders to navigate a tight April revenue forecast, drive government efficiency, and protect core government functions. Strengthened investment in education and public safety while continuing scheduled income tax cuts for Hoosiers in each of next two years.
  • Delivered historic property tax relief for Hoosier homeowners, farmers, and small businesses – nearly $1.5 billion in total savings.
  • Ensured all Hoosiers have equality of opportunity by eliminating the divisive DEI ideology in state government and replacing it with the level playing field of Merit, Excellence, and Innovation, which all Hoosiers can strive for equally.
  • Invested in a healthier Indiana by signing executive orders to bring historic health care price transparency so Hoosiers can see simple upfront prices and directing state agencies to tackle the bad incentives that drive up costs like surprise billing and pharmacy benefit managers.
  • Kicked off Make Indiana Healthy Again, which includes solutions like ending taxpayer subsidies for candy and sugary soda, making it easier for Hoosiers and schools to buy nutritious food directly from Indiana farms, encouraging physical activity in schools, and starting new studies of diet-related chronic illness and harmful effects of food additives all focused on empowering Hoosiers to live longer, healthier, better lives.
  • Put parents in the driver’s seat of their kids’ education by extending universal school choice, providing clear accountability metrics for schools, increasing teacher pay, and making sure curriculum is age appropriate.
  • Brought a new approach to economic development in Indiana, laser focused on growing wages and job opportunities for Hoosier workers all across Indiana’s 92 counties.
  • Partnered with the General Assembly on major public safety legislation to increase penalties for drug dealers and repeat violent offenders, made clear that Indiana will not tolerate illegal immigration, and took steps to improve conditions for correctional officers.
  • Put Indiana in position to be the national leader in nuclear energy production, which has already resulted in Indiana being named host of the 2025 NGA Nuclear Summit.

Working hard for House District 76

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STATE SENATOR VANETA BEACKER

MAY 5, 2025

At the start of the 2025 legislative session, Indiana House Republicans set out to tackle several priorities aimed at protecting taxpayers, empowering Hoosiers and making government more efficient.

As the session concludes, these priority efforts made it across the finish line to improve the lives of Hoosiers and keep our state moving forward.

A key achievement this session was delivering tax relief to hardworking Hoosiers by cutting income taxes over the next two years and advancing property tax relief and reform. Together, these two tax cuts will save Hoosiers $1.3 billion in taxes over the next two years.

Additionally, several of my bills advanced through the House and Senate:

  • House Enrolled Act 1403: A new law will require specific juvenile programs that receive grants to work with local and regional justice reinvestment councils and stakeholders to make collaborative service plans. The law also extends funding for certain juvenile programs to July 1, 2027, instead of July 1, 2025. 

  • House Enrolled Act 1118: Many  public safety officials use critical incident stress management services to cope with the trauma of facing dangerous situations on the job. To encourage police, firefighters and other public safety officials to use this mental health tool, a new law changes Indiana code so any first responder using a CISM debriefing will not be compelled to disclose those conversations in a civil, criminal or administrative proceeding.

  • House Enrolled Act 1121: Through a new law, the state or federal government can reach out to establish concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile delinquency proceedings. With the majority of residents on Hoosier military installations comprised of service members’ families, this could help several different military installations in Indiana, including the Crane Naval Base northeast of Evansville.
As your state representative, it has been a privilege to serve you this session, and I look forward to continuing to work on your behalf to strengthen our community and state. To see the full list of bills that have passed through both the House and Senate and are now heading to the governor’s desk for final approval, click here.

Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, sponsors “REDSHOE EVENT”

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Announces Red Shoe Luncheon Honoring Local Women Leaders

MAY 6, 2025

(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., celebrates 47 years of

service in the Evansville community, and will hold a luncheon on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:30 am at the

Venue 812, 1401 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47715. The Red Shoe Luncheon will honor women in the

The Evansville community who are leading in areas that support Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s mission and the Five-

Point Programmatic Thrust – Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and

Involvement: Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. In addition to recognizing

outstanding women in the community, the event includes a scrumptious meal and entertainment.

Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide

services and programs to promote human welfare. The Evansville Alumnae Chapter was chartered April 22,

1978. Programs throughout the years include building homes for families under the Habitat for Humanity

program, voter registration drives, hosting seminars on women’s health issues, mentoring programs for young

girls, and a scholarship fund to assist students with expenses upon entering college.

We invite you to join us as we recognize phenomenal women in this community by nominating an individual

or organization. The nomination form is linked here: Nomination Form.

Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased by visiting www.evansvilledeltas.com. To obtain an additional 1610.

FOOTNOTE  

information, email the Chapter at DSTEvansvilleAlum@gmail.com or contact Carole Whitlock at (812) 453-

Baseball drops series finale to Belmont

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The Purple Aces had their second multi-home run day of the weekend

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In a rainy and cold series finale, the University of Evansville baseball team was swept by the Belmont Bruins in a 10-6 loss.
Another late-game offensive rally from Belmont kept the Purple Aces from picking up a win over the weekend. UE led going into the final three innings of Sunday’s contest, but the Bruins added 11 runs to sweep the series. Sophomore left fielder Charlie Longmeier (Seymour, Ind. / Seymour HS) had almost half of Evansville’s hits with three in his sixth game of the season with three hits.
“It was one of those weekends where nothing broke our way,” said Head Coach Wes Carroll following the game. “[Starter Max] Hansmann gave us a warrior effort on the mound to give us a chance, but we couldn’t get enough out of some other guys.”
It was another fast start to the game on Sunday as both sides mostly went down in order in the first two innings. The offenses exploded in the third inning as both teams put multiple runs on the board. Belmont had its biggest inning in the top of the third, scoring five runs on five hits as they batted through the order.
The Aces had a good start to the bottom of the third as right fielder Harrison Taubert (Casper, Wyo. / Northeast CC) led off with a double. Taubert moved to third on a fielder’s choice to outfielder Ty Rumsey (Evansville, Ind. / North HS). Rumsey then also made his way into scoring position with his 29th steal of the season. Longmeier brought in both runners with a deep single to left to cut the Bruins’ lead to three.
UE’s defense was able to hold Belmont scoreless over the next three innings as starting pitcher Max Handsmann (Elmhurst, Ill. / York HS) allowed only two hits and one walk. Evansville’s offense continued its two-run-per-inning clip through the next two innings. In the bottom of the fourth, Taubert added his seventh home run of the year, making it a 5-4 game.
During the bottom of the fifth, second baseman Mason McCue (Bourbonnais, Ill. / Bishop McNamara HS) led off with a single. McCue found himself coming home two at-bats later as Longmeier had his sixth home run of the season and his third in six games to give the Aces a 6-5 lead. UE kept the lead through the sixth inning, but the Bruins tied the game in the seventh.
Evansville’s offense went cold in the final four innings, not registering another hit after the bottom of the fifth. Belmont took over the game from the Aces in the final two innings, scoring a combined 10 runs on six hits and five walks for the 16-6 final score.
UE heads across town for its next game, taking on Southern Indiana Tuesday night. Evansville will play the Screaming Eagles at USI for its midweek game each of the next two weeks. The first of the two games on May 6 at USI Baseball Field is set for a 6 p.m. first pitch.

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

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DRAFT AGENDA

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

May 6, 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. Notice to Bidders: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of Broadway Avenue Bridge #274”

Recommendation for Administrative Settlement: VC24-12-03 “North Woods,

North Elm, and West Franklin Street Drainage Improvements”

i. Parcel 3 – Beth Rigdon

Time Extension Request: “Boonville-New Harmony Road Reconstruction”

Contract Amendment #4: “Green River Road Trail”

3. 4. B. Auditor

1. C. Purchasing Department

1. Recruiting and Onboarding Contract with Tyler Technologies

Agreement to Purchase Paper with Altstadt Business Forms, Inc.

D. Burdette Park

1. Forest Commodities, Inc. Quotation for Anchor Playground Surfacing Project

E. Treasurer

1. Alpha Laser and Imaging Individual Lease Agreement – 1202oo

F. Extension of the City/County Joint Local Emergency Proclamation

5. Department Head Reports

A. Weights and Measures: Jacob Murphy

6. New Business

7. Old Business

8. Consent Items

A. Approval of April 22, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of April 28, 2025, Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes

C. Employment Changes

D. Auditor

1. Claims Voucher Reports

i. ii. April 21, 2025 – April 25, 2025

April 28, 2025 – May 2, 2025

E. Clerk

1. March 2025 Monthly Report

F. Commissioners

1. Travel Request – Association of Indiana Counties Southwest District Meeting

2. Special Purchase Request

G. Superintendent of County Buildings

Drainage Board Immediately Following1. Amended Specific Services Agreement with Environmental Management

Consultants, LLC (EMC)

H. Engineer

1. Report and Claims

I. Highway

1. Surplus Request

J. Sheriff

1. Surplus Request

2. Road Closure Request – Evansville Wartime Museum

K. Treasurer

1. March 2025 Innkeeper’s Tax Report

2. Surplus Request

L. Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP)

1. 1st Quarter 2025 Partnership Impact Report

M. Global Medical Response

1. 1st Quarter 2025 County EMS Response Time Compliance

9. Public Comment

10. Adjournment

Drainage Board Immediately Following

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