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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.”

AG Rokita speech for Charlie Kirk

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AG Rokita gave a speech over the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk at Indiana Memorial Union in Bloomington. i have attached his audio and link.

https://x.com/AGToddRokita/status/1967602561994854430

There were around 300 people in attendance to celebrate the life and impact Charlie made on so many people.

 

City of Evansville Announces Major Cost-Saving Shift in Water Supply Strategy

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Officials with the Evansville Water Sewer Utility will present the design contract for a new Groundwater Treatment Plant at Tuesday’s Water Sewer Utility Board Meeting – a shift in water supply and treatment plans that  will fundamentally reshape the future of the city’s water system and save ratepayers up to $200 million over time.

The meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Pump Station.

Rather than moving forward with previously proposed plans to construct an all-new water treatment facility sourcing water exclusively from the Ohio River, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will instead blend groundwater with Ohio River water to supply its customers. This plan includes the construction of a new groundwater treatment facility and wells, alongside a comprehensive renovation of the existing South Water Treatment Plant, representing a cost-effective shift in strategy.

Mayor Stephanie Terry and EWSU Executive Director Vic Kelson will hold a media availability today at 2:45 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office to discuss and answer questions about the plan.

“Every family in Evansville depends on reliable, clean water,” Mayor Terry said. “With this new approach, we are strengthening the reliability and quality of our water supply while also protecting affordability for residents. By avoiding unnecessary costs, we’re reducing the pressure for future rate increases and keeping water service within reach for families and businesses. This is smart government, forward-thinking infrastructure planning, and a win for our community today and for generations to come.”

 The revised plan offers multiple benefits:

Up to $100 million in construction cost savings by utilizing and upgrading existing infrastructure.

  • Up to another $100 million in long-term capital and operational savings, by avoiding the need for treatment of PFAS “forever chemicals” at the surface-water plant. Field tests show that our groundwater resources have little or no PFAS. It is anticipated that supplementing with groundwater will eliminate the need for additional treatment, under the current regulatory limits.
  • Improved resilience, as blending water from both sources adds redundancy and could reduce temperature-related main breaks.

The transition to a blended supply not only enhances the city’s long-term water security but also delays or potentially avoids significant future rate increases for customers.

“The water we deliver must be safe, reliable, and cost-effective,” said Vic Kelson, Executive Director of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility. “This plan checks all those boxes. It uses our resources wisely, leverages the strengths of our existing infrastructure, and keeps customer needs at the forefront.”

This next step in shifting to groundwater will take place after the City of Evansville and the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) last week formalized the financing plan for a project.

Media with inquiries, please contact Joe Atkinson, Communications Director for the Office of Mayor Stephanie Terry, at 812-305-0543 or jatkinson@evansville.in.gov.

Indiana Department of Correction to begin jail payments; $6.1 million owed to 41 counties

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rear view of prison officer leading prisoner in handcuffs in corridor

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEWSLETTER

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Join us for our VCDP meeting this Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Browning Rooms at Central Library! This month’s meeting is a great chance to connect with fellow Democrats, meet our candidates, and hear directly from Logan Patberg, Cindi Clayton, and Mary Allen. We hope to see you there!

Reminder – Ben Trockman’s Bash is Tuesday! Come out and support our City Council President and First Ward Councilor!

Mark your calendars for our annual Four Freedoms Dinner on Wednesday, October 23 at City View by Sterling Square! The evening begins with a social hour from 5–6 PM, followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. We are thrilled to welcome Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun as our keynote speaker. Tickets are available now and may be purchased through ActBlue, Venmo, or by check—get yours today and join us for this exciting event!

Announcing the Future Leaders Fellowship!

We’re thrilled to launch the Future Leaders Fellowship—a dynamic new program created to fast-track passionate and talented young individuals, ages 18–35, into leadership roles in public service and advocacy.

Fellows will be matched with experienced mentors, participate in skill-building workshops, gain valuable networking connections, and receive hands-on experience working on local campaigns.

Applications are open through September 30th, and our inaugural class will be announced at the Four Freedoms Dinner this fall.

Apply today at vancountydems.org/FLF, and please help us spread the word to the rising leaders in your life!

Check out our website for updates on school board, city council, county council, and county commissioner meetings!

Special thanks to our In to Win monthly donors!

Blue — Glenn Boberg, Tamara Wilder
Gold — Jim Butler, Dona Hall
Silver — Mary Ruthenburg, Noah Robinson, Gina Robinson Ungar, Anne Butsch,

Leah Dugan, Ulanda Sanders, Becky Heil, Paula Jernigan, Charles Conaway, Susan Meyer, Sally Busby, Ann Wallis, Jane Duesterberg, Cheryl Schultz, Jonathan McGovern, Janet Hollis, Melissa Vandeveer, Freda Vossburg, Sherrianne Standley, John Lopes
Bronze — Edie Hardcastle, Valerie Ewers, Nancy Higgs, Caroline Nellis, Nikki Webb, Mary Engelland, Jennifer Zoph, Kathryn Rybak, Steven Weber, Shannon Dierlam, Suzanne Wright

2025 Coat-A-Kid Don’s Dry Cleaning 9/17/25

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Bryan Schmitt, President, Don’s Dry Cleaning & Laundry

    2025 Coat-A-Kid Kickoff

    Wednesday, September 17th, doors open at 2:30pm

 The Potter’s Wheel, 333 Jefferson Ave., Evansville, IN 47713

        Bryan Schmitt, President, Don’s Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Katie Grunow, Executive Director, Evansville Christian Life Center Captain Brandon Lewis, Evansville Salvation Army

Chris Fleming, The Potter’s Wheel

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

This Week at USI

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

2 p.m. Monday, September 15

Founders’ Day Reception

The University will celebrate Founders’ Day and its 60th anniversary at 2 p.m. Monday, September 15 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The event will celebrate the University and its visionary leaders who worked diligently to establish it on September 15, 1965. This event is not open to the general public.

10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 18

Fall USI Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium to begin September 18

The USI College of Liberal Arts will host its first Faculty Colloquia presentation of the Fall Semester from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, September 18 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.

9 a.m. Friday, September 19

USI Alumni Golf Scramble

USI Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI will host its annual Alumni Golf Scramble on Friday, September 19 at Helfrich Golf Course on Evansville’s west side. Check in will begin at 8 a.m. with shotgun start at 9 a.m. Proceeds support the USI Alumni Scholarship Endowment, which provides tuition assistance to USI students in need.
Noon Friday, September 19

USI Anthropology Speaker Series to present Dr. Angela Story

The USI Anthropology Speaker Series will present a lecture and Q&A by Dr. Angela Storey at noon Friday, September 19 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.

 

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, September 22

USI Romain College of Business to host Silicon Valley entrepreneur to kickoff Romain Market Makers Speaker Series

The USI Romain College of Business is proud to welcome David Siminoff, noted Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor and innovator, as the inaugural speaker in the College’s new Romain Market Makers Speaker Series.

 

September 23

USI College of Liberal Arts to present poetry reading by Ruth Awad and Natalie Louise Tombasco

The USI College of Liberal Arts is proud to present A Celebration of Poetry: a reading and reception with Ruth Awad and Natalie Louise Tombasco from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in the USI Performance Center. The poets will read from their recently released collections, followed by a brief Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed by the authors. This event is open to the public at no charge.

 

September 23

USI Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series presents Dr. Tristra Newyear September 23

The University of Southern Indiana Center for Communal Studies is excited to offer a presentation by Dr. Tristra Newyear, Chief Strategy Officer at Rock Paper Scissors in Bloomington, Indiana, titled Radical Women in Early Indiana. The presentation will take place at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge and will also be offered online via Zoom.

 

September 26

USI Multicultural Center to host 15th annual Essence of Excellence Summit

The 15th annual USI Multicultural Center (MCC) Essence of Excellence Summit will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, September 26 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This year’s theme, “Developing Your Blueprint,” aims to provide all college students knowledge, tools and skills to achieve better versions of themselves.

October 16

USI to celebrate Inauguration of fifth President, Steven J. Bridges, October 16

The public is cordially invited to attend the Inauguration of Steven J. Bridges as the fifth President of the University of Southern Indiana and first alumnus in the role. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16 in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles. Doors will be open at 9 a.m., and guests should be seated by 10:15 a.m. Attendance is free and seating will be open, but those who plan to attend the ceremony are asked to RSVP at https://www.usi.edu/inauguration/inauguration-rsvp. Following the ceremony, a luncheon for all guests will be held in the adjacent Screaming Eagles Complex.

October 24

USI to host Health Professions Day for high school students October 24

The USI Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare on Friday, October 24. The day will incorporate hands-on experiences within various health professions programs, as well as interaction with USI faculty and current students.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

 

Released Tuesday, September 9

Registration open for Fall 2025 USI healthcare conferences and workshops

During the fourth quarter of 2025, USI’s Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning will offer the following conferences and workshops designed to provide essential continuing education and professional development opportunities for health professionals across disciplines.

 

Released Wednesday, September 10

USI Bronstein Center funds Online Care Partner Support Group with PAC

The University of Southern Indiana Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, within USI’s Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, is partnering with Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) to offer a free, online care partner support group designed especially for people caring for someone living with dementia.

Released Thursday, September 11

Braun appoints Kissel to fill vacated term of USI Board of Trustees

Indiana Governor Mike Braun has appointed Dr. Glen Kissel of Evansville to the USI Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 7, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Kissel fills the remainder of a four-year term previously held by W. Harold Calloway, who retired from the Board earlier this year.
 

IDEM Forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Tomorrow in two Southern Indiana Regions

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING

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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

REGULAR MEETING

ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

 NOON

 AGENDA

1.      CALL TO ORDER

2.      MEETING MEMORANDUM:   September 3, 2025

                         

3.      CONSENT AGENDA 

         a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Swim Team Coordinator Agreement with Lindsey 

             Byrley. – Bedwell

         b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Swim Team Coordinator Agreement with Jeremy

             Wolfe.- Bedwell

4.       OLD BUSINESS   

          N/A

                  

5.       NEW BUSINESS

          a. Request Re: Vann Park Neighborhood Association request permission to add a Pavillion in 

              Vann Park.- Benson  

         b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Mid-America Golf & Landscape

             for Fendrich Golf Course Irrigation Project. – Crook

         c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Mid-America Golf & Landscape

             for Helfrich Golf Course Irrigation Project. – Crook

         d. Request Re: Permission to award DeBra Kuempel the Rooftop Unit Replacement 

             Project for Swonder Ice Arena. – Lord

 6.       REPORTS

          N/A

         

 7.       ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS 

 8.       ADJOURN

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