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.”
MACOMB, Ill.- University of Southern Indiana Volleyball picks up the sweep (3-0) at Western Illinois University in the first half of the final series of the 2025 regular season. With the win, the Screaming Eagles move to 13-4 in Ohio Valley Conference play and 17-12 overall. Set 1: USI 25, WIU 13 With five aces from the Screaming Eagles’ service line, they maintained possession of the ball for the majority of the set. Senior Bianca Anderson and junior Leah Coleman each landed three kills to lead the court. Ashby Willis led the back court, picking up five digs and leading the team with two aces. Junior McKenzie Murphy, who leads the conference in blocking, continued her dominance at the net, adding three blocks to help keep the WIU offense in the negative hitting percentage. Set 2: USI 25, WIU 23 To kick off the second set, the Eagles saw a difficult serving run from the Leathernecks, which tallied four aces. USI fought back, regaining control of the lead after chipping away at the five-point lead the WIU serve had gained them. Freshman Carley Wright swung the momentum for the Eagles’ side, tying the score with three back-to-back kills. She finished the set with seven kills on one error for a game-high .462 hitting percentage. Murphy kept up the net defense with two more blocks. Freshman Aysa Thomashad her best set with 12 assists and six digs in the set. Set 3: USI 25, WIU 21 After some back and forth to start the final set, Willis went on an eight-point serving run, gaining the Eagles a seven-point lead. The Leathernecks fought back with their own serving run to tie the game back up. Willis had her best offensive set, adding six kills, followed by Anderson, who added five. Libero Audrey Small kept the WIU offense at bay, picking up eight digs.
For the game, Willis finished with a double-double with 11 kills and 13 digs. Tying her in kills was Wright, who also finished with 11, and she ended with a .391 hitting percentage, committing just two errors for the best efficiency on the court. OVC Freshman of the Week, Thomas, committed to her all-around performance with 28 assists, 11 digs, and three kills, marking her 20th double-double in her debut season. The team finished with 70 digs for 23 per set, led by Small, who ended with 14, along with four other Eagles with double-digit digs. Defense at the net was led by Murphy, who finished with five blocks, including two solo. The team had seven blocks, adding to their season total so far of 244, to top the conference rankings. The top seed of the OVC Tournament remains up for grabs after Tuesday’s games as results around the league keep USI in a close third-place position, behind top seeds Morehead State University and Eastern Illinois University.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana swimming and diving laid the foundation for its week at the Ohio State Invitational Tuesday (Nov. 18) night, posting four NCAA qualifying times in four relays during the opening night of its midseason meet inside the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on the campus of the Ohio State University.
Both the men and the women had one victory and one runner-up finish on the night, and through two events the men sit atop their team standings with 128 points. The women are third in what should be a tight race with Louisville and Ohio State.
The men started the night victorious in the 200-yard medley relay thanks to a scorching first half of the quartet. Sophomores Miroslav Knedla (20.66) and Travis Gulledge (22.78) had the quickest backstroke and breaststroke legs, respectively, to gain an early cushion. Senior Owen McDonald (19.89) and junior Mikkel Lee (18.66) followed with strong splits in the butterfly and freestyle as the Hoosiers touched in 1:21.99 – a best time this season and 1.06 seconds quicker than Ohio State.
McDonald was the only Hoosier to swim both ‘A’ relays, leading off the 800-yard freestyle. Junior Aaron Shackell had IU’s best split in 1:32.22, as the group placed second with a time of 6:13.01.
Freshman Liberty Clark led the ladies to victory in the 800 free relay, dropping a 1:41.55 leadoff. She was followed by juniors Miranda Grana (1:44.94), Macky Hodges (1:43.81) and Reese Tiltmann (1:45.61), summing up to a 6:55.91. That time ranks No. 5 in program history and beat runner-up Louisville by 5.85 seconds.
Clark’s leadoff marks her first time under 1:42.00 and places her fifth in IU’s all-time performance list in the 200 free. Her best time coming into college was a 1:45.76.
The Indiana women took second in the 200 medley relay. Senior Mya DeWitt posted the best leadoff split, a personal best 23.73 in the 50 back. Sophomore Jonette Lagreid (27.29) gave way to Grana (22.91) and senior Kristina Paegle, whose 21.03 anchor ranked No. 2 in the field.
TEAM STANDINGS
Men
Indiana – 128
Ohio State – 104
Louisville – 98
Yale – 70
Kentucky – 68
Penn State – 62
Purdue – 58
Cincinnati – 30
Women
Louisville – 112
Ohio State – 104
Indiana – 100
UCLA – 76
Purdue – 68
Cincinnati – 54
Kentucky – 46
Penn State – 38
Yale – 22
RESULTS2
Women’s 200 Medley Relay
A – Mya DeWitt, Jonette Laegreid, Miranda Grana, Kristina Paegle – 1:34.96 (NCAA Qualifier)
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Softball announced the signings of five student-athletes for its incoming 2026-27 class. Head Coach Sue Kunkle and the Screaming Eagles will welcome Kinley Miller, Halle Kitley, Lila Koontz, Macey Pugh, and Ava Grace Pogue to the squad in 2026-27. “This class will bring offensive power, a tremendous amount of athleticism, passion for the game, versatility, and pitching,” Kunkle stated. “We are thrilled about the potential of this class and the energy they will bring. We feel fortunate to have another group of student-athletes that will fit perfectly into our culture and our style of play.” Kinley Miller (Evansville, Indiana) is a 5’7″ switch-hitting infielder and utility from Evansville F.J. Reitz High School. Miller is a speedy, versatile athlete with a great defensive glove and is an offensive threat from both sides of the plate. Last season, Miller hit .438 with 16 RBIs and scored 24 runs. Miller had 13 extra-base hits, including four home runs. During her high school career, Miller has batted over .400 with more than 40 RBIs and eight home runs. With the Panthers, Miller has won a Silver Glove Award and was named all-conference first team. Miller competed for the Kevin Brown Eagles at travel club level. Halle Kitley (Flora, Illinois) is a 5’9″ left-handed pitcher from Flora High School. Kitley will add to USI’s deep pitching staff from the left side while bringing tons of experience and success. Kitley has totaled over 500 strikeouts through three seasons of high school softball, including 238 strikeouts last season as a junior. Kitley posted a 2.72 ERA last season. Offensively, Kitley has batted over .350 each season. Kitley is a three-time all-conference honoree, including MVP in 2025, and a two-time SICA All-South Team selection. Last season, Kitley was named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class 2A All-State First Team. In 2023, her team was Black Diamond Conference co-champions and regional champions. Kitley played club travel ball for the Kevin Brown Eagles. Lila Koontz (Bloomfield, Indiana) is a 5’7″ switch-hitting infielder and right-handed pitcher out of Bloomfield High School. Koontz adds power from both sides of the plate while bringing a highly skilled glove defensively and success in the pitching circle. Koontz batted .429 with 21 RBIs and 18 extra-base hits, including five home runs, while scoring 25 runs as a junior in 2024-25. As a sophomore, Koontz hit over .500. Through three seasons in high school, Koontz has hit over .400, belted 13 home runs, collected 58 RBIs, and scored 76 runs. On the pitching side, Koontz is coming off a 7-3 season with a 2.72 ERA and 110 strikeouts during her junior season. During her high school career, Koontz has been the team MVP three times and won a gold glove in 2022. Plus, Koontz set a team batting average record, single-season doubles record, and tied a career record for home runs. Koontz played club travel ball for the Kevin Brown Eagles. Macey Pugh (Clayton, Indiana) is a 5’8″ utility from Cascade High School who brings power from the left side of the plate and can play both infield and outfield defensively. In 2024-25, Pugh batted .448 with 15 extra-base hits, including five home runs, and 31 RBIs. Pugh also scored 32 runs during her junior season. During her high school career, Pugh has a .395 batting average with 15 home runs, including seven in a single season, and 80 RBIs. In high school, Pugh was a member of a regional championship squad her freshman year, a state championship team her sophomore year, and a sectional championship team her junior year. Pugh played club travel ball for the Indiana Prospects. Ava Grace Pogue (Brownsburg, Indiana) is a 5’4″ catcher/infielder out of Brownsburg High School. Pogue will add to USI’s depth behind the plate as well as at third base and second base. Offensively, Pogue brings another power bat to the Screaming Eagles lineup. Through three high school seasons, Pogue has batted over .320 with 31 RBIs and six home runs. Pogue has reached base at a .379 clip while slugging .488. Pogue is a two-time all-conference selection, a second-team honoree in 2023 and a first-team honoree in 2024. Pogue was also named second-team all-state in 2024. Pogue was also a two-time team defensive player of the year. Pogue played club travel ball for the Scenic City All-Star Team. USI Softball heads into its first season as a full active Division I member with eligibility for potential NCAA postseason berths in 2026. The 2026 spring championship schedule will be released later.
The Mayor’s Interfaith Council will host its second annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 609 SE Second Street, Evansville.
The service will bring together speakers and participants from a wide range of faith traditions and congregations from across the city. The evening will feature readings, reflections, and prayers centered on gratitude, community, and shared responsibility for one another. All community members are welcome, regardless of faith background or affiliation.
In conjunction with the service, the Interfaith Council – in partnership with Feed Evansville – is coordinating a Little Pantry Food Drive, with the goal of filling Little Pantries across Evansville at a time when many families are experiencing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable, shelf-stable items such as canned goods, boxed meals, peanut butter, rice, pasta, and personal care items.
Donations will be distributed to Little Pantries throughout the city in the days following the event.
Mayor Stephanie Terry said the evening reflects both the spirit of the season and Evansville’s commitment to caring for neighbors in need.
“This Interfaith Thanksgiving Service is a powerful reminder that, even when we come from different traditions and worship in different ways, we share common values of gratitude, compassion, and service,” Mayor Terry said. “I am grateful to the Mayor’s Interfaith Council and to our faith partners across the city for creating a space where everyone is welcome.
“At the same time, our Little Pantry Food Drive recognizes that too many families in Evansville are struggling with food insecurity, even during the holidays. By coming together refill our Little Pantries, we are encouraging everyone in our community to care for one another, and to ensure that our neighbors have what they need this holiday season.”
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2025) — State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly.
Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers. This day also provides members of the Senate and House of Representatives with the opportunity to meet before session officially reconvenes on Jan. 5. By state law, the 2026 session will conclude on or before March 14.
“I always look forward to returning to the Statehouse and discussing new ways we can continue to improve our communities and our state,” Becker said. “The interim has provided insightful information through committees and hearing from constituents in District 50, and it will be good to put what we have learned to use this session.”
As the 2026 session gets underway, Becker encourages residents of Senate District 50 to contact her with any questions or comments they may have. Becker can be reached by filling out a “Contact Me” form online atwww.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Becker or by phone at 800-382-9467.
Sen. Blake Doriot announces opposition to new maps
Republican Indiana legislative leaders avoided taking questions Monday about the political pressure they are facing from President Donald Trump over congressional redistricting, while the governor accused GOP senators of “hiding behind closed doors.”
Gov. Mike Braun spoke Monday morning with Trump, a day after the president called out Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray for Friday’s announcement that too few Senate Republicans supported redistricting and that the Senate would not convene Dec. 1, as planned.
Trump also had questioned Braun’s efforts.
At least some Republican senators have been invited to the White House to talk about redistricting in the coming days in an attempt to boost support for Trump’s wish for GOP-led states to squeeze out more Republican-friendly congressional seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Braun posted to social media that he “had a great call with President Trump! I told him I remain committed to standing with him on the critical issue of passing fair maps in Indiana to ensure the MAGA agenda is successful in Congress.”
Braun’s post did not address the criticism he faced from Trump, who said Braun “is not working the way he should to get the necessary Votes.”
Pressure continues for December session
The Indiana House and Senate are both scheduled to meet Tuesday for their annual Organization Day. The gathering is typically a low-key day of formalities in preparation for the start of the legislative session in early January.
Bray’s Friday announcement seemingly put the brakes on any redistricting action, but Braun and other Trump allies are continuing to lean on lawmakers.
“Indiana’s State Legislators must show up for work and take a public vote for fair maps to counter the gerrymandering in California and Illinois,” Braun’s post said. “But the Indiana State Senate is hiding behind closed doors and refusing to even bring redistricting to a vote. Hoosiers deserve to know where their legislators stand and expect them to show up for work, not walk out and hide in the dark.”
Bray and Huston both took part in a Monday panel session sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as a preview of the upcoming session.
They did not discuss the redistricting controversy during the hourlong program — and both quickly left without talking with reporters and TV news crews who followed them.
During the program, Bray referred in passing to redistricting as he said, “This is a strange build up to the legislative session.” Bray later indicated he was sticking by the Senate’s plan of not meeting in December by saying: “It’s our anticipation, as I said last week, that we’re going to come in January 5th.”
The offices of Bray and Huston did not reply to questions from the Indiana Capital Chronicle Monday.
Trump raised a blatant political threat in a social media post Monday in which he said he “will be strongly endorsing against any State Senator or House member from the Great State of Indiana that votes against the Republican Party, and our Nation, by not allowing for Redistricting for Congressional seats in the United States House of Representatives as every other State in our Nation is doing, Republican or Democrat.”
GOP senators called to White House again
Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, said he would not be joining other Republican senators on the upcoming White House trip.
“I’m not going. Too much going on in Indiana right now,” he said, noting it’s the second or third time they have invited folks to D.C. recently. “It doesn’t fit my schedule right now.”
Niemeyer is one of five Senate Republicans targeted by a post circulating on various social media sites. It’s not clear why the five were chosen since there are 19 who haven’t gone on record with their stance. Additionally, there are eight who have come out against drawing new maps.
“I haven’t heard a lot of comments personally. I guess there’s stuff on Facebook,” Niemeyer said. “I don’t do much Facebook, OK, but personally, I haven’t heard a whole lot from my constituents, a little bit.”
Indiana Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, speaks with reporters following an Indiana Chamber of Commerce event on Nov. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tom Davies/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Niemeyer said it doesn’t make sense to say whether he will vote in support or against a redistricting plan because “right now, we don’t even have a bill.”
“People say, ‘How you going to vote?’” he said. “Well, I’m going to vote when I see what I need to look at and I’m ready to vote, but there’s nothing there right now.”
Another senator being targeted online is Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Syracuse. He was noncommittal on the topic until Monday afternoon.
“I have long been a Trump supporter, and I want President Trump to continue to be successful with a Republican-led House so he can continue fixing our woke colleges, fighting illegal immigration and crime, and encouraging us to speak about our great nation and be proud of who we are as Americans – not apologize for it,” he said.
“In Indiana, redrawing our Congressional maps mid-cycle is not the best way for us to do that. Spreading out all of the Democrats in Lake and Marion counties across the rest of our districts will in no way guarantee a 9-0 map. There are no well-established Republican candidates working those hypothetical districts – they haven’t walked a parade, haven’t raised a dollar, and there will likely first be a primary race before we even get to the General Election.”
Doriot added that the best way to help the president is to focus on flipping the 1st Congressional District, which has trended toward Republicans in recent elections.
Redistricting supporters wanted Indiana lawmakers to craft a map with all nine of the state’s congressional districts favoring Republicans based on 2020 census data.
The current congressional maps drawn by Republicans in 2021 maintained a 7-2 GOP majority — with Democrat Frank Mrvan holding the 1st District in northwest Indiana and Democrat Andre Carson holding the 7th District, which covers much of Indianapolis.
When asked Monday about Braun’s criticism of Republican senators, Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, told reporters that the mid-decade redistricting request “was unprecedented.”
“Folks took several long months to listen to their constituents and again and again and again Hoosiers made their voices very loud and very clear,” Yoder said. “They do not want their congressional maps redrawn — across the board, every poll. This wasn’t a party thing. This was Hoosiers saying ‘We are a state that doesn’t cheat. We are a state that abides by the rules.’”
Swatting of senator’s home denounced
Trump’s Sunday post also specially called out Sen. Greg Goode, R-Terre Haute, as a redistricting opponent — even though Goode hasn’t stated his position. He held a Nov. 1 town hall in his district, during which dozens of people spoke against redistricting and none in favor.
Hours after Trump’s post, Goode was the victim of swatting when someone called police and made a false report of a “domestic violence emergency” at his home, according to the senator.
Goode was elected by a Republican Party caucus in late 2023 to complete the term of Sen. Jon Ford, who resigned. Goode, whose seat is up for election next year, is the state director for U.S. Sen. Todd Young, who did not endorse Trump’s presidential run last year.
In a social media post Monday, Young called the swatting incident “shameful and cowardly.”
“This was a serious situation, and I am grateful that no one was injured and for the professionalism of law enforcement,” Young’s post said. “This incident is not representative of the millions of Hoosiers who love their neighbors and resolve policy disagreements in a civil manner. Let’s remember the spirit of Hoosier hospitality as our state policymakers meet in the days ahead.”
With a sigh, and a hard swallow, we should recognize that:
The actual victims of the Epstein financial/ sex-trafficking/ blackmail network will never see justice or compensation for their personal tragedies. At this point, it’s too clear that the network’s puppet strings are everywhere, and the people behind the network are thus very powerful.
Epstein was just one facilitator – just a part of a much bigger, older problem. The people behind the global network are without doubt still actively creating and pulling strings, and this should be our primary focus.
The puppets, no matter their crimes, should no doubt be quite willing to “cut a deal” in order to be free of those strings. This is the hard pill to swallow for everybody. But the disease of corruption and control is tearing this nation apart. And let’s not fool ourselves. No problems died with Epstein.
To tear away the “national security” curtains, reveal the puppet masters, and end their ongoing horrific crimes and control schemes, we must sacrifice the past, for the ongoing present, and future of this nation.
So, given the extreme level of corruption, both corporate and foreign, destroying our nation’s laws, principles and societal function, I recommend a very distasteful course of action:
Realize that a lot of people who want, and get power over others, are at least as motivated by sex and money as the rest of us, let’s cut a deal the way we often do with other organized crime actors. Assure a “witness protection program” and anonymity, if necessary. This isn’t forgiveness, it’s necessary compromise to get the worst of the worst, and clean out our government’s den of snakes.
Get the monsters who’ve been building our nation’s funeral pyre, and setting it ablaze, across many generations now.
I’m certainly open to other ideas. But what we’ve been doing certainly isn’t working. And we need to get something working correctly, and pronto.
Evansville Day School (EDS) is proud to announce the annual 4th Grade Giving Project, a unique initiative that combines entrepreneurship education with philanthropy. This project, in collaboration with Legence Bank, empowers every 4th-grade student at EDS by providing them with a $10 business loan to kickstart their own mini-businesses.
The young entrepreneurs then channel their creativity and business acumen into crafting custom products that they will sell to the community. The goal is to raise funds for nonprofit organizations and charities of their choosing, fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy in the students from a young age.
This year’s 4th Grade Giving Project culminates on Wednesday, November 19th, from 2:30-4:00 in the EDS atrium, where students will showcase and sell their unique products. The items are priced between $1 and $20. Attendees will have the opportunity to support these budding entrepreneurs while contributing to meaningful causes.
The students will present the funds they’ve raised and share their experiences during special presentations at the end of the month. This not only serves as a moment of pride for the students but also reinforces the importance of community involvement and social responsibility.
Evansville Day School is the area’s only independent school, focused on a world-class education and preparing students for a successful life beyond the classroom by fostering skills such as balance, resilience, global mindedness, and entrepreneurial learning. As a result, students excel academically while actively developing leadership skills. For more information, visit evansvilledayschool.org.
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