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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.”

BURTON TO HOLD UTILITIES TOWN HALL

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 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Today, State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) is hosting a community town hall to hear residents’ concerns, answer questions and work together toward affordable, reliable utilities.

Families across Evansville continue to feel the squeeze of rising utility bills. The goal of this evening is to have a transparent conversation about energy costs, share the strategy Rep. Burton is taking into the 2026 Legislative Session, and discuss actions the community can take to ensure their collective voice is heard in Indianapolis to drive more affordable utility policies.

Who: State Rep. Alex Burton (D–Evansville)

What: Town hall meeting on rising utility costs

When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CST

Where: Potter’s Wheel (333 Jefferson Ave., Evansville, IN 47713)

USI closes out frustrating end to The Velvet Screaming Eagles resume action in two weeks

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PADUCAH, Ky. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf concluded The Velvet in Paducah, Ky, without a team score after a pair of players withdrew due to injury. The tournament was hosted by Murray State University at the Country Club of Paducah.
 
Day 1 (36 holes):
USI was tied for 14th of the 16 teams after the first day of the tournament, following a two-round 656 (327-329). The Screaming Eagles were 13th after the first 18 holes but dropped back to a tied for 14th following round two. Graduate Valeria Lopez de Haro Juste led the Eagles with a two-round 153 (74-79) and a 25th-place showing.
 
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles struggled in the final round as Lopez de Haro Juste and sophomore Fernanda Vera withdrew from the tournament due to injury, leaving USI with three players. Junior Tora Timinsky had the best round from the remaining players, posting an 83.
 
Final Results:
Sophomore Brianna Kirsch finished the tournament with a USI-best 249 (87-78-84) and tied for 69th. Tominsky followed in 76th after posting a 251 (82-86-83), while freshman McKenna Lowe rounded out the USI players in 79th with a 254 (84-86-84).
 
NEXT UP FOR USI:
USI continues the 2025-26 fall season September 29-30 by playing in the Butler University Fall Invitational at Highland Golf Club in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Eagles finished 12th a year ago at the Butler Fall Invitational and return three of the five players who scored in the tournament. USI shot 917 last fall (304-306-307).
 

USI closes out Grover Page Classic in 13th

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Screaming Eagles play in Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational this weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf finished 13th in the 2025-26 opening Grover Page Classic in Memphis, Tennessee. The tournament was hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin at the Links at Audubon.
 
Day 1 (36 holes):
USI was tied for 11th in the 14-team field after the first day of the tournament, following a two-round 573 (290-283). The Screaming Eagles were tied for 13th after the first 18 holes but climbed to as high as 10th before the end of round two. Senior Carter Goebel led the Eagles by tying for 29th with a 36-hole 141 (71-70).
 
Graduate Sam Gargis and sophomore Chandler Ornelas tied Goebel for the team lead in the second round by matching him with identical scores of 70.
 
Day 2 (18 holes):
The Eagles fell to 13th with a two-over 286 in the final round of the tournament. Gargis was USI’s top player in the final round, posting a two-under 69, while graduate Wade Worthington had a one-under 70 playing as an individual.
 
Final Results:
The Eagles shot a three-round 859 (290-283-286) as a team, finishing 13th for the classic. Central Arkansas won the classic with an 814 (264-278-272).
 
Individually for USI, Gargis tied for 32nd overall with a 54-hole two-under 212 (73-70-69). He had eight birdies and a pair of eagles during the tournament.
 
Goebel was close behind, tying for 45th with a one-over 214 (71-70-73), while Worthington was 56th with a three-over 216 (74-72-70).
 
NEXT UP FOR USI:
USI continues the 2025-26 fall season September 20-21 by playing in the Earl Yestingmeier Invitational at Delaware Country Club in Muncie, Indiana. The Eagles finished fifth in the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational in September of 2023, posting a 900 (307-302-291).
 
Goebel is the lone USI scoring player still on the team from two years ago, shooting a 231 (78-77-76) and placing 55th.

Aces Ready for Road Match at Dayton

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Coming off a 3-0 Mayor’s Cup victory over crosstown rival USI on Saturday, the University of Evansville men’s soccer team hits the road on Wednesday to take on the Dayton Flyers. Kick-off is set for 6 PM CT.

Last Time Out
Evansville secured the Mayor’s Cup for the third straight season on Saturday night, taking down USI 3-0 at Strassweg Field. All three Evansville goals were scored by freshmen, as Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain IES Joan Miro) posted his first career brace and Chase Ricker (Albuquerque, N.M./La Cueva) scored his first collegiate goal.

Evansville’s attack was active early, as the Aces jumped on the Screaming Eagles with three goals in the first 23 minutes of play. In the fourth minute, Álvaro Timón (Toledo, Spain/Valencia International University) found Will Bencic (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East) on the left wing, who put a beautiful cross into the box for Escudero. From there, the freshman snuck a shot past the USI keeper to give the Aces the lead.

Evansville struck again just over six minutes later on a scoring chance started by Matt Hawkins (Louisville, Ky./Male), who sent a long ball to Ricker for a one-on-one scoring chance. After making his way into the left side of the box, the freshman unleashed a laser of a shot over the keeper and into the back of the net for his first collegiate goal.

The scoring continued in the 23rd minute when the Aces drew a foul in the box to earn a penalty kick. Escudero stepped up to the spot and buried a shot, securing the brace and giving Evansville a 3-0 lead.

UE would continue to threaten throughout the remainder of the first half, putting up seven more shots, but the Aces were not able to add onto their lead. Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) kept his clean sheet in-tact with a diving save just before halftime to help his team go into the break with a 3-0 lead.

Evansville did not let up in the second half, tallying 11 more shots. However, the Aces were kept off the board, while Mroz made two more saves to secure his first shutout and Evansville’s first win of the season.

Series History 
Wednesday marks the third meeting between the Aces and Flyers. Dayton won the previous two meetings in 2004 and 2005. The two sides met in 2022 in Dayton, but the match was canceled in the 33rd minute with a 0-0 score after torrential rain made the field unplayable.

Scouting Dayton
Dayton brings a 2-1-3 record into Wednesday’s match, having most recently taken a 3-1 triumph over Saint Joseph’s on Saturday. The Flyers entered the season ranked 12th in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 and are currently ranked 9th in United Soccer Coaches’ Southeast Region rankings.

USI celebrated 60th anniversary at annual Founders’ Day reception September 15

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The University of Southern Indiana celebrated 60 years at its annual Founders’ Day event on Monday, September 15. The reception, which took place in Carter Hall on campus, hosted nearly 150 attendees made up of USI employees, students and retirees.

At the event, USI celebrated its formation and the visionary leaders who worked diligently to establish the institution of higher education on September 15, 1965. President Steven J. Bridges gave remarks centered around the University’s determined upbringing.

“From the very beginning, the leaders who helped establish this University understood the power of higher education to transform lives and communities,” says Steven J. Bridges, USI President. “Their steadfast dedication to this region laid the foundation for USI, and it is because of their vision and perseverance that we continue to grow, thrive, and serve as a resource for southern Indiana, this region and beyond.”

The anniversary served as an opportunity to reflect on the foresight of USI’s founders—industry leaders, local legislators and community members whose dream of a public university became a reality. Thanks to their determination and courage to bring about change in the region, USI was created in response to the great need for access to post-secondary education in southern Indiana.

USI to waive application fee September 21-26

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As part of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s annual College GO! campaign, the University of Southern Indiana invites Indiana students to submit their undergraduate admission applications for free, Sunday through Friday, September 21-26.

“Applying to college is an important first step in creating opportunities for the future, and at USI, we are committed to fostering a culture of care and access for all students,” says Rashad Smith, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions. “We’re proud to participate in the College GO! campaign and help Indiana students take this next step toward achieving their educational goals.”

Prospective undergraduate students should apply via the USI application at USI.edu/apply by midnight on Friday, September 26 using the promo code “collegego26” to ensure the fee is waived. In addition to acceptance to the University, applicants will also be considered for merit-based scholarships.

Indiana’s College GO! campaign seeks to provide resources to Indiana teachers, counselors and students to help plan for education beyond high school. For more information about the College GO! campaign, visit www.LearnMoreIndiana.org/college. To apply, visit USI.edu/apply.

Governor Braun launches Power Up Indiana to grow well-paying jobs for Hoosiers

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New workforce training initiative grows opportunities from within

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Today, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun launched Power Up Indiana, a new initiative supported by the Office of Commerce incentivizing employers to invest within by training and promoting current jobholders.

“Power Up Indiana targets incentives to established Hoosier businesses and workers,” said Gov. Braun. “We are growing employees’ paychecks while strengthening Indiana companies.”

Power Up Indiana is designed to reward and scale employer-led solutions developing internal talent pipelines. This encourages employers to offer employees training to build skills to match high value, high paying jobs.

The program is open to businesses of all sizes, from manufacturers and healthcare providers to logistics firms and Main Street employers.

“This is how we reward leadership, raise wages, and make Indiana more competitive—one worker at a time,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Adams. “This program marks a significant step toward a more competitive, future ready workforce.”

For employers looking to Power Up, the training solutions provided are tailored to the company and funding reimbursement for training is also available.

Companies can learn more about Power Up Indiana and its tools, forums, and reimbursement program by visiting: powerup.dwd.in.gov.

Vanderburgh County Marriage Licenses Issued

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Vanderburgh County Marriage Licenses Issued

Local schools receive state funding for security updates

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by Wendy McNamara

Several local schools recently received more than $870,000 through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program.

Funds can be used for a range of safety needs like support for resource officers and law enforcement officers in schools, equipment and technology, active-event warning systems, threat assessments, and student and parent support services programs.

Local winners include:

  • Annunciation Catholic School at Christ the King, $30,987;
  • Annunciation Catholic at Holy Spirit, $44,654;
  • Corpus Christi School, $24,008;
  • Evansville Day School, $31,681;
  • Evansville Lutheran School, $10,406;
  • Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp., $92,500;
  • Good Shepherd School, $46,250;
  • Holy Redeemer School, $39,312;
  • Holy Rosary School, $42,087;
  • Joshua Academy, $62,437;
  • Mater Dei High School, $92,500;
  • MSD North Posey County Schools, $92,500;
  • MSD of Mount Vernon, $34,687;
  • Reitz Memorial High School, $24,050;
  • Resurrection School, $45,233;
  • Signature School Inc., $22,020;
  • Saint Benedict Cathedral School, $29,461;
  • Saint Joseph School (Evansville), $16,835;
  • Saint Wendel School, $32,375;
  • Saint Matthew School (Mount Vernon), $8,138;
  • Saint Phillip School, $7,745; and
  • Westside Catholic School, $40,468.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER THE EXTENSION OF “OPEN BURNING EMERGENCY”

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The Vanderburgh County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Meeting Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex, at 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, Indiana 47708 for the purpose of considering the extension of the “Open Burning Emergency.”

On September 11, 2025, the Board of Commissioners of Vanderburgh County, in order to protect the public welfare and safety during this unusually dry period and pursuant to Vanderburgh County

Ordinance 8.12, proclaimed an OPEN BURN EMERGENCY.

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