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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.”

The Word in 120, The Knowledge of God’s Word

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The Knowledge of God’s Word by Jerome Stewart

Knowledge is power. When it comes to the word of God it is an on-going process of learning, that will never end on the time side of life. The prophet Isaiah chapter 28 vs. 19 says; “Precept must be upon precept, line upon line, here a little and there a little.” What does that mean? Think of building blocks stacked, one on top of the other. It’s a repetitious method in order to achieve the end result. When it comes to the word of God the goal is to acquire the knowledge necessary, which will allow the individual to be in the presence of the Godhead, meaning the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit forever. There’s an old adage that says; “it’s the slow drip that wears out the rock.” Allow the word of God to drip words of wisdom into your heart on a continuous basis. There can be no let up. The devil is always busy!  James 4 vss. 13 and 14 says; “God resist the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts you double-minded.” Do not allow anyone, to cause you to believe that Jesus is a figment of the imagination of mankind, or trick you, into believing there is no such thing as eternal life. John chapter 5 vs. 24 Jesus says; “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” Learn to follow Jesus! The Apostle Peter says in 2nd. Peter chapter 1 vss. 16 thru 19; “For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses to His majesty. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the Holy Mountain. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”  So the question is this. Do you know Jesus? If not: you need to ASAP.

Board of School Trustees of the EVSC

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The Board of School Trustees of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation will meet in executive session at 3:00 PM. on Monday, September 8, 2025 in the Schroeder Conference Centre located in the EVSC Administration Building, 951 Walnut, IN 47713, Evansville, IN. The session will be conducted according to I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the following: collective bargaining, (b)(2)(A); initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing, (b)(2)(B); purchase or lease of property, (b)(2)(D); discussion of the assessment, design, and implementation of school safety and security measures, plans, and systems (b)(3); and to train school board members with an outside consultant about the performance of the role of the members as public officials (b)(1

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

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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.

The theme, “Built on Purpose,” reflects both the University’s 60-year mission of delivering exceptional, transformative education and the personal journey of President Bridges, an alumnus whose 36-year career at USI has been dedicated to service, family and determination. The ceremony will highlight the University’s proud past while embracing a future built with vision, intention and purpose.

As part of the formal ceremony, presidents and delegates of other colleges and universities from around the country will participate, along with USI students, faculty, alumni, members of the Board of Trustees, past USI Presidents, elected officials, including Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, and other special guests. Processional participants will wear traditional academic regalia, many wearing the colors of the institution they represent or graduated from.

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Hoosier History Highlights

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23rd Annual UE Chili Bowl Sale Returns on October 2

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (09/04/2025) For the 23rd year, the UE Clay Club, Department of Art, and the Purple Potters are excited to announce the annual Chili Bowl Sale that will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on the East Terrace Lawn near Ridgway University Center.

This longstanding tradition and philanthropy allow the community to purchase handcrafted ceramic bowls created by the UE community, with the majority of the proceeds supporting a food agency to fight local hunger. This event is part of the Empty Bowls initiative which is a grassroots effort by artists and crafts people in cities and towns across the country and around the world to feed the hungry in their communities. It supports food-related charitable organizations around the world, and has raised millions of dollars to help end hunger.

“This tradition offers the community the chance to own one-of-a-kind, handmade bowls, all while supporting our community,” said Todd Matteson, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Art. “It’s a wonderful way to showcase our creative talents, while giving back to the community. The funds raised allow us to continue our work with the local community to change the world.”

There is a change in the cost of bowls this year. $15 will be the price of the smaller bowls, with other bowls being available from $20-$100. Each purchase includes a complimentary serving of chili sponsored by Chartwells Dining Services. Attendees are encouraged to buy a bowl, enjoy some chili, and spend time with friends. Come be a part of the largest one-and-a-half-hour event on UE’s campus.

In the event of rain, the Chili Bowl Sale will move indoors to Eykamp Hall in Ridgway University Center. Please note that cash or checks are the only forms of payment accepted for this event.

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USI tees off fall season next week​​​​​​​

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf tees the 2025-26 campaign and the fall portion of the season at the MSU Payne Stewart Memorial in Springfield, Missouri, Monday and Tuesday. The Payne Stewart Memorial is hosted by Missouri State University at the Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield.
 
USI starts the season with five players (Junior Alexis Wymer and sophomores Jade Blakeley, Brianna Kirsch, Camryn Luthy, and Fernanda Vera) from last season and three new players (graduate student Valeria Lopez de Haro Juste, junior Tora Timinsky, and freshman McKenna Lowe). Kirsch led the Eagles last season with an 80.8 strokes per round average (spra) in 23 rounds and was followed by Vera, who posted an 81.3 spra in 23 rounds.
 
The Screaming Eagles, as a team, averaged 327 spra in the nine tournaments of 2024-25. USI’s best finish a year ago was sixth at the Alabama State Spring Classic.
 
The Payne Stewart Memorial is a 54-hole tournament with 36-holes on Monday and a final round of 18 on Tuesday. USI was 12th a year ago with a three-round 967 (319-322-326) and was led by Kirsch, who tied for 26th with a 230 (76-77-77).
 
Following next week’s tournament, USI continues its six-tournament fall schedule by playing in The Velvet, hosted by Murray State University. The Velvet will be played at the Country Club of Paducah September 15-16 in Paducah, Kentucky.  
 
 

Volleyball opens weekend with two victories

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 UE defeats Florida A&M and Queens

 ATLANTA – Friday’s opening day of the GSU Invitational was a successful one for the University of Evansville volleyball team who defeated Florida A&M to open the tournament before completing the day with a 3-1 triumph over Queens.

“Today wasn’t always our cleanest day, but we’ll always be happy with two wins! I’m so proud of how we persevered and adapted throughout the day; both FAMU and Queens put systematic pressure that we haven’t seen yet in this young season, and while it took us a minute to adapt, everyone rose to the challenge,” UE head volleyball coach Zach Weinberg said. “Our grit and defensive effort continues to impress me. It’s a great day to be an Ace!”

MATCH 1 – UE 3, Florida A&M 2

Josdarilee Caraballo and Chloe Cline led UE with 11 kills apiece as UE opened the day with a victory. Kora Ruff and Lexi Owen wrapped up the match with 24 and 23 assists, respectively. Ainoah Cruz led all players with 28 digs while Caraballo registered 19.

Set 1 – UE 25, FAMU 21

Florida A&M jumped out to a 5-1 lead to open the match. Hinsley Everett got UE back on track with an ace before Ryan Scheu picked up back-to-back kills to tie the set at 7-7. A bad set by the Rattlers gave Evansville its first lead at 9-8. The teams swapped the lead on multiple occasions but it was the Aces who were able pull away in the late stages.  Up 19-18, Evansville outscored FAMU by a 6-2 score to close out a 25-21 win. Ainoah Cruz picked up an ace during the late rally.

Set 2 – FAMU 25, UE 20

Another big start saw the Rattlers jump out to a 10-5 advantage but unlike the first set, FAMU held the lead for the duration of the frame. UE cut the deficit to three at 10-7, but Florida A&M countered to go up 17-10 before tying the match with a 25-20 victory.

Set 3 – FAMU 25, UE 23

Once again, it was Florida A&M taking control in the early moments as they went up 11-6. Lexi Owen and Sabrina ripple assisted on a block that cut the deficit to 11-8, however, the Rattlers pushed the lead to seven points at 16-9. Evansville never gave up as they chipped away at the FAMU advantage. McKenzie Laubach picked up a kill that made it a 21-18 game before UE got within one at 23-22 on a bad set by FAMU. The Rattlers overcame the late rally by UE to take a 2-1 match lead.

Set 4 – UE 25, FAMU 23

Consecutive aces by Caraballo set the Aces up with an early 3-1 lead before the Rattlers utilized an 8-3 stretch to go up 9-6. Both squads assumed the lead during the middle portion of the set, but it was a late run by the Aces that sent the game to a fifth set. Trailing 21-20, Laubach and Brooke Herdes picked up kills to open a 4-0 run. After two quick points by FAMU, Cline and Laubach combined on a block to seal a 25-23 win.

Set 5 – UE 15, FAMU 13

After opening the set with a 3-1 lead, the Aces sealed the match with a 15-13 decision in the fifth set. While UE allowed the Rattlers to tie the set on a few occasions, FAMU never took the lead. Following the quick start by Evansville, Florida A&M tied it up at 4-4 before Laubach put her squad back in front. Caraballo added a pair of kills that gave UE a 10-7 edge, but once again the Rattlers battled back to tie the score at 11-11. Another kill by Laubach gave UE the

lead for good as the Aces won by a 15-13 final.

MATCH 2 – UE 3, Queens 1

McKenzie Laubach registered a match-high 24 kills while hitting an efficient .409 to lift the Aces to a 3-1 win over Queens. Chloe Cline had 10 kills and Hinsley Everett added nine. Kora Ruff had 35 assists and 14 digs with Ainoah Cruz tying for the top dig tally in the match with 20. Sabrina Ripple notched five block assists.

Set 1 – Queens 25, UE 18

Queens opened the match on a 4-1 stretch to grab the early momentum before the Aces responded to tie the game at 5-5 when Kora Ruff picked up a kill. Later, it was Chloe Cline giving UE its first lead at 9-8 while McKenzie Laubach solidified a 14-11 advantage.  The Royals scored three in a row to tie the score and the teams battled to a 17-17 tie.  Queens took control, posting four in a row while completing the set on an 8-1 run to take the match lead.

Set 2 – UE 25, Queens 21

After the Royals scored the first two points, Evansville took a 3-2 lead on a Laubach kill and would hold the advantage for the duration of the frame. Sabrina Ripple added a kill to extend the lead to 10-7 while an error by Queens gave the Aces their largest lead at 18-12.  Looking for a late rally, the Royals cut the UE lead to just two at 19-17. Another Ripple kill pushed the edge back to three and the Aces would knot the match with a 25-21 win.

Set 3 – UE 25, Queens 21

Game three was a battle from start to finish. Five early ties led to a 5-5 score before a kill from Hinsley Everett put UE in front at 7-5. After a Laubach kill made it a 10-7 game, Queens rallied to tie the score at 13-13 before jumping in front at 20-19. A pivotal stretch followed for UE as they scored the next four points to retake control while Laubach capped off the set with a kill and a 25-21 victory.

Set 4 – UE 25, Queens 20

Looking to send the match to a fifth set, Queens gained the early lead in the fourth set, opening on a 7-2 run. The lead for the Royals reached as many as seven points at 13-6 before UE changed course with a huge rally. An 8-1 stretch by the Aces tied the score at 14-14 with Cline notching three kills to bring her team back into the game.

After Queens retook a 15-14 lead, the Aces continued to roll. Three in a row by Evansville was the start of an 11-5 run that ended the match and sealed a 3-1 victory. The Aces look to complete a perfect weekend on Saturday against Georgia State at 1 p.m. CST.

 

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