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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.”

Lilly King will lead a group of four Hoosier athletes representing USA Swimming on the international stage.

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INDIANAPOLIS – In her final World Aquatics Championships this July in Singapore, Indiana swimming and diving alumna Lilly King will lead a group of four Hoosier athletes representing USA Swimming on the international stage.

USA Swimming announced its men’s and women’s World Championships rosters early Sunday (June 8) morning following the conclusion of the 2025 Toyota National Championships at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis. The rosters include Hoosier breaststrokers King and Josh Matheny, freestyler Anna Peplowski and open water swimmer Mariah Denigan.

Denigan, Matheny and Peplowski each make their third consecutive national teams after competing in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

It is Lilly King’s fifth and final long course World Championships – she is also a three-time Olympian and three-time short course World Championships participant – having announced last Saturday that this season is her last. King won the 50-meter breaststroke and finished second in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Toyota National Championships – her final meet on U.S. soil – to set her individual program for Singapore.

Matheny will feature in the 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter breaststroke at World Championships, having won the latter and finishing second in the 100-meter race. IU totaled five breaststroke medals this week in Indianapolis, as Brian Benzing also earned bronze in the men’s 50-meter event.

Anna Peplowski returns to the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay this summer after helping Team USA win Olympic silver in Paris. Peplowski tied for fourth in the women’s 200-yard freestyle final, prompting a swim-off with Erin Gemmel. Gemmel won the swim-off, but both athletes placed in the top six needed to make the roster. Peplowski reset her program record in the event from all three chances she had this week, going 1:56.39 in prelims, 1:55.82 in the final and 1:55.70 in the swim-off. Her previous best mark was a 1:56.99.

Denigan made the USA Swimming’s open water roster earlier this summer and will compete in the 5K event.

In total, eight athletes will represent the United States in Singapore – four swimmers and four divers. Indiana athletics will announce its full list of athletes competing at the World Aquatics Championships at a later date.

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Meeting

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DRAFT AGENDA

Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners

June 10, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.

Room 301, Civic Center Complex

1. Call to Order

2. Attendance

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Action Items

A. Engineer

1. 2. 3. 4. Open Bids: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of Broadway Avenue Bridge #274”

Notice to Bidders: VC25-06-01 “Repair and Repaving of County Roads”

Reimbursement Agreement: Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company d/b/a

CenterPoint Energy South Electric Transmission Line for Adler Road Bridge #100

Right of Way Offers: “Replacement of Wimberg Road Bridge #2430 Over Locust

Creek”

i. ii. iii. Parcel 1 (ID 82-03-36-002-186.019-019) – Paul Mayse

Parcel 2 (ID 82-05-01-002-188.021-019) – Evansville MHC, LLC

Parcel 3 (ID 82-03-36-002-186.012-019) – BFI Waste Systems of North

America, LLC

B. Auditor

1. C. Assessor

1. Sales Quotation for Recruiting and Onboarding Services with Tyler Technologies

Integra Realty Resources Proposal for Valuation Services of Property at 5101

Vogel Road

2. Contract with Pictometry International Corp d/b/a EagleView for Ortho Imagery

D. Health Department

1. Interlocal Agreement with Posey County for Health Department Lead Risk

Assessment Services

E. Superior Court

1. Professional Services Agreement with Jinnis Gerth

2. Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Brown

3. Professional Services Agreement with Anelysta Pudleiner

F. G. Agreement to Compensation of Employee and Employer – Workman’s Compensation

Statement of Work: Glenn Henderson and Above Basic Compliance – Safety Consulting

and Training

5. Department Head Reports

A. Review of County Departments’ 2026 Budget Requests

1. Department of Weights and Measures

2. Engineering Department

3. Highway Department

4. Health Department

5. Purdue Extension

6. Burdette Park

Drainage Board Immediately Following7. Veteran Services

8. Computer Services

9. Soil and Water Conservation District

6. New Business

7. Old Business

8. Read Bids: VC25-05-01 “Replacement of Broadway Avenue Bridge #274”

9. Consent Items

A. Approval of May 20th Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

B. Employment Changes

C. Auditor

1. Claims Voucher Reports

i. ii. iii. May 19, 2025 – May 23, 2025

May 26, 2025 – May 30, 2025

June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025

D. Clerk

1. April 2025 Monthly Report

E. Engineer

F. Sheriff

1. G. Treasurer

1. 10. Public Comment

11. Adjournment

1. Report and Claims

Road Closure Request – Evansville Wartime Museum

April 2025 Innkeeper’s Tax Report

Drainage Board Immediately Following

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Attorney General Todd Rokita issues scam alert for Hoosiers: Beware of fake Indiana ‘DMV’ text messages and emails 

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about an email and text message scam falsely claiming to be a “final notice” from the Indiana Department of Vehicles (DMV), not the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. These fraudulent messages aim to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals by threatening actions related to alleged traffic violations.

“Scammers are using deceptive tactics to exploit Hoosiers, and we must stay proactive to protect our personal information,” said Attorney General Rokita. “No government organization, including the BMV, will send you unsolicited email or text messages demanding payment, so everyone should be cautious of any communication telling them to do so.”

The scam messages claim that, as of June 7, 2025, individuals with outstanding tickets will face the following actions if payment is not completed:

  • They will be reported to the DMV for ticket violation.
  • Their vehicle registration will be suspended.
  • Their driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days.
  • They will be transferred to a toll booth and charged a 35% service fee.
  • They may face prosecution and will suffer potential impacts to credit scores.

Attorney General Rokita is calling on Hoosiers to remain vigilant and take the following precautions:

  • Do Not click on any links in unsolicited email or text messages claiming to be from the DMV.
  • Do Not provide personal information, such as your driver’s license number or Social Security number.
  • Do Not share any card or account information through text messages or unverified links.
  • Report the unwanted text messages as junk on the app you use and block the phone number or email address.
  • Contact your phone provider for call/text blocking solutions. Many manufacturers have built-in features to block unwanted calls or offer apps to block and label potential spam calls. Click here for a list of resources available.
  • Forward spam emails to the FTC at spam@uce.gov and report at reportFraud.ftc.gov.

If you have already provided personal information or money through a link in these email or text messages, file a consumer complaint immediately online at indianaconsumer.com or call 317-232-6330.

Mayor Stephanie Terry Announces Summer Dates for Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanups

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Evansville, IN – Building on the success of its spring events, Mayor Stephanie Terry’s Block-by-Block Neighborhood Cleanup program will return this summer with three additional dates in neighborhoods across Evansville.

The summer events will take place on:

  • Friday, June 20 | Glenwood Neighborhood
  • Friday, July 25 | Lamasco Neighborhood (rescheduled from a rainout in April)
  • Tuesday, August 12 | Goosetown Neighborhood

Each cleanup will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and volunteers are encouraged to register in advance at www.evansvillegov.org/block.

The Block-by-Block initiative – one of the cornerstones of Mayor Terry’s Neighborhood Revitalizationpriority – brings together city employees and community volunteers to beautify Evansville’s neighborhoods by picking up litter, mowing overgrown lots, trimming trees, and more. In some cases, the cleanups also include more intensive actions such as demolition of blighted properties.

“Every neighborhood in Evansville deserves to be clean, safe, and vibrant,” said Mayor Stephanie Terry.“The Block-by-Block program is about showing up for one another – city workers, neighbors, and volunteers all pitching in together to make real, visible change. We were disappointed when rain canceled our April event in Lamasco, but we’re thrilled to get back to that neighborhood in July to finish what we started.”

Earlier this year, Block-by-Block cleanups were held in the CHAIN and Tepe Park neighborhoods. Mayor Terry’s administration scheduled eight total cleanups in 2025 (including the rained-out April event), each selected based on data from city departments to identify areas with the greatest need.

Community members of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to get involved.

 

Ensuring Fairness for Female Athletes  

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Ensuring Fairness for Female Athletes  Ensuring fairness in collegiate sports is essential to protecting opportunities for female athletes. Biological differences impact athletic performance, and a new law I supported this session further protects the integrity of women’s sports in Indiana.
House Enrolled Act 1041 ensures fair competition by preventing biological males from competing in female categories at the collegiate level in the state of Indiana. This legislation aligns with an executive order at the federal level signed by President Donald Trump and one at the state level signed by Gov. Mike Braun, codifying the language into state law.

Elle Patterson, a former San Jose State volleyball player, testified in support of HEA 1041 in both the House and Senate committee hearings. She stated that she lost a volleyball scholarship to a biological male athlete and was required to share hotel rooms and locker rooms, while being unfairly compared in athletic performance.

The General Assembly previously passed a law I supported in 2022, which prohibited biological men from participating in female sports in Indiana K-12 schools.

As Indiana is home to the NCAA headquarters and hosts national and worldwide sporting events, it’s important we remain a leader on this issue.

To learn more about HEA 1041 and other new laws signed by the governor, click here.

Sincerely,

Tim O’Brien
State Representative

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Scott deals as Otters win third straight

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters (11-13) beat the Washington Wild Things (13-11) 6-3 on Saturday night in a divisional contest.

The Otters had their ace on the bump today in Braden Scott, who was dealing in the first two frames. He began his outing striking out the side in the first and worked through a hit-by-pitch to throw a scoreless second.

In the third, Washington was able to take a 1-0 lead by the time the Otters came to bat.

A leadoff walk to Ellis Schwartz got the offense going for Evansville in the home half of the third. With Schwartz on first, LJ Jones lasered a ball into left center field to score Schwartz from first. The next batter up, Keenan Taylor, then sent a line drive over the left field wall for his fourth home run of the season. This gave the Otters a 3-1 lead at the end of the third.

With a good offensive inning behind him, Scott pitched a scoreless fourth to quickly get the bats up and going. Raymond Gil and Justin Felix would reach to begin the inning and be bunted over by Alain Camou. With two runners in scoring position, Schwartz hit a sacrifice fly to center to bring in another run. Pavin Parks would later single home another run. JJ Cruz continued the hit parade with an RBI single of his own.

The Otters carried a 6-1 lead into the top of the fifth. Scott threw two more innings to end his day with a great line. He went six innings, struck out six and gave up just one run. The bullpen did their job in the seventh and held the lead where it was.

The Wild Things would tack on two in the eighth to make it closer at 6-3. Alex Valdez would shut them down though. He had a clutch outing where he would end the game with a strikeout while the bases were loaded for Washington.

In total, the Evansville pitching staff was able to strand 13 total base runners for Washington.

The Otters are back at it tomorrow at 5:05 PM CT for Dog Days of Summer! Fans with ticket stubs from Saturday night’s win can bring the stub to Sunday’s game for free admission.

All games can be heard on 96.9 WYIR and the Otters Digital Network and can be viewed live on the HomeTeam Network.

The Word 120 , To God Belongs the Glory by Jerome Stewart

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To God Belongs the Glory by Jerome Stewart

The Apostle Paul said to the brethren in Romans chapter 8 vs. 31; “If God is for us, who can be against us?” He is the exact same God today! When there is a willingness to live each day by the will of God, mankind will do the right things and make decisions based on and in conjunction with the knowledge of; God’s word. Listen to the words of the Apostle Paul to the brethren in 2nd. Corinthians chapter 2 vss. 14 thru 17 which says; “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To  the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, as so  many, peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.” Stop the presses! In vs. 17 Paul mentioned those who peddle the word of God, in essence for personal ambition/gain, and in doing so pervert God’s word, and God knows who you are!  If you do not understand anything at the beginning and end of each day, please understand this. It’s all about Jesus to the glory of the Father in heaven. It is not about following the wisdom of any man who did not experience one scintilla of the pain Jesus felt when He allowed Himself to be nailed to the cross of Calvary. He had the power to destroy those who nailed Him to the cross immediately had He chosen to do so. In 2nd. Corinthians chapter 4 as Paul continued to instruct and encourage the brethren, in vs. 7 he says; “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not us.” In vss. 8 thru 10 Paul was in rare form saying; “We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in the despair, persecuted but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—always carrying about in the body of the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may be made manifested in our mortal flesh.” FYI; To God be the glory for sending Jesus into the world, not some of the time, but all the time!

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