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.”
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlighted Indiana’s status as one of 15 states with an expanding economy this week, with stops at two READI sites in Churubusco and the future Spartan Square in Connersville, as well as two jobs-and-wages events celebrating a $5 million investment in the Hoosier manufacturing workforce by Caterpillar in Lafayette and the groundbreaking of a new HarperCollins facility that will create 412 permanent Hoosier jobs.
“Indiana’s economy is growing, and this week that was on full display: from two READI projects creating housing and building a new community plaza, to a $5 million investment by Caterpillar to bolster the Hoosier advanced manufacturing workforce and breaking ground on a new HarperCollins facility that will support over 400 Hoosier jobs, Indiana is clearly the place to build and grow a business.”— Governor Mike Braun
Governor Braun visited the Turtle Meadows housing development in Churubusco on Friday. This project put a $1 million READI investment to work in creating housing for this growing community in Northwest Indiana.
On Saturday, Governor Braun visited the old hospital site that will become Spartan Square: a community plaza designed to serve Connersville residents. This project is expected to retain 200 jobs and create 50 new jobs.
Earlier this week, Governor Braun traveled to Lafayette to celebrate a $5 million investment by Caterpillar in workforce development for Hoosiers. This investment is focused on developing the advanced manufacturing workforce and will finance local investments in vocational training and STEM degrees. Governor Braun highlighted the work his administration is doing to support upskilling Indiana’s workforce through Power Up Indiana.
Governor Braun also helped break ground on a new HarperCollins facility being built in Brownsburg. This major project will support 375 jobs during construction and then 412 permanent Hoosier jobs. This facility will be a great asset supporting Indiana’s nationally-renowned excellence in shipping and logistics.
Trump and Braun have urged Indiana lawmakers to act — but Senate Republicans say they still lack consensus.
Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate say they don’t currently have the votes needed to pursue a mid-decade redraw of the state’s congressional map — a setback for Gov. Mike Braun and national Republicans who have been pushing for new lines ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle.
“The votes aren’t there for redistricting,” said Molly Swigart, spokeswoman for the Indiana Senate Republican caucus, in a statement Wednesday.
Gov. Mike Braun speaks at the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 in Indianapolis. (Photo by Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
The comment, first reported by Politico, underscores a weeks-long impasse that’s attracted national attention. President Donald Trump and other top GOP officials have eyed Indiana as a potential opportunity to pick up one or two additional Republican seats in the U.S. House. They hope to maintain control after the midterms.
The Indiana Capital Chronicle has tracked public statements from lawmakers on the proposal. So far, five Senate Republicans have come out in favor of a mid-cycle redistricting plan, while three have said they oppose it. The remaining members of the 40-strong caucus are either undecided or have not made definitive statements.
Braun, who has publicly supported redrawing the congressional map, countered Wednesday by saying he is still in talks with lawmakers.
“I am still having positive conversations with members of the legislature,” Braun said in a post on X. “I am confident the majority of Indiana Statehouse Republicans will support efforts to ensure fair representation in congress for every Hoosier.”
The Republican governor spoke at a mental health summit Wednesday afternoon in Indianapolis but did not take questions from the media after his remarks.
The Statehouse’s GOP supermajorities drew the current congressional map in 2021, using 2020 census data. District boundaries aren’t due for updates until after the 2030 census.
Republicans hold seven of the seats. Democrats have two.
Republicans still split
Calls for redistricting have divided the state GOP caucus in recent months.
Sen. Liz Brown, the Senate’s assistant majority floor leader and Judiciary Committee chair, reiterated her support on social media Wednesday.
“I was the first Senator to publicly support redistricting back in August,” she wrote. “@GovBraun, call us into session! Let’s get this done! ✅”
Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, speaks in the Indiana Senate on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
She said, too, that Hoosiers should “call your Senator, State Rep, and educate others on the need to redistrict.”
Brown is also running a radio ad in support of redistricting in Fort Wayne.
Later on Wednesday, Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, made his support for redistricting public.
“I fully support redistricting in Indiana and have been in support since day one. Out of respect for caucus deliberations, I haven’t made a public statement, but my colleagues and the constituents I’ve spoken to have known where I stand. In light of recent speculation about where elected officials fall on this issue, I owe it to the voters to make my position public and clear. This is not a fight Republicans picked, but it’s at our doorstep, and I’m prepared to answer the call.”
Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, who also serves as president of the Senate, additionally issued a lengthy statement Wednesday sharply criticizing members of his own party for hesitating on the issue.
“The people of Indiana did not elect a Republican supermajority so our Senate could cower, compromise, or collapse at the very moment courage is required,” Beckwith wrote, calling on GOP senators to “find your backbone” and back a “9-0 conservative map.”
The development drew an immediate response from Indiana’s Democratic leaders, who reiterated their opposition to early redistricting.
House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, a Democrat from Fort Wayne, said Wednesday that lawmakers should focus on other priorities.
“Nobody is asking for redistricting. Instead, Hoosiers are asking their elected leaders to fix their high utility bills, property taxes and absurd health care costs,” GiaQuinta said. “House Democrats have received massive amounts of calls against redistricting, and I’m sure the Senate Republicans have, too. I’ll continue to monitor the possibility of redistricting until we end the 2026 legislative session in March.”
Hoosiers do not want mid-decade redistricting. Thank you to the state senators who are listening and refusing to vote for it.
– Common Cause Indiana Executive Director Julia Vaughn
In the Indiana General Assembly, a constitutional majority is required to pass a bill. That means at least 26 votes in the Senate and at least 51 votes in the House. Republicans currently hold 40 seats in the Senate and 67 seats in the House.
Voting rights advocates praised holdout GOP senators.
“Hoosiers do not want mid-decade redistricting. Thank you to the state senators who are listening and refusing to vote for it,” Common Cause Indiana Executive Director Julia Vaughn said Wednesday. “Now, let’s wave the checkered flag and end this talk about mid decade redistricting. Time to make it clear — no special session, no mid-decade redistricting, and no more bullying by the federal government on a policy Hoosiers oppose.”
The current map gives Republicans a 7-2 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation.
National Republican strategists have argued that shifting boundaries — particularly in the 7th District, held by Democratic U.S. Rep. André Carson, but also in northwest Indiana’s 1st District, represented by Democratic U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan — could make those seats more competitive for the GOP heading into 2026.
Several conservative commentators and social media influencers reacted negatively to the latest news on Wednesday.
One national strategist, Rogan O’Handley, wrote, “We want NAMES Who are the RINO holdouts in Indiana who don’t want to redistrict to save this country They’re about to be real famous.”
He also speculated former Vice President and Indiana native Mike Pence is pulling strings against early redistricting.
“Is former Indiana Governor Mike Pence trying to get revenge on the MAGA movement that he backstabbed on J6 and telling Rodric Bray jot to redistrict? Hmmm. That’s what we’re hearing!”
The setback comes after weeks of speculation in the Statehouse, fueled by a series of meetings between Hoosier GOP leaders and top figures in Trump’s orbit, including Vice President JD Vance.
The president has been personally engaged in lobbying Indiana Senate Republicans, including joining a private call with members of the Senate GOP caucus as recently as Friday to push for the remap.
Discussions have centered on ways to strengthen the party’s position in the U.S. House — where Republicans hold a narrow majority — by encouraging states with GOP strongholds to redraw districts before 2026.
House Speaker Todd Huston and Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, both Republicans, have refused to publicly say where they stand.
Indiana’s GOP legislative leaders have met at least three times with Vance in recent months. Bray described the latest conversation as “productive,” though he stopped short of confirming whether Senate Republicans were united behind an early redraw.
Braun has maintained that his goal is to “let the legislature lead.” He has repeatedly said that he’ll wait to call lawmakers back until they signal readiness, telling reporters in August, “You’re going to hear individual representatives and senators speak up … That process will take a while to play out.”
But Braun also warned that “if we try to drag our feet as a state on it, probably, we’ll have consequences of not working with the Trump administration as tightly as we should.”
If a special session is not called, the next regularly scheduled legislative session will kick off in January. Candidate filing for the 2026 primary opens Jan. 7.
Multiple polls — including one released in August and one earlier this month — have found that the majority of Hoosiers oppose early redistricting.
One statewide survey found that a majority of Hoosiers — about 53% — oppose early redistricting, compared to just 34% who support it. Another survey showed waning trust in both parties, with growing numbers of voters saying they feel disconnected from state political leadership.
With Halloween around the corner, many young Hoosiers are putting the finishing touches on their costumes and planning their trick-or-treat routes. While the night is all about fun, a few simple precautions can help keep everyone safe.
The Indiana State Police offer parents some advice to keep their ghosts and ghouls safe this Halloween, including mapping out a safe route for trick-or-treating and instructing kids to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on. Remember to follow your community’s trick-or-treating hours, and if you’re venturing out after dark, bring your flashlights and walk on well-lit streets. Adding reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes so children can be easily seen by drivers is another effective safety measure.
Don’t forget to remind your trick-or-treaters to not eat any of their goodies until they get home, where you can check out the treats in a lighted area and toss out anything unwrapped or suspicious. Only eat candy that’s sealed and in its original packaging.
Newburgh, IN —Warrick Humane Society is spreading holiday cheer with its upcoming Mutts at Myriad: Holiday Market, a festive fundraising event benefiting local rescue pets. The event will take place at Myriad Brewing Company and promises an evening full of shopping, food, drinks, and of course—puppy snuggles!
Guests can browse a Holiday Market filled with unique, locally made gifts perfect for everyone on their list. Attendees can also enjoy fun seasonal activities including a Bandana Bar and Personalized Stockings, adding a special paw-sonal touch to their holiday shopping.
For a donation, visitors can enjoy some extra joy with Puppy Snuggles, taking a well-deserved break from the holiday hustle while supporting animals in need. Warrick Humane Society will also host an information table where guests can learn about the organization’s New Shelter Project, volunteer opportunities, and children’s programs.
Food will be available from Mother Truckers Pizzeria, and guests can enjoy drinks from the bar throughout the evening. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun!
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The City of Evansville this week fully reopened the Walnut Street corridor, a showcase project designed as a “Complete Street” with new pavement, sidewalks, and a dedicated bike path.
The project reflects a modern approach to safer, more accessible streets, making Walnut Street an ideal example of what the city hopes to replicate through its adoption of the Vision Zero initiative.
“Walnut Street shows us what the future of Evansville’s streets can look like,” said Mayor Stephanie Terry. “It’s safer. It’s accessible. It’s built for everyone, no matter how they get around. This project is a perfect example of the kind of long-term change we want to see citywide through Vision Zero.”
Vision Zero is a global movement to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through smarter roadway design, data-driven enforcement, and community-centered planning. In July, the Evansville City Council advanced the city’s adoption of the initiative by passing a resolution declaring its support.
The local effort to bring Vision Zero to Evansville began with a personal request from Dr. Ahmed Khan, whose son, Muhammad, was tragically killed in a traffic accident in 2024. Dr. Khan approached city officials with a proposal: help him honor his son’s memory by committing to a safer future for all Evansville residents.
In response, the Office of Mayor Stephanie Terry convened a Vision Zero task force, led by Deputy Mayor Lindsay Snyder and with representatives from the City Engineer’s Office, Evansville Police Department, Evansville Fire Department, and other city officials; alongside key community organizations such as the Welborn Baptist Foundation and SWIRCA. Together, the group has begun developing a roadmap to embed Vision Zero principles into Evansville’s infrastructure and policies.
“Too many families in Evansville have been impacted by traffic crashes,” Mayor Terry said. “Vision Zero is about changing that. Every resident deserves to move around our city safely, whether they’re driving, walking, biking, or taking the bus.”
Vision Zero originated in Sweden in 1997 and has since spread to cities across the United States and the world. Its core philosophy is simple: no loss of life on our streets is acceptable. Unlike traditional approaches that place responsibility solely on individual road users, Vision Zero emphasizes systemic changes—such as safer street design, improved signage, speed management, and robust data analysis—to create a safer transportation network for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike.
Evansville’s City Council resolution marked the second of three required steps to become an official Vision Zero city. First, municipalities must adopt a formal resolution; second, they must form a leadership committee; and finally, they must submit a Vision Zero application outlining safety goals, strategies, and implementation plans.
Evansville has submitted that application, and is awaiting a final response.
Meanwhile, Dr. Khan and a community partner have established a nonprofit organization to help raise funds that will support Evansville’s Vision Zero goals, from education campaigns to infrastructure improvements.
The Walnut Street corridor now stands as the first visible example of that commitment. As Evansville moves forward with Vision Zero, residents can expect more investments in safe, multimodal transportation options designed to make every trip – to work, school, the store, or home – safer and more reliable.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Evansville women’s soccer team dropped a hard-fought decision on Sunday afternoon, falling to Drake by a score of 1-0. A Bulldogs goal in the 59th minute was the difference, as Drake remained on top of the league standings with the win.
Allie Lammers (Cincinnati, Ohio/Mount Notre Dame) kept the Aces in the match early, making leaping saves in the ninth and 13th minutes to keep the Bulldogs off the board.
Taylor Wehrer (Las Vegas. Nev./Desert Oasis) had the first shot of the day for Evansville, putting a shot on target in the 17th minute, while Ashlyn Koutsos (Cumming, Ga./West Forsyth) added a shot of her own in the 27th minute.
Lammers added another save in the 35th minute, keeping the Bulldogs scoreless as the match went into the half tied at 0-0.
Lammers made two more saves in the first 12 minutes of the second half, but Drake was able to break through with a goal in the 59th minute to take the lead.
The Purple Aces saw their best chance for the equalizer in the 81st minute when Brooklyn Robinson (West Haven, Utah/Fremont) fired a shot from the penalty spot, but her shot was saved by Drake keeper Addie Ford, as the Bulldogs took the 1-0 win.
With the loss, Evansville moves to 7-6-2 overall and 3-4-1 in MVC play. The Purple Aces sit in a tie for the final MVC Tournament spot with 10 points heading into the regular season finale. Evansville will host Valparaiso on Thursday at Arad McCutchan Stadium and can clinch a tournament spot with a win, a loss by UIC, or a tie and a UIC tie. Kick-off is set for 1 PM from Arad McCutchan Stadium.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville men’s soccer team remained unbeaten in MVC play on Friday night, playing visiting Bradley to a 1-1 draw at Arad McCutchan Stadium. The Purple Aces honored a nine-member senior class – Hugo Amo, Nacho Diaz-Caneja, Tancredi Fadda, Nacho Garcia, Kobe Grant, Matt Hawkins, Kyle Penders, Nate Roberts, and Nalu Wagner – prior to the match to celebrate Senior Night.
Evansville faced an early deficit, as Bradley struck for the night’s first goal in the eighth minute of play.
Aces’ keeper Michal Mroz (Elk Grove, Ill./Elk Grove) kept the score at 1-0 in the 11th minute, making a leaping save to deny the Braves.
In the 27th minute, Andres Escudero (San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain/IES Joan Miro) gave Evansville a chance to equalize by drawing a yellow card in the box to earn a penalty kick. Martin Wurschmidt (Stavern, Norway/Thor Heyerdahl VGS) stepped to the spot for the Purple Aces and buried a shot into the top left corner to even the match. With the goal, Wurschmidt improves to 3-for-3 on the season from the penalty spot.
After the match went into halftime tied at one, Evansville worked to generate the go-ahead goal with a shot from Ben Zec (Carmel, Ind. Carmel), and two shots by Tancreddi Fadda (Monza, Italy/University of Milan) in the 50th, 52nd and 54th minutes. Fadda was active again in the 57th minute, putting a shot on target, while Will Bencic (Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota East) added a shot on goal of his own in the 59th minute, but both shots were saved as the match remained tied at one.
Fadda saw another shot saved in the 72nd minute, while Mroz matched Bradley keeper Drew Berry with a save of his own in the 74th minute, making an aggressive play on a breakaway to deny the Braves of the go-ahead goal.
The Purple Aces searched for the winner in the final 15 minutes of play, notching nine more shots, including two shots on goal, but the Aces were unable to find the back of the night as the match ended in a draw.
“When you concede the first goal of the match, it makes everything tougher,” said Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “Over the last two games, we have conceded first and we have had to battle back. Ultimately, we did not do enough to get the winner, but we worked for it.”
“At the end of the day, we are at worst still tied for first in the conference, still undefeated in conference play. There are still positives to take from today, but still a big missed opportunity to take a big step to hosting and accomplishing some of the goals we want to achieve.”
“We were able to celebrate our nine seniors and put forth a performance that I think everybody is proud of despite not getting the win that we wanted.”
On the night, Evansville out-shot Bradley 21-6, including a 7-3 edge in shots on goal. Fadda led the match with six shots and three shots on goal, while Devin Shepherd (Denver, Colo/Arapahoe) added four shots and Escudero added three.
With the tie, Evansville moves to 4-3-8 overall and 2-0-3 in MVC play, moving into a tie atop the MVC table with Drake at nine points. UE takes a break from conference play on Monday with a trip to Louisville to take on the Cardinals. Kick-off is set for 5 PM.
