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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.”

USI Volleyball wins in four-set thriller over Purple Aces

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.- In a four-set thriller, University of Southern Indiana volleyball takes down crosstown rival University of Evansville to win its third straight between the two schools.

Set 1: USI 25, UE 20
The crosstown rivalry started in a back-and-forth fight between the Eagles and Aces, with 11 tie scores in the first set. Junior Ashby Willis led the court with six kills, followed by senior Bianca Anderson with four. The Screaming Eagles maintained a .371 hitting percentage in the first. In the back court, sophomore Audrey Small picked up six digs, followed by senior Keira Moore who had four.

Set 2: USI 25, UE 22
The Screaming Eagles took the lead by the 12th point and maintained it for the rest of the second set. Willis landed six more kills, followed by Anderson and junior Leah Coleman with three each. Freshman Aysa Thomas connected on 11 assists, adding to her 13 from set one. Small had her best set, picking up seven digs.

Set 3: UE 25, USI 23
The Aces started strong, making USI fight back from behind, with 13 tie scores for the third. Evansville took the final lead with two points left. Junior Leah Coleman had her most dominant set, putting down seven kills, while Willis found the court eight times.

Set 4: USI 25, UE 20
USI played their best defense to finish out the match in the fourth. The Eagles had 25 team digs, with everyone on the court picking up at least one, led by Small with five. At the net, USI’s defense put up four blocks, led by Anderson and Coleman, each with two. The offense put together the best hitting percentage of the match in the final set at .417, led by Thomas, who dished out 16 assists.

For the game, three Screaming Eagles finished in double-digit kills, Willis (24), Coleman (18), and Anderson (10). Willis and Coleman’s kills earned them new career highs. Thomas led her offense to a season-high hitting percentage at .349, recording a career-high 53 assists. In the back court, the Eagles out-dug the Aces 72-63, led by libero Small, who finished with 19.

Next up, the Screaming Eagles will take their turn to host Evansville in Liberty Arena on Saturday at 4 p.m. for the first annual “Battle for the Lloyd” match. 

Mayor Terry to Join Deaconess, METS for METS Micro Announcement This Morning

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Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry will join representatives of the Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS) and Deaconess Health System today at 10:00 for an exciting announcement about the METS Micro program.

The announcement will take place at Deaconess Midtown campus, 600 Mary St., near the front doors.

Community Development Block Grants now open for applications

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The Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the second round of  Community Development Block Grants for 2025 is now open for applications.

The following programs are accepting applications.

  • Blight Clearance
  • Main Street Revitalization
  • Public Facilities
  • Stormwater Improvements
  • Wastewater/Drinking Water

A series of updates have been made to the CDBG program that are in effect for Round 2 of 2025.

  • Program-specific alignment for Wastewater/Drinking Water grants: OCRA has adjusted the WDW program to reflect new benchmarks established by the Legislative Taskforce. These updates are designed to ensure compliance with revied user rate thresholds.
  • Public Facilities program expanded to include historic preservation: The scope of Public Facilities program will expand to include supporting rehabilitation and restoration of historical structures, preserving architectural heritage.
  • Promote effective building practices: Modifications to the Main Street Revitalization and Public Facilities programs will promote efficient construction and renovation practices, encouraging long-term cost savings for municipalities and residents.
  • Residential Blight Clearance initiative expanded: In response to evolving community needs, the Blight Clearance program now includes residential properties, enabling local governments to address substandard housing and promote safe and healthy communities.
  • Support for disaster-impacted communities: Additional bonus points will be awarded to non-entitlement communities recovering from natural disasters and facing heightened financial needs, improving their abilities to secure CDBG funding.
  • National Objectives guidelines: The criteria for assigning points to National Objectives remain unchanged, but now explicitly incorporate the guidelines into application materials to give applicants a clear understanding of the established practices.

Mayor Stephanie Terry, Rep. Alex Burton, and Councilor Ben Trockman to Speak at Disability Town Hall in Evansville

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Evansville, IN — The Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) invites community members to join an upcoming Disability Town Hall on Tuesday, September 23, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM CT at the DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville.
This free event will feature a Policymaker Q&A with the following panelists:
  • Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry
  • Retired Toyota Executive Ted Brown
  • Evansville City Council President Ben Trockman
The panelists will speak directly with the disability community. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and engage on issues that matter most to Hoosiers with disabilities. Discussion topics will include healthcare, transportation, and other key priorities that impact the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities.
“Events like this town hall are essential in ensuring that policymakers hear directly from the disability community about the barriers and solutions that affect their daily lives,” said Mike Foddrill, Executive Director of INSILC.
The event is sponsored by AARP Indiana.
ASL interpreters and CART services will be provided. Additional accommodation requests can be directed to Info@INSILC.org.
Registration: This event is free and open to the public. Register online at: https://form.jotform.com/252234731471149

Burn Ban Extended Through October 7

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The Vanderburgh County Commissioners, at their Special Meeting today, voted to extend the countywide burn ban through Monday, October 7, 2025.

We kindly ask that you share this important information with your viewers to help ensure community awareness and compliance.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping the public informed.

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THUNDERBOLTS RE-SIGN DEFENSEMAN CAMERON MACPHEE

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Evansville, In.:  The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the re-signing of defenseman Cameron MacPhee for the 2025-26 season.  The Thunderbolts will raise their President’s Cup Championship banner prior to their 2025-26 home opener at Ford Center on Saturday, October 25th against the Quad City Storm.
                MacPhee joined the Thunderbolts midway through the 2024-25 regular season and became an important piece of the Thunderbolts’ defense corps, scoring 1 goal and 7 points along with a +4 rating in 18 regular season games.  The Edmonton, Alberta native went on to add a goal and 3 points in the playoffs, playing in all 7 games.  MacPhee had previously played with TuS Harsefeld of the Germany-4 league earlier in 2024-25, scoring 6 goals and 18 points in 15 games before joining the Thunderbolts.  MacPhee played three seasons of major junior hockey in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers and Prince George Cougars between 2016-2019, picking up 2 goals and 5 points in 65 games.
                “It felt like a picture perfect season with how we were prepared for the playoffs and ended up bringing the championship to Evansville,” commented MacPhee when reflecting on the 2024-25 season. “It was an easy experience joining the team right off the bat, with my teammates and the fans being so welcoming, it helped me to be able to come in and just play hockey with no stress.”  Looking ahead to 2025-26, MacPhee went on to say: “I’m pumped to come back and see the boys again and interact with the fans who treat us like family.  I want to run it back and win another championship at Ford Center, but this time I want to finish (the regular season) first place and let the league know that last year was not just a fluke.  I’m looking forward to creating more great memories in Evansville!”
                “He’s a bulldog, he will keep coming and coming after you.  There is no quit in his game and he has a high compete level,” commented Head Coach Jeff Bes on the return of MacPhee.  Coach Bes continued: “Mac hates to lose, which I love about him, as he will do whatever it takes to win.  He was an integral part of our team last season, and I see him taking on even more responsibility with our defense this season.”

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Alyssa Richards promoted to Associate Head Softball Coach

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Richards has worked with Coach Dillender since 2017

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head softball coach Bailey Dillender has announced the promotion of Alyssa Richards to Associate Head Coach for the Purple Aces squad. Richards has worked with Dillender since 2017.

“Rich has been a part of our success since 2017, and was pivotal in our run at Cumberlands over the last 3 years,” Dillender exclaimed. “I’m so thrilled that all parties agreed to her promotion as it is something I’ve been trying to accomplish for Rich for several years now. Can’t imagine doing this thing without her. Nobody is more deserving.”

Richards is in charge of the pitching staff and catchers for the UE squad while assisting with the hitters. She will also be working with game analysis/breakdown.

In her time with Dillender at University of the Cumberlands, Richards directed one of the top pitching staffs in the nation. Over the last three seasons, her staffs have ranked in the top 21 nationally at the NAIA level. In 2024-25, the Patriots ranked in the top 13 in ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average.

The 2022-23 campaign saw the Patriots finish 8th in the NAIA with a team ERA of 1.80.

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