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Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks out against attempted AM radio silence by electric car manufacturers
Attorney General Todd Rokita is speaking out against Electric Drive Transportation Association and Zero Emission Transportation Association’s recent attempts to eliminate AM radio from electric vehicles.
When it comes to vital safety alerts and natural disaster warnings, AM radio is quicker and more resilient, as its signals travel greater distances as compared to FM. Citizens can also receive information via AM radio even when phone lines, electricity, and cell phones are inoperable.
Myers, Brahms guide Otters past Slammers
Joliet, Ill. – The Evansville Otters scored five runs in the fourth and four runs in the fifth to dominate the Joliet Slammers Saturday night, 10-1.
Noah Myers had two hits and three walks on his way to three runs while Parker Brahms worked seven and two-third dominant innings from the mound.
Brahms struck out seven, allowing just three hits and a run. He retired 13 Slammers in a row over the stretch from the 3rd to the 8th inning. Joliet scored their only run in the eighth.
Evansville put the game away early with a big fourth inning. Ethan Skender and George Callil led off with base hits. With Skender at third, Bryan Rosario executed a squeeze play perfectly, scoring the first run of the inning.
The Otters unnerved the Slammers from there as Joliet committed three errors over two plays, scoring two more runs. Myers scored the fourth run of the inning on a fielders’ choice groundout and Jomar Reyes capped the inning with an RBI double.
The bats continued their tear in the fifth inning as Skender led off with another base hit before two batters were hit by pitches. A sacrifice fly scored a run, Myers knocked an RBI single to left and Dakota Phillips hit a two-RBI double to highlight the four run inning.
Myers scored the first run of the game, leading off the contest with a single and eventually scoring on a sacrifice fly.
Phillips led the Otters with three RBIs. Jomar Reyes moved his team-long on-base streak to 22 games. Skender scored a run for the 10th consecutive game, a new Otters’ season high.
Evansville scored double digit runs for the sixth time this year. The Otters have also recorded double-digit hits in five consecutive games – a season best.
Evansville and Joliet play for the series Sunday evening from Duly Field with another 6:05 PM CT first pitch. The Otters broadcast will be carried on the Otters Digital Network.
CenterPoint Energy provides an update on restoration efforts
CenterPoint Energy provides an update on restoration efforts
- New rounds of severe weather overnight caused additional outages and damage to the company’s electric system
- Additional crews have arrived to assist with restoration efforts; more than 65 crews will be working around the clock to assess damages and make repairs
- The risk for severe weather continues through the afternoon and evening
Evansville – July 1, 2023 – CenterPoint Energy has issued the following update as restoration efforts continue in southwestern Indiana:
Another line of strong storms overnight caused further damage to CenterPoint Energy’s southwestern Indiana service territory. Heavy rain, lightning, and downed trees slowed the progress of repairs and caused additional outages as storms moved through the region overnight.
Employees and mutual assistance resources were able to restore all but 1,800 customers on Friday night from the original set of storms that moved through the area on Thursday. However, additional severe weather overnight caused more damage and outages peaked at approximately 8,000 customers without power. As of 2 pm CT, there were approximately 2,350 electric customers remaining without electric service. Due to the extent of damages sustained and potential additional weather events forecasted for this evening, the outage count is likely to continue to fluctuate and other outages could occur to allow for safe repairs to our system.
“Our crews are working around the clock to restore power as safely and quickly as possible to our impacted customers, however, the line of strong storms overnight and today led to additional challenges for our crews and may slow our progress,†said Richard Leger, Senior Vice President, Indiana Electric at CenterPoint Energy. “We appreciate our customers’ continued patience, we are working through tackling widespread damage to poles, cross arms, downed wires, and trees during ongoing increased weather events in the region.â€
Throughout the day, CenterPoint Energy will have more than 65 crews, including mutual assistance resources, comprised of damage assessment, linemen, apprentices, and vegetation management working to assess and restore power to impacted customers.
CenterPoint Energy reminds customers if they have experienced damage to the Weatherhead – the point of entry from the service drop to the home – a licensed electrician will need to make necessary repairs before power can be safely restored.
CenterPoint Energy reminds customers to remain safe and remember:
- Stay at least 35 feet away from downed power lines, wires and damaged electric utility equipment and report them to CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376. Be especially mindful of any downed lines that could be hidden and treat all downed lines as if they are energized.
- Assume all lines could be energized and be aware of objects near lines. Do not touch or move objects that are near any downed lines.
- Flood waters can be hazardous. Always use extreme care when stepping into flooded areas.
- Be cautious around work crews and give them the distance to assess damages and make repairs.
- If your power is out, don’t open freezers and refrigerators any more than absolutely necessary. Opening these appliances will allow food to thaw more quickly.
- If you smell natural gas, get to a safe area and call both 911 and CenterPoint Energy at 800-227-1376.
For the latest information on power outages*:
- Report outages by texting the word “OUT†to 83212.
- Sign up for Power Alert Service for information on individual outages.
- Follow @CNPAlerts Indiana and visit our outage map for general outage locations; and
- Visit CenterPoint Energy’s Electric Outage Center for electric safety tips and other resources.
*Please note: Restoration times may be delayed as crews continue to assess damages due to ongoing severe weather.
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STATEMENT FROM HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADER PHIL GIAQUINTA ON INDIANA SUPREME COURT’S ABORTION BAN RULINGÂ
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld Indiana’s near-total abortion ban. House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement:Â
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“This is a tremendously sad day for Hoosiers, but House Democrats will continue to fight for the fundamental right of women and girls to control their own destinies. Throughout the course of the 2022 special session, we heard countless women testify that access to abortion allowed them to do the right thing for themselves and their families.
Abortion is a serious and emotional matter, and I believe firmly that it is an issue best left to a woman and her doctor, not politicians. The Indiana Republican abortion ban won’t stop abortions, it will simply ban access to safe abortions. Hoosiers don’t want this future for Hoosier women and girls.Â
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“While today’s decision is disheartening, the fight to secure access to safe and legal reproductive healthcare has just begun. With the Republican’s near-total abortion ban now in effect, we will soon see the full scope of the devastation it will bring to Hoosier women and families. The House Democratic Caucus will continue to fight to reinstate a woman’s right to own her own body.â€Â
Fireworks on the Ohio Presented by Bally’s Evansville is Tuesday, July 4th
The region’s largest July 4th celebration begins at 6 PM with children’s activities,
food and sponsor booths, and fireworks at dusk
food and sponsor booths, and fireworks at dusk
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ANNOUNCEMENT – June 29, 2023: The Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District (EID) is organizing and hosting Evansville’s July 4th Celebration, Fireworks on the Ohio Presented by Bally’s Evansville, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
The event will start at 6 PM with sponsor booths and a record 24 food trucks opening along Riverside Drive (from Court to Cherry Street). Free activities for children will be featured at Riverside & Main, including free face painting, inflatables, and yard games in the Ruler Foods Kids’ Zone. The grand finale, Fireworks on the Ohio, will happen at dusk, approximately 9:15 PM.
The event is entirely funded by corporate sponsors, with Bally’s Evansville continuing as the Presenting Sponsor in 2023. Other sponsors include Ruler Foods, Visit Evansville, Clark Security, Riverside Capital Management Group Jim Back, CFP ® Financial Advisor & Daniel Schweikhart Financial Advisor, On the Fly Convenience Stores, Baird Wealth Management, Liberty Federal Credit Union, NOMAD Technology Group, Prairie Farms, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Data Mail, Hamlin Equipment Rental, and media partner 104.1 FM WIKY.
WNIN will host a live televised showing of the Fireworks display. Please check your local listings for channel information.
THE 35TH EVSC SUMMER MUSICAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Evansville, IN – June 30, 2023 – Join the EVSC Foundation as we present the 35th EVSC Summer Musical, The Addams Family School Edition from July 13th -16th, 2023 at Aiken Theatre in Old National Events Plaza. The Addams Family is everyone’s favorite kooky family on the stage in this spectacular musical comedy. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark, will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two
families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences? Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma, Thing, and more for a heartwarming story of love, family, and friendship. Featuring a cast, orchestra, and crew of more than 80 students from the tri-state area, performances for the 35th EVSC Summer Musical will take place in Evansville at Old National Events Plaza, July 13th through the 16th. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, or ONEP Box office at 715 Locust Street in Evansville.
Ticket Information:
What: The Addams Family School Edition, EVSC Foundation & EVSC Summer Musical
When: July 13 – 15, 2023 at 7:00pm and July 16, 2023 at 2:00pm
Where: Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Tickets start at $10.00 student, $15.00 senior, and $20.00 adult tickets. Additional tax and fees may apply. Tickets are required for guests 2 years plus.
Tickets are available at the Old National Events Plaza Box Office or Ticketmaster.com.
For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit: www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.