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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day statewide for Tuesday and Wednesday because of Canadian wildfires

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) in the Unhealthy Air Quality Index range and is forecasting high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) in the air for today and Wednesday, June 28, in the following regions: 

  • Central/East Central Indiana, including the cities of: Bloomington, Brookville, Columbus, Frankfort, Indianapolis, Greensburg, Kokomo, Lebanon, Martinsville, Muncie, Richmond and all other cities within the area.
  • North Central Indiana, including the cities of: Elkhart, Goshen, Knox, Logansport, Plymouth, Peru, South Bend, Warsaw, Winamac and all other cities within the area.
  • Northeast Indiana, including the cities of: Angola, Auburn, Decatur, Fort Wayne, Hartford, Huntington City, LaGrange, Marion, Portland, Wabash and all other cities within the area.
  • Northwest Indiana, including the cities of: Crown Point, Gary, Hammond, Kentland, LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, Rensselaer, Valparaiso and all other cities within the area.
  • Southeast Indiana, including the cities of: Brownstown, Corydon, Jeffersonville, Madison, New Albany, Salem, Versailles and all other cities within the area.
  • Southwest Indiana, including the cities of: Bedford, Bloomfield, Evansville, Huntingburg, Mount Vernon, Paoli, Princeton, Rockport, Tell City, Vincennes and all other cities within the area.
  • Western/West Central Indiana, including the cities of: Crawfordsville, Covington, Delphi, Fowler, Greencastle, Lafayette, Newport, Monticello, Spencer, Sullivan, Terre Haute and all other cities within the area.

A state map including regions and affected counties is available at SmogWatch.IN.gov. 

Current air monitor readings across the state are rising as the Canadian wildfire plume moves from north to south. Forecast models are all pointing toward very high levels today and Wednesday.  

Note: IDEM’s AQAD forecast is based on data from ozone air quality monitors located throughout the state. IDEM encourages residents of counties within or bordering the AQAD region(s) to heed the forecast. Air quality information for all Indiana counties can be found at SmogWatch.IN.gov. 

Some municipalities have additional open burning restrictions on AQADs. For more information, see idem.IN.gov/openburning/laws-and-rules. 

Hoosiers are encouraged to visit smogwatch.IN.gov to view current and forecasted conditions and subscribe to email alerts.

IDEM encourages everyone to help reduce PM2.5 by making changes to daily habits. You can:

  • Carpool or use public transportation.
  • Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip.
  • Turn off engines instead of idling for long periods of time.
  • Avoid using gas-powered equipment.
  • Conserve energy by turning off lights and setting the air conditioner to a higher setting;
  • Use propane gas instead of charcoal when grilling outdoors;
  • Reminder: Indiana’s open burning laws make it illegal to burn trash and generally prohibit open burning, visit IN.gov/openburning for more information.

PM2.5 is composed of microscopic dust, soot, and liquid that settles deep into the lungs and cannot be easily exhaled. Those people at risk are particularly vulnerable after several days of high PM2.5 exposure. Everyone should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors during these conditions. IDEM examines weather patterns and PM2.5 readings to make daily air quality forecasts. Air Quality Action Days generally occur when weather conditions such as light winds, snow cover, higher humidity, and lower atmospheric inversions trap pollutants close to the ground. To learn more about PM2.5 or sign up for air quality alerts, visit SmogWatch.IN.gov.

Otters early offensive attack subdues Grizzlies

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Evansville, Ind. – The Evansville Otters scored in the first four innings and mounted 13 hits to roll past the Gateway Grizzlies 8-2 Tuesday night at Bosse Field.

Noah Myers hit his fourth home run in the last five games with a leadoff solo blast in the first inning.

The Otters added two more runs in the second inning as Jomar Reyes had a base hit and Ethan Skender a double with both coming around to score.

Evansville made it a five-run lead in the 3rd inning as Myers notched a leadoff base hit and came home on a Kona Quiggle double. Quiggle then scored on a sacrifice fly.

Situational hitting proved key as the Otters did not strand a run in the first three innings.

Gateway hit a solo home run in the fourth, but the Otters matched the run in the bottom half courtesy of an Aaron Beck leadoff double and George Callil RBI knock.

A Bryan Rosario two-RBI double in the sixth put the finishing touches on the victory.

Zach Smith earned the win from the mound, tossing five innings and allowing just one earned run. He struck out five and was helped by the Otters’ defense that turned two inning ending double plays.

All nine Otters recorded hits as Evansville plated runs in five of eight innings. Reyes advanced his team long on-base streak to 19 games. Quiggle and Callil both saw their hit streaks move to eight games. Beck recorded his third multi-hit game in his last four games.

Evansville has hit a home run in a season best five straight games. The Otters have plated at least eight runs in their last four games.

Evansville and Gateway play again Wednesday night in game two of the series with a 6:35 PM CT first pitch. Bosse Field hosts a Senior Connection Wednesday with discounted senior GA tickets

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Shooting Incident-800 block of E Virginia St.

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BREAKING NEWS: Burdette Park Temporarily Closed Due to Suspicious Package

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 This morning, during daily routine checks and maintenance, Burdette Park Superintendent, Zach Wathen, discovered a suspicious package and immediately notified local authorities. 

The authorities, including the Evansville Police Department Bomb Squad and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department, responded and evacuated the appropriate areas believed to contain a possible threat. 

Out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to close the park until a more comprehensive search and sweep of the facilities, particularly those used by the general public, were determined to be safe and free from any other suspicious activities. 

Authorities determined the suspicious package did not pose any threat to the public and was contained without any concern to anyone else. 

The Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners want to stress that law enforcement agencies are still on scene; they have neutralized the threat; and there is June 27, 2023 Page 2 

nothing to suspect there is an ongoing concern for the safety of anybody at Burdette Park or at the Burdette Park Aquatic Center. However, until a full sweep of all facilities is completed, the Board of Commissioners appreciate the public’s understanding in their abundance of caution and ask that the public stay away from Burdette Park until it can be reopened. Any further questions or comments should be directed to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. Again, we remind all of our patrons, if you see something suspicious, please do not hesitate to report it to the nearest authority. 

IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday for northern Indiana

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) in the air for Tuesday, June 27, in the following regions:

  • North Central Indiana, including the cities of: Elkhart, Goshen, Knox, Logansport, Plymouth, Peru, South Bend, Warsaw, Winamac and all other cities within the area.
  • Northeast Indiana, including the cities of: Angola, Auburn, Decatur, Fort Wayne, Hartford, Huntington City, LaGrange, Marion, Portland, Wabash and all other cities within the area.
  • Northwest Indiana, including the cities of: Crown Point, Gary, Hammond, Kentland, LaPorte, Michigan City, Portage, Rensselaer, Valparaiso and all other cities within the area.

A state map including regions and affected counties is available at SmogWatch.IN.gov. 

Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70 and north-northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This may continue to move smoke from Canadian wildfires across northern Indiana.

Note: IDEM’s AQAD forecast is based on data from ozone air quality monitors located throughout the state. IDEM encourages residents of counties within or bordering the AQAD region(s) to heed the forecast. Air quality information for all Indiana counties can be found at SmogWatch.IN.gov. 

Some municipalities have additional open burning restrictions on AQADs. For more information, see idem.IN.gov/openburning/laws-and-rules.

Hoosiers are encouraged to visit smogwatch.IN.gov to view current and forecasted conditions and subscribe to email alerts.

IDEM encourages everyone to help reduce PM2.5 by making changes to daily habits. You can:

  • Carpool or use public transportation.
  • Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip.
  • Turn off engines instead of idling for long periods of time.
  • Avoid using gas-powered equipment.
  • Conserve energy by turning off lights and setting the air conditioner to a higher setting;
  • Use propane gas instead of charcoal when grilling outdoors;
  • Reminder: Indiana’s open burning laws make it illegal to burn trash and generally prohibit open burning, visit IN.gov/openburning for more information.

PM2.5 is composed of microscopic dust, soot, and liquid that settles deep into the lungs and cannot be easily exhaled. Those people at risk are particularly vulnerable after several days of high PM2.5 exposure. IDEM examines weather patterns and PM2.5 readings to make daily air quality forecasts. Air Quality Action Days generally occur when weather conditions such as light winds, snow cover, higher humidity, and lower atmospheric inversions trap pollutants close to the ground. To learn more about PM2.5 or sign up for air quality alerts, visit SmogWatch.IN.gov.

Breaking News: Vanderburgh County Superior Court Vacancy

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The Honorable Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge Brett Niemeier will resign his position effective September 2, 2023

Pursuant to Article 5, Section 18 of the Indiana Constitution and Indiana Code, the Governor of the State of Indiana has the authority to fill judicial vacancies as they occur in the state.

Current Vacancy

As a general rule, the application period for judicial openings will be four (4) weeks after posting on this website.  Notwithstanding, the Governor’s Office may extend the application period in its sole judgment or discretion.

Below is one new judicial opening,  each of which has a 4-week application period, ending Monday, July 24, 2023.

Vanderburgh County Superior Court Vacancy

  • The Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is now accepting applications for the position of judge in the Vanderburgh County Superior Court to succeed the Honorable Brett Niemeier who will resign effective September 2, 2023.
  • Qualified applicants should complete and submit the judicial application found below by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Applications should be sent to the Governor’s Office preferably via email judicialapplications@gov.in.gov or alternatively by hard copy (Governor’s Office, ATTN: Joseph R. Heerens, State House Room 206, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204).

 

 

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