IT Senior Manager Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN Direct strategy development for area(s) of responsibility and provide leadership guidance for on-going operations. Schedule: Full Time – 80, Day. May 5
DSS Medical Office Assistant Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional… May 5
Patient Care Technician Deaconess Health System – Henderson, KY We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our great staff of health care providers. Competitive pay and potential for growth. May 5
Procurement System Analyst Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN This position has responsibility for assisting the System Admins with maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting the MMIS systems. May 5
Clerical Associate – Weekends Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our great staff of health care providers. Competitive pay and potential for growth. May 4
Paramedic Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our great staff of health care providers. Under the supervision of the RN, the Paramedic performs… May 5
Phlebotomist Deaconess Health System – Henderson, KY We are hiring immediately for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Phlebotomists to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence as we… May 5
Environmental Services Rep Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional… May 4
DSS Patient Safety Attendant (Sitter) – Float Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN Deaconess Health System is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Patient Safety Attendants to join our team and help us continue our tradition of… May 3
Staff Nurse RN Deaconess Health System – Newburgh, IN $29.00 – $43.58 per hour. We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOOTNOTE: Â EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.
Shooting/Murder Investigation 700 blk Monroe Ave
 On May 6th, around 10:40 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Monroe Ave. and Linwood Ave. for multiple shots fired. Officers were flagged down in the 700 block of Monroe about a shooting victim. Officers located a 15-year-old juvenile who had been shot and was having difficulty breathing. Officers rendered first-aid until AMR arrived to take over and transport the victim to the hospital. Unfortunately, the victim did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.Â
Dispatch received another 911 phone call about a 17-year-old juvenile victim who had been dropped off at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. The injury appeared to be a graze and the victim was alert and conscious. The two victims were involved in the same shooting incident.Â
This investigation is still active and no arrests have been made. The suspects were described as three black males wearing all black and latex gloves. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979.Â
Events Showcase The Skills Of The EPD
Events Showcase The Skills Of The EPD
May 7, 2023
Starting this Saturday, The Evansville Police Department will be involved in multiple events going on around the downtown area. You will most likely see many law enforcement vehicles driving around Evansville representing many agencies from all over the United States.Â
This Saturday, May 6th, between 8 a.m.-noon, the Evansville Police Foundation SWAT Challenge will be going on around the Riverfront area.Â
Starting Sunday, May 7th, and continuing through May 10th, the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), is hosting the “National Detector Dog Trials 2023†at the Evansville Police Department. Anticipating more than 130 first responders and judges in attendance, the USPCA projects at least 63 of America’s very best detection dogs and handlers will compete to identify narcotics, explosives, and accelerants, quickly and accurately during “real world†training exercises and through multiple distractions.Â
The 2023 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Public Information Officers Section Midyear Conference & Training will also be held in Evansville from May 8 to May 10. We are expecting close to 100 law enforcement representatives from agencies all over the United States.Â
Rep. Wendy McNamara’s New Law Expands School Safety Grant Program
STATEHOUSE (May 7, 2023) – State Rep. Wendy McNamara’s (R-Evansville) legislation significantly expanding a program that’s helped increase security at over 3,000 schools across the state, including in southwest Indiana, is now law.
Currently, public, accredited non-public schools and charter schools can apply for matching grants through Indiana’sSecured School Safety Grant Program to help cover the costs of employing a school resource officer and increasing building security among other items. House Enrolled Act 1492, authored by McNamara this session, significantly expands the list of eligible projects to include digital mapping of school floor plans to help first responders, multi-disciplinary threat assessments, and technology to detect fire, chemical, visual and audible threats.
“The safety of students, teachers and staff continues to be a top priority,” said McNamara, who also serves as a local school administrator. “By significantly expanding this successful grant program, more schools are expected to apply and receive help covering the costs of much-needed technology upgrades. Our newly passed state budget will also boost investments in this program, which will be a game changer for schools both big and small as they address safety concerns.”
Thanks to McNamara’s new law, each of Indiana’s 92 counties will establish a County School Safety Commission, which includes local government officials. The commission will help coordinate efforts and make policy recommendations regarding a variety of school safety topics.
Each public school will also establish a Safe School Committee, which will be responsible for developing and implementing the school safety plan in conjunction with the school safety specialist and local first responders.Â
“We need everyone to be in sync when it comes to responding to an emergency, so quick and appropriate action can be taken,” said McNamara. “This bill ensures we have coordination at every level and we’re regularly updating our plans as needs change.”
Indiana has awarded about $133 million to Hoosier schools since lawmakers first created the Secured School Safety Grant Program in 2013. McNamara said the newly passed state budget increases the annual investment into the fund from $19 million to $24.6 million for the next two years.
In 2023, schools in Vanderburgh County received over $554,000 and Posey County received over $190,000 in school safety grants. For more information about the program and other efforts to increase resources for schools, visit the Indiana School Safety Hub at in.gov/school safety.
Providing Tax Relief
Providing Tax Relief
BY State Senator Vaneta Becker
MAY 7, 2023
The 2023 legislative session ended last week, and as your state senator, I was happy to support legislation to provide tax relief for Hoosiers.
The new state budget speeds up planned income-tax cuts, dropping Indiana’s tax rate to 2.9% by 2027. This cut could save Hoosiers over $100 million next year and over $1 billion in the next five years.
To help senior citizens in Indiana, I supported a new law to expand eligibility for the property-tax deduction and property-tax credit for senior-citizen homeowners. This will allow the income limit for these benefits to grow every year based on the cost-of-living increase for Social Security to help seniors who initially qualify not lose eligibility as their retirement income grows.
I also supported a law to reduce property-tax bills for outbuildings and improvements on a person’s property, such as decks, patios, gazebos and pools. These structures will be subject to a lower property-tax cap next year, and many taxpayers will be able to apply the homestead deduction to these structures.Â
Perhaps most important in the long run, Senate Enrolled Act 3 establishes a State and Local Tax Review Task Force to study all aspects of Indiana’s tax system – property taxes included. While this review will take time, I believe it will allow us to come up with long-term, big-picture ways to make Indiana’s tax system work better, instead of making piecemeal changes every few years.
Indiana’s solid fiscal position has been made possible thanks to years of hard work from Statehouse Republicans. We will continue to provide strong fiscal leadership, which will benefit Hoosiers now and years to come.
ONEP ANNOUNCES FRIGHT NIGHT THE ROCKY HORROR
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OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA ANNOUNCES FRIGHT NIGHT THE ROCKY HORROR AFTER PARTY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
 Evansville, IN – May 5, 2023 – The entertainment won’t stop when The Rocky Horror Picture Show wraps on the Aiken Theatre stage on Friday, October 13th! The Old National Events Plaza is hosting Fright Night, a post-show party starting right after the film’s screening.
Revelries will include an incredible DJ, dancing, costume contest,* themed décor and all the wicked vibes! General admission is available for those 18 years* and up and includes light snacks, one complimentary beverage and access to the party until midnight. VIP* admission is available for those 21 and up and includes access to a private lounge area near the DJ and dance floor, bottomless appetizers, plus complimentary soft drinks, beer and signature cocktails.
Ticket Information:
What:             Fright Night – The After Show Party
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday, October 13, 2023, at 9PM Doors
Where: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Tickets: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tickets for general admission are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. VIP Access is $50.00 plus applicable tax and fees.
*Notice: Guests must be 18 years of age for General Admission. VIP Guests must be 21 years of age. Attendees are not required to attend The Rocky Horror Picture Show to come to Fright Night. The VIP After Party does not include access to any Rocky Horror Picture Show VIP offerings. Costumes are welcome, but no masks or weapons will be permitted.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office. For more information, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com
About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is Evansville, Indiana’s premier convention center and largest live entertainment theatre. Housing a spacious 2,500-seat theatre, 38,000 square- feet of column free exhibit space, a beautiful 14,000 square-foot ballroom, and 12,00 square feet of meeting space, Old National Events Plaza hosts a variety of events. The venue offers easy scheduling, one-stop-shop services, and in-house catering and audio-visual services. For more information and a complete schedule of the event
Auditor Klutz to Become Comptroller Klutz
STATEHOUSE – Changing the name from State Auditor to State Comptroller became a soon-to-be reality for Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA, this week as Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, the state budget legislation. Language within the budget allows the name change to take effect July 1, 2023, with the understanding all previous documents with “Auditor†remain valid.
“I want to thank the members of the General Assembly in helping to clear up common and frequent confusion as to what the office does,†said Auditor Klutz. “When our forefathers created the official position of Auditor of State within the Indiana Constitution, they understood the importance of a balanced government.
“They created the Treasurer of State to manage the cash and the Auditor to issue warrants (checks) and report on state financial operations. However, the term ‘auditor’ means something entirely different to people two hundred years later.â€
A frequent and logical misconception of the State Auditor is that it audits the State, local units of government or individuals – this is not the case. The Indiana State Board of Accounts audits the State and local units of government and the Indiana Department of Revenue audits individual taxpayers.
“Comptroller provides a more appropriate title that aligns with the services we provide,†said Auditor Klutz. “We balance the state’s checkbook, pay state employees, distribute tax dollars and provide year-end financial reporting, among other responsibilities – and this won’t change.â€
Indiana will join 19 other states who refer to their state’s chief financial officer as the State Comptroller or Controller.
HEA 1001, authored by State Representative Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and sponsored by Senator Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) passed out of the conference committee in the House by a vote of 70-27, and out of the Senate 39-10.
“The name change does not change the functionality of the office,†said Auditor Klutz. “The State Comptroller will continue with the same duties the office has had for more than two hundred years.â€