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Eagles takes 10th in super regional USI fades in final 18 holes

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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf concluded a magnificent run in the post-season to place 10th in NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Regional at Purgatory Golf Course in Noblesville, Indiana.
 
Following a strong 36-holes in the regional, the Screaming Eagles faltered in the final 18 holes, dropping from a tie for sixth to 10th with final round 307 and finished their first NCAA post-season appearance since 2000 with a three-round 903 (299-297-307). The team 903 broke USI’s best NCAA II Regional mark of 904 (295-306-303) set in 1996 when the Eagles placed second.
 
The 18th-ranked University of Central Missouri won the regional with a three-round 884 (288-293-303). USI, which had moved as high as fifth in the standings this weekend, led as many as eight of the 11 ranked at many points during the three rounds.
 
USI was led individually by junior Zach Williams (Mt. Vernon, Illinois), who tied for 11th with three-round 220 (72-74-74) and was one stroke shy of the top 54-holes by an Eagle in the NCAA II post-season. Ben Robak set the mark of 219 (74-70-75) in 1996 when he won the NCAA II Regional.
 

Softball splits doubleheader at Valpo

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Regular season finale set for Sunday at noon

 

VALPARAISO, Ind. – Izzy Vetter tossed an 8-inning complete game to help the University of Evansville softball team split Saturday’s doubleheader at Valparaiso.  After dropping the opener by a 5-1 final, the Purple Aces rebounded to take the second game, 2-1.

 

Game One – Valparaiso 5, UE 1

Valparaiso plated a pair of runs in the first and second innings to open the day with a 5-1 victory.  Jaina Westphal opened the scoring with a home run in the bottom half of the first before the Beacons added an unearned run.  Evansville countered with a run in the top of the second to cut the VU lead in half.  Haley Woolf reached on an error and would score on an RBI single by Jenna Nink.

 

The Beacons scored two more in the second when Lauren Kehlenbrink had a 2-RBI double.  They tacked on one more in the fifth to take the 5-1 win.  Easton Seib picked up the win, allowing one run on four hits in the complete game.

 

Game Two – UE 2, Valparaiso 1

Up by a 1-0 score for the majority of the game, the Aces fended off a late rally by the Beacons to take a 2-1 win in eight innings to split the two Saturday contests.  Evansville scored its first run in the top of the second.  Jessica Fehr recorded a leadoff double and moved to third on a single by Alyssa Barela.  Hannah Hood laid down a perfect bunt single to bring in Fehr and give the Aces a 1-0 lead.

 

Over the next four innings, Izzy Vetter allowed just three hits to keep Valpo scoreless, but that changed in the sixth when Lauren Kehlenbrink posted an RBI single to tie the game.  The Beacons threatened with a hit in the seventh, but Vetter kept things tied up as the game headed to extras.  It was Fehr drawing the leadoff walk before moving to second on a sacrifice by Haley Woolf before scoring on a wild pitch.  In the bottom of the 8th, Vetter kept the Beacons scoreless to secure her 15th victory of the season.  She scattered seven hits over eight innings and struck out six.  UE had four hits.

 

On Sunday, the teams will square off for the regular season finale at 12 p.m.

Eagles stun UIndy with sweep

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NDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball stunned the University of Indianapolis with a doubleheader sweep, 7-4 and 5-3, Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Screaming Eagles go to 19-28 overall and 8-14 GLVC, while the Greyhounds are 20-27, 11-11 GLVC.
 
Game 1:
USI opened the final four-game series of the 2022 GLVC schedule with a comeback 7-4 victory.
 
The Eagles took an early 1-0 lead in the fourth inning when sophomore second baseman Alex Archuleta (Evansville, Indiana) drove in sophomore leftfielder Trent Robinson (Louisville, Kentucky) with a bunt single. Robinson had walked to lead off the frame, advanced to second on a sacrifice, and moved into scoring position on a wild pitch.
 
The 1-0 lead would last until the bottom of the fifth when the Greyhounds rallied with four runs to take the lead, 4-1. USI bounced back in the top of the sixth to narrow the new deficit, 4-3, with a pair of tallies.
 
Junior pinch hitter Gavin McLarty (Buckner, Kentucky) drove in USI’s second tally of the day with a ground out, while Archuleta struck again with an RBI-single.
 
The USI bats took their turn to ignite as the Eagles regained the lead in the top of the seventh, scoring four times for the 7-4 lead. Sophomore designated hitter Daniel Lopez (Dominican Republic) evened the score at 4-4 by scoring on a wild pitch before sophomore third baseman Nolan Cook (Evansville, Indiana) knocked in the lead run on a RBI-walk.
 
Archuleta drove in his third run of the game to put USI up 6-4 when he was hit by a pitch. Junior centerfielder Evan Kahre (Evansville, Indiana) completed the scoring in the top of the seventh and the 7-4 lead, crossing the plate when junior rightfielder Ren Tachioka (Japan) reached on an error.
 
USI freshman right-hander Tyler Hutson (Villa Hills, Kentucky) would make that four-run rally standup to earn the win. Hutson (2-2), who relieved senior starter Brice Stuteville (Rockport, Indiana) in the fifth, blanked the Greyhounds for 4.1 innings. He allowed two hits and struck out two in relief.
 
Game 2:
USI capped off a doubleheader sweep with a 5-3 victory in game two versus UIndy.
 
The Eagles started the nightcap off with the same way as the opener, grabbing an early 1-0 lead. Junior catcher Lucas McNew (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) gave the Eagles the first inning lead with a RBI-double to left center.
 
USI extended the lead to 2-0 in the next frame by manufacturing the run. Junior centerfielder Evan Kahre (Evansville, Indiana) started the frame by walking, advancing to second on a sacrifice, stole third, and scored on sac fly by sophomore second baseman Alex Archuleta.
 
After UIndy climbed back into the game with a pair of runs in the fourth, the Eagles re-took the lead with runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Sophomore designated hitter Daniel Lopez made the score 3-2 with a RBI-single in the fifth, while Kahre and sophomore third baseman Nolan Cook made the score 5-2 by crossing the plate on wild pitches.
 
The Greyhounds cut the margin back to two runs, 5-3, with a tally in the sixth before the Eagles shut the door on the victory.
 
On the mound, USI senior left-hander Sammy Barnett (Sellersburg, Indiana) picked up his third win of the season with a strong five-plus innings of work. Barnett (3-2) allowed three runs on six hits, while striking out two.
 
Sophomore right-hander Carter Stamm (Jasper, Indiana) finished the contest and posted his first save of the year. Stamm threw 1.2 innings, allowing no runs and one hit.
 
Up Next for the Eagles:
USI and UIndy conclude the series Sunday with an 11 a.m. (CDT) single game. The doubleheader is the season finale for the Eagles.
 

Attorney General Todd Rokita defends Hoosiers against lawlessness at the southern border

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Attorney General Rokita’s lawsuit targets federal rule change making it easier for aliens to obtain asylum through false claims

Attorney General Todd Rokita is defending Hoosiers with another legal action against the Biden administration’s continued failure to protect Hoosiers and all Americans from ongoing surges of illegal immigration.

This time, Attorney General Rokita is challenging a new federal rule that makes it easier for aliens to obtain asylum in the United States on false premises.

“The current regime in Washington will resort to any tactic, it seems, to encourage illegal aliens to enter our country,” Attorney General Rokita said. “But Hoosiers can rest assured that we will fight even harder to uphold the rule of law than the Biden administration is fighting to destroy it.”

The new federal rule, which goes into effect on May 31, transfers responsibilities for adjudicating aliens’ asylum claims from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Executive Office of Immigration Review to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asylum officers. These officers historically have accepted asylum claims much more easily than the DOJ immigration judges who generally subject them to more rigorous scrutiny.

The new rule also eliminates various procedural safeguards — allowing aliens seeking asylum, for example, to just provide oral statements rather than submit claims in writing.

“Leftists would prefer that patriotic Americans not notice these incremental changes,” Attorney General Rokita said. “But they’re all part of an intentional pattern of moving our country toward a radical new era of open borders.”

Illegal immigrants crossing into America often arrive in Indiana within just 48 hours of coming across the southern border. Hoosier communities feel the impact of the lawlessness at the southern border through an increase in fentanyl overdoses, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: NOAH ROBINSON THANKS HIS SUPPORTERS

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It is with great pleasure that I address the people who voted in the recent Vanderburgh County Democratic primary.

I’m extremely humbled by your support for me as the Democratic candidate for Vanderburgh County Sheriff in the recent primary election.

This past primary race was a grueling one. It tested our team’s endurance, our organizational and logistical skills, and at times took every ounce of energy I had to give. I’m proud of the result, but even more proud of the group of supporters we have assembled.
Running a Sheriff’s Office requires the ability to assemble a team, build a consensus, keep people engaged, and see your initiatives through. Our win last Tuesday in a highly contested race was a major step towards demonstrating to the public that I have what it takes to lead the Sheriff’s Office.
I enter into the upcoming general election with great anticipation and look forward to debating the issues with my opponent. The differences between the two candidates will become readily apparent.
My stances on some hot button issues will likely appear more moderate than my competition. Having previously served as second-in-command of the  Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.
 I know that bumper sticker slogans don’t translate well into policy. A Sheriff must see all sides of an issue and take action for the best interest of the entire community. A Sheriff must stay above the increasingly polarizing talking points that spew out of our national political scene.
I will not embarrass my uniform or my Office by engaging in hyper-partisanship. I am a Democrat, but I will be a Sheriff first. I also understand that It is my job to protect the constitutional rights of our citizens, which is a responsibility I have taken seriously for over 21 years.
My campaign platform is based on a common sense approach to dealing with the challenges facing our community. I feel that my initiatives will lead to lower crime rates, reduced violence in our community, and a smaller jail population.
I want to thank every one of the 4,405 voters who showed up last Tuesday and cast their ballot for me.
If I didn’t have your support during the primary election,  I will do my best to earn your confidence and support over the next six months.
Sincerely,
Noah Robinson
Candidate For Vanderburgh County Sheriff

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, May 9, 2022

4:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. April 18, 2022 (Cook, Moorehead-Moore, and Sutton)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Officers in the Field Training Program.  
    2. Officers in SWILEA
  1. PENDING DISCIPLINE:
    1. 22-PO-14 – Officer Joseph Harter, Badge Number 1460 – 1 day suspension appeal was withdrawn on April 27th.
    2. 22-PO-16 – Officer Joseph Harter, Badge Number 1460 – 3 day suspension appeal was withdrawn on April 27th.
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 21-351
    2. 22-009
  1. NEW BUSINESS:
    1. Approval of the City of Evansville and Fraternal Order of Police agreement effective January 1st of 2022 through December 31st of 2023.
  1. RETIREMENTS:
    1. Sergeant Douglas Schneider, badge number 5138 retiring effective May 31st 2022 after serving 28 years, 2 months, and 9 days.
    2. Officer Jeffrey Hands, badge number 1110 retiring effective June 4th 2022 after serving 32 years, 2 months, and 17 days.
  1. REMINDERS:  The scheduled meeting for Monday, May 23th at 4:00pm.
  1. ADJOURNMENT

HOOSIERS ENCOURAGED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST TICK BITES

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EPA and Army Host Midwest-Focused Virtual Regional WOTUS Roundtable

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WASHINGTON (May 6, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (Army) (together, the agencies) will host a virtual Midwest-focused regional roundtable on “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) on May 9, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. central time. The virtual roundtable hosted by the agencies was organized by the National Parks Conservation Association and is one of ten roundtables selected to highlight diverse perspectives and regional experience on WOTUS implementation.

“As EPA and Army continue toward WOTUS implementation that is durable and protects our water resources, it is essential that we hear from diverse perspectives and understand regional variations in how that plays out. We believe all Americans support clean water and look forward to the interesting dialogue that will be cultivated in these roundtables,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox.

“The Army is looking forward to participating in these regional roundtables, particularly to gain a better understanding of ways to ensure implementation of the definition of WOTUS is clear with the appropriate level of consideration for regional differences and identification of tools that may exist.  The Army recognizes how important communication is to implementing the Clean Water Act and looks forward to the upcoming dialogue,” said Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

In February, EPA and Army announced the selection of ten virtual regional roundtables that highlight geographic differences and a range of perspectives—including agriculture, conservation groups, developers, drinking water and wastewater managers, environmental organizations, communities with environmental justice concerns, industry, Tribal nations, and state and local governments.

Watch the livestream for this Midwest roundtable here.

The regional roundtables are one important mechanism for the agencies to consider the regional issues and variation in implementation of WOTUS, given the diverse water quality and quantity conditions in different parts of the United States. The regional roundtables will provide opportunities to discuss geographic similarities and differences, particular water resources that are characteristic of or unique to each region, and site-specific feedback about the way WOTUS has been implemented by the agencies. The remaining nine roundtables will be held later this month and next month.

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