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Indecent Exposure
On October 5th, around 8:15 a.m., Evansville Police Officers were initially dispatched to the intersection of Negley Ave and Harlan Ave for a naked male who was standing in the middle of the roadway screaming and yelling. The caller updated Dispatch and said that the male was now on Joan Ave and chasing the caller down the street. The caller then reported that the male was on her car. Dispatch received a second call about the male screaming.
One of the first arriving officers was flagged down by neighbors in the area who told him that the male’s wallet was in the street. The officer checked the I.D. and reported the name to Dispatch. Dispatch told the officers that there was an alert that the male would fight with officers. There was another alert that the male speaks to people and sees things that are not there.
The first arriving officer saw the naked male in the middle of the roadway on Joan Ave. and exited his patrol car in full uniform. The officer gave clear commands to the male to stop and turn around. At first the male stopped, but then ran away from the officer as the officer approached him. Numerous people were standing outside during this incident.
Two more officers arrived on scene. All three officers on scene are Crisis Intervention Team members and were attempting to de-escalate the situation by giving clear commands. The officers blocked the roadway so the male could not run past them. One of the officers told the male that they were trying to get him help and to stop and get on the ground. The male stopped momentarily but then started running at one of the officers who was standing in front of him. At this time, the situation turned from non-compliance to active aggression. The officer who was standing behind the male deployed his CEW. The CEW deployment was successful and the male fell to the ground. Officers continued to try to gain control of the male’s arms so they could handcuff him but the male was uncooperative, pulled away from officers, and tried to get up off the ground. The officers were eventually able to gain control of the male without any other necessary force. AMR was called to transport the male to the hospital for further evaluation.
Shooting 1800 blk Marshall
On October 6th, around 2:25 a.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Marshall Ave. for shots fired. The caller reported hearing 3-4 shots in the area. The suspects were already gone when officers arrived on Marshall Ave.
Around 2:40 a.m., officers were notified that a gunshot victim arrived at a local hospital. Officers and detectives responded to the hospital to speak with the victim. It was determined that the victim had been shot at a residence in the 1800 block of Marshall Ave. and was transported to the hospital by a family member. The victim was admitted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
At this time, no arrests have been made. This is still an active investigation. If anyone knows anything about this shooting they are asked to contact the Evansville Police Department’s Detective Office at 812-436-7979, or contact the WeTip Line at 1-800-78-Crime.
Eagles rally from two down to edge Hounds
INDIANAPOLIS—Freshman outside hitter Abby Bednar (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) came off the bench to slam down a career-high 20 kills as University of Southern Indiana Volleyball rallied from a two-set deficit to earn a 17-25, 24-26, 25-23, 25-18, 15-13 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over host University of Indianapolis Tuesday night.
After being held to just nine kills and eight attacking errors in an eight-point opening-set loss and seeing a 24-22 lead in the second-set turn into a two-point loss, the Screaming Eagles found themselves trailing by three in the third set before Bednar went off for three consecutive kills during an 8-1 run that put USI up 17-13.
The Eagles (11-4, 5-2 GLVC) found themselves in the same situation late in the third set that they were in the second as they held a 24-22 advantage. UIndy (8-8, 4-3 GLVC) got a point on an attacking error by Bednar to get to within 24-23, but Bednar quickly atoned for the miscue in the next rally as she slammed the door on the Greyhounds with a kill to cut USI’s deficit to just one set.
The Hounds (8-8, 4-3 GLVC) looked as if they would close the door on the Eagles’ rally in the fourth frame as they jumped out to a commanding 13-7 advantage, but a 6-0 run that featured a pair of Bednar kills tied the score and gave USI life.
UIndy responded with two straight points to retake the lead, but a 4-0 run that ended with two more Bednar kills flipped the two-point gap into USI’s favor. Bednar racked up seven kills in the fourth set as USI rolled to a seven-point win to even the contest at two sets apiece.
Bednar and sophomore right side hitter Katherine Koch (Belleville, Illinois) each had four kills in the fifth set as USI jumped out to a commanding 10-4 advantage. The Eagles led 12-6 and 14-10, but UIndy rallied to put pressure on the Eagles before a service error ended the late surge, giving USI the two-point win in the deciding frame.
Koch aided the Eagles with a career-high tying 18 kills to go along with a .364 attacking percentage and 16 digs, while senior middle blocker Sidney Hegg(Menasha, Wisconsin) chipped in 12 kills, a .458 attacking percentage and seven blocks.
Junior middle hitter Taylor Litteken (Foristell, Missouri) had nine kills and six blocks, while senior setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) finished with 49 assists, four kills, two aces, 10 digs and four blocks.
Senior libero Callie Gubera (Thorntown, Indiana) recorded a match-high tying 20 digs, while sophomore outside hitter Leah Anderson (Bloomington, Illinois) finished with 10 digs.
USI returns to action Friday at 7 p.m. when it travels to Kansas City, Missouri, to take on Rockhurst University. The Hawks (9-7, 4-3 GLVC) are coming off a three-set road loss to Lindenwood University Tuesday night.
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Gov. Holcomb Signs House Bill 1581 On Redistricting
INDIANAPOLIS-Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed House Bill 1581 confirming the new state legislative and congressional redistricting maps.
“Today I signed HB 1581, completing this once-in-a-decade constitutionally required process. I want to thank both the House and Senate for faithfully following through in an orderly and transparent way,” Gov. Holcomb said. “And, a special thanks to every Hoosier who participated in the process by sharing their local perspective and input.”
Click here to view HEA 1581.
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors
Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Motor Carrier Inspectors
The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). Â The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Lowell, West Harrison, Terre Haute, Richmond, and Seymour. Â Inspectors enforce both state and federal regulations pertaining to commercial motor vehicles operating within the State of Indiana.
Trainees must complete the Motor Carrier Inspector School scheduled to begin on February 6, 2022 and conclude on April 15, 2022. Â The training will be conducted Monday through Friday at the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division in Indianapolis, IN. Â Housing will be provided. Â During the training, trainees will develop skills including emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, communications, hazardous materials, first-aid, post-crash investigations, and truck inspections.
To participate in the selection process, applicants for the position of Motor Carrier Inspector must meet the following basic requirements:
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be at least 21 years old by April 15, 2022.
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Be required to pass a physical agility test, oral interview, polygraph exam, and a background investigation.
- Be required to complete a medical exam, a psychological exam, and a drug test.
- Geographical proximity to the scale facility may be a factor in the selection process.
Trainees are paid during the MCI school and are provided with all necessary equipment. Â The starting salary is $34,987 and will increase to $36,031 upon graduation and again to $39,114 at the end of the first year of employment. Â Over the next ten years with step increases in pay, a Motor Carrier Inspector may reach an annual salary of $52,812. Â A retirement program will be available through PERF.
To apply for a Motor Carrier Inspector position, visit the Indiana State Police website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/indianasp. Applications for Motor Carrier Inspector must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Indianapolis time), Thursday, October 28, 2021.
The Indiana State Police is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer complying with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Motor Carrier Inspector by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/motor-carrier-inspectors/.
Contact Information: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (317) 615-7373
Ivy Tech Plans Express Enrollment Day Saturday, Oct. 9
Ivy Tech Plans Express Enrollment Day Saturday, Oct. 9
Evansville, IN- Readying for its October start of classes, Ivy Tech Community College is planning an Express Enrollment Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Ivy Tech Evansville Campus. The free event is designed to assist interested individuals in completing the enrollment process, potentially, all in one day, to start classes on Monday, October 20.
For more information and to RSVP, go to link.ivytech.edu/getstarted At the event, students will have the opportunity to:
- Complete the FAFSA or have their financial aid questions answered. Also, students can learn more about aid such as grants, scholarships and loans.
- Complete their FYIvy
- Meet with an academic advisor.
- Register for classes.
Students should bring to Express Enrollment:
- Government-issued ID
- Tax information for 2017 (Ivy Tech code 009917)
- SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or High School and/or College Transcripts – if available
- An idea of what he/she would like to study
The Evansville campus is located at 3501 N First Avenue, Evansville, IN.
EPA Announces 2021 EE Local Grants
EPA announced up to $3 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants under the Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. EPA will award grants in each of EPA’s 10 Regions, for no less than $50,000 and no more than $100,000 each, for a total of 30-40 grants nationwide. The 2021 Requests for Application (RFA) notice is now posted on www.grants.gov. Applications are due Dec. 6, 2021. Applicants should choose the RFA that is for the location of the project. EPA’s Office of Environmental Education will also host two webinars on how to write a competitive application and to address commonly asked questions related to the 2021 EE Local Grants RFA.
Through this grant program, EPA intends to provide financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, as described in this notice, that will serve to increase environmental literacy and encourage behavior that will benefit the environment in the local communities, especially in underserved communities. EPA recognizes underserved communities as people or communities of color, Tribal and Indigenous populations that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental harms and risks, high-poverty areas, persistent poverty counties, and Title 1 schools for this grant program.
Since 1992, EPA has distributed between $2 and $3.5 million in grant funding per year under this program, supporting more than 3,800 grants.
For information on the EE Grants Program and instructions for how to apply, visit:Â https://www.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grants.
Rokita Expresses Support For Congressional Hearings
Attorney General Todd Rokita joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general expressing strong support for the hearings being conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee addressing protection and safety of kids and teens using social media.
The negative impact of social media on youth has caught the attention of attorneys general across the country. Concerns have grown with the recent research from Facebook’s own internal studies showing that social media is inflicting harm—in the form of increased mental distress, bullying, suicide, and other self-harm—on a significant number of kids.
“A top priority of mine is to protect Hoosiers from harm, this includes mental distress,†said Attorney General Todd Rokita. “All of us need to work together to put a stop to Facebook using algorithms which exploit younger audiences, leading to increased suicidal ideation, self-harm, and bullying. I am not alone in believing the well-being of our youth is at stake.†Attorney General Rokita continued. “This issue impacts our children and future generational leaders.â€
The letter, which will be entered into the Congressional record, recognizes the hearings will uncover critical information about the business practices that social media companies are using to gain the attention of more young people on their platforms. Last week, in advance of the Congressional hearings, Facebook announced their intent to “pause†the project. The attorneys general believe the project should be abandoned altogether.
The attorneys general write that “More engagement by the user equals more data to leverage for advertising, which equals greater profit. This prompts social media companies to design their algorithms and other features to psychologically manipulate young users into a state of addiction to their cell phone screens.â€
In April, Attorney General Todd Rokita announced he was investigating whether Facebook, along with four other Big Tech companies, has potentially harmed Indiana consumers through business practices that are abusive, deceptive and/or unfair.