AG Rokita gave a speech over the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk at Indiana Memorial Union in Bloomington. i have attached his audio and link.
https://x.com/AGToddRokita/status/1967602561994854430
Officials with the Evansville Water Sewer Utility will present the design contract for a new Groundwater Treatment Plant at Tuesday’s Water Sewer Utility Board Meeting – a shift in water supply and treatment plans that will fundamentally reshape the future of the city’s water system and save ratepayers up to $200 million over time.
The meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Sunrise Pump Station.
Rather than moving forward with previously proposed plans to construct an all-new water treatment facility sourcing water exclusively from the Ohio River, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will instead blend groundwater with Ohio River water to supply its customers. This plan includes the construction of a new groundwater treatment facility and wells, alongside a comprehensive renovation of the existing South Water Treatment Plant, representing a cost-effective shift in strategy.
Mayor Stephanie Terry and EWSU Executive Director Vic Kelson will hold a media availability today at 2:45 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office to discuss and answer questions about the plan.
“Every family in Evansville depends on reliable, clean water,” Mayor Terry said. “With this new approach, we are strengthening the reliability and quality of our water supply while also protecting affordability for residents. By avoiding unnecessary costs, we’re reducing the pressure for future rate increases and keeping water service within reach for families and businesses. This is smart government, forward-thinking infrastructure planning, and a win for our community today and for generations to come.”
The revised plan offers multiple benefits:
Up to $100 million in construction cost savings by utilizing and upgrading existing infrastructure.
The transition to a blended supply not only enhances the city’s long-term water security but also delays or potentially avoids significant future rate increases for customers.
“The water we deliver must be safe, reliable, and cost-effective,” said Vic Kelson, Executive Director of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility. “This plan checks all those boxes. It uses our resources wisely, leverages the strengths of our existing infrastructure, and keeps customer needs at the forefront.”
This next step in shifting to groundwater will take place after the City of Evansville and the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) last week formalized the financing plan for a project.
Media with inquiries, please contact Joe Atkinson, Communications Director for the Office of Mayor Stephanie Terry, at 812-305-0543 or jatkinson@evansville.in.gov.
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The Indiana Department of Correction will begin sending payments to dozens of counties on Monday to cover costs for housing state prisoners, ending months of delays that left local jails without reimbursements. “In recent months, the Indiana Department of Correction has been working to ensure calculations of any money owed to the counties are accurate,” DOC spokesperson Annie Goeller said in a statement to the Indiana Capital Chronicle. |
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Bryan Schmitt, President, Don’s Dry Cleaning & Laundry
2025 Coat-A-Kid Kickoff
Wednesday, September 17th, doors open at 2:30pm
The Potter’s Wheel, 333 Jefferson Ave., Evansville, IN 47713
Bryan Schmitt, President, Don’s Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Katie Grunow, Executive Director, Evansville Christian Life Center Captain Brandon Lewis, Evansville Salvation Army
Chris Fleming, The Potter’s Wheel
2 p.m. Monday, September 15
Founders’ Day Reception
The University will celebrate Founders’ Day and its 60th anniversary at 2 p.m. Monday, September 15 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West on campus. The event will celebrate the University and its visionary leaders who worked diligently to establish it on September 15, 1965. This event is not open to the general public.
10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 18
Fall USI Liberal Arts Faculty Colloquium to begin September 18
The USI College of Liberal Arts will host its first Faculty Colloquia presentation of the Fall Semester from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, September 18 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.
9 a.m. Friday, September 19
USI Alumni Golf Scramble
USI Alumni Engagement and Volunteer USI will host its annual Alumni Golf Scramble on Friday, September 19 at Helfrich Golf Course on Evansville’s west side. Check in will begin at 8 a.m. with shotgun start at 9 a.m. Proceeds support the USI Alumni Scholarship Endowment, which provides tuition assistance to USI students in need.
Noon Friday, September 19
USI Anthropology Speaker Series to present Dr. Angela Story
The USI Anthropology Speaker Series will present a lecture and Q&A by Dr. Angela Storey at noon Friday, September 19 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The event is open to the public at no charge.
Monday, September 22
USI Romain College of Business to host Silicon Valley entrepreneur to kickoff Romain Market Makers Speaker Series
The USI Romain College of Business is proud to welcome David Siminoff, noted Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor and innovator, as the inaugural speaker in the College’s new Romain Market Makers Speaker Series.
September 23
USI College of Liberal Arts to present poetry reading by Ruth Awad and Natalie Louise Tombasco
The USI College of Liberal Arts is proud to present A Celebration of Poetry: a reading and reception with Ruth Awad and Natalie Louise Tombasco from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in the USI Performance Center. The poets will read from their recently released collections, followed by a brief Q&A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed by the authors. This event is open to the public at no charge.
September 23
USI Center for Communal Studies Lecture Series presents Dr. Tristra Newyear September 23
The University of Southern Indiana Center for Communal Studies is excited to offer a presentation by Dr. Tristra Newyear, Chief Strategy Officer at Rock Paper Scissors in Bloomington, Indiana, titled Radical Women in Early Indiana. The presentation will take place at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA 0101), located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. This event is open to the public at no charge and will also be offered online via Zoom.
September 26
USI Multicultural Center to host 15th annual Essence of Excellence Summit
The 15th annual USI Multicultural Center (MCC) Essence of Excellence Summit will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, September 26 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This year’s theme, “Developing Your Blueprint,” aims to provide all college students knowledge, tools and skills to achieve better versions of themselves.
October 16
USI to celebrate Inauguration of fifth President, Steven J. Bridges, October 16
The public is cordially invited to attend the Inauguration of Steven J. Bridges as the fifth President of the University of Southern Indiana and first alumnus in the role. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 16 in Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles. Doors will be open at 9 a.m., and guests should be seated by 10:15 a.m. Attendance is free and seating will be open, but those who plan to attend the ceremony are asked to RSVP at https://www.usi.edu/inauguration/inauguration-rsvp. Following the ceremony, a luncheon for all guests will be held in the adjacent Screaming Eagles Complex.
October 24
USI to host Health Professions Day for high school students October 24
The USI Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is hosting a Health Professions Day for high school juniors and seniors exploring careers in healthcare on Friday, October 24. The day will incorporate hands-on experiences within various health professions programs, as well as interaction with USI faculty and current students.
Released Tuesday, September 9
Registration open for Fall 2025 USI healthcare conferences and workshops
During the fourth quarter of 2025, USI’s Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning will offer the following conferences and workshops designed to provide essential continuing education and professional development opportunities for health professionals across disciplines.
Released Wednesday, September 10
USI Bronstein Center funds Online Care Partner Support Group with PAC
The University of Southern Indiana Bronstein Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, within USI’s Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, is partnering with Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) to offer a free, online care partner support group designed especially for people caring for someone living with dementia.
Released Thursday, September 11
Braun appoints Kissel to fill vacated term of USI Board of Trustees
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has appointed Dr. Glen Kissel of Evansville to the USI Board of Trustees for a term beginning September 7, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Kissel fills the remainder of a four-year term previously held by W. Harold Calloway, who retired from the Board earlier this year.
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Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the following areas:
Continued unseasonably warm temperatures combined with low humidity, sunny skies and light wildfire smoke is expected to contribute to elevated ozone levels that are forecast to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) range in the Southeast and Southwest Regions. Hoosiers can visit SmogWatch.IN.gov to:
Air Quality Action Days are in effect from midnight to 11:59 p.m. (24-hours) on the specified date. Some municipalities have additional open burning restrictions on AQADs. For more information, go to idem.IN.gov/openburning/laws-and-rules. |
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
NOON
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. MEETING MEMORANDUM: September 3, 2025
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Swim Team Coordinator Agreement with Lindsey
Byrley. – Bedwell
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Swim Team Coordinator Agreement with Jeremy
Wolfe.- Bedwell
4. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Request Re: Vann Park Neighborhood Association request permission to add a Pavillion in
Vann Park.- Benson
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Mid-America Golf & Landscape
for Fendrich Golf Course Irrigation Project. – Crook
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Mid-America Golf & Landscape
for Helfrich Golf Course Irrigation Project. – Crook
d. Request Re: Permission to award DeBra Kuempel the Rooftop Unit Replacement
Project for Swonder Ice Arena. – Lord
6. REPORTS
N/A
7. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS
8. ADJOURN
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