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Registration now open for the 21st annual USI Norwegian Foot March

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A University of Southern Indiana tradition is celebrating its 21st anniversary on Saturday, November 15. The 21st annual Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles (30 km) through the rolling hills of Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender.

ROTC cadets, active duty and reserve service members, veterans and civilians are welcome to participate. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended. Registration cost is $35 for ROTC cadets from any school and $55 for others. Registration will close on November 7 or when the event is at 500 participants.

The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by USI’s Student Veteran Association. Proceeds from the March enhance the training of the students in the USI ROTC Program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment.

A canned food drive will also be conducted with the March. Participants are encouraged to use non-perishable food items as their required weight and donate them upon completion of the event. Food items will be donated to Archie’s Food Closet, a service for all members of the USI community to promote the health and wellness of USI students and employees.

Those who complete the March within set guidelines will receive a Norwegian Foot March certificate and pin which can be worn on service uniforms. The Norwegian Foot March is a boot camp tradition for Norwegian soldiers and is supported by Dr. Nils Johansen, retired Norwegian Artillery Reserve Officer, retired USI University Division Advisor and Adjunct Instructor of Geology and Physics.

USI to host virtual Adult Learner Expo

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The University of Southern Indiana will host an Adult Learner Expo, a virtual event taking place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, in addition to pre-recorded sessions. This event is open to anyone considering returning to college, and you do not have to be a current USI student or alum.

Hosted by USI Online and Adult Learning and the School of Graduate Studies, this online event is designed to empower current and future adult learners by providing the tools and resources needed to pursue or return to higher education and achieve career goals. Whether interested participants are considering degree completion, advancing their education, earning an undergraduate or graduate degree/certificate or exploring career development opportunities, the Adult Learner Expo will cover topics designed to reignite a passion for furthering your education.

  • What Credentials Are Available for Me at USI?: Explore the variety of degrees and programs USI offers to meet your educational needs.
  • Earning College Credit for Your Prior Learning Experiences: Discover how professional experience and previous coursework may count toward a degree at USI.
  • Paying for Your Education: Learn about scholarships, grants, and financial aid options available for adult learners.
  • Some College, No Degree? No Problem!: Find out how to resume your studies and achieve your goals.
  • Returning to Earn a Graduate Degree: Hear how advanced education can boost career opportunities, strategies to be successful while pursuing a graduate degree, and resources available at USI to support you.
  • Navigating Online Education: Tips and strategies to be successful in the online learning environment.
  • Preparing for Success: College success starts before the first day. Learn how to prepare your space, time, and technology so you can say, “I’ve got this.”

“Adult learners bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the classroom, whether virtual or in-person,” said Dr. Brian Crose, Director of Online and Adult Learning at USI. “This expo is a recognition of their desire for personal and professional growth, along with encouraging future adult learners to pursue their educational goals. We’re proud to support the journey of our current and future adult learners and this is just one of the many support resources we provide.”

Changes to the Indiana Medicaid Advisory Committee 

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The Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning announced at the Medicaid Advisory Committee meeting on June 17, 2025, that there would be changes to the Indiana Medicaid Advisory Committee appointees in response to The Access Final Rule, finalized by CMS in April 2024, and Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act 486 – 2025.

The future Medicaid Advisory Committee members will be comprised as follows:

  • Ten (10) members appointed by the Medicaid Director: Seeking applicants now for:
    • Six (6) members representing Medicaid providers, with no more than one (1) representative of each Medicaid type.
    • Two (2) members representing managed care entities.
    • Two (2) members representing:(i) state or local consumer advocacy groups; or (ii) other community-based organizations that represent the interests of or provide direct service to Medicaid beneficiaries.
  • Six (6) members of the Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) are appointed by the Medicaid Director. These members will be selected and appointed after the Beneficiary Advisory Council is named, based on applications to the BAC.
  • Eight (8) Legislative Members approved by the Medicaid Director:
    • Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
    • Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate after consultation with the minority leader of the senate.
    • Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house.
    • Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house after consultation with the minority leader of the house.

Indiana’s Medicaid Advisory Committee is designed to provide feedback on the program policies and proposed policies that ensure the program is responsive to concerns as well as providing transparency and accountability. If you would like to apply for one of the ten seats available, please see the MAC application here.Completed applications should be emailed to MAC@fssa.in.gov by June 27, 2025, for consideration.

Residents can call 2-1-1 to find local cooling centers during extreme heat

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With extreme summer temperatures expected in Indiana over the next several days, cooling centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is your community’s resource for updated locations and hours of cooling centers in your area. To see a list of current cooling centers CLICK HERE.

Please partner with Indiana 211, a division of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, to make sure Hoosiers know they can call 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966 to find their nearest cooling center. We ask you to share the information below on your social media channels to make sure the public is aware that help is available. Please like our social media pages to stay aware of happenings and repost from IN211’s official social channels.

Report or add a cooling center by contacting our resource team by email at in211database@fssa.in.gov.

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Congressman Baird Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

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Washington, D.C. – Today,​ Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement on the U.S. airstrikes which destroyed three of Iran’s nuclear sites:

“The president has been consistent and clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. President Trump gave Iran every opportunity to make a deal, but Iran failed to come to an agreement and has terrorized Israel and Americans for decades. Thanks to President Trump’s decisive action, three of Iran’s key nuclear enrichment sites have been decimated. May God bless our brave, heroic troops for successfully completing this mission, and I thank them for their outstanding service to our country. God bless America.”

Otters can’t hang on to early lead in series finale

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JOLIET, Ill. – A late rally from the Joliet Slammers (21-18) pushed them past the Evansville Otters (17-21), 4-3. Evansville surrendered three runs in the final two frames after leading 3-1.

Braden Scott made his eighth start and after a rocky first couple of batters, settled in well. He retired the next three batters, allowing one run to score.

Ellis Schwartz exploded with a leadoff triple in the third, and was brought in by a sacrifice fly from Graham Brown. In the fifth inning, Schwartz launched a solo home run to give Evansville the lead 2-1. Scott kept dealing and grabbed eight strikeouts across the next few innings.

JJ Cruz led the seventh with a 443-foot home run to extend the Otters lead to 3-1. Scott entered the seventh, but after two leadoff walks and a sac bunt, Nick McAuliffe was called on to slam the door. After a fly ball to center kept the runners put and a slow roller to short, it looked like he had done just that. But a bang-bang play at first didn’t go the Otters way and a run scored, finishing Scott’s day with two earned runs.

Two runners reached with one out in the eighth and Evansville went to Alex Valdez. He got a force out at second but after a wild pitch allowed the runner from first to get to second, a two-strike single gave Joliet a 4-3 lead.

The Otters couldn’t get a hit in the ninth, even though they had two balls come off the bat at over 100 miles per hour, and fell 4-3 in the rubber match to Joliet.

Evansville has an off day Monday before travelling to Gateway to take on the Grizzlies for their midweek series. The series opener on Tuesday will start at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in presidential run

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INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE BY: NIKI KELLY – JUNE 19, 2025

First-term Gov. Mike Braun told reporters that he doesn’t know where the presidential interest rumor came from, saying he’s focused on his current job. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle)

Gov. Mike Braun said Thursday he has no idea who came up with the swirling rumor that he is interested in a presidential run.

“That’s had nothing to do with anything I’ve said,” Braun told the Indiana Capital Chronicle. “I’m concentrating on being governor, and have no interest in that.”

Politico’s Adam Wren first reported that the Indiana GOP governor was privately discussing the idea of mounting a presidential run in 2028, citing three unnamed sources.

“Don’t know who came up with that,” Braun said.

Gov. Mike Braun addresses Future Farmers of America in West Lafayette on June 19, 2025. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle) 

Prior to his inauguration in January, Braun was one of Indiana’s two senators in Washington D.C. But the one-term congressman seemed to have little interest in returning to the nation’s capital.

The Capital Chronicle asked Braun about the idea after he spoke to Future Farmers of America students at a state convention in West Lafayette.

“I get asked that often by people that are good supporters, especially from the time I spent out in the Senate. But when I came back here and gave up another term there, this was about a job that looks like you’re going to get a lot more done with the time that you’re spending at it.”

In a press availability Thursday afternoon Braun doubled down, questioning the source of the rumor.

“I’m focused on being the most entrepreneurial governor we’ve got in this country … I’m focusing on this job and I think we’ve got a lot done,” Braun said. “… we’ve been doing things bolder than what most states would do and going after tough issues like health care, education (and) workforce. Doing things that others aren’t doing and that’s what I’m going to focus on.”

The 71-year-old is Indiana’s oldest governor and a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, who is term limited. He spent much of his time in the U.S. Senate criticizing the nation’s deficit. The wealthy businessman has spent his first months in office as governor trimming the state budget, trying to reform property taxes and focusing on health care regulations and laws.

Senior Reporter Whitney Downard contributed to this report.

 

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