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Shooting on W. Florida

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 On today’s date around 2:15 p.m., the Evansville Police Department was called to the area of the 1000 block of West Florida St. for a shots fired call. 

  Arriving officers located a victim who was in the street with several gunshot wounds to the leg and groin area.

  The victim was immediately taken to the hospital where he was rushed to surgery. The victim’s current condition is unknown at this time. 

  Before the victim was taken into surgery, he was unable to give officers any details on who shot him. 

  Anyone who might have knowledge of this case is asked to contact the Evansville Police Department.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

AG Curtis Hill Supports Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett To U.S. Supreme Court

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Attorney General Curtis Hill today urged the U.S. Senate in a letter to immediately hold a hearing and confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Judge Barrett is a distinguished legal scholar and an exceptional appellate judge with a track record of interpreting the Constitution according to its text and original public meaning,” states the letter, signed by 22 state attorneys general. “As we are sure your review of her exemplary record will reveal, she has the qualifications, experience, and judicial philosophy to be an outstanding Associate Justice.”

The Senate will need little time to conclude that Judge Barrett will make a first-rate Associate Justice due to her “unwavering commitment to a judicial philosophy that prioritizes restraint, humility, and respect for the rule of law,” the letter states.

Judge Barrett is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School, where she also has taught while residing with her family in South Bend.

“As Hoosiers, we have watched Judge Barrett’s excellent work and become proud of her well-deserved national prominence,” Attorney General Hill said. “She possesses an unparalleled legal acumen and a well-grounded measure of common sense — a valuable combination that will serve her well when she joins the nation’s highest court.”

The attorneys general express agreement in the letter that Judge Barrett’s exemplary record demonstrates that she has the experience, qualifications and judicial philosophy required to be an outstanding Associate Justice. They note that Judge Barrett graduated at the top of her law school class, clerked for the late Justice Antonin Scalia and has served with distinction on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals since 2017. They also recognize that Judge Barrett is widely considered an expert on constitutional law and a prolific scholar. Additionally, they identify how history and precedent show that the Senate has ample time to review and consider Judge Barrett’s qualifications before voting to confirm her this term.

In the letter, the attorneys general state that, in addition to Judge Barrett’s qualifications, her commitment to defending the rule of law makes her exceptionally fit to serve on the Supreme Court. As attorneys general whose duty it is to protect the principles of federalism, they express confidence that Judge Barrett is the right choice. They agree that her stated views of the law and opinions from the bench show clearly that she will safeguard the Constitution. Therefore, the attorneys general conclude, the Senate must immediately fulfill its constitutional duty and promptly confirm Judge Barrett.

Trump, First Lady Test Positive For Covid-19 Virus

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Trump, First Lady Test Positive For Covid-19

The announcement comes shortly after the president said he and the first lady were in the “quarantine process” following senior aide Hope Hicks’ positive test.
By Dartunorro Clark

 

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Twitter early Friday.

“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” he tweeted.

The president will continue to work from the residence of the White House and a scheduled rally in Orlando, Florida, was canceled.

Hope Hicks, one of the president’s closest senior advisers, tested positive for the virus on Thursday, making her the highest-profile member of the administration to contract the virus who is in frequent contact with Trump and other top officials.

Trump, 74, told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday after Hicks’ positive test that he and the first lady, 50, were tested after Hicks tested positive and later tweeted they were starting the “quarantine process.”

The president has held campaign rallies around the country for months, many of which are outdoors but some have been indoors. The most recent one was Wednesday night in Minnesota and he also traveled to New Jersey on Thursday for a fundraiser.

Hicks along with several top White House and campaign advisers traveled with the president to Cleveland for Tuesday’s debate against Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

The president has drawn sharp criticism for his handling of the pandemic and downplaying its threat.

Also, his administration has sowed confusion over wearing a mask to slow the spread of Covid-19 and public health experts have said this mixed messaging hampered the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and even led to preventable deaths.

After months of public criticism, the president tweeted a photo of himself wearing a mask, writing in July, “many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance.” Then in August, Trump urged Americans to cover their faces in public as a “patriotic” thing to do.

The president has insisted he “didn’t lie” to the American public about the severity of coronavirus, despite having told veteran journalist Bob Woodward in March that he’d been intentionally downplaying the virus’s potential impact.

“What I said is we have to be calm. We can’t be panicked,” Trump told reporters in September after being pressed on his coronavirus response.

After a Trump rally in Tulsa in June, former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain tested positive for the virus and later died. At that same rally, roughly eight White House staffers, including Secret Service personnel, tested positive for the virus. One of President Trump’s personal valets, who works in the West Wing serving the president his meals, among other duties, tested positive for the coronavirus in May.

U.S. health officials continue to monitor for coronavirus cases in the United States. As of Oct. 1, more than 7 million cases have been confirmed in the U.S., based on NBC News’ count. There have been more than 205,000 deaths.

Southwest Indiana Hosts Life Chain On Sunday, October 4th

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The Right to Life of Southwest Indiana will host its annual Life Chain Prayer event on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. starting at Brinker’s Jewelers parking lot located at 111 S. Green River Road in Evansville.

Held on National Life Chain Sunday, Life Chain is interfaith and welcomes everyone who upholds human Life from conception to natural death.  While grateful for events that celebrate Life, National Life Chain Sunday is a time for silent public witness and solemn reflection on the grave injustice of legal child killing and the resultant cultural depravities.

Free signs will be distributed beginning at 1:00 p.m. and snacks will be provided.  Prayer Chain will commerce from 1:30-2:30 p.m. along Green River Road and lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers are welcome.  Social distancing will be observed.

GOV. HOLCOMB ANNOUNCES INDIANA’S INFANT MORTALITY RATE FALLS TO HISTORIC LOW

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today Indiana’s infant mortality rate fell in 2019 to the lowest level in state recorded history, which is evidence that efforts to give every child the best start in life and address issues of disparities are working.

“We are committed to ensuring the best chance for a healthy pregnancy and a strong start to life for Indiana’s newborns,” Gov. Holcomb said. “While we celebrate these results, our work is far from finished, and we won’t rest as we work to protect our youngest.”

Preliminary data released by the Indiana Department of Health shows the statewide infant mortality rate fell from 6.8 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 6.5 in 2019. The mortality rate among Black infants fell from 13.0 in 2018 to 11.0 in 2019.  A total of 527 Indiana babies died before their first birthdays in 2019, down from 559 in 2018 and 602 in 2017.

This marks the third year of decline in the infant mortality rate and is the lowest level since 1900, when rates were first recorded in Indiana. Infant mortality is defined as the death of a baby before their first birthday and is one of the leading indicators of a nation’s health.

“We’ve known all along that reducing Indiana’s infant mortality rate would take time and partnerships, and it’s gratifying to see that work pay off,” said State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG. “We must continue to encourage early prenatal care and promote safe sleep practices so that we can celebrate more first birthdays in Indiana.”

Gov. Holcomb made reducing Indiana’s infant mortality rate a priority and in 2018 charged the Department of Health, in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and Department of Child Services, with helping Indiana achieve the lowest infant mortality rate in the Midwest by 2024. Data from other states for 2019 is not yet available.

As part of that goal and his Next Level agenda, the Governor signed House Enrolled Act 1007 into law in 2019 to create an obstetrician-gynecologist navigator program focused on a sustained education and outreach effort. The initiative connects expectant or new mothers to health, social and other services they need via a navigator who provides personalized support, resources and referrals through the first year of their babies’ lives. The state legislature committed $6.6 million toward the program over two years.

The program, which is transitioning to be known as My Healthy Baby, officially launched in January with a goal of serving 20 counties by the end of 2020, but the program expansion will exceed that goal this year. It is currently operating in Allen, Bartholomew, Blackford, Clark, Crawford, Delaware, Dubois, Grant, Henry, Jay, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Martin, St. Joseph, Shelby, Randolph, and Wayne counties. Programs in Cass, Fulton and Miami counties are scheduled to be operational by the end of October.

Another 25 counties are expected to be added in 2021, with the ultimate goal of making the program available to all pregnant women who are insured by Medicaid by mid-2023.

“The best way to reach Gov. Holcomb’s goal of having the lowest infant mortality rate in the Midwest is to focus our efforts on the communities that are disproportionately impacted and ensure that women have the tools they need to achieve a healthy pregnancy,” Dr. Box said. “My Healthy Baby focuses on helping women in the communities that are at the highest risk for infant mortality so that they have someone to walk alongside them throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey.”

Indiana has taken other steps to improve infant and maternal health in recent years, including:

  • Developing a Levels of Care system for birthing hospitals to ensure that women deliver their babies at the facility that best meets their needs
  • Adopting obstetrical safety bundles through the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health
  • Allocating more than $27 million in Safety PIN grants since 2017 to community partners for both novel and evidence-based programs to reduce infant mortality and improve the health and well-being of mothers and babies
  • Requiring prenatal care providers to conduct a verbal screening for substance use disorder for all pregnant women so they can receive services that improve their health and that of their babies
  • Establishing a committee to review every maternal death in the state, with the goal of understanding the causes and developing strategies to prevent future cases

 

Expectant women, new mothers and individuals from anywhere in the state can call the MOMS Helpline at 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1-844-624-6667) to find resources available in their communities.

Gov. Holcomb and Dr. Box announced the 2019 infant mortality rate on Wednesday to a virtual meeting of the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative and thanked the members for their ongoing efforts. The group comprises more than 300 healthcare providers, stakeholders and partners who are committed to improving Indiana’s infant mortality and morbidity. Click here to see a video clip of that announcement.

EVANSVILLE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES AMY WORD AND JEFF WORTHINGTON FOR SCHOOL BOARD

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ETA Press Release – School Board Endorsements – 2020

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

“A TRUE CONSERVATIVE VOICE” ON EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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 JUSTIN ELPERS “A  TRUE CONSERVATIVE VOICE” ON EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL

Recently we sat down with a second term City Councilman Justin Elpers.  Justin is serving his second term Evansville 5th Ward Republican City Councilman.

Elpers was elected to his seat during the municipal elections of 2015. The City Council position was previously held by a Democrat, John Friend. CPA. The 5th  Councilmatic ward is probably the city’s most sought-after ward by both political parties. Elpers won 63% of the vote over his opponent in 2015 and handly won a recent re-election bid.

“Evansville has always been home,” says Elpers. He and his supportive wife Alison have been married for 14 years. They have four sons and one girl. James is 13, Partick is 10, Charlie is 7, Anni is 3 and Zack is one and a half.

So what made Justin Elpers decide to run for Evansville City Council?  “As I watched the previous city council meetings, it was a drama fest. Residents weren’t watching their regular shows on Monday evening; they were watching city council meetings. It didn’t put Evansville in a positive light. I thought I could bring some civil responsibility to the council,” Elpers stated.

Since elected, Elpers has had to vote on a couple of controversial proposals. One of these controversies would be voting for a budget that resulted in the city employees paying higher health premiums. The problem, Elpers says, “We were playing catch up. City employees saw drastic changes in their premiums and deductibles. Adjustments should have started a long time ago.”

Mr. Elper’s is known for his strong Catholic faith and religious principles. Councilman Elpers often cites the Indiana Constitution. In particular, he cites Article1, Sections 2 and 3. Article2 states every citizen has a right to worship God, according to the dictates of their own consciences while Article 3 states no law shall control the free exercise and enjoyment of religious opinions, or interfere with the rights of conscience or violates individual liberties.”

Mr. Elpers says, “I will continue to face the city’s challenges with an open mind. Bottom line we have to improve our current health care costs and reduce spending.”

So would Justin Elpers be interested in seeking higher office perhaps Mayor someday? “As long as I am on City Council I will put Evansville first,” says Elpers

Education

University of Southern Indiana –Liberal Arts Degree

Oakland City University-Master’s Education/Administration

Indiana State University-Driver’s Education Endorsement

Teaching Experience

Driver’s Education Instructor– March 2003-2010, Mater Dei High School– Social Studies teacher- Aug 2005-2006, Heritage Hills High School– Social Studies teacher- 2007, Harrison High School– Social Studies teacher- 2007 to 2019, Shephard Academy Instructor– 2013-2015, Fellowship Christian Athletes sponsor and Scholarship Committee.

As A Member of the Evansville City Council He Serves On the following Boards and Committees

Leadership Grant Committee, Liaison: Water & Sewer Utility, Liaison to Central Dispatch.

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