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The Evansville Police Department (EPD) was dispatched to Hwy 41 at Riverside for an accident with injuries around 10:00am.  Officers found a semi-tractor and trailer had hit a passenger car, and also knocked down a street light.  The driver of the passenger car was trapped and unconscious. The Evansville Fire Department performed extrication on the driver of the passenger car. After being extricated, the unconscious driver was taken to the hospital for treatment.   

  A witness and the driver of the semi-truck said that the semi was southbound on 41 nearing the intersection with Riverside.  They both said that the passenger car was northbound on 41 and attempted a left hand turn on to west bound Riverside in front of the semi.

  An EPD Accident Reconstructionist was called to the scene to assist in the investigation.

  

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Commentary: Maybe The Old Party Is Over

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TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Maybe it’s time to change the Republican Party’s name.

That thought crossed my mind as I watched U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, speak movingly about his decision to vote in favor of the first article of impeachment indicting President Donald Trump. Romney, the GOP’s presidential standard-bearer just eight years ago, predicted with heartbreaking accuracy that his vote would open him and his family to unbridled rancor and calumny from this president and his enablers

Trump and company did not disappoint.

Almost before the echoes of Romney’s short speech had died, the president and chorus took to social media and airwaves to attack the Utah senator’s sanity, courage, and character.

Team Trump now has broken with the three men – Romney, the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, and former President George W. Bush – who most recently carried the Republican flag.

The president continued his mission of demolition the next day.

First, he decided at a prayer breakfast that revenge and recrimination rather than reconciliation and forgiveness were the tickets. Then, at a White House gathering that featured more than an hour of Trumpian stream-of-consciousness rambling, he lashed out, again and again, at Democrats, Romney and many Republicans who did not offer him absolutely, unquestioning loyalty.

The president’s message to the GOP was clear:

Line up, boys, and kiss the ring.

It’s a sad and bewildering thing to watch the dissolution of a great political party.

The Republican Party’s greatest strength always has been its unwavering commitment to a set of principles. Free trade. Limited government, particularly when it comes to the executive branch. Strict adherence to the Constitution. Advocacy of personal responsibility.

This president believes none of that.

He starts and stops trade wars on a whim. He argues that the Constitution’s constraints on presidential authority do not exist. He ignores all other constitutional checks and balances. And, whenever something goes wrong, he blames someone else.

That’s what makes his hold on the GOP both so puzzling and so tragic.

There is a fevered quality to the fear this president inspires.

Trump and his followers tout his invincibility, but there is little objective evidence to buttress their belief.

Donald Trump has yet to lead the Republican Party through an election cycle in which the GOP wins the popular vote.

In 2016, he trailed Hillary Clinton – the most vulnerable Democratic presidential candidate since Walter Mondale – by nearly 3 million votes. What’s more, he needed the help of both the Russians and an epic misjudgment by former FBI Director James Comey to get even that close.

Then, two years later, during the 2018 off-year election, the GOP’s popular vote deficit in U.S. House races swelled to 10 million.

Along the way, Republicans lost bastions – every House seat in Orange County, California, and Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat – once thought impregnable. Those Republicans didn’t vote for Democrats because they wanted to. They did so because a Donald-Trump-led GOP violated principles they held dear and left them no choice.

Now, the president and cheerleaders are doing victory dances because they averted disaster in the impeachment process. To record that dubious achievement, they had to bend and twist both Senate rules and constitutional understandings out of any recognizable shape. Even then, Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to have a member of his own party cast a vote for his removal.

That didn’t stop the president and his camp followers from crowing that his public approval rating had reached 49 percent, largely, he argued, because the economy was doing so well and people like him so much.

Again, the Trump cult failed to ask why this president is the first one since polling began never to crack 50 percent approval. This is especially remarkable given that the stock market has boomed throughout his term, even if some other economic indicators have been less hopeful.

That’s the way it is with hallucinations.

They make people forget who they are and what they believe.

It’s hard to recognize the Republican Party now.

That’s because it has stopped being the Republican Party and instead has become the Trump Party.

Now, and perhaps forever.

FOOTNOTE: John Krull is director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

The City-County Observer posted this article without bias, opinion, or editing.

Men’s Basketball Hosts Loyola

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Aces Ready For Second Match-Up Against The Ramblers

The University of Evansville men’s basketball team returns home to the Ford Center on Wednesday for a 6 p.m. game against Loyola.  The game will be carried on ESPN+ along with the Purple Aces Radio Network.

 Setting the Scene

– Evansville has come extremely close to their elusive first conference win in the last two games; following an overtime game against Southern Illinois last week, the Aces held a 1-point lead inside of four minutes remaining on Sunday at Bradley

– In the first contest between UE and Loyola, the Ramblers outscored the Aces by a 54-16 margin in the paint on their way to a 78-44 victory

– Marquise Kennedy led LUC with 20 points on an efficient 8-for-9 shooting day

– When you look at the series, the Ramblers have won four of the last five games, but Evansville held strong on its home floor last season, dealing the Ramblers a 67-48 loss on January 8, 2019

– K.J. Riley was the top performer in that game, posting 15 points while hitting six of his nine attempts; he added seven assists and five rebounds

Last Time Out

– On Sunday at Bradley, the Purple Aces opened up an early 6-2 lead before the Braves would go up by as many as 14 points in the second half

– Evansville battled back each time and took a 1-point lead inside of four minutes remaining before a late run by the Braves saw them take a 69-58 win

– Leading the Aces was Evan Kuhlman, who chipped in 13 points and a career-high nine rebounds

– John Hall finished with 12 points while Jawaun Newton and K.J. Riley added 11 and 10, respectively

– Trailing by a 44-30 margin in the opening minutes of the second half, the Aces used a 16-2 run to get back into it and would take a 54-53 lead with 3:56 on the clock

– An and-one by the Braves got them started on a game-ending 16-4 run that saw them take the 11-point win

Up-Tempo Sophomore

– Taking care of the ball has been a specialty of UE sophomore Shamar Givance, who is back on top of the MVC in assist-to-turnover ratio with a tally of 2.9 for the season

– In his last five games, Givance has recorded 16 assists and just four turnovers in 99 minutes of work

– Grievance is starting to find his groove from outside as he converted all three attempts on his way to nine points against Drake and is 4-of-9 from long range in the last seven games

– He has 58 assists against just 20 turnovers in his 510 minutes on the floor

Locked In

– UE has excelled over the last three games in limiting assists and forcing turnovers – the opposition has 20 assists against 36 turnovers over that stretch

– The three games prior to that opponents them finish with 50 helpers and 22 turnovers

Scouting The Opponent

– Loyola has posted a 16-9 record through its first 25 games while accumulating an 8-4 record in Valley games

– Cameron Krutwig continues to rank among the top players in the conference and paces the Ramblers with 15.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game

– Aside from those numbers, Krutwig has a team-best 108 assists, which ranks second in the league and has 18 blocks

– Tate Hall has notched 13 points and 3.9 boards, both second on the team

– Marquise Kennedy is third with 9.1 PPG, but in the first meeting against the Aces, was 8-of-9 from the field on his way to 20 points

 

AG Curtis Hill Sues Nonprofit Accused Of Abusing Animals

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Following a months-long investigation, Attorney General Curtis Hill this week took legal action against a Charlestown-based nonprofit organization called Wildlife in Need (WIN) that claims to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife before returning animals to their native habitats. In reality, Attorney General Hill alleges, under WIN director Timothy Stark’s guidance, the nonprofit organization has a history of abusing animals, neglecting to provide basic necessities to animals, and forcing animals to live in deplorable conditions. Further, contrary to its stated purpose as a nonprofit corporation, WIN allegedly has failed to return animals to their native habitats and misapplied assets purportedly collected for animal care.

“This organization claims to promote the best interests of animals when evidence indicates the exact opposite is happening,” Attorney General Hill said. “Generous Hoosiers who have contributed money to Wildlife in Need deserve to know the truth.”

In a lawsuit against WIN, Attorney General Hill asks a court to dissolve the nonprofit organization and to provide other remedies under Indiana’s Nonprofit Corporation Act and Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. Among other things, the lawsuit seeks to liquidate the organization’s assets, arrange placement of all its animals into court-approved animal sanctuaries, and enjoin WIN directors Timothy Stark and Melisa Lane from possessing and exhibiting animals in the future.

In addition to the lawsuit, Attorney General Hill also filed a motion for a preliminary injunction that would prohibit the operators of WIN from removing animals from its premises pending the court’s final order. The injunction would order WIN to ensure proper and adequate care to all animals currently in its control and allow an expedited inspection of documents and any locations where WIN keeps and/or exhibits animals.

According to court documents, Stark has a history of hoarding animals in deplorable living conditions, abusing and neglecting animals, trafficking animals, hiding animals from government authorities, and attempting to move WIN animals out of state. The State’s allegations include horrifying details related to Stark’s methods of “euthanasia” and his abuse of animals in his care.

“The State has reason to believe animals at WIN are living in deplorable conditions, and a prompt inspection of WIN’s facilities by an animal welfare expert is needed to determine whether the animals at WIN are in imminent danger of illness or death during the pendency of the lawsuit,” states the motion for a preliminary injunction. The State is eager to obtain a preliminary injunction hearing date as soon as possible in order to permit the Court to hear evidence supporting the State’s requested remedies.

Stark has told multiple WIN employees that he intends to shoot WIN animals if the government attempts to remove them, according to court documents.

Between 2012 and 2018, WIN’s number of animals reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture increased from 43 to 293. On Feb. 3, 2020, that agency ordered Stark’s USDA exhibitor license revoked based on repeated violations of the Animal Welfare Act and a history of willful non-compliance.

DNR Sets Up Shop At Indy Boat, Sport And Travel Show, Feb. 14-23

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The DNR will have a strong presence at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 14-23, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

The DNR’s main location is in Tackle Town, in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. The booth is a convenient one-stop shopping opportunity for licenses, state park passes, lake-use permits, Outdoor Indiana magazine, and a State Parks GO! (Get Outside) promotion.

For $79, the State Parks GO! (Get Outside!) bundle includes an Annual Entrance Permit, the choice of a $40 DNR camping gift card or State Park Inns gift card, and a drawstring backpack. Sold separately, the items have a $98 value. Hoosiers age 65 and older can purchase the same package for $59.

The Live Birds of Prey from Hardy Lake’s Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center will be presented Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A “Snakes Alive, Snake Buffet” from O’Bannon Woods State Park will be offered Feb. 22.

Members of the Indiana Conservation Officers K-9 team will be available Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The public will have an opportunity to interact with the officers and their K-9 partners. All times of the events listed are subject to change.

Veterans Assist Lawmakers In Filling Care Packages For Homeless Veterans

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By Lacey Watt

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 7,000 items ranging from food to body care products covered tables at the Statehouse Monday and put in care packages to be distributed to homeless veterans across Indiana.

Lawmakers in the Indiana House lawmakers launched a partnership with the American Legion Department of Indiana in the 2020 legislative session to help veterans in need of basic supplies, as simple as soup and crackers or toilet paper and body wash. They noted that homelessness among veterans has increased 6% since 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

House lawmakers and more than 30 members of the Indiana Legion put together about 250 hygiene kits and 250 emergency food kits.

House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, places items into care packages at an event for homeless veterans hosted with the American Legion Department of Indiana. Photo by Lacey Watt, TheStatehouseFile.com

Veteran Ron Patterson of the American Legion in Muncie said it’s a blessing to be able to put together with care packages and demonstrates Hoosier hospitality. Patterson is a former Army paratrooper.

Patterson said it is mind-boggling for him to realize how many calls he would receive from veterans asking for help.

“It’s simple things as a $100 electric bill they can’t pay, so they’ll have to go without heat, to someone can’t buy formula for their children,” Patterson said. “To see all this food and products going out like this, it’s really inspiring that state representatives are here and decided to do this.”

House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, walked alongside the tables that were lined with a variety of food and personal care, picking items to go into the care package. Along the way, members of the American Legion assisted in packing the boxes.

For each of the last 10 years,  lawmakers have selected a charitable group to work with women suffering from abuse to building houses for Habitat for Humanity.

On a legislative level, Bosma said there are several bills that aim to support veterans, including House Bill 1398, which will help veterans offset the cost of education.

“With the growth of homeless veterans, a spike in Indiana, with so many people that are serving, we decided veterans be our focal point,” Bosma said. “The American Legion of Indiana is a critical, critical outreach to those gentlemen and ladies. To walk through and hear some of their personal service stories is wonderful as well.”

House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, worked alongside his Republican colleague preparing packages.

“While often Democrats and Republicans debate on some issues on the House floor, we certainly agree to do everything we can when it comes to our Hoosier veterans and helping them out,” GiaQuinta said.

Veteran Tommy Goul from American Legion Post 437 from Selma, Indiana said he loves being a part of outreach events that provide services to veterans in need. Goul said that even if a Hoosier isn’t a part of the American Legion they can still help.

“As a state, and non-veterans, if they just realize the sacrifices that these people went through and gave,” Goul said.

In addition to the event hosted Monday, legislators created #HelpHoosierHeroes to raise awareness about homeless veterans, and the resources that may be available.

“We appreciate [the Statehouse] for letting us come here to do this,” Goul said. “Don’t forget us.”

FOOTNOTE: Lacey Watt is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

State Revenues Up In January

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By Victoria Ratliff

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana took in more tax revenue than expected in the first month of the year, and legislators don’t plan on spending it anytime soon.

The State Budget Agency reported that in January that Indiana had $56 million more in revenue than projected in December when the 2019-2020 budget forecast was made and nearly $96 million more than the same period a year ago.

Revenue from sales taxes, corporate tax collections and gambling contributed to the increase in revenue with only individual income tax collections falling short of estimates by $27.5 million or 4.1%.

Overall, the general fund collections are nearly $82 million over what was forecast in December and up $368.4 million or 4.1% above what was generated in the previous fiscal year. The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

While some of that extra cash has already been allocated to pay for $291 million in construction projects for Indiana’s public universities, House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, said Monday that lawmakers won’t be going on a spending spree with the new cash.

“We have to look at the long haul,” Bosma said. “I’m here for responsible fiscal preparation for our state, it’s one of the reasons we’re AAA rated.” Indiana currently has a AAA credit rating, which allows the state to borrow money at low interest rates.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has already signed House Enrolled Act 1007 into law which appropriated the money for the university construction projects. Of  the $291 million going to the capital projects, $266 million came from unexpected revenue in the last fiscal year.

House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, said House Democrats tried unsuccessfully to use some of the money on teacher pay raises and other causes, but were rebuffed by the majority Republicans.

“We had some opportunities that were missed because we could have used those dollars to invest in Hoosiers, and it was a missed opportunity by the House Republicans,” he said.

Michael Hicks, professor of economics at Ball State University, said these one-time unexpected increases in revenue shouldn’t be used toward deep-rooted issues like teachers’ pay.

“Education expenses aren’t windfall expenses, and shouldn’t take windfall money,” he said, explaining that one-time unexpected revenue should be used for one-time projects, to keep the state from getting in the habit of borrowing for every project.

Victoria Ratliff is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

 

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