For your general information, below is a list of planned dates and times for the 2026 monthly meetings of the Evansville Police Department Pension Board.The meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:15 a.m. in Room 307 of The Evansville Civic Center Complex located at #1 NW M L King Jr. Blvd.The meeting for February is held on the first Wednesday following the annual election that is held on the 2nd Monday of February. As the need arises, an executive session may be held before the beginning of the regular session and will be closed as provided by I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(7). For discussion of records classified as confidential by state or federal statute.
Immediately following the Executive Session, a regular Open Session will be held on.
January7 Wednesday 8:15 am Civic Center Room 307
February 11 Wednesday 8:15 am Civic Center Room 307 (Second Wednesday)
March4 Wednesday 8:15 am Civic Center Room 307
April1 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307
May 6 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307
June 3 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307
July1 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307
August 5 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307
September 2 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307
October 14 Wednesday 8:15 amCivic Center Room 307(Second Wednesday)
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball raced by Kentucky State University, 93-56, Saturday at Liberty Arena. The Screaming Eagles go to 3-5 in the non-conference schedule, while Kentucky State is 2-3. USI raced out in front to start the game as senior guard Ismail Habibscored the first Eagles’ first eight points of the game and propelled the squad to a 12-2 lead before the first media timeout. After Kentucky State cut the margin to one point, 14-13, the Eagles exploded on another run to push the advantage back to double-digits and beyond. USI, behind the seven points of junior guard Kaden Brown during the run, took the margin to 12 points, 30-18. The USI lead would go to as many as 22 points before the halftime score of 44-27. Habib and Brown led the USI scorers during the first 20 minutes with 14 points and 12 points, respectively. Junior forward Tolu Samuels reached double-digits in rebounds for the third-straight game with 10 first half boards. The second half saw USI rapidly expand the first half margin to as many as 40 points during the second half, 87-47, with 4:21 left in the game. The Eagles on the second half, 49-29, led by the 11-point effort off the bench by senior guard Cardell Bailey. For the game, USI controlled the glass by outrebounding Kentucky State, 58-38, and held the Thorobreds to 31.4 percent from the field (22-70). Brown led USI for the game with a season-high 20 points. He was seven-of-12 from the field, a blistering five-of-10 from beyond the arc, and one-of-two from the line. Habib and Bailey followed with 17 points and 16 points, respectively, while senior forward Ola Ajiboye and junior guard Sheridan Sharp posted 10 points each to round out the double-digit scorers. Five players in double-digits was the second time for USI this season and the second time in three games. Samuels, who is averaging 14.0 rebounds per game in the last three contests, posted a team-best 13 boards in the win. Bailey recorded his first double-double as an Eagle and the first of the year for the team by grabbing 10 rebounds off the bench. Next Up For USI: USI goes back on the road for the next two games, beginning with Western Michigan University Wednesday in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at 6 p.m. (CST). The Broncos saw their record go to 3-5 overall after losing to Valparaiso University, 84-55, this afternoon. The Eagles lead the all-time series with WMU, 1-0, after winning the first meeting in 1982-83, 101-99, in a four-overtime contest. USI concludes next week’s road swing December 7 when it visits Indiana State University for a noon (CST) game in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Sycamores are 4-4 overall, having lost their last two games and will be hosting Eureka College Tuesday before welcoming the Eagles to the Hulman Center. The Eagles lead the young series, 2-1, after taking a second-straight at Liberty Arena from the Sycamores last year, 87-77. Indiana State won the meeting in Terre Haute in 2023-24, 98-54.
Peoria, Ill.: It was a strong night for special teams as well as for Myles Abbate, who scored twice on the night, however Evansville’s regulation unbeaten streak came to an end as the Thunderbolts came up just short in Peoria, 4-3 on Saturday night. The Thunderbolts’ next home game at Ford Center will be on Friday, December 5th against the Macon Mayhem at 7:00pm CT.
Peoria took the game’s first lead at 1:26 of the first period as Griffen Fox scored on a 2-on-0 rush. At 7:24, Evansville tied the game on a power play as Myles Abbate scored from Aidan Litke and Isaac Chapman. The Rivermen retook the lead at 13:51 as Mike Gelatt scored on a net-front redirection. The Thunderbolts bounced back late in the period, as Abbate scored Evansville’s first shorthanded goal of the season at 17:02, unassisted on a breakaway to send the game to the first intermission tied at two goals apiece. The Rivermen took the lead once again 14:05 into the second period off a goal from Alec Baer and extended the lead to 4-2 early in the third period with a redirection goal by Michael McChesney at 3:11. Down by a pair of goals, the Thunderbolts kept battling, and on a power play got back to within a goal as Keanan Stewart scored with 6:09 remaining from Tyson Gilmour and Jordan Simoneau. Despite pulling Kristian Stead late for an extra attacker, the Thunderbolts came up just short by a 4-3 score, the first regulation loss since October 28th, also ending a six-game winning streak against the Rivermen dating back to last regular season.
Abbate scored twice for Evansville, while Stewart scored one goal. In goal, Stead finished with 32 saves on 36 shots in only his 2nd regulation loss of the season. The Thunderbolts and Rivermen meet again on Thursday, December 18th at Peoria Civic Center, with Evansville leading the season series 3-1.
The word of God is the most sophisticated spiritual weaponry available to mankind, with the capacity to navigate us through the situational difficulties within this life. Which begs the question? Who are you placing your trust in?
Proverbs 30 vs. 5 says; “Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.”
The words in Numbers 23 vs. 19 still hold true today, because He is the exact same God today. The bible says; “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”
Psalm 46 vs. 1 says; “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
For those who know and trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior, we must hear and obey His words, even if we are in the minority as related to our convictions. We must follow the words of Jesus!
We often hear the words “the devil is busy.” But Jesus is busier! 1st Peter 5 vs. 8 says; “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.”
Whenever we see or hear the word sober mentioned, we usually think of it as referring to someone who has a drinking problem, or suffers from the many different forms of substance abuse.
It is much more wide ranging than that. Sober means; having a clear mind, a vigilant mental state, clarity, sound judgment and self-control. The definition of sobriety means, “the quality of being serious, sensible, and solemn.”
The Apostle Peter said to the brethren in 1st. Peter chapter 1 vss. 13 thru 16; “gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
The definition of holy means set apart, pure, and sacred. Followers of the teachings of Jesus Christ must strive to be holy everyday. That want be the case for those who have rejected the gospel and will suffer the consequences of their actions.
1st Corinthians chapter 1 vs. 18 says; “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
The Apostle Paul said to the brethren in Philippians 3 vss. 17 and 18; “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.”
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December 1, 1891, t he first game of basketball is played in Springfield, MA. It soon becomes the sport most closely identified with Indiana.
December 2, 1840, William Henry Harrison is elected President of the United States, defeating incumbent Martin Van Buren. Voter turnout is 80.2%.
December 5, 1679 , Robert LaSalle reaches the portage between St. Joseph and Kankakee Rivers. He is considered the first explorer to reach Indiana.
December 6, 1924 , “Limberlost” author Gene Stratton Porter dies in Los Angeles when her limousine is struck by a streetcar. Her novels, poetry and nature books capture her love of outdoor Indiana.
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Our Where in Indiana? from last week was taken in Lebanon, along Witt Road.
“Times change, and we change with them.”
-William Henry Harrison
The prospects of President Donald Trump getting a new Indiana congressional map have been revived as state Senate Republicans on Tuesday reversed their refusal to meet next month.
Minutes after the Indiana House speaker announced the chamber’s return to the Statehouse on Monday to take up redistricting, the Senate’s leader said it would meet beginning Dec. 8 to “make a final decision on any redistricting proposal sent from the House.”
House Speaker Todd Huston said in a statement released Tuesday that “House Republicans will gavel in on Monday, Dec. 1, reconvening the 2026 regular session. All legislative business will be considered beginning next week, including redrawing the state’s congressional map.”
No proposed maps have been released as of Tuesday afternoon by legislative leaders showing how the General Assembly might accede to Trump’s wish for Republican-led states to draw more GOP-friendly U.S. House districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The move presents an intra-Republican Party challenge to the state Senate, where Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray has declared too few senators are in support for redistricting to pass.
But Bray confirmed Tuesday the chamber will convene: “The issue of redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps mid-cycle has received a lot of attention and is causing strife here in our state. To resolve this issue, the Senate intends to reconvene.”
Trump on Tuesday celebrated the House and Senate announcements after he had repeatedly blasted Bray and other Senate redistricting foes, threatening to support Republican primary challengers against senators who crossed him.
Republican Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray speaks during the Dentons Legislative Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2023. (Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
“I am glad to hear the Indiana House is stepping up to do the right thing, and I hope the Senate finds the Votes,” Trump said in a social media post. “If they do, I will make sure that all of those people supporting me win their Primaries, and go on to Greatness but, if they don’t, I will partner with the incredibly powerful MAGA Grassroots Republicans to elect STRONG Republicans who are ready to do what is needed to protect our Country and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Republican Rep. Ed Soliday, of Valparaiso, called the incidents “disgusting and repulsive.”
“Anybody associated with it, they come to me with anything, and I will kill their bill,” he told the Indiana Capital Chronicle.
“Good people being dragged through the mud just because they speak their conscience. Death threats — it’s just wrong, and I’m not the only one,” he continued. “Redistricting or not, behavior matters, and this is just flat wrong. So, if you’re on the redistricting side and you don’t like the way I vote, please primary me.”
He said he’d “do what’s right.” But when asked to clarify his position on redistricting, he said, “none of your f****** business.”
Last week, the House and Senate both set Jan. 5 as the date lawmakers would start the new legislative session — not on Dec. 1, as previously planned.
But Huston instructed House members to remain prepared for a possible return to the Statehouse during the first two weeks of December. He told reporters the House had enough support to pass redistricting and that it was “prepared” to act.
Redistricting supporters want Indiana lawmakers to craft a map with all nine of the state’s congressional districts favoring Republicans. Those would be based on 2020 census data, like the current maps.
Those were drawn by Republicans in 2021 and maintained a 7-2 GOP majority — with Democrat Frank Mrvan holding the 1st District in northwestern Indiana and Democrat André Carson holding the 7th District, which covers much of Indianapolis.
Senate Democratic Leader Shelli Yoder denounced Senate Republicans, saying that “the moment Donald Trump intensified his bullying campaign, they caved.”
“Our democracy does not survive when fear becomes policy,” Yoder said. “It does not survive when a state abandons its own people to serve the ambitions of one man. It does not survive when politicians cheat to win, cutting voters completely out of the process.”
Braun praised the House and Senate decisions to take up redistricting.
“This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly convening to vote on fair maps,” Braun said in a social media post. “ Hoosiers deserve to have fair representation in Washington and now the General Assembly needs to deliver a 9-0 map which will help level the playing field.”
Legislative Democrats have too few members to prevent a congressional redistricting if Republicans remain largely united on new maps.
House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta blasted the Republican plan for taking up the proposal.
“Hoosiers have already said loud and clear that they don’t want redistricting,” he said in a statement.” Why are we wasting valuable time and resources on this when we could be lowering costs for Hoosiers? Under the Republican supermajority in the House, Hoosiers have been faced with decades of decay. They deserve better, and House Democrats plan to prioritize their needs this session.”
House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta talks to reporters on Organization Day, Nov. 18, 2025. (Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
During a video news conference Tuesday afternoon, GiaQuinta indicated his caucus may not show up in December, emphasizing the previously agreed-upon date.
“The motion said that we will be reconvening on Jan. 5, at 1:30. And that’s my understanding as to when we are to return,” he told reporters.
GiaQuinta cited the House’s rules. A line there reads that the chamber shall convene at the time provided in a successful motion, but that it can be changed with the agreement of both the speaker and minority leader.
GiaQuinta said he wasn’t consulted – just informed of the new date in a call with Huston on Tuesday morning.
But House Republicans have cited a provision in Indiana Code. During the regular session, the law says, the General Assembly shall adjourn until either the day specified in a concurrent resolution, or when both chambers gavel in with a quorum.
The House GOP is a supermajority, meaning that Democrats aren’t needed for a quorum.
The early gavel-in carries a price tag — but legislative leaders argue that reconvening in December won’t increase the overall cost of the 2026 session, since both chambers now plan to finish their work by the end of February, rather than in mid-March.
Legislative staff noted that each chamber is currently scheduled to meet for one week at a time.
Once a chamber convenes, members are eligible for the full legislative business per diem of $213 per day. Those who commute from outside Marion County additionally qualify for mileage reimbursements at 70 cents per mile.
Lawmakers’ salaries are fixed annual payments that don’t change based on whether they come in early for a session. The per-diem is a separate reimbursement for meals and lodging while engaged in legislative business.
If the entire 100-member House shows up, the daily per-diem bill adds up to $21,300. For the chamber, a five-day week would total roughly $106,500 in per diems for all members. For the 50-member Senate, one week would cost $10,650 per day for the full chamber, adding up to roughly $53,250 for all members over five days.
Mileage payments vary depending on where lawmakers live. Those who commute from outside Marion County additionally qualify for mileage reimbursements at 70 cents per mile.
For one week of session, the combined total for both chambers would be approximately $159,750, not including mileage.
A special session in Indiana in 2022 cost about $240,000, with both chambers meeting for two weeks.
CONSENT AGENDA: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE G-2025-25 An Ordinance to Amend Evansville Fire Merit Commission Ordinance Sponsor(s): Trockman, Heronemus, Green Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Marco DeLucio, ZSWS
ORDINANCE G-2025-26 An Ordinance Granting A Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2026 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Carothers Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Carothers Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: David Goldblatt, Dave’s Taxi Service
ORDINANCE F-2025-20 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Repeals and Re-Appropriations of Funds within the Department of Metropolitan Development Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Kolbi Jackson, DMD
ORDINANCE F-2025-21 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 12/15/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
ORDINANCE R-2025-32 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1521 & 1523 W Missouri St Owner: Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc Requested Change: M3 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Patrick Landry, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Inc
REGULAR AGENDA: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCE F-2025-19 AMEDNED An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Evansville Authorizing Transfers of Appropriations, Additional Appropriations and Repeal and Re-Appropriation of Funds for Various City Funds Sponsor(s): Allen Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Allen Discussion Date: 12/1/2025 Notify: Robert Gunter, Controller
RESOLUTION C-2025-26 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Evansville, Indiana Approving the 2026 Budget of the Downtown Evansville Economic Improvement District, Inc Sponsor(s): Allen, Carothers, Heronemus, Trockman Discussion Led By: President Trockman Discussion Date: 12/1/2025 Notify: Joshua Trockman, KDDK
