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Arrests Made in Copper Theft
On September 28th at 5:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to a theft in progress at a closed downtown business that is currently a construction site. A concerned citizen called 911 and reported that a male, wearing a brown hoodie and mask, was there stealing copper wire.
Within minutes of being dispatched officers arrived on scene and located 29-year-old Jon L. Kuhr within the fence of the worksite. Kuhr had wire cutters, other tools consistent with removing copper, and a loaded firearm.
Officers then located and detained 25-year-old Angel E. McKinney. A bag containing copper wiring was found nearby and McKinney admitted that her and her fiancé were there stealing copper.
A truck registered to Jon Kuhr was located nearby and more firearms and copper wiring were found inside the vehicle.
Copper is a metal that is used in various fields including building construction, roofing, and plumbing. Thieves steal the metal to sell it to scrap yards for money. Kuhr and McKinney were charged with burglary, a level 5 felony, and booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center.
The Evansville Police Department would like to thank the concerned citizen who called 911 when they observed suspicious activity and our officers for their quick response and great
police work.
Taylor records hole-in-one as UE completes two rounds in Arkansas
Aces tied for 14th place
JONESBORO, Ark. – Mason Taylor recorded a hole-in-one on the final hole of the day as the University of Evansville men’s golf team completed the opening two rounds of the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate at RidgePointe Country Club.
Taylor’s walk-off shot gave him a 3-over 75 in the second round. After posting a 74 to open the day, Taylor completed Monday’s action with a 149 and is tied for 55th.
Leading the way for the Purple Aces is Andres Rodriguez. Sitting in a tie for 36th, Rodriguez opened with a 74 before carding a 1-under 71 to finish the day. Two behind him was Omar Khalid. His first-round score finished at a 76 before he completed the day with a 71 in round two. His 147 is tied for 49th.
While Taylor ranks third on the team, Daniil Romashkin is fourth. His low score of 71 came in the first 18 holes before he registered a 79 in the second. Jamison Ousley rounded out the team with scores of 77 and 85 to wrap up the day with a 162.
As a team, the Aces are tied for 14th place with a 591. They are tied with Eastern Illinois. Arkansas State paces the team standings with a 548. The Red Wolves lead Austin Peay and Texas State by 11 strokes. Thomas Schmidt of ASU is the individual leader with a 132. His scores finished at 67 and 65.
Tuesday will mark the third and final round of the tournament.
Evansville Redevelopment Commission
Evansville Redevelopment Commission
OCTOBER 1, 2024
8:30 A.M.
AGENDA
1. |
Call to Order |
10.01.24 ERC Agenda Attachment:
| 2. | Approval of Minutes September 17, 2024 (roll call vote) |
09.17.24 ERC Minutes – Draft (unsigned) Attachment:
| 3. | Financial Statements Accounts Payable (roll call vote) |
| 4. | Downtown Redevelopment Area (roll call vote) |
a. Resolution 24-ERC-30 Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Evansville Vanderburgh County Building Authority for the Innovation Pointe Building
| 5. | Other Business |
a. First Preliminary Determination Hearing – REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BONDS, SERIES 2024
| 6. | Jacobsville Redevelopment Area |
a. Discussion – JACC Director of Jacobsville Development
| 7. | Adjournment |
Community Comes Together to Pray for the Redd Family
COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER TO PRAY FOR MATT REDD AND FAMILY
OCTOBER 1, 2024
After the City-County Observer called for “Prayer warriors”, over well 100 people came together on the Deaconess Hospital campus to support and pray for Matthew Redd and his family. Redd was the survivor of the car crash that took the life of Clinton Keown and remains in the ICU.
Matt’s wife, Andrea, and his brother, Jeremy, attended the vigil and addressed the crowd to update the crowd on Matt’s progress. “He started opening up an eye,” Andrea told the group, “He’s starting to move his legs a little bit, so those are all wins.”
The family expects Matt’s road to recovery to be long, but they have been encouraged by the community’s response. Andrea said that “there are miracles taking place.”
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family. Click here to donate.
Harvest season is here; tips to help Hoosiers safely navigate around farm equipment on the roads
Harvest season is officially underway for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert and patient as they share the road with farm equipment this fall.
In 2022 four vehicles were involved in crashes with farm equipment in Indiana which resulted in one death, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The following list includes several safety tips for motorists approaching large farm equipment:
- Be alert. Farm equipment is wide, sometimes taking up most of the road.
- Be careful when passing. Do not pass in a designated “No Passing Zone” or within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad grade crossing, bridge, elevation structure or tunnel.
- Avoid tailgating, as some farm equipment might have to make sudden stops along the road.
- Allow plenty of time to get to a destination, be aware of alternate routes and avoid distractions.
CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER 2024 “COMMUNITY SERVICE”AWARDS WNNERS
THE CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER S “Annual Community Awards Luncheon” Will Be Held On September 20, 2024, At Bally’s,” Evansville in the Walnut Room. Doors Open At 11:30 a.m. lunch starts at 12:00p.m
The keynote Speaker is United States Senator Mike Braun
MC is State Representative Ryan Hatfield
THE 2924 hONOREES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CCO “ANNUAL WOMEN-OF-YEAR AWARD WINNER”
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Outside of the Statehouse, Becker is involved in the Indiana Commission for Women and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Office of Women’s Health through the Indiana Department of Health, as well as the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Task Force through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. She is a former member of the ARK Crisis Prevention Nursery Board of Directors, as well as a former member of both the Commission on Excellence in Health Care and the Arc of Evansville Board of Directors. She is also a member of the United Methodist Church.
SCOTT MASSEY SELECTED CCO “ANNUAL MAN-OF-YEAR AWARD WINNER”
Scott’s company has secured over a dozen patents in 30+ countries, received more than $2 million in federal research funding to enhance artificial intelligence control algorithms, and raised several million dollars in investment capital. Scott has also completed four tours in Africa, advising the Department of State’s Mandela Washington Fellowship on hydroponic skills training, created ten high-paying jobs in Evansville, licensed proprietary designs to commercial manufacturers in the market, was named to Indiana’s Rising 30, and Forbes 30 under 30 in 2024.
JEFF LYONS SELECTED CCO “ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE” AWARD WINNER
In his 35+ years with WFIE, Jeff has visited every county in the Tri-State and routinely speaks 40-50 times each year at schools, community groups, and church organizations. He has been an active board member at The Arc of Evansville since 2000, and co-wrote, produced, and hosted The Really Big Show for 21 years. The show was a major fundraiser for ARC and raised over 1.5 million dollars for the organization. Jeff served as an adjunct instructor at the University of Southern Indiana for 17 years and taught broadcast performance in the school’s communications department.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE DAVID KIELY selected CCO “ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNER
Created the first Veterans Treatment Court in the State of Indiana. Acquired two magistrate positions from the state legislature for Vanderburgh County. He spearheaded and created an electronic search warrant in Vanderburgh County. Created the Vanderburgh County Therapeutic Work Release Program. It brought $5.5 million of court space renovations to Vanderburgh County. He was awarded the James Bethel Gresham Freedom Award from the Evansville Bar. Association.
STATE SENATOR JIM TOMES SELECTED CCO “ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE” AWARD WINNER
Jim Tomes has been the Indiana State senator for District 49, covering Posey and part of Vanderburgh Counties, since 2010. He currently serves as the Chair of the Veterans Affairs and Military Committee, is Ranking Member of Homeland Security and Transportation, and serves on Agriculture, Local Government, and Natural Resources.
Willard Public Library Crafternoon
Calling all Halloween lovers and craft enthusiasts—this is your chance to brew up some creativity at Willard Public Library’s Adult Crafternoon: Witch’s Broom Trick-or-Treat Bags!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 4 PM
Location: Browning Gallery
Ready to get into the spooky spirit? Join us to craft your very own witch’s broom—perfect for gathering treats or adding a magical touch to your Halloween décor. Don’t worry, no crafting spells are required, and we’ll provide everything you need!
Can’t make it? No problem! Pick up a take-and-make craft kit at the Adult Services Desk beginning October 4th (while supplies last), and check out a virtual tutorial on the Willard Public Library YouTube channel!
PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, Adult Crafternoon attendees must be at least 13 years of age.
Willard Public Library encourages patrons and visitors to donate graciously to ensure the continuation of events like this for years to come. The WPL’s Foundation is a non-profit organization registered as a 501(c)(3). >> https://www.willardlib.org/donate