AG Curtis Hill leads bipartisan coalition seeking congressional support for autism services

08/29/2019

Attorney General Curtis Hill today announced that he and Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood are leading a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general calling upon Congress to authorize the Autism CARES Act of 2019. This legislation provides federal support for research into autism spectrum disorders (â€œASDâ€) and services to those affected by these conditions.

â€œThe United States is a caring and compassionate nation,â€ Attorney General Hill said. â€œAs Americans, we must stand together to help alleviate the challenges imposed by ASD upon families across the country.â€

A previous version of this legislation is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2019. The Autism CARES Act of 2019 currently exists as H.R. 1058 in the U.S. House of Representatives and S. 427 in the U.S. Senate. Congress began addressing autism in 2000 with the first enactment of the bill. The Autism CARES Act of 2019 will continue Congressâ€™ ongoing mission to ensure that those living with ASD receive the necessary support and research.

â€œWe are committed to providing a wide array of programs and services to support children and adults with autism, and their families,â€ Attorney General Hood said. â€œThe Act responds to this national concern with a cohesive interagency effort, including programs for Americaâ€™s rural and underdeveloped communities.â€

USI Women’s Basketball releases 2019-20 schedule

08/29/2019

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UniversityÂ of Southern Indiana Athletics announced that USI Women’s Basketball will play the first-ever regular-season collegiate basketball game in the new Screaming Eagles Arena November 13 when it hosts the University of Central Missouri to open the 2019-20 season.

The announcement came as the Screaming Eagles released their schedule for the upcoming year.

USI begins the year with exhibition contests at the University of Kentucky October 30 and Purdue University November 3 before starting the regular season with its game against Central Missouri.

Central Missouri is one of two non-conference home games the Eagles will host in their new arena and one of 12 home games. The Jennies won the 2018 national championship and are coming off an appearance in the NCAA II Central Region Tournament semifinals a year ago.

“We are excited to be opening up the new Screaming Eagles Arena on November 13 versus national powerhouse Central Missouri,” Head Coach Rick Stein said. “We need everyone to come out and pack the stand from start to finish!”

Included in its list of home games are 10 Great Lakes Valley Conference contests, including its conference home-opener January 2 against defending NCAA II Midwest Region champion Drury University. USI hosts GLVC-newcomer Southwest Baptist University January 4 before welcoming rival Bellarmine University to Screaming Eagles Arena January 11.

USI also hosts McKendree University (January 20), Truman State University (January 23) and Quincy University (January 25). GLVC newcomer Lindenwood University visits Screaming Eagles Arena February 13, while USI hosts the University of Missouri-St. Louis February 15.

The Eagles close out their first regular-season in their new home with bouts against rivals Lewis University February 22 and the University of Indianapolis February 29.

In addition to USI’s exhibition games, USI’s non-conference road schedule includes a trip to Ferris State University November 23 and Ashland University December 22. USI also takes on Trevecca Nazarene University and the University of Tampa during the Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic November 29-30 in Louisville, Kentucky.

USI begins GLVC play with a visit to McKendree December 3, while trips to Indianapolis (January 9), Rockhurst University (January 16), William Jewell College (January 18) and Missouri-St. Louis (January 30) are also included in the Eagles’ conference road games. USI travels to Lindenwood February 1 before visiting Maryville University (February 6) and Missouri S&T (February 8).

The Eagles conclude their GLVC road schedule with trips to the University of Illinois Springfield February 20 and Bellarmine February 27. The USI-Bellarmine game will be the last GLVC contest between the longtime rivals.

“Our entire schedule is loaded again with outstanding regional teams,” Stein said. “The GLVC will be as tough as ever with great teams up and down the schedule.”

Schedule Notes
â€¢ New home. USI is moving to a new home after posting a 363-194 record at the Physical Activities Center from the 1980-81 season to the 2018-19 campaign.

â€¢ USI in 2018-19. The Eagles went 20-9 overall and 13-5 in the GLVC a year ago. The Eagles just missed out on their second straight trip to the NCAA II Tournament after suffering a 68-57 loss to Bellarmine in the quarterfinals of the GLVC Tournament.

â€¢ Midwest Region heavy. All but one of USI’s games in 2019-20 will count as regional games, with USI’s bout against Tampa standing out as the Eagles’ only non-regional contest.

â€¢ Opponent breakdown. USI’s opponents went a combined 352-256 (.579) last year, with seven of its 2019-20 opponents qualifying for the NCAA II Tournament. The Eagles are 246-225 (.522) all-time against teams on their 2019-20 schedule.

â€¢ Returning players. The Eagles return five players from last year’s squad, including a pair of starters in senior guard Ashley Johnson (Louisville, Kentucky) and junior guard Emma DeHart (Indianapolis, Indiana).

â€¢ Newcomers. USI features six newcomers on its team this season, with four freshmen getting their first taste of collegiate basketball in 2019-20.

â€¢ Strong leadership. Three time GLVC Coach of the Year Rick Stein returns for his 21st year at the helm of USI Women’s Basketball, bringing with him a 359-217 (.623) overall record and a 212-162 (.567) mark in GLVC play. USI has won 20-or-more games in each of the last three seasons and four of the last five under Stein’s leadership.

â€¢ Ticket prices. Ticket prices for 2019-20: Courtside Seats: $400; Lower Bowl: $180; Upper Bowl: $165.

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2018-19Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â USI Opponent
OpponentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â RecordÂ Â Â Post-SeasonÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Series Record
Central MissouriÂ Â Â 25-7Â Â Â NCAA II Central RegionalÂ Â Â 2-2
Ferris State Â Â Â Â Â Â 14-13Â Â Â GLIAC TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8-2
Hillsdale Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 17-13Â Â Â GMACÂ TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3-1
Trevecca NazareneÂ Â Â 12-17Â Â Â GMACÂ TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1-0
TampaÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 22-9 Â Â Â NCAA II South RegionalÂ Â Â Â Â 1-0
McKendreeÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 13-15Â Â Â GLVCÂ TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10-1
AshlandÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 29-3Â Â Â NCAA II Midwest RegionalÂ Â Â 8-18
DruryÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 35-1Â Â Â NCAA II Elite EightÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4-16
Southwest BaptistÂ Â Â 10-18Â Â Â ——- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 0-0
IndianapolisÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 11-17Â Â Â ——-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 36-40
BellarmineÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 17-12Â Â Â GLVCÂ TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 27-48
RockhurstÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10-16Â Â Â ——-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14-4
William JewellÂ Â Â Â Â 14-13Â Â Â GLVCÂ TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6-2
Truman StateÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 23-8Â Â Â NCAA II Midwest RegionalÂ Â Â 5-4
QuincyÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5-22Â Â Â ——-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 21-23
Missouri-St. LouisÂ Â 12-15Â Â Â ——-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 34-11
LindenwoodÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 21-8Â Â Â NCAA II Central RegionalÂ Â Â Â 0-0
MaryvilleÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18-10Â Â Â GLVCÂ TournamentÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8-1
Missouri-S&TÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9-16Â Â Â ——-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7-13
Illinois SpringfieldÂ 8-18Â Â Â ——-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18-0
LewisÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 27-5Â Â Â NCAA II Midwest RegionalÂ Â Â 33-39
OverallÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 352-256 (.579)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 246-225 (.522)

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility to Demonstrate New CCTV Trucks for Cub Scout STEM Field Trip

08/29/2019

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The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) will demonstrate a new CCTV truck for Cub Scout Pack 383 from Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The demonstration will be held this Saturday, August 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the EWSU Operations and Engineering Facility, 1931 Allens Lane.

Â The Cub Scouts are learning various ways science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are used in jobs today, which is one of the requirements to achieve the Cub Scout Supernova Award. The field trip will allow them to see how robotics and electronics enable utility workers to look inside pipes underground without physically entering the pipeline.

â€œWe want to expose Cubs to how important STEM is in everyday jobs,â€ said Cub Master Keith Penney, who is an EWSU accountant. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects STEM-related jobs will grow to more than nine million by the year 2022.

Two new state-of-the-art closed circuit TV trucks were added to the EWSU fleet earlier this month to perform pipeline video inspections. The CCTV trucks were built with input from utility employees, resulting in a more user-friendly sewer inspection vehicle.

EWSU Technical Services Manager Andrew Peters said one of the CCTV trucks will be used to televise and inspect a pipe at the EWSU property on Allens Lane. Media coverage of the demonstration is welcome. Reporters are asked to introduce themselves to Peters upon arrival on site.

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Obituary for Conrad Alva Rogers

08/28/2019

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Surrounded by his family, Conrad Alva Rogers, 60, departed for his Heavenly home Friday August 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born October 23, 1958 on the Caribbean Island of Anguilla, British West Indies to Kathleen and Alva Rogers.
Conrad was a faithful worker for 19 years at Loews Home Improvement Store where he was a Plumbing Specialist. As a member of Greater St. James Baptist Church, he proudly served as a Deacon.
Conrad is survived by his wife of 23 years, LaVonya Rogers; 3 children: Cordell Richardson, Arisa Rogers, Denarise Rogers; 3 stepchildren: LaKeema, Michael, Treyviaun; 1 brother: Roy Rogers; 5 sisters: Dorcity Phipps, Curry Carty-Nisbett, Bernadine Rogers, Paulette Rogers Harrigan, Tina Rogers; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of Conradâ€™s life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 31, 2019 at Greater St. James Baptist Church with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service. R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Conrad Alva Rogers please visit our Sympathy Store.

Welchâ€™s strong start leads Otters to victory

08/28/2019

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Behind eight shutout innings and 12 strikeouts by starter Jake Welch, the Evansville Otters defeated the Gateway Grizzlies 6-0 on Tuesday night.

The Otters were able to get the offense rolling in the bottom of the first inning and provide early run support to Welch.

With one out and runners on first and second, Elijah MacNamee hit an RBI single to score Keith Grieshaber from second.

Taylor Lane followed with another RBI single that scored Ryan Long from second, giving the Ottersâ€™ an early 2-0 lead.

Evansville scored one more in the second on a sac fly by David Cronin and another run in the fourth on an error by the Grizzlies, pushing the Ottersâ€™ advantage to 4-0 after four.

Welch would be in full control from there, showing his dominance on the mound. He retired nine straight batters at one point from the first inning into the fourth inning.

In the middle innings of the game, Gateway able to sprinkle a few singles off Welch, but he wasnâ€™t fazed and didnâ€™t let those hits turn into runs.

The Ottersâ€™ offense added two more runs behind Welch on a sac fly by Mike Rizzitello in the seventh and another sac fly by Taylor Lane in the eighth, making the score 6-0 Otters.

Welch exited the game after the eighth inning, allowing no runs, giving up seven hits, and striking out a dozen. Tuesday was the second time this season Welch recorded 12 strikeouts. He earned the win, improving his record to 8-5.

Grizzlies starter Chris Carden threw four innings, allowing four runs-three earned-on six hits with five strikeouts. He would take the loss, dropping his record to 7-5.

Otters reliever Drew Beyer retired the Grizzlies in the ninth, picking up a pair of strikeouts.

Offensively, Cronin was able to extend his on-base streak to 17 consecutive games with two walks and two runs scored.

Long notched another multi-hit game with two singles, his 31stÂ multi-hit game of the season.

Lane finished 2-2 with two RBIs and two walks for the Otters, and MacNamee reached base three times with a hit and two walks. MacNamee also tallied an RBI and scored a run.

With the win on Tuesday and Southern Illinoisâ€™ loss, the Ottersâ€™ magic number to clinch a postseason berth is down to two.

The Otters have a chance to clinch a postseason berth Wednesday with a win and a Southern Illinois loss.

Evansvilleâ€™s magic number to clinch a West Division title is down to five.

The Otters are seeking their fourth consecutive postseason appearance.

First pitch for game two Wednesday is at 6:35 p.m. from Bosse Field.

Evansville Man Arrested for Attempted Murder

08/28/2019

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Vanderburgh County â€“ This afternoon at approximately 3:24, Trooper Fulton was patrolling US 41 near St. George Road when he observed the driver of a 1995 Honda Accord traveling south in a reckless manner. The vehicle was clocked by radar at 82 mph and was swerving in and out of traffic. Trooper Fulton stopped the vehicle just north of Lynch Road and discovered the driver and passenger had knife wounds and were traveling to an Evansville Hospital for treatment. The driver was identified as Sean Keith, 30, of Evansville and his passenger was identified as Stephanie Marshall, 28, of Evansville. Both individuals were transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.

Further investigation revealed Keith and Marshall were driving in northern Vanderburgh County when an argument erupted between the two of them. Keith allegedly pulled over at unknown location, exited his vehicle, approached the passengerâ€™s side and allegedly stabbed Marshall. Troopers believe Keith was attempting to stab Marshall in the neck area, but was stabbed in her hand when she tried to defend herself. Keith received his injury during the stabbing. After the stabbing incident, Keith was in the process of driving Marshall to an Evansville Hospital when he was stopped on US 41 near Lynch Road for reckless driving. After Keith was treated for his injury, he was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. Marshall is still being treated for her injuries.

A mug photo was not available at the time this news release was issued.

This is an on-going investigation.

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