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Evansville Police Have Made Three Arrests In Connection With The Death

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Evansville Police have made three arrests in connection with the death investigation that began near Ellis Park on Sunday morning.

Police have arrested LAKEYSHA COUTO (27), CIARRA LANDFAIR (31), and GRACIE SMITH (23), for their roles in the death of Kimra Miller (23).

Police believe Miller died during a fight at 1623 S. Garvin on May 26th. COUTO and LANDFAIR were with Miller before, during, and after the fight. LANDFAIR blamed COUTO for the death. COUTO blamed LANDFAIR for the death. 

After Miller was killed, the women asked SMITH to help remove the body from the home. Smith told police LANDFAIR admitted to the killing when she showed her Miller’s body. 

All three women removed Miller’s body and dumped her in a ditch just south of the Indiana/ Kentucky state line. 

A farmer found Miller’s body on June 2nd. Henderson County Sheriff’s investigators initiated the investigation and developed information that led them to Evansville. Evansville investigators assisted until it was determined the death happened in Evansville. EPD took over the case on Thursday afternoon. All three suspects were taken into custody without incident and are in the Vanderburgh County Jail. 

Landfair and Couto 

Obituary for Patricia Ann Hughes

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Patricia A. Hughes was born on November 22, 1945 in Greenville, KY, the daughter of the late Ellis Wing and Genevieve Wing Reid. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 5:30pm at her home.

She accepted Christ at an early age uniting with the A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church in Greenville, KY. She often attended service with her grandmother, Rose, and sang in the youth choir.

Pat was married to Welden L. Hughes on September 19, 1964, who was enlisted in the Unites States Air Force. Together, their union produced three children.

Pat worked much of her life in retail and was employed at Walmart up until her retirement due to the decline in her health.

Pat was an avid bowler and loved spending her time doing word seek puzzles.

To all who knew Pat, you know that she loved her family and friends deeply. She had a very colorful personality, a sharp wit, and loved to laugh. Pat is going to be missed, but don’t feel sad or sorry for her. She loved life and life loved her. Honor her memory and her life and when you think of her, think of her with joy and a smile.

Pat leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Gilbert W. Hughes of Antioch CA, Patrice L. Cox of Madison AL, and Regina D. Hughes of Madisonville KY; one daughter-in-law, Amy Hughes; one son-in-law, Jeffrey Cox; twelve grandchildren: Britney, Jordan, Reece, Bryce, Madison, Michael (step-grandson), Mychal, Marcus, Mikaela, Alonzo and his wife Lauren, Rhayona, and Rayna; one great-granddaughter, Cora; her sister, Alma Rowan of Owensboro KY; her brother, Ollie Jean “Butch” of Owensboro KY; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services are Saturday, June 8 2019 at 12:00pm at Mason and Son Funeral Home in Madisonville KY. Visitation is 10:00am until service time, also at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.masonbrothersfs.com

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Otters lose to Slammers with 12th inning walk-off

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In what proved to be a low-scoring series, the Evansville Otters fell to the Joliet Slammers 3-2 Thursday as the Slammers claimed the rubber match with a 12th inning walk-off hit.

The Otters jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second.

After Dakota Phillips led off with a double, Carlos Castro jacked a two-run home run over the wall in left-centerfield for his fifth home run of the season.

The Slammers would score their first run on an RBI groundout in the bottom of the fifth from Jared Morello, who scored Ridge Hoopii-Haslem.

Brian Parreira hit an RBI single on a bad hop over the head of Otters second baseman Anthony Maselli, which allowed Riley Krane to cross the plate to tie the game at two in the sixth.

Tyler Beardsley would finish with seven innings pitched, surrendering those two runs – one earned – with five strikeouts.

The Otters had a chance to take the lead in the top of the eighth when Maselli and J.J. Gould hit back-to-back singles with two outs.

That would chase Slammers starter Daren Osby out of the game, who went 7.2 innings, giving up two runs on five hits.

With Hunter Cullen at the plate, Mario Samuel was able to strike out the Otters’ centerfielder to end the threat.

Abraham Almonte pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth, while the Otters offense could not muster any more hits.

Danny Hrbek threw a scoreless inning in the bottom of the 10th and saved the game from ending in the 11th.

When a wild pitch from Hrbek went behind Phillips, the catcher tossed the ball to Hrbek in time to tag out Chaz Meadows at home, hurting his knee in the process. Hrbek struck out Krane to end the 11th.

Then in the bottom of the 12th, Peyton Isaacson hit an RBI single, scoring LJ Kalawaia to give the Slammers a 3-2 win.

Kalawaia was a pinch runner for Krane, who represented the international tie-breaker runner and started the inning on second base with no outs.

CLARENCE EDWARD REINBRECHT

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Chandler, IN. – Clarence Edward Reinbrecht, 85, of Chandler, Indiana passed away on June 5, 2019 at Golden Living Center – Woodlands in Newburgh, Indiana.
Clarence was born on September 9, 1933 in Elberfeld, Indiana to the late Gilbert and Elionora (Letterman) Reinbrecht.
He graduated from Millersburg High School. Clarence retired after 38 years of service from Gateway International. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Evansville. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 grandchildren, Shanon Reinbrecht, Aileen Duke, Aaron Reinbrecht; sister, Katherine Collins.
Clarence is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanette Reinbrecht of Chandler, IN; children, Chris Reinbrecht of Winslow, IN; Donna Granderson and her husband, Jerry of Louisville, KY; Barbara Duke and her husband, Ken of Valparaiso, IN; John Reinbrecht and his wife, Kathy of Chandler, IN; Allen Reinbrecht and his wife, Jane of Chandler, IN; Linda Allen and her husband, Jim of Newburgh, IN; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Noirfalise of Houston, MO; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Koehler Funeral Home, Perigo Chapel, 7022 Heim Road, Chandler, Indiana 47610 with Rev. Robert Schneider officiating. Burial will be at Susott Cemetery in Elberfeld, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the funeral home in Chandler.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 6501 Madison Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47715 or to Kindred Hospice.

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VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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“READERS FORUM” JUNE 7, 2019

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City Council Meeting JUNE 10, 2019

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City Council Meeting
JUNE 10, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.
1 NW ML KING JR. BLVD – ROOM 301

AGENDA

I. INTRODUCTION

 

Agenda Attachment:
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM

 

Memo Attachment:
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

IV. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA:  FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

A. ORDINANCE G-2019-08 An Ordinance Amending Title 18 of the Evansville Municipal Code Concerning Lane Use and Zoning Sponsor(s): Adams Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 6/24/2019
G-2019-08 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE F-2019-11 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): Weaver Discussion Led By: Finance Chair Weaver Discussion Date: 6/24/2019
F-2019-11 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE R-2019-13 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 706 Wessel Lane, Evansville, IN  47712 Petitioner: Chad Sanders Owner: Grimm Property Holdings LLC Requested Change: R1 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Chad Sander, Real Property Management Results
R-2019-13 Attachment:
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

VII. REGULAR AGENDA:  SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

VIII. RESOLUTION DOCKET

 

IX. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council will be Monday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

Lack Of Affordable Housing Is A Growing Problem In Indiana

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By Abrahm Hurt

TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS—Every day in Indiana 86 families or nearly 32,000 a year are evicted from their homes, an event that will end up making it more difficult for them to find a place they can afford.

That statistic was shared Wednesday by Prosperity Indiana, an economic development organization that works to provide resources and advocacy to strengthen local communities.

Nearly half of all Hoosiers who rent are burdened by the cost because they are paying more than 30% of their monthly income on housing, said Jessica Love, executive director of Prosperity Indiana.

Across the state there is a lack of affordable housing for low-income individuals, she added. In fact, Indianapolis has the 14th highest eviction rate among large cities in the United States, according to their data.

“While we’re sharing some dire statistics and trends today, we’re not doing so to indicate that the situation is hopeless,” Love said. “Rather, we want to encourage more voices to speak up now on what is happening to Hoosiers who are housing unstable and build support for the best solutions at the federal, state and local levels.”

Prosperity Indiana joined the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP), the IU Public Policy Institute and the National Low Income Housing Coalition at the Horizon House in Indianapolis to discuss the affordable housing issue. They stressed the need for advocacy to advance state and federal policy solutions.

Love said two bills filed in the 2019 legislative session would have helped prevent evictions and ensure renters live in safe housing, but they both failed to pass.

Senate Bill 524, authored by Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Gary, would have expanded legal aid to tenants in crisis, and it would have made it a criminal offense to rent a condemned property. It was assigned to the Commerce and Technology Committee and never got a hearing.

Senate Bill 422, which was authored by Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, would have allowed tenants to terminate a lease if basic habitability standards were not met within a reasonable time frame after moving in. The bill got out of the Judiciary Committee but never got a vote on the floor of the full Senate.

Kathleen Lara, policy director for Prosperity Indiana, said the biggest reason the legislation failed was because the issue had not been addressed in more than 10 years and a general lack of testimony in favor of the bills.

Michael Hurst, an attorney with Indiana legal services, has been part of a project to make the eviction process less transactional in Indiana and provide counsel. In six months, Hurst has handled 178 referrals.

“I kept the eviction of their record, but when push came to shove, they were not able to find alternative, affordable housing to go to,” he said, explaining that most of his clients are single mothers who cannot find housing they can afford.

Prosperity Indiana reports that an individual making minimum wage would have to work 86 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment at a fair market rate in the state.

Love said a larger coalition of people and groups would bring more options and policy changes.

“We’ve said it’s not legal to put people in a home that’s not habitable,” she said. “But there’s also nothing happening really to enforce that.”

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

Senator Braun Talks Mexico Tariffs & USMCA on Varney & Co.

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ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON MEXICO:

“Of course border security is more in peril that it’s ever been, so President Trump’s interest in using that as a negotiating tool made sense. Most of us were hoping that would be what it’s for and that it would be resolved before they went in place.”

“I’m concerned if tariffs get put in place because the USMCA – that masterful agreement that is ready to go through - might be put it in peril. President Trump has done a great job negotiating with the Chinese, Canadians, and Mexicans, and I think here he needed to make a statement that they’re not helping out on border security and I’m hoping the tariffs don’t need to be used.” 

ON TARIFFS:

“I’m a guy that believes in unfettered markets – keep government out of it – tariffs would be involvement but I come from Main Street America – I think it’s big business that is reflexively against tariffs.”

“I think the President was right to use it as a tool as long as we wean ourselves from it like he said we’d do after we accomplish some of these goals.”

ON COMING TO WASHINGTON FROM BUSINESS:

“I always said I wouldn’t do this if I couldn’t make it a joyful experience – I’m glad I’m part of a dynamic here with the President that’s going to shake the system.”

 

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