This little cutie is a baby bunny who was part of a litter born at the VHS! Her pregnant mom Claire, a Lionhead, was surrendered on January 19th. Next thing you know, a whole litter arrived. They went into foster care with a rabbit-experienced staff member and so Mary Beth and her siblings are very well socialized and working on litterbox training. Mary-Beth herself also looks like a Californian mix as well. Her adoption fee is $50 and will include her spay & registered microchip. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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USI-Quincy baseball DH shifts due to weather
For more information about possible USI Baseball weather-related schedule changes, visit GoUSIEagles.com and the USI Baseball schedule page. Schedule information also will be posted on Facebook and Twitter by accessing @USIAthletics.
The Screaming Eagles, currently, are 21-12 overall and is third in the GLVC with a 13-7 conference mark, having won 14 of the last 19 games, while Quincy leads the GLVC with a 25-7 overall record and a 17-4 league mark.
Special Patrols Statewide April 14 – 20, 2019
Indiana – We’ve all heard about it before; the Move Over Law. In 1999 Indiana was the first State in the nation to pass such a law requiring motorists to move to an adjacent traffic lane, or reduce speed by 10 mph below the posted speed limit if unable to change lanes safely when driving by a stationary police, fire or ambulance emergency vehicle stopped along the side of the road.  Over the years Indiana’s law has expanded to include stationary recovery, utility service, solid waste haulers, road, street highway maintenance vehicles, as well as a stationary survey or construction vehicles when displaying alternately flashing amber lights.
Indiana’s law was originally crafted and passed the result of the death of ISP Tpr. Andrew Winzenread who was killed in April of 1997 while assisting a stranded motorist on I-74 in Dearborn County. Now, in 2019, every state, with the exception of Hawaii has some form of a move-over-law.
But we all know laws are only effective when followed. In Indiana we still have too many emergency vehicles being struck by inattentive or distracted motorists. And in neighboring Illinois, three state troopers have been struck and killed since the beginning of 2019.
As part of a joint ‘Move Over Law’ traffic enforcement project Indiana will be working with our ‘Six State Trooper’ law enforcement partners in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia during the week of April 14th through the 20th. During this time motorists can expect to see additional patrols looking for distracted driving violations which often lead to motorists failing to move over when they approach an emergency vehicle stopped roadside or at a crash scene. Some violations associated with Driving While Distracted include speeding, following too close, drifting from lane to lane and failing to signal turns or lane changes.
It is not the goal of the Indiana State Police to simply write tickets. We encourage and desire voluntary compliance with traffic laws to ensure the safety of the public as well as the safety of public safety professionals. Our historical enforcement of the move over law reveals about 50% of persons stopped for this violation receive a written warning, but citations are issued for particularly egregious violations of the law.
To learn more about Move Over Laws in other States, visit this site: https://www.moveoveramerica.com/
| YEAR | Tickets | Warnings |
| 2017 | 517 | 1,023 |
| 2018 | 664 | 1,292 |
| 2019 to April 1st | 144 | 239 |
Tickets and Warnings Issued for Violation of Indiana’s Move Over Law
| Indiana State Police | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 to April 1st |
| Struck at Crash Scene | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Struck while Assisting Motorist | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Struck while Directing Traffic | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Struck in Work Zone | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stuck on Traffic Stop | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Indiana State Police Vehicles Struck When Not in Motion
| YEAR | Crash with Property Damage | Crash with Injury | Crash with Fatality |
| 2016 | 424 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 396 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 444 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 to April 1st | 124 | 9 | 0 |
Crashes of a Parked Police Vehicle from ANY Indiana Police Agency
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On April 25, 1997 while patrolling I-74 in Decatur County, Trooper Winzenread stopped to assist a motorist who had run out of gas. Returning to the stranded vehicle after getting gas, Trooper Winzenread exited his patrol car and was struck by an oncoming semi-tractor trailer. Trooper Winzenread died at the scene. |
News Conference to Announce New Event AT ZOO
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden to announce event benefitting Penguins of Patagonia Exhibit
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
 Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden at Plaza adjacent to Engelbrecht Carousel
Friday, April 12, 2019, 12:00 pm CDT
Erik Beck, Executive Director, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (MPZ&BG)
Court Kull, Fifth Third Bank President, Greater Indiana Region, Southern Market
Dr. Mark and Mrs. Donna Logan, Vintage Vines Committee Chairs
Hope Mills, Event and Communications Coordinator, MPZ&BG
IN ATTENDANCE:
Paul Bouseman Deputy Director, MPZ&BG
Jennifer Evans Development Director, MPZ&BG
Stephanie Sanderson Visitor Services Manager, MPZ&BG
Danny Schembre Marketing Director, MPZ&BG
Maureen Duncan Assistant to the Director, MPZ&BG
Donna Bennett Evansville Zoological Society (EZS) Board President
Timothy Puckett EZS President Elect and Fifth Third Bank Representative
Jason Eddy EZS Board Member and Vintage Vines Committee Member
Stephanie Gerhardt Vintage Vines Committee Member
Scott Wylie Vintage Vines Committee Member
2019 Mid-America Motorcycle Expo Roars In To Old National Events Plaza
 Ready to get out and ride? Great because it’s time for the 2019 Mid-America Motorcycle Expo as it returns for the twelfth consecutive year to the Old National Events Plaza Exhibit Hall on April 13 and 14!
This bike show is two days of Fashion Shows, Tattoo Shows, Motorcycle Swap Meet, including new and used bike dealers, parts and accessory dealers, apparel dealers, and custom bikes! Last year over seventy vendors representing thirteen states came together and filled the weekend with a motorcycle enthusiast event that was enjoyed by all.
The Mid America Motorcycle Expo is open to the public with admission of $10 for a weekend pass, and children ages 10-16 are free. Saturday, April 13th the hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, April 14th, 10:00am to 4:00pm with the Awards Ceremony at 2:00pm.
Complete Event Schedule
Saturday, April 13th
- 9am Doors Open
- 12pm – 6pm Stage games/giveaways, and entertainment from DJ Jon B.
- 1 pm Fashion Show by “Surprise Partiesâ€
- 3 pm Miss Mid America Motorcycle Expo Contest
- 6 pm Doors Close
Sunday, April 14th
- 10am Doors Open
- 10:30am Opening Prayer by Alan Brock from “Road Riders For Jesusâ€
- 12:00pm Fashion Show by “Surprise Partiesâ€
- 1:00pm Beard and Tattoo contest
- 2:00pm Bike Awards
- 4:00pm Doors Close
Stage Games throughout the day
Southwest Indiana AHEC leads Indiana SANE Training Project to boost number of sexual assault nurse examiners
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five women in Indiana will be victims of sexual violence. Research has shown that medical facilities with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) programs provide better victim care and forensic evidence collection, but not all nurses have had access to this training.
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), hosted by the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana, has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to spearhead the Indiana SANE Training Project statewide to provide advanced nursing education to increase the number of SANE nurses.
Indiana SANE Training Project’s next Adult/Adolescent SANE Clinical Training will be held at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana, on April 13-14. This training will feature hands-on skills sessions, practice with “live†patient models and training facilitated by experienced and board-certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.
The aim of the Indiana SANE Training Project is to expand clinical training opportunities for nurses to improve clinical competence and confidence to ensure high quality forensic medical care to victims of sexual assault, according to Angie Morris, Southwest Indiana AHEC’s Indiana SANE training coordinator. She said that there will be nurses representing 12 hospitals from across Indiana at the Richmond training.
During the three-year project period, the Indiana SANE Training Project is focused on three primary goals:
- Increasing evidence-based, effective training of SANEs and forensic nurses working in rural and/or underserved communities to ensure competence in the care of sexual assault victims.
- Supporting professional development of forensic nurses in rural and/or underserved communities in Indiana.
- Improving the collection of data related to SANE programming in Indiana to guide future decision-making and programming.
In addition to the Indiana SANE Training Project, Southwest Indiana AHEC has offered Adult/Adolescent SANE training at USI for the past three years.
Ivy Tech Community College offers College 101 Night to answer high school students’ questions about college
Ivy Tech Community College will host College 101 Night on Thursday, April 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at its Evansville campus, 3501 N. First Avenue.
During this event, high school students, parents, and adults interested in learning more about going to college at Ivy Tech will have the opportunity to speak to representatives about topics including financial aid, picking a major, enrollment steps, and much more. College 101 Night also gives individuals the opportunity to tour the building, and see what Ivy Tech has to offer, including certificate programs, affordable tuition, and transfer options.
This event is free and open to all, including Ivy Tech dual credit students and 21st Century Scholars. Participants are encouraged to RSVP prior to attending the event. All details, including the list of participating locations, can be found at IvyTech.edu/College101.
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for April 13
Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for April 13, 2019.
Saturday, April 13: 2019 Mira Awards
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will receive the Trailblazer Award.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7 p.m., Saturday, April 13
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â JW Marriott
3rd Floor Ballroom
10 S. West St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
University of Evansville Unveils Unified Logo and Branding
Updated look kicks off Pep and Vim Day of Giving
The University of Evansville unveiled its refreshed institutional marks including logos, updated mascot, and branding platform during an on-campus press conference on Friday. The event was led by president Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz who was joined by Shane Davidson, vice president for enrollment and marketing; Mark Spencer, athletic director; and Walter McCarty, head men’s basketball coach.
“When I began my tenure as president of the University of Evansville just ten months ago, we set into motion several strategic initiatives, including this rebrand,†said Pietruszkiewicz. “It was obvious from the beginning that members of the UE family share a deep pride in the history of this place, but we were not all speaking with the same voice. Now, we’re equipped with the tools to strategically connect the institution and athletics into one single brand to attract the next generation of Aces.â€
After a nationwide search that began in August of 2018, the University partnered with Ologie, a marketing and branding firm based in Columbus, OH, for the project.
“So often, an identity project tries to chase the notion of trend, rather than authenticity,†said Paul Davis, executive creative director at Ologie. “We were inspired by the university’s rich history of previous logos, which led us to this approach that is rooted in legacy, and rallies today’s UE community under one strong, simple logo that links together every generation of Aces.â€
The press conference was held as part of the kick off for the University’s annual day of giving.
“As our fight song says, we ‘cheer with pep and vim for white and purple’,†said Pietruszkiewicz. Today just happens to be our annual Pep and Vim day of giving—a day when Aces across the country and the world come together to give gifts of support that provide future Aces with the opportunity to have a transformative future. We could not think of a better day to unveil our new, unified look that will only strengthen the message we send to the world about this life-changing place.â€
Spencer echoed those sentiments.
“It has been great to be part of this process and to see this from the perspective of the University and how it will benefit everyone involved while integrating our campus,†he said. “This will be a change that will be impactful for decades to come.â€
Krista McKendree, the women’s soccer program’s first All-American player and current head coach, is excited about what the change does for recruiting and the fan base.
“As times are changing, I think it is important to keep current with what future recruits and fans are going to buy into while, at the same time, remembering and keeping part of our history that so many of us alumni have connections with,†McKendree exclaimed.
Entering his second season at the helm of the Aces men’s basketball program, Walter McCarty summed up the excitement on the UE campus.
“It is very exciting to see the new logos and branding that the University of Evansville has unveiled today,†McCarty said. “There are so many great things going on at this university and this announcement will only add to that momentum. It is a great day to be an Ace!â€
Visit www.evansville.edu/give to make a gift of support during Pep and Vim Day.