Pandora is a female black & white cat! She has soft, medium-length hair and is very playful and affectionate. The catch is, she will likely prefer to be an only feline in her new home. Playing nice with others isn’t really her cup of tea. But she’s beautiful and wonderful with people, and we know her perfect family is out there somewhere! Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!
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Gibson County Man Arrested for Outstanding Felony Warrant
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:40, Indiana State Police and the US Marshals Task Force arrested Kurtis R. Hall, 50, of Francisco, on a felony warrant out of Vanderburgh County for Burglary, Theft and Felony Resisting Law Enforcement.
When officers searched Hall’s property they discovered a .22 caliber rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in a back bedroom and a loaded 9 mm pistol in his vehicle. Officers also found a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle behind a barn that had been reported stolen from Evansville.  Hall is a convicted felon and is not allowed by law to possess firearms. Both weapons and the stolen motorcycle were seized. Hall was transported to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond. Information concerning the weapons and stolen motorcycle were forwarded to the Gibson County Prosecutor’s Office for additional criminal charges.
Arrested and Charges:
- Kurtis R. Hall, 50, 495 South CR 550 E, Francisco, IN
- Burglary
- Theft
- Felony Resisting Law Enforcement
Manufacturing Day Event Planned at Ivy Tech Evansville
National Manufacturing Day 2018
8-9 a.m., October 5
Room 107, Ivy Tech Community College
3501 North First Avenue, Evansville
Background: This annual event is a celebration of modern manufacturing and is meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. It is designed to address common misperceptions about manufacturing. Guest speaker at this year’s event will be Kimberly Smock, refinery manager at CountryMark in Mt. Vernon, Ind. Smock, a chemical engineer with degrees from Johns Hopkins University, and the University of California, Davis, has more than 25 years of service in refineries and chemical plants. She will share information about the company and its Indiana presence. She will also give a general overview of the manufacturing process in her business and the refinery flow from crude oil to final products. She will also talk about the need for skilled employees in the manufacturing workforce and women in manufacturing leadership.
Tours of the Manufacturing classrooms and lab spaces at Ivy Tech will be available.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE, ANOTHER CHANCE FOR ANIMALS, WARRICK ANIMALS GUARDIANS AND PC POUND PUPPIES TO HOST THE HOWL & YOWL BASH!
It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue, Another Chance for Animals, Warrick Animal Guardians and PC Pound Puppies will host the “Howl & Yowl Bashâ€, sponsored by Pet Food Center, on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM. The rescues hope to project a message of unity and collaboration as they work together to help homeless animals in Vanderburgh, Warrick and Posey counties. They are sending a message to the community that they are all in this together and work together to better the animal welfare of our communities. Proceeds from this event will be divided equally between the four participating rescues.
The “Howl & Yowl Bash†will be held at the former Boogies Nights venue located at 701 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708. This event will host a ghoulish night of fun! There will be a costume contest with celebrity judges, food, DJ and fun.  Guests 21 and over are welcomed to this great event. Tickets for dinner and fun are only $35 and may be found on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-yowl-bash-tickets-48652178977
Softball Has Eight Recognized As NFCA All-American Scholar-Athletes
Eight University of Evansville softball student-athletes were recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes in an announcement by the NFCA.
The Purple Aces also earned Easton/NFCA Academic Team accolades. As a whole, UE finished with a 3.442 GPA, which was 45th in the country.
“We are extremely proud of our ladies effort in the classroom. Our team really takes pride in their academics and strive for excellence,†Aces head coach Mat Mundell said. “The University of Evansville has a long tradition of being one of the top academic universities and our team loves that about UE.â€
Individuals recognized as All-America Scholar-Athletes were: Kristin Koepke, Jaime Nurrenbern, Olivia Cheatham, Bailee Bostic, Bailee Porter, Allison Daggett, Toni Galas and Alex Latoria.
Koepke led the way with a perfect 4.0 GPA while Nurrenbern was close behind, finishing the 2017-18 academic year with a 3.97 GPA. Cheatham and Bostic completed last year with GPA’s of 3.90 and 3.81, respectively.
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA WELCOMES THREE NEW STAFF MEMBERS IN KEY HOSPITALITY ROLES
Old National Events Plaza is excited to announce the addition of three new staff members in key hospitality positions within the company. Lyndsey Lomelino, Event Coordinator, Kasia McMullen-Koontz, Catering Sales Manager and McKenzie May, Event Coordinator, have all joined the Old National Events Plaza team over the last six months and bring with them a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields.
“We are so excited to announce the additions of Lyndsey, Kasia and McKenzie to our Old National Events Plaza team,†said Alexis Berggren, General Manager. “The important work that these women will oversee, and relationships they will build with our clients, will directly impact our customer service and guest experience. Each brings outstanding talent and skills that will help us set the bar higher.â€
Lomelino comes to Old National Events Plaza with more than five years of experience in the events coordination and client services field. Most recently, Lyndsey worked at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL as the Event Supervisor. In this role, Lomelino oversaw the event planning, outreach, hiring of support staff and overall execution for their largest annual event, Winterfest. Lomelino graduated from Illinois State University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Recreation and Parks Administration. This background has helped Lyndsey easily transition into her current position with Old National Events Plaza and Evansville community overall. Lomelino comments, “I’m so excited to be joining the Old National Events Plaza team. I am eager to combine my expertise with their vibrant approach. I am enthusiastic for the future and will apply my passion as an Event Coordinator to ensure collaborative ideas come to lifeâ€.
 Kasia McMullen-Koontz joins the Old National Events Plaza team with 15 years of experience in all aspects of catering and event planning. She hails from St. Louis, MO and started her career with Wolfgang Puck Catering, quickly advancing from Staff Coordinator to Catering Sales Manager in under five years. McMullen-Koontz also as vast restaurant management experience having directed catering operations at Mango Peruvian Cuisine in St. Louis’ trendy Downtown Loft area. Most recently, Kasia served as Catering Captain at the University of Evansville. McMullen-Koontz states,†I was attracted by the Old National Events Plaza’s mission to deliver excellence in customer service to all of their clients, and the commitment to being an integral part of community growth in the downtown area. I believe that every client deserves attentive and informed service, and we strive to achieve that marker every day.â€
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McKenzie May comes to Evansville from Mt. Vernon, Illinois. May is a graduate of Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale with an M.S. in Sports Studies and a B.S. in Sports Administration. During her time at SIU, she served as the Facilities and Events Operations Intern for Saluki Athletics and was later promoted to Game Staff Supervisor. During her graduate studies, May served as a Facilities and Events Graduate Assistant, further developing her knowledge and understanding of the sports and events industry. May comments, “My interest in the Old National Event Plaza came from my love of working and organizing events. While searching outside my box, I was led to an opportunity to connect and work with a very cultural and diverse community. I look forward to this exciting opportunity and working with my team and the clients. “Â
AG Curtis Hill leads 12-state brief seeking dismissal of latest federal lawsuit targeting fossil-fuel corporations
Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that he is leading a 12-state coalition seeking the dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by King County, Washington, against five fossil-fuel companies. The lawsuit claims the companies have violated “common law†by contributing to global warming – which, the plaintiffs claim, constitutes a “public nuisance†and “trespass.â€
In his amicus (friend-of-the-court) brief, Attorney General Hill states that the Clean Air Act – and the Environmental Protection Agency’s corresponding enforcement authority – supersedes federal common law nuisance claims pertaining to emissions. In addition, he cites the separation of powers doctrine, stating that courts should exercise restraint in matters best left to the executive and legislative branches of government.
“Municipal governments cannot dictate national energy policy or curb economic activity that occurs outside their jurisdictional boundaries,†Attorney General Hill said. “Everyone believes we should take care of the planet and exercise wise stewardship of natural resources, but we can pursue these important priorities while also respecting the rule of law and supporting a robust economy. We must protect the principles of federalism in cases such as this one.â€
King County, Washington, is home to the city of Seattle. In recent months, Indiana has prevailed in seeking the dismissal of two lawsuits similar to this one involving actions brought against fossil-fuel companies by municipalities in the states of California and New York.
JUST IN: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2019 CITY BUDGET BY MEMBERS OF THE EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
This memo was just sent to members of the Evansville City Council by their Legal Counsel, Joshua Claybourn.
DEAR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS;
I’ve attached all of the budget amendments that I’ve received so far and had a brief summary below. Â Please review any that you are sponsoring as soon as possible in order to let me know if you have any changes.
- Amendment 1 (Weaver): This amendment calls for a $3 million cut from the budget to line items designated and specified by the administration. If this amendment passes, the Council tables final passage of a budget until October 22nd in order to allow the administration to identify and propose its specific cuts.
- Amendment 2 (McGinn & Elpers): This proposes cutting the City’s $130,000 contract with New Hope for a Highway 41 bus service.
- Amendment 3 (McGinn): This proposes reducing the grant to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund from $500,000 to $100,000.
- Amendment 4 (Adams): This holds in abeyance the grant to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation from $500,000 to $0 until City Council has received the Affordable Housing Trust Fund’s first two quarterly financial reports in 2019 for review and approval. After such approval, the City Council will entertain a new appropriation of $500,000 for the Fund.
- Amendment 5 (McGinn & Elpers): This proposes cutting all non-profit grants by 25% except for I-69 Bridgelink and UNOE.
- Amendment 5A (Mercer): This proposes cutting all non-profit grants by 25% except for I-69 Bridgelink, UNOE, Leadership Evansville, and SWIRCA.
- Amendment 6 (Elpers): This amendment reduces the City’s contribution to employee health insurance premiums by $10.00 per month ($120 per year) for each employee, which will have the effect of requiring employees to increase their share of health insurance premiums by $10.00 per month ($120 per year). This would not apply to Teamsters since they are on their own health insurance plan.