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“Pro-Life means Pro-Family:” Governor Braun prioritizes pro-life laws

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INDIANAPOLIS –  Governor Mike Braun released the report he commissioned in Executive Order 25-20 regarding the proper implementation of Indiana’s pro-life laws.

“Indiana is a state that supports Life, and the people’s representatives have enshrined those protections for the unborn into state law. We are taking the necessary steps to make sure those laws are properly implemented.” – Governor Mike Braun 

Aligned with his constitutional mandate to faithfully execute Indiana’s laws, Governor Mike Braun signed Executive Order 25-20, which in part commissioned an evaluation of how Indiana’s pro-life policies are being implemented.

The report outlines how the Indiana Department of Health is implementing Indiana’s laws, and also identifies areas for policy change to ensure full compliance.

The report also outlines public transparency measures related to Terminated Pregnancy Reports, or TPRs, which offer insight into abortion trends and compliance by providers while protecting patient confidentiality. Indiana’s laws requires that health care providers must submit a TPR to the Indiana Department of Health each time an abortion is performed, intended both to compile important data about maternal health which can be used to improve women’s health policies, and also to ensure compliance with Indiana law.

To read the full report click HERE.

JULY 4, 2025 Downtown Fireworks on the Mighty Ohio

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Fireworks on the Ohio is the Evansville Region’s biggest Fourth of July 4 2025 celebration, and it’s packed with everything you need for an unforgettable night. Food trucks, riverfront views, kids’ activities, and sky-high sparkle… all you have to do is show up.

USI Men’s XC/T&F announces incoming class

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Mike Hillyard announced the addition of eight new student-athletes for the upcoming 2025-26 seasons.

That list includes graduate transfer Dominick Biene and junior transfer Jaryn Weinel as well as incoming freshmen Carson Brown, Noah Burgh, Ty Conner, Sawyer Mossberger, Noah Nifong and Kraedyn Young.

“This class is a nice blend of veteran experience with the additions of Dominick and Jaryn, and young talent with our seven freshman newcomers,” Hillyard said. “In total, this is likely the strongest recruiting class that we have ever put together here at USI.

“Our vision with recruiting is always long term, however we fully expect that most, if not all, will make an impact at the conference level right away,” Hillyard concluded.

Dominick Biene (Union, Missouri) transfers to USI from the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he was a three-time NAIA All-American and combined six-time national qualifier. He was 19th at the 2023 NAIA Cross Country Championships before finishing sixth in the 10,000 meters at the 2024 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Biene, who won the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference individual title, helped Saint Mary to a second-place finish at the 2023 NAIA Cross Country Championships. He won KCAC titles in the outdoor 5,000 meters in 2024 and 2025, the 10,000 meters in 2023, and the indoor 5,000 meters in 2025.

A graduate of Union High School, Beine earned All-State honors after helping UHS to an eighth-place finish in the 4×800-meter relay at the 2021 MSHSAA Class 4A Track & Field Championships.

Jaryn Weinel (Jasper, Indiana) transfers to USI after spending his first two collegiate seasons at Purdue University. Weinel finished 114th at the 2023 Big Ten Cross Country Championships before finishing 144th at the 2024 league meet. He competed in a combined six meets during the 2025 indoor and outdoor track & field seasons after sitting out during the 2024 track & field campaign.

A graduate of Jasper High School, Weinel earned IHSAA All-State honors in the 800 meters as a senior in 2023. He also was the regional and sectional champion in the 800 meters during his senior year after earning All-State honors with a 22nd-place finish at the 2022 IHSAA Cross Country Championships.

Carson Brown (French Lick, Indiana) comes to USI from Springs Valley High School, where he was the 2025 Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) Class 1A Runner of the Year following an 11th-place finish at the 2024 IHSAA Cross Country Championships. He also earned All-State honors in the 3,200 meters following a fifth-place finish at the 2025 IHSAA Track & Field Championships.

Noah Burgh (Piqua, Ohio) is a graduate Piqua High School, where he was a two-time All-Ohio honoree after finishing seventh at the 2024 OHSAA Division I Cross Country Championships and 24th in 2023. He finished first at the 2024 USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships in 2024 and won the Open Race #1 at the NXR Midwest Regional Championships in 2023.

On the track, Burgh was an outdoor state qualifier in the 3,200 meters as a senior in 2025 after finishing sixth in the 3,200 meters at the 2025 OATCCC D2 State Indoor Championships.

Ty Conner (Westfield, Indiana) comes to USI after graduating from Westfield High School, where he earned All-State honors on the track after helping the Shamrocks to a fourth-place finish in the 4×800-meter relay at the 2025 IHSAA Track & Field Championships. He was a state qualifier on the grass during his senior season, finishing 87th at the 2024 IHSAA Cross Country Championships.

Sawyer Mossberger (Evansville, Indiana) is a graduate of Reitz High School, where he was a three-time state qualifier on the cross country course. Mossberger finished 75th at the 2023 IHSAA Cross Country Championships after finishing 142nd in 2022. He finished his career with a 199th-place finish at the 2024 IHSAA Cross Country Championships.

Noah Nifong (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) is a graduate of Floyd Central High School, where he earned IATCCC Class 4A Honorable Mention All-State honors in 2023 and 2024 after earning first-team honors in 2022. Nifong finished 25th at the 2022 IHSAA Cross Country Championships, 37th in 2023 and 30th in 2024.

On the track, Nifong was a two-time state qualifier, finishing 17th in the 3,200 meters at the 2025 IHSAA Championships and 19th in the 1,600 meters at the 2024 state meet.

Kraeden Young (North Vernon, Indiana) comes to USI after graduating from Jennings County High School in North Vernon, Indiana, where he earned All-State honors in the 1,600 meters following an eighth-place finish at the IHSAA Track & Field Championships.

On the grass, Young was an IATCCC Class 3A first-team All-State honoree following a 194th-place finish at the IHSAA Cross Country Championships. He earned IATCCC Class 4A honorable mention All-State honors after finishing 44th at the 2023 IHSAA Championships.

This group joins a Screaming Eagles team that is coming off a first-place finish at the 2024 OVC Cross Country Championships.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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OSSI ST, EVANSVILLE IN
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LINE ST, EVANSVILLE IN
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E TENNESSEE ST, EVANSVILLE IN
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USI Women’s XC/T&F announces incoming class

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EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field coach Mike Hillyardannounced the addition of 10 new student-athletes for the upcoming 2025-26 seasons.

That list includes sophomore transfer Cordelia Hoover as well as incoming freshmen Adara Austin, Alyssa Beyer, Lilyanna Blais, Isabella Fuentes, Charlee Gibson, Ava Rau, Zoe Roberts, Vanessa Teel and Mackenzi Thomas.

“We had a lot of work to do to fill roster spots that were vacated via graduation by some very talented student athletes, and we are very pleased with the outcome,” Hillyard said. “There is a load of talent in this class, and we expect that a few of them will make big contributions right away.

“Long term, this group has the potential to produce multiple regional qualifiers in future years,” Hillyard concluded.

Cordelia Hoover (Evansville, Indiana) transfers from Ohio Valley Conference member Southeast Missouri State University, where she finished 57th at the OVC Cross Country Championships as a freshman in 2024. She also was 21st in the 5,000 meters at the OVC Indoor Track & Field Championships as well as 18th in the 5,000 meters at the OVC Outdoor Championships.

A graduate of Reitz High School, Hoover was a two-time state qualifier on the grass as well as a two-time Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (IATCCC) honorable mention All-State honoree. Hoover also was a two-time state qualifier on the track and was a USA Track & Field Junior Olympics Indoor All-American in the 3,000 meters as well as the cross country course in 2023.

Adara Austin (West Lebanon, Indiana) is a graduate of Seeger High School and the younger sister of USI sophomore standout Hadessah Austin. Adara Austin posted top-five finishes in the 1,600 meters and the 3,200 meters at the IHSAA Sectional 15 Championships as a senior in 2025 after finishing second in the 3,200 meters at the IHSAA Section 9 Championships as a junior in 2024.

Alyssa Beyer (Evansville, Indiana) comes to USI after graduating from Reitz High School, where she competed in the 100-meter hurdles, 4×100-meter relay and 4×400-meter relay as a senior in 2025. She was third in the 100-meter hurdles at the IHSAA Sectional 32 Championships before finishing 10th at the IHSAA Regional 8 Championships.

Lilyanna Blais (Bloomfield, Indiana) graduated from Eastern Green High School, where she was a two-time state qualifier on the grass as well as a state qualifier in the 1,600 meters on the track. Blais finished 14th in the 1,600 meters at the 2025 IHSAA Track & Field Championships and was a three-time IATCCC Class 2A All-State honoree in cross country, earning first-team honors as a senior in 2024.

Isabella Fuentes (Whiteland, Indiana) is a graduate of Whiteland High School, where she was a two-time state qualifier in the 4×800-meter relay as well as two-time semi-state and four-time regional qualifier on the cross country course. She earned All-State honors in the 4×800-meter relay after helping WHS to a seventh-place finish at the IHSAA Championships.

Charlee Gibson (New Castle, Indiana) comes to USI after graduating from Blue River Valley High School, where she was a two-time state qualifier and four-time IATCCC Class 1A first-team All-State honoree on the grass.

On the track, Gibson was the Mid-Eastern Conference and Pendleton Sectional champion in the 800 meters as well as the Henry County champion in the 1,600 meters as a senior in 2025. Gibson also was a state qualifier in the 800 meters as a sophomore in 2023.

Ava Rau (Waterloo, Illinois) graduated from Waterloo High School, where she was a four-time IHSA Class 2A state qualifier on the grass. Rau also finished ninth in the 3,200 meters at the 2024 IHSAA Class 2A Track & Field Championships while helping WHS’s 4×800-meter relay to respective finishes of sixth and 12th at the 2024 and 2023 state meets.

Zoe Roberts (Elkhart, Indiana) is a graduate of Concord High School, where she was a state qualifier on the grass as a senior in 2024. Roberts finished 88th at the IHSAA Cross Country Championships and was named the CHS Female Athlete of the Year in 2024-25 after becoming the school’s first female cross country state qualifier since 1995.

Vanessa Teel (Pinckneyville, Illinois) comes to USI after graduating from Pinckneyville High School, where she was a four-time IHSA Class 1A state qualifier on the cross country course.

On the track, Teel was a six-time state qualifier, competing most-recently in the 800 meters at the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Track & Field Championships. Teel is a two-time state-qualifier in the 400 meters (2022, 2023) and the 4×800-meter relay (2022, 2023) as well as a one-time state qualifier in the 4×400-meter relay (2023).

Mackenzi Thomas (Olney, Illinois) graduated from Olney (Richland County) High School, where she was an IHSA Class 2A Cross Country state qualifier as a senior in 2024.

On the track, Thomas was a two-time IHSA Class 2A state qualifier in the 800 meters, finishing eighth as a junior in 2024. She also helped OHS to seventh-place finish in the 4×800-meter relay at the 2025 IHSA state meet and to a 15th-place finish in the 4×400-meter relay at the 2023 IHSA Class 2A Championships.

This group joins a Screaming Eagles team that won the 2024 OVC Cross Country title before finishing fourth at the 2025 OVC Indoor Track & Field Championships.

STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF BUDGET RECONCILIATION (H.R.1)

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Feeding Indiana’s Hungry announced its extreme displeasure with the passage of House Resolution 1 (HR1). The cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in HR1 will reduce critical SNAP support by up to 6 billion meals to as much as 9 billion meals each year*.

The following statement may be attributed to Emily Bryant, Executive Director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry:

“Today’s passage of the budget reconciliation is undisputedly the most damaging federal policy targeting hungry Hoosiers that modern America has ever seen,” said Emily Bryant, Executive Director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry. “Feeding Indiana’s Hungry network of food banks will continue serving hungry Hoosiers, thanks to our partners dedicated to feeding our neighbors in need—we are always in need of additional allies—please consider joining our efforts.”

House Resolution 1, the budget reconciliation legislation, now heads to President Donald J. Trump for further action.

Ivy Tech Evansville Recognized for Excellence in Military Student Support

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 Evansville, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has been awarded the inaugural Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) designation, which recognizes Indiana postsecondary institutions that provide outstanding support to U.S. military-affiliated students, including veterans, active-duty service members and their families.

The CPSI designation, awarded by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), recognizes institutions that excel in creating a supportive environment for military-connected students throughout their educational journey.

“We are honored to receive the Collegiate Purple Star designation,” said Daniela Vidal, chancellor of Ivy Tech Evansville. “Our commitment to military-affiliated students is embedded in our mission, and this recognition affirms our ongoing efforts to ensure their academic success and career readiness.”

The CPSI designation is awarded across three achievement tiers based on 37 standards across eight key categories: core institutional policies, admissions and enrollment practices, financial and student support services, institutional infrastructure, student engagement, and career/community engagement. Ivy Tech Evansville was recognized at the Tier 3 level, reflecting its high achievement in these areas.

The CPSI program was established by Senate Enrolled Act 384-2023. Designations are valid for three years and signify an institution’s readiness to support the unique needs of military-connected students.

Don’t let your freedom fizzle: Light up your Fourth of July with Unclaimed Property

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Attorney General Todd Rokita ignites Hoosiers to spark up their Independence Day on IndianaUnclaimed.gov 

As Indiana residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and freedom, Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to ignite their holiday by visiting IndianaUnclaimed.gov to discover unclaimed property that could add a spark to their celebrations.  

“Hoosiers deserve to celebrate this Independence Day with a bang,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “There’s nothing more patriotic than reclaiming what’s rightfully yours. Let’s fire up the festivities by checking IndianaUnclaimed.gov for unclaimed treasures waiting to burst back into your wallet.” 

Here are the types of property that might go unclaimed this Fourth of July that are an even bigger bang than fireworks:      

  • Unclaimed wages or commissions     
  • Money orders   
  • Safety deposit box contents   
  • Savings and checking accounts   
  • Refunds   
  • Overpayments such as:   
    • Credit card balances   
    • Cell phone bills   
    • BMV payments   

Here’s how to make sure your property doesn’t go unclaimed:   

  • Keep a record of all bank accounts.   
  • Record all stock certificates and be sure to cash all dividends received.   
  • Record all utility deposits, including telephone, cable, and electricity deposits.   
  • Cash all checks promptly.   

BURTON COMMENTS ON ‘BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL’

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Passed the Senate, returns to the House for further consideration

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Alex Burton (D-Evansville) released the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.’

“While I understand the goal of reducing Medicaid costs, the current Republican approach is misguided. What’s being proposed lacks a long-term strategy, reduces access to care and harms the most vulnerable Americans – including thousands of Hoosiers.

“Instead of cutting support, Congress should be working to reduce the number of persons under 40 on Medicaid by investing in policies that encourage meaningful employment, provide bridge services for families to stabilize and support a workforce that maintains private health coverage through employment.

“Hoosier families deserve policies that serve the majority, not just the privileged few. The health and well-being of our state is at risk when our most vulnerable neighbors lose critical resources, the average family pays more for care and the wealthiest continue to benefit from tax breaks. This bill moves us further away from ‘Making Hoosiers Healthy Again.’

“Even if the intent was to root out bad actors in the system, the reality is real people will suffer. Congress had an opportunity to lead with compassion and foresight. Instead, they chose irrational and self-serving executive demands over people and families. Unfortunately, Hoosiers will feel the consequences.”