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Aces open first day of 2018 MVC Championships

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 Sienna Crews breaks women’s 1,500 meter program record in prelims

On Friday, the University of Evansville men’s and women’s track and field teams opened with the first day of the 2018 Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Terre Haute, Ind.

Freshmen Nikki Hutchcraft and Brittany Corley competed for the Purple Aces in the women’s javelin. Hutchcraft and Corley finished back-to-back in ninth and 10th in the event with Hutchcraft edging Corley, 25.16 meters to 20.34 meters. On the men’s side, Ryan Freeman paced the Aces’ contingent with a throw of 34.50 meters, earning the junior a 17th-place finish. Just behind Freeman were Clay Doty and Ian Alberts in 18th and 19th with throws of 33.79 meters and 32.00 meters, respectively.

In the women’s 1500 meter preliminaries, junior Sienna Crews broke the Evansville program record with a time of 4:59.10, placing Crews in 12th among the 19-runner field. Freshmen Lauren Meyer (5:20.42) and Izzy Dawson (5:25.31) followed Crews, finishing in 17th and 19th, respectively. Ricky Hendrix led the way for Evansville’s men in the 1500 meters prelims as the sophomore recorded a time of 4:16.27, earning Hendrix a 15th-place finish. Also running in the 1500 for UE were freshman Timmy Miller (4:43.16), sophomore Jonathan Newby (4:46.72), and freshman Grant Mangan (5:16.38) who finished one after another in 17th, 18th, and 19th.

For Evansville in the men’s 200 meter dash prelims, freshman Aaron Straight represented the Aces, finishing in 22nd, crossing the line in a time of 23.93. On the women’s side, freshman Holli Buretta recorded the fourth-fastest 200 meter dash in program history, with a time of 31.41, placing Burretta in 27th.

Saturday’s action in Terre Haute begins with the conclusion of the women’s heptathlon at 9:30 a.m. (CT) and men’s decathlon at 10:30 a.m. (CT). Field events open with the women’s shot put and men’s high jump at 2 p.m. (CT), while competition on the track starts with the women’s 100 meter hurdles at 4 p.m. (CT), followed by the men’s 110 meter hurdles.

Live coverage of Saturday’s second day of competition will be available starting at 3:45 p.m. on ESPN +.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Evansville Diamond Ave. Shooting

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We have identified a victim from tonight’s incidents near Diamond Ave in Evansville.  Jeffrey Kempf, age  56, of Evansville,  died near the 2400 blk. Of N Kentucky Ave from injuries related to a gunshot. His injuries were not a result of police action. The Evansville Police Department is investigating and will provide updates as they become available.

One Suspect in Custody in Active Shooter Situation in Evansville

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One Suspect in Custody in Active Shooter Situation in Evansville

MAY 11TH, 2018 Jeff Goldberg JEFF GOLDBERG EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

The manhunt near the intersection of Diamond and Kentucky in Evansville is over.

It started around 9:30, and it ended just after 11:00. Police say they were called to a shooting in the area, when they got there they found a victim. Shortly after that they identified a suspect, and they closed in on the area where they were told the suspect was. Officers say as they approached some fired numerous shots at them. Several squad cars were hit, but no officers were hit.

Shortly after the initial gunfire, an officer spotted the suspect. He says the man fired at him, and he returned fire. The suspect was hit, but the extent of his injuries have not been released. However, the suspect was taken to the hospital. No names have been released.

The EPD’s request for people in the area to remain in their homes has been lifted.

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

The Evansville Police Department and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to avoid the N. Kentucky Ave. and Diamond Ave. the area as they look for an active shooter.

Police are also asking those living in the area to take shelter.

One person is in custody, but this remains an active scene as of 10:40 PM Friday.

EPD has shut down Diamond between Stringtown and Kentucky.

According to scanner traffic, the suspect is armed with a semiautomatic rifle, but that has not been confirmed by our crew on the scene. This shooter is still on the loose and is considered armed and dangerous.

The Evansville Otters played at Bosse Field tonight and as the game let out, authorities are concerned about the fans leaving the game. If you know anyone there, you’re advised to give them a heads up about the situation.

EPD, ISP, and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office are on the scene, along with the Evansville Police Department SWAT team. An ambulance has been called to the scene, but there is no official word if anyone has been shot or injured.

44NEWS has a crew on scene and will provide more updates as they become available.

 

Jeff Goldberg

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COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE JEFF HATFIELD RESPONDS TO HOBART SCALES CAMPAIGN ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM

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Below is the official statement provided to us concerning Mr. Scales filing a formal complaint with the Vanderburgh County Commission against the newly announced candidate for the Vanderburgh County Commission

Mr. Hatfield also informed us that he formally filed for the Vanderburgh County Commission seat at 9:30 am this morning.  Attached on the front page of this article is a picture taken during Mr. Hatfield’s official filing for this office at the Vanderburgh County Election office during that time.

FOOTNOTE:  POSTED BELOW IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE  JEFF HATFIELD OFFICIAL STATEMENT CONCERNING HOBART SCALES CAMPAIGN ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM.

“I’m excited to be running for county commissioner.

My campaign is focused on the people of Vanderburgh County and will not be about the dirty tricks of Mike Duckworth, Wayne Parke, and Hobart Scales.

These are the same games played when they kicked Cheryl Musgrave, Steve Hammer, and Dan McGinn out of the Republican party.

We have timely filed our CFA-1. We look forward to talking with the people of Vanderburgh County and focusing on an issues-oriented campaign.

Sincerely,

JEFF HATFIELD

CANDIDATE FOR THE VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSION

Political Consultant And Secretary Of Vanderburgh County GOP Files Complaint Against Candidate Jeff Hatfield

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Political Consultant And Secretary Of Vanderburgh County GOP Files Complaint Against County Commission Candidate Jeff Hatfield
Vanderburgh County Elections Board,

As a registered voter in Vanderburgh County, I hereby am making an official complaint against Jeff Hatfield as a candidate for Vanderburgh County Commission District 2.

As of 3:18 pm, there has been no filing for a Committee, candidate or exploratory, for Hatfield for Commissioner.
Mr. Hatfield declared his candidacy earlier today, May 11th, 2018.  Around the same time, he releases to the public a website and video supporting his candidacy.  Indiana Law is very clear that if funds were raised or spent in the support of a candidate for office, a committee must first be formed, treasure named, and an account established for the maintaining of those funds.
Mr. Hatfield has had logos designed, videos produced, and website created, all without the proper declaration of exploratory or candidate committee.
As an owner of a campaign consulting firm that provides such services, it’s conceivable that Mr. Hatfield has already spent thousands of campaign dollars without properly disclosing his fundraising and expenditures.  Even if these materials were free, he would still need to disclose them as in-kind contributions and would need to have already filed his declarations.
In failing to do so, his first official act as a candidate for office has been to intentionally defraud the voters of Vanderburgh County.
Sincerely,
Hobart Scales
Evansville, IN
FOOTNOTE:  Mr. Scales informed us that the Vanderburgh County Elections Board will be hearing the above complaint next Friday at 11:30 am.
This letter was posted by the City-County Observer without opinion, bias or editing.
This is a developing story.

Democratic Chairman Wants to Invoice Republicans For Special Session

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Democratic Chairman Wants to Invoice Republicans For Special Session

MAY 11TH, 2018 TYRONE MORRIS INDIANA

Indiana State Lawmakers are getting ready for a special session which is set to begin Monday. The state’s Democratic party chairman John Zody is calling on State Senator Jim Tomes and State Representatives Ron Bacon and Wendy McNamara to explain why Hoosier taxpayers should cover the bill for the legislative session.

Zody says because GOP leaders failed to complete their work before the deadline, it’s going to cost Hoosier taxpayers. He says it will cost taxpayers $30,000, each day the lawmakers are back at the statehouse for the special session.

John Zody says, “Because of the mismanagement and the incompetence of the Republican leadership in the Indiana General Assembly, Hoosiers are about to get invoiced for $30,000 or more because they’re going to have to suspend rules, and eliminated public comment and a lot of processes for this session to get done in one day. We think that’s wrong.”

Lawmakers will discuss several major bills in this special session including funding school safety and tax compliance issues.

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ACLU And Planned Parenthood Sue State Over Abortion Law

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ACLU and Planned Parenthood Sue State Over Abortion Law

May 12, 2018

By Abrahm Hurt
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana are heading to court to fight Indiana’s 2018 abortion law.

Senate Enrolled Act 340 requires health care providers to annually report 26 abortion complications to the Indiana State Department of Health. The complications include infection, blood clots, cardiac arrest and physical injury association with treatment performed at the abortion facility.

The legislation also adds a number of new requirements for abortion clinics to comply with, including having women who have been prescribed an abortion-inducing drug sign a form that says they have been informed of the manufacturer’s instructions.

Jane Henegar, ACLU of Indiana executive director, said Indiana politicians are creating irrational demands and intrusive requirements.

“Indiana politicians are in a race to be the most extreme in the nation as they find new and reprehensible ways to block women from getting abortions and shame and punish those who do,” she said in a statement. “SEA 340 singles out women and their health providers, shame women for their personal medical decisions, and threatens their doctors with criminal penalties.”

The plaintiffs are claiming the law violated due process and equal protection by singling out abortion procedures and requiring invasive reporting that has nothing to do with protecting women’s health.

House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, could not be reached for comments regarding the law.

Gov. Eric Holcomb and Senate President Pro Tem David Long, R-Fort Wayne, also could not be reached for comments.

“Indiana is burdening abortion patients and their medical providers with reporting requirements that make little sense. These requirements are unconstitutional and need to be struck down,” Ken Falk, ACLU of Indiana legal director, said in a press release.

Christie Gillespie, president, and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, said the law is not concerned with patient safety.

“Abortion care is already incredibly safe, she said in a statement. “SEA 340 is yet another attempt by politicians to shame and stigmatize pregnant Hoosiers and spread the myth that abortion is dangerous.”

In recent years, the Indiana chapter of the ACLU has challenged and won similar types of cases. The state has paid the chapter more than $290,000 in legal fees.

After the bill was passed, the Legislative Services Agency in its fiscal notes on the legislation, reported that the state could end up paying the legal fees of the plaintiff if the abortion measure was challenged.

Most recently, on April 20, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down key features of House Enrolled Act 1337 that would have banned abortions based on the fetus’ genetic abnormality, gender or race.

In a 2-1 decision, the appellate panel found the nondiscrimination provisions in the law violated precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade and reaffirmed in Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey.

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

DoD Begins Accepting F-35 Fighters After Corrosion Issue

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Military.com 9 May 2018 By Oriana Pawlyk
The Defense Department is again accepting F-35 Joint Strike Fighters after suspending deliveries from its manufacturer, Lockheed Martin Corp., over a disagreement over who would pay to correct corrosion issues due to a production error.

The F-35 Joint Program Office resumed acceptance of new stealth fighters May 1; deliveries had been on hold since March 29, according to spokesman Joe DellaVedova.

JPO, along with “the U.S. services, international allies and Lockheed Martin, have implemented a comprehensive corrective action plan to make the necessary repairs to all aircraft while minimizing impact to operations,” he said in a statement to Military.com on Tuesday.

“The majority of aircraft will be complete within 24 months, with the remaining aircraft completed as their availabilities/modification timing allows,” DellaVedova added.

“This remediation plan will ensure the warfighter continues to receive an affordable and quality weapons system from industry,” he said.

The decision to resume delivery was first reported by Reuters on Monday.

The problem could have affected as many as 200 aircraft, according to a report from Defense News. The problem originally surfaced in September, with officials stopping delivery the first time in the fall, Defense News said.

Military officials on April 12 confirmed that deliveries had again been temporarily suspended because of corrosion issues in fastener holes “that were drilled and not corrected or properly treated found during an inspection at Hill Air Force Base, [Utah],” said Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, the Air Force‘s military deputy for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition at the Pentagon.

“We do not see it as a long-term problem, and if we have an operational need for the aircraft, we have discussed [it] with [Vice] Adm. [Mat] Winter,” Bunch told lawmakers during a House Armed Services subcommittee at the time. Winter is the director of the F-35 Joint Program Office.

Michael Friedman, a Lockheed spokesman, said an agreement was reached on correcting the problem but did not disclose who will end up paying the bill.

“The Pentagon has resumed accepting F-35 aircraft, following an agreement between the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin to effectively and efficiently address the F-35 hole primer issue,” Friedman said.

“While we don’t discuss specific cost figures and contracting terms, we have a comprehensive plan in place to effectively and efficiently address the F-35 hole primer issue,” he said in an email. “All F-35 production continued during the delivery pause, and Lockheed Martin remains on track to meet its delivery target of 91 aircraft for 2018.

“Fourteen of the Lot 10 F-35 aircraft had been delivered to the military, Bunch said, but five remained with Lockheed: three F-35As for the Air Force, one for Norway and one for Australia.

 

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