Velma is a female calico. She is 2 years old and mom to the “Mystery Machine†litter of kittens! Her adoption fee is $40. She’ll go home spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated for that price. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
Commissioners to Announce Bicentennial Plans at Press Conference on Friday, January 5th
Friday, January 5th, at 11:30am, Vanderburgh County Commissioners, Bruce Ungethiem, Cheryl Musgrave and Ben Shoulders will announce plans to celebrate the 2018 Vanderburgh County Bicentennial during a press conference. The County is planning many events, activities and public projects throughout the year to mark the 200thanniversary of Vanderburgh County. The official Vanderburgh County Bicentennial logo will be revealed along with information about the upcoming celebration campaign. The Bicentennial celebration will pay tribute to the community, history, culture and future of Vanderburgh County.
“This is an opportunity to celebrate all that has been great in our first 200 years and look forward to hundreds of more years of growth and prosperity,†County Commissioner Ben Shoulders states. County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave goes on to say “Vanderburgh County is home to many unique communities, organizations, businesses and industries that shape our resident’s way of life.†County Commissioner Bruce Ungethiem adds, “This year, we want to honor the history, culture and future of our county through celebratory events, recognition of these amazing groups and engagement with the people who make us who we are.â€
All media outlets and the public are invited to attend the press conference on Friday, January 5th at 11:30am taking place in the Aiken Theatre lobby at Old National Events Plaza, located at 715 Locust St. Evansville, IN. Birthday cake and refreshments will be provided.
University of Evansville Partners With Toyota Indiana
The University of Evansville has received a generous gift of $100,000 from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana. The majority of the gift –$90,000—will be used to launch the University’s new Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) Program. The remainder of the funds will continue Toyota’s long-standing support of the University’s annual Changemaker Challenge competitions for area high school students and UE students.
“We are proud to partner with the University of Evansville on this milestone,†said plant vice president Tim Hollander. “This program will help to fill a need for trained and qualified candidates for many employers in our region and create opportunities for students to build careers with longevity.â€
UE’s new Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) Program will be introduced in the fall of 2018. The University’s Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will be the first private University in Indiana accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International to offer an undergraduate major in logistics and supply chain management.
New college graduates in the supply chain management field are highly sought after with a 6:1 demand-to-supply ratio. UE’s program will prepare students with knowledge and skills desired by employers. In addition to a rigorous course of study, students in the program will take part in high level experiential learning opportunities such as internships.
“Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana is a world-class manufacturer and a great corporate partner,†said Greg Rawski, Schroeder Family Dean at UE. “We are excited to launch this distinctive LSCM program, which provides students great placement opportunities and rewarding careers.â€
Part of the Toyota gift designated for the LSCM program will fund ten $5,000 scholarships. These one-year scholarships will be awarded to each of the 10 students in the cohort that will begin the program. Learn more about these scholarships here: https://www.evansville.edu/majors/business/lscm-toyota.cfm
In 2018 U.S. News & World Report ranked the Schroeder School of Business #4 among small private schools and among all business schools Schroeder was the fastest riser (+38 places) to #183 overall. Schroeder average starting salaries are now at $50,500.
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BREAKING NEWS: Sears in Evansville Set to Close in April
The employee says they were told about the closure this morning. This is not shocking because the employee says the department store was down to a skeleton crew and knew changes were coming after the new year.
Today the store is busy with customers shopping the holiday bargains.
There’s no word on what day the department store will close.
We will bring more updates on CBS44 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Kenneth Brian Colbert: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)
Kyle Lee Devine: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Justin Wayne Hamman: Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)
Tyrone Amstead: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Brendon Scott Broshears: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Jared Lee Verwayne: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Kellsea Rae Pruiett: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
David Alan Young III: Unlawful possession or use of a legend drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Jermain Cartwright: Counterfeiting (Level 6 Felony)
DaSean Summers: Murder, Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony)
Chelsey Elizabeth Dewitt: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)
Donovan Andrew Thomas: Murder, Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony)
William Tyson Morris: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)
William Harold Sisk: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Kentrell Deshan McClatchey: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Earl B. Martin Jr.: Murder, Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony)
Anthony Lee Stokes: Possession of altered handgun (Level 5 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Andrew Cartel Finch: Possession of marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony)
Garrett Andrew Plume: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Samuel David Hill: Burglary (Level 4 Felony), Robbery (Level 5 Felony)
Haley Frey: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Amy Leigh Ferguson: Fraud on a financial institution (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Fraud on a financial institution (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Fraud on a financial institution (Level 5 Felony)
AmyJo L. Cox: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Derek A. Weimer: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)
James Allen Webster: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license of life (Level 5 Felony)
Zachary Thomas Green: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony)
Eric Raymond Glass: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Class C misdemeanor)
Cathy Lynn Gahl: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)
Katie May Gaylee Rodriguez: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Mathew Charles Knight: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)
Jason C. Oldham: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Tracy Scott Franklin: Criminal trespass (Level 6 Felony)