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Bank Robbery Arrest

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On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Evansville Police Officers responded to a report of a bank robbery in progress at the Old National Bank located at the intersection of Main Street and Riverside Drive.

Officers were advised that the suspect, later identified as 38 year old Troy Allen Howell, entered the bank lobby, walked up to a teller’s station, reached in and then snatched cash from the teller’s hand. He then ran out of the bank and fled the area.

A description of Howell was broadcast to responding officers and a K9 team arrived and then began a track. As the K9 officer tracked Howell’s flight from the scene, he provided perimeter officers with Howell’s direction of travel. A group of officers positioned themselves near the casino in response to the information being provided by the K9 officer.

A short time later, the officers observed Howell on Riverside Drive near Ri Ra’s Pub and moved in, taking him into custody without incident.
Witness were able to identify Howell as the robbery suspect. Money was recovered from Howell and the amount of cash approximated the amount taken in the robbery. He was transported to EPD headquarters where he declined to speak with a detective.

Howell was arrested and transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center where he is being held on one count of robbery.

 

Eagles tie for 17th at Music City Regional

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University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf tied for 17th at the Music City Regional Tuesday afternoon at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Junior Preston Van Winkle (Santa Claus, Indiana) was the top finisher for USI, tying for 53rd in a field of 120 golfers. He shot at six-over 150, shooting 75 each round. Senior Grant Saylor (Newburgh, Indiana) tied for 62nd, shooting a seven-over 151 (78-73).

Tying for 71st was junior Kyle Tanriverdi (Pewaukee, Wisconsin) and freshman K.O. Taylor (Madisonville, Kentucky), as each golfer shot an eight-over 152 (75-77).
The Screaming Eagles finished tied for 17th out of 24 teams. They shot a 300 in round one with a 302 in round two, for a 26-over 602.

USI will return to action April 9-10 in Midwest Regional #3 at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, Indiana.

4/3-4/2017 — Music City Regional
Hermitage Golf Course — Old Hickory, Tennessee
Par 72, 6790 yards — 24 teams, 120 players

University of Southern Indiana 300 302   602    +26   t-17th
Van Winkle, Preston 75 75   150    +6   t-53rd
Saylor, Grant 78 73   151    +7   t-62nd
Tanriverdi, Kyle 75 77   152    +8   t-71st
Taylor, K.O. 75 77   152    +8   t-71st
Bell, Travis 75 85   160    +16   t-106th

 

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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http://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/recent-booking-records.aspx

IS IT TRUE APRIL 5, 2017

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IS IT TRUE the sale of the Evansville Thunderbolts has taken another step forward with the help of the Evansville Redevelopment Commission?…the commissioners approved the license agreement with the Ford Center to be transferred over to Venue Works?…this is quite interesting since thus far such deals have been parked with a conveniently crafted company called VW Sports, LLC?…the amended agreement is for the remaining four years, of the five-year agreement that was signed last year with VWSports LLC?  …it has also been reported that Mike Hall “gave” his 10% share of ownership of the Thunderbolts to VenueWorks?…that pretty much establishes the value of the Evansville Thunderbolts at ZERO or less, as an astute businessman like Mr. hall would not “give” away something that had value or potential to ever have value?…the last refuge of cash to keep the delusion of hockey in Ford Center is now the taxpayers of Evansville?…this whole sneaky events of activities should at least merit a forensic audit?

IS IT TRUE we have been told that the FBI investigates graft and corruption in local government and in-state and local police departments? …the FBI uses applicable federal laws to investigate violations by public officials in federal, state, and local governments?… a public official is any person elected, appointed, employed, or otherwise having a duty to maintain honest and faithful public service?…most violations occur when the official solicits, accepts, receives, or agrees to receive something of value in return for influence in the performance of an official act?…the categories of public corruption investigated by the FBI include legislative, judicial, regulatory, contractual, and law enforcement?

IS IT TRUE that it has been suggested that the University Of Evansville Purple Aces have their eye on hiring Tom Crean to coach the men’s basketball team starting in the 2018-2019 season?…the person who made this suggestion is knowledgable in sports and has opined privately to the CCO that Coach Marty Simmons May be promoted to management after next season to make room for Coach Crean?…the real question is how UE would ever come up with enough of a salary to interest a person who has been knocking down multiple millions of dollars per year for as long as he can remember?…it is doubtful that the total revenue for the Aces has even equalled Coach Crean’s compensation at Indiana University?

IS IT TRUE another brick and mortar retailer has filed for bankruptcy?…this time it is the low cost shoe store chain known as Payless?…Payless has been one of the go to places for people of modest means to buy shoes for their growing children?…it is highly probable that the customers of Payless have gone online for their shoe needs?…it is not a good time to own a mall?

IS IT TRUE yesterday Pressanykey posted the following  comment that we felt it was worth repeating?  …Pressanykey said; “The Ford Center is a classic case for study, as all these projects take the same path and only the sticker price ever changes. Who lost and is still losing on the Ford Center project? The taxpayers. Who gained on the project? Well since local approval was needed to do the project, a certain amount of the local establishment had to be in line for a payday or the project would never get off the ground. Consulting firms, architects, engineers, attorneys, banks, bond specialists, underwriters, construction firms, insurers, real estate firms………did I leave some out?   …Mix in $127. million price tag, with an additional $100. million in interest, and you have just forged the chains that will bind your grandchildren in tax slavery for a good portion of their life, and for WHAT? We already had an arena with much better parking and ingress and egress, and we could have upgraded that facility for a fraction of what was spent on the Ford Center. In my mind, the Ford Center will always be the poster child for demonstrating the power of the local establishment over the finances of Evansville’s citizens”.

FOOTNOTES: Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do feel that the taxpayers of Evansville should cover the financial losses generated by the Thunderbolts

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Evansville Thunderbolts Sale Clears Another Hurdle

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Evansville Thunderbolts Sale Clears Another Hurdle

The sale of the Evansville Thunderbolts clears another Hurdle. At the Redevelopment Commission meeting, commissioners approved the license agreement with the Ford Center to be transferred over to Venue Works. This is for the remaining four years, of…

United Way Introduces New IMPACT Grant 0pen To All Area Nonprofits

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The United Way of Southwestern Indiana announced a new grant open to all nonprofits in Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Spencer counties at a press conference on Tuesday, April 4 at their downtown offices. The IMPACT Grant will award up to $200,000 to local nonprofit programs that specifically provide interventions to help move individuals and families towards self-sufficiency.

“The intent of the IMPACT Grant is to make lasting community change and encourage collaboration across the community”, said Matt Theby, United Way Board Member.

“I am very excited about this phase of our work. Thanks to the generosity of the community, successful campaign results, and the intentional leadership of our Board of Directors, we are able to release funding for this targeted programmatic area. It’s going to make a big impact on our community”, said Amy Canterbury, President & CEO of United Way of Southwestern Indiana.

The United Way of Southwestern Indiana has undertaken a multi-year plan to change and transform its funding process with the input and assistance of many community partners and stakeholders.

Interested nonprofits can find application materials on the United Way website at www.unitedwayswi.org/impactgrant.

 

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Adopt A Pet

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 Wonder Woman is a 2-year-old female longhaired gray cat! She is mom to the Justice League kittens, who have all been adopted. Now it’s her turn! Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, registered microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 for adoption details!

Kentucky Downs To Transfer $1.65 Million n Purses To Ellis

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Kentucky Downs to transfer $1.65 million in purses to Ellis

‘Plan is to keep more horses here, the Kentucky circuit growing’

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Tuesday, April 4, 2017) — A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission committee on Tuesday endorsed the transfer of $1.65 million in purse funds from Kentucky Downs to Ellis Park for its 2017 summer meet.

Pending KHRC approval of its Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund committee recommendation, Ellis’ maiden special-weight (non-claiming) races will be a record $40,000 for Kentucky-bred horses, up from $38,000 last year.

Under the agreement with the two tracks and with the Kentucky division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association’s blessing, Kentucky Downs will transfer $1.35 million of its purse revenue to Ellis Park. An additional $300,000 will go from Kentucky Downs into Ellis’ KTDF account. The KTDF augments purses for maiden and allowance races for horses born in the commonwealth and sired by a Kentucky stallion, which account for the majority of horses racing.

Kentucky Downs provided Ellis with $1.35 million last year, a move that allowed Ellis to beef up its purses and keep horses in the state that otherwise might have run during the summer in New York, Indiana, New Jersey or Illinois. The funding comes from Kentucky Downs’ astronomically successful historical horse racing terminals, which utilize parimutuel technology to provide patrons another gambling option. Ellis Park also has historical horse racing, this year switching to the same Exacta Systems operator used by Kentucky Downs.

“The plan is to keep more horses here in the region and to keep the Kentucky circuit growing,” said Ellis Park racing secretary Dan Bork. “We made a step forward last year. Now we want to build on that, keep the momentum going.”

“This historic transfer of KTDF and purse monies from Kentucky Downs to Ellis Park represents a cooperative effort which will greatly benefit the Kentucky racing and breeding industries,” said Corey Johnsen, Kentucky Downs’ president and part-owner.  “Last year’s transfer was very successful, and it should reap greater dividends this summer.  With the continuing growth of historical horse racing and the sharing of purse money, we are able to keep more race horses in the state and create more value for Kentucky-breds. Kentucky Downs is proud to be part of that effort.”

Ten years ago, the purse for an Ellis maiden race was $20,500, including KTDF.

“Kentucky is really on the upswing, and Kentucky Downs, historical horse racing and the excellent working relationship we have are a key catalyst,” said Marty Maline, executive director of the Kentucky HBPA. “Ellis’ purses will be among the best in the country that time of the year outside of Saratoga and Del Mar. Owners and trainers increasingly are seeing the benefits of staying home during the summer to develop their young horses and race over a good, safe track. That creates and keeps jobs in the state.”

Bork said the extra KTDF funds will boost first-level allowance races to $41,000 and second-level allowance races $42,000 for Kentucky-breds. Overall, Ellis Park will offer an average of $210,000 a day in purses after paying out just under $200,000 a day in 2016.

The track on the Ohio River between Henderson, Ky., and Evansville also is bringing back the $75,000 Ellis Park Debutante for 2-year-old fillies the first time since 2008.

With a five-date meet in September, Kentucky Downs offers the most lucrative purses for maiden and allowance races in North America. Kentucky Downs and Ellis have a strategic partnership, including Kentucky Downs overseeing the distribution and marketing of Ellis’ simulcast signal. As part of the purse arrangement, Ellis for the second year has given the Saturday of Labor Day weekend to Kentucky Downs for its opening card. Ellis runs July 1 through Sept. 4, racing Fridays through Sundays, plus July 3, July 4 and Labor Day. Kentucky Downs’ all-grass meet runs Sept. 2, 7, 9, 10 and 14.

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