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Impaired Driver Arrested after Driving 110 mph on I-69

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Last night at approximately 10:33, Trooper Hunter Manning was patrolling I-69 near the 23 mile-marker when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Manning clocked the 1999 Lexus at 110 mph.  The driver was stopped and identified as Matthew Curtis Reiter, 19, of Evansville. An odor of burnt marijuana was detected inside the vehicle. Field sobriety tests indicated signs of impairment. Further investigation revealed Reiter was under the influence of marijuana. He was arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail. Reiter was later released after posting bond this morning.

Arrested and Charge:

  • Matthew Curtis Reiter, 19, Evansville, IN
  1. Driving While Intoxicated (Marijuana), Class C Misdemeanor

Celebrate Responsibly this Super Bowl

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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the Evansville Police Department, in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), would like to remind all Indiana motorists to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl responsibly by driving sober and safe.

“Family and friends will soon be gathering to root for their favorite team this Super Bowl. With the celebrations come a responsibility to do so safely,” said Sheriff Dave Wedding. “Motorists are reminded this Super Bowl to celebrate responsibility and not to drive after drinking. The life you save may be your own.”

During the 2016 Super Bowl weekend there were 467 traffic collisions in Indiana. Of those, 30 were alcohol-related, with 27 percent involving a driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or greater. In total, there were 13 injuries as a result of alcohol-related accidents. Compared to the 2015 Super Bowl Weekend, this is a 37 percent decrease in traffic collisions, a 33 percent decrease in alcohol-related collisions, a 70 percent decrease in alcohol-related collisions involving a driver with a BAC of 0.08 or greater, and a 7 percent decrease in resulting injuries. In Vanderburgh County, eight (8) intoxicated motorists went to jail over the 2016 Super Bowl weekend, compared with seven (7) in 2015.

“While a decrease in nearly every measurable category is room for celebration, even one collision or one life injured from such a preventable cause as impaired driving, is one too many,” said Council Chair, Todd Meyer. “Sober driving is the only way to drive, so this Super Bowl let’s continue to work together to keep every motorist safe.”

The Evansville-Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership, the Governor’s Council, and ICJI would like to remind motorists that accidents and deaths resulting from impaired driving can be prevented by taking the following precautions:

  • Before the celebration begins, plan a safe way home
  • If you do drink, use a taxi, public transportation, ridesharing service or designate a sober friend or family member, and give them your keys
  • If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911
  • If you know someone who is about to drive or ride impaired, take their keys and help make arrangements to get them home safely

For more information on Indiana’s efforts on impaired driving prevention and enforcement, please visit: http://www.in.gov/cji/2354.htm.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

“READERS FORUM” FEBRUARY 5, 2017

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WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “READERS POLL” question is: Do you feel that our elected officials should push the State to include Ivy Tech in the IU-Evansville Medical school project?

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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Evansville Police Investigating Robbery of Metro PCS Employee

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  1. Evansville Police Investigating Robbery of Metro PCS Employee

    FEBRUARY 3RD, 2017 Amanda Decker AMANDA DECKER EVANSVILLE, INDIANA

     Evansville police confirm to 44News they are investigating an armed robbery that happened around 5:45 at the Metro PCS store on First Avenue in Evansville.

A Metro PCS employee was outside when two men approached him and asked for a cigarette. He says when he reached into his pocket for a cigarette, one of the men demanded all of his cash.

One suspect was wearing sweatpants and a red bandana. There was no description given of the second suspect.

Authorities tell us the suspects are still on the loose. Anyone with information is asked to call Evansville police.

7th Circuit Dismisses Moorish Tax Claim, Condemns ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Ideology

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7th Circuit Dismisses Moorish Tax Claim, Condemns ‘Sovereign Citizen’ IdeologyOlivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com`

A man who declared himself a “sovereign citizen” as a result of his “Moorish” heritage is in fact not a sovereign citizen who is exempt from taxes, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in a Friday opinion that delved into the history of the Moorish-American movement that has been the source of “difficult litigation.”

After declaring himself an “Aboriginal Indigenous Moorish-American,” John Jones Bey filed a “Writ of Mandamus” in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana seeking to enjoin state and Marion County officials from taxing real estate he owns in the central Indiana county.

Additionally, Bey, who called himself a “sovereign citizen” who can’t be lawfully taxed in Indiana absent a contract, sought an $11.5 billion refund on the taxes he has already paid. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt dismissed Bey’s claim, as did the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in a unanimous opinion Friday.

Judge Richard Posner, writing for the court, noted that persons who describe themselves as sovereign citizens by virtue of their “Moorish” roots are generally black people who belong to the Moorish Science Temple of America and who incorrectly claim to be descendants of the Moors of northern Africa. The original purpose of MSTA, Posner wrote, “was to claim government ‘recognition and respect as full citizens rather than the second-class descendants of slaves.’”

Although the MSTA central office has clarified that the organization is not a movement for sovereign citizens or tax protests, Posner continued, “sovereign-citizen ideas appeal to many (self-described) Moors, who combine those ideas with Ali’s teachings in an effort to reclaim and rewrite black history.”

Because of that ideology, some members of the MSTA, including Bey, believe that 18th century treaties with Morocco means the U.S. government has no jurisdiction over its “Moorish” inhabitants.

But “(Bey) is a U.S. citizen and therefore unlike foreign diplomats has no immunity from U.S. law,” Posner wrote. “Indeed, his suit is frivolous and was therefore properly dismissed; he was lucky to be spared sanctions for filing such a suit.”

Indiana Swimming Adds Stickels to Coaching Staff

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University head swimming coach Ray Looze announced the hiring of Coley Stickels as Associate Head Sprint Swimming coach effective July 1.

Stickels will take over for Associate Head Coach Dennis Dale, who will be retiring at the end of the season.

“Coley Stickles has distinguished himself as one of the finest sprint coaches, not only in the United States, but the world,” Looze remarked. “What makes him such a great fit for Indiana are his values. Coley believes in team first and prioritizing the happiness of our student-athletes. Additionally, he is one of the most innovative minds in the sport of swimming, which falls in line with the great accomplishments of Doc Councilman. We look forward to him joining our staff July 1 in our pursuit of the national title and the Olympic podium.”

Stickels comes to Bloomington from the prestigious Canyons Aquatic Club in Santa Clarita, Calif., where he served as head coach since 2012.

“It is an honor to join the Indiana University swimming program and Hoosier tradition of excellence,” Stickels said. “I am excited to bring my passion and creativity to Indiana in the pursuit of a national championship. I am confident that with the fantastic resources the university has to offer, along with the tremendous staff, we will continue to rise to the top and see great success.”

During his time with the Canyons Aquatic Club, Stickels helped lead the team to unprecedented success. Over 50 Southern California Swimming records were broken by Canyons swimmers, five American records, one world record, six National Age Group records and four national high school records.

Most recently, Stickels helped guide current World, U.S. Open and American record holder Abbey Weitzeil to gold and silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He also helped lead 2015 World Championship bronze medalist Santo Condorelli to an Olympic final in Rio.

On the international level, Stickels’ swimmers have earned World Championship gold and bronze medals, Pan-Am Games silver and bronze medals, World University Games gold, silver and bronze medals, Pan-Pacific silver medal and Short Course World Championships gold and silver medals. In 2013-14, Canyons swimmers qualified and competed in the Junior World Championships, as well as Junior Pan-Pacific Championships.

Since 2013, Coley has been a USA National team coach, including as a staff member of the 2014 Short Course World Team in Doha, Qatar.

Prior to Canyons, Coley was the head coach of Phoenix Swim Club where he helped lead international sprint superstar and former world record holder Roland Schoeman. Schoeman placed fifth in the 2012 in the Olympic Games.

In addition, Coley coached National Age Group champions, Junior National Champions and nine Olympic Trials qualifiers in 2012, as well as the youngest swimmer at the meet (13 years old).

From 2003-2011, Coley coached Lake Oswego Swim Club. During his tenure, his swimmers broke eight National Age Group records and qualified the youngest swimmer in history to the 2008 Olympic Trials (age 12). In 2010, Coley was named coach to the South African Pac Pacific team.

In total, Coley has coached swimmers to 15 National Age Group Records and over 50 No. 1-nationally ranked age group swimmers and relays. In 2001, Coley coached the men’s and women’s teams as the assistant coach at Dartmouth, where he also was enrolled in the post graduate program.

During his collegiate career at the University of Arizona, Stickels was a 14-time All-America honoree, graduating cum laude in 2001. With the Wildcats, he was named a First-Team Academic All-American and First-Team Academic All-Pac 10 in 2000.

Stickels was also a member of the U.S. National Team from 1999-2000 and also swam for Team USA at the Short Course World Championships in 1999.

Air Quality Forecast

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Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are provided as a public service.  They are best estimates of predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditions that may affect their health.  The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday).  When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favor pollution levels above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.

Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30th.  Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.

Friday
February 3		 Saturday
February 4		 Sunday
February 5		 Monday
February 6		 Tuesday
February 7
Fine Particulate
(0-23 CST avg)
Air Quality Index		 good good good good NA*
Ozone
Air Quality Index		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*
Ozone
(peak 8-hr avg)
(expected)		 NA* NA* NA* NA* NA*

* Not Available and/or Conditions Uncertain.

Air Quality Action Days

Ozone Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period of eight hours are forecasted to reach 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPA Air Quality Index scale.

Particulate Alerts are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averaged over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35 micrograms per meter cubed (µg/m3).

Current conditions of OZONE and FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.

INDIANA POTHOLES

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Dear Friend,

If you have ever hit a pothole, you know it can lead to a costly repair. In fact, the average Hoosier driver spends nearly $500 extra each year in car repairs due to the poor condition of our roads.

At the Statehouse, I’m working on your behalf to ensure we fix our roads and plan for the future by passing a comprehensive, sustainable and long-term road funding solution.

If you agree it’s time to improve Indiana’s roads, you are invited to participate in our Indiana House Republican photo contest by sharing your story and images of the worst potholes in your neighborhood. Just post a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use #IndianaPotholes.

[Click here to tweet now about the photo contest.]

The winning photo will be highlighted in the Indiana House Chamber upon final passage of House Bill 1002, our long-term road funding plan.

Thank you for sharing your story,

State Rep. Wendy McNamara

Indiana Students To Get Free FAFSA Filing Help At 18 Ivy Tech Locations

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Indiana Students To Get Free FAFSA Filing Help At 18 Ivy Tech Locations

INDIANAPOLIS – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 18 Ivy Tech Community College locations and more than 39 other sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. February 12, 2017.

The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and student loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide. The FAFSA MUST be filed by March 10 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid. College Goal Sunday is so important since completing this required form correctly and by the deadline is sometimes perceived to be complicated and time consuming. In less than one afternoon at a College Goal Sunday event, students and their families can get free help and file the form online.

Now in its 28th year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 90,000 Indiana students and families complete the FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA).

Ivy Tech College Goal Sunday Locations 

Ivy Tech Anderson

815 E. 60th Street, Anderson, IN 46013

Ivy Tech Bloomington

Steve and Connie Ferguson Academic Building

200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404

Ivy Tech Crawfordsville

2325 Phil Ward Boulevard, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Ivy Tech East Chicago

410 East Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN 4612

Ivy Tech Southwest

3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710

Ivy Tech Northeast

3800 N. Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Ivy Tech Franklin

2205 McClain Drive, Franklin, IN 46131

Ivy Tech Downtown Indianapolis

North Meridian Center

50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, IN 66208

Ivy Tech Avon

7508 Beechwood Centre Road, Avon, IN 46123

Ivy Tech Lafayette

3103 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905

Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg

50 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Ivy Tech Logansport

1 Ivy Tech Way, Logansport, IN 46947

Ivy Tech Madison

590 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison, IN 47250

Ivy Tech Muncie

4301 S. Cowan Road, Muncie, IN 47354

Ivy Tech Sellersburg

Community Learning Center of Washington County

1707 N. Shelby Street, Salem IN 47167

Ivy Tech Terre Haute

Oakley Auditorium

8000 S. Education Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802

Ivy Tech Valparaiso

3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Ivy Tech Warsaw

2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw, IN 46582

College Goal Sunday Doubles the Help Offered

“The event on February 12th will be the second College Goal Sunday ISFAA is offering this FAFSA filing season. With the FAFSA opening last October, College Goal Sunday made the decision to add a November event in addition to this traditional February event,” said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday. “We hope all Hoosiers who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday events across Indiana, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals.”

According to the Indiana Commission for Higher, programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching first-generation college students. In recent years, according to CHE statistics, more single-parent Hoosier families have filed for financial aid, indicating programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching high-risk students and their families.

“Students who don’t complete their financial aid paperwork properly and on time are often very disappointed when they find out how much financial aid they lost,” said Wozniak. “This is why the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association not only continues to provide College Goal Sunday, but added the second event this year. If our assistance gives students a better chance at higher education and less debt, we’re fulfilling our mission.”

What students should bring

Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parents’ should bring completed 2015 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2015 income and benefits information. Students who worked last year should bring their income information as well. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their own completed 2015 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2015 income and benefits information. This year the FAFSA requires applicants to use tax return information from two years prior, making filing efficient and quick. Students and parents are encouraged to apply for their U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at fsaid.ed.gov before coming to the event. Those who already have a FSA ID do not need to request a new one.

Volunteers will walk through the online form line-by-line and answer families’ individual questions as needed. All sites offer FAFSA online capabilities and many have Spanish interpreters. A complete list of sites is available at CollegeGoalSunday.org.

Attendees may win educational prizes

Students may also win one of ten $1000 scholarships. Students who attend any of the College Goal Sunday sites and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1000 scholarship. The winners will be notified in April, and prizes will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.

21st Century Scholars benefit 

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Upon high school graduation, Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for eight semesters at eligible Indiana colleges. To fulfill their pledge, scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time. College Goal Sunday can help.

Program is a national model

College Goal Sunday originated right here in Indiana, and is now a national model. Following Indiana’s example, College Goal Sunday events organized by more than 34 states have opened doors to higher education for hundreds of thousands of students all over the country.

For more information about College Goal Sunday visit CollegeGoalSunday.org.  

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

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