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Filmmaker Joe Atkinson to visit Harrison High School

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Filmmaker Joe Atkinson to visit Harrison High School
Wednesday, January 25
Noon
Harrison High School, 211 Fielding Rd. 
Approximately 90 students will get to hear from Joe Atkinson, director of “Evansville at War” tomorrow as Atkinson visits Harrison High School. Atkinson will discuss and show parts of his documentary relating to the war effort that Evansville put forth during World War II. He also will discuss what led him to make the film as well as the most intriguing points of the documentary that he encountered throughout the process.

Governor Holcomb Schedule for Week of Jan. 22, 2017

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INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for the week of January 22, 2017.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

What: Toyota Jobs Announcement

When: 11:15 a.m. CST

Where: Toyota Indiana Visitors Center

4000 S. Tulip Tree Drive

Princeton, Indiana 47670

UPDATE

What: 14th Annual Indiana Public Policy Forum

Host: Indiana Rural Health Association

When: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST, with remarks by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch at 9:15 a.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency

One South Capitol Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

What: 2017 Life Science Legislative Breakfast Briefing

 

Host: Hoosiers Work for Health

When: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. EST, with remarks by Governor Holcomb at 8 a.m.

Where: Downtown Hilton Hotel

120 West Market Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Thursday, January 26, 2017

What: Order of the Rising Sun Reception

Host: Japan America Society of Indiana

When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. EST, with remarks by Governor Holcomb at 6:20 p.m.

Where: Columbia Club

121 Monument Circle

Indianapolis, IN 46204

*This event is by invitation only. Media may inquire with Abby Gras, IEDC, 317-232-8845 or agras@iedc.in.gov.

 What: 2017 Agribusiness Council of Indiana Conference and Expo

Host: Agribusiness Council of Indiana

When: 4:30 to 5 p.m. EST

Where: Downtown Marriott

350 West Maryland Street

Indianapolis, IN 46204

 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office tomorrow.

Sarah Elizabeth Baker Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Alicia Christine Kifer Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony

David Joseph Baker Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Anthony Roman Wilson Domestic Battery, Level 6 felony

Shawn Ellen Vogt Domestic Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 felony

Daniel Lee Cook Criminal Recklessness, Level 6 felony

Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A misdemeanor

Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Class B misdemeanor

Criminal Mischief, Class B misdemeanor

Reckless Driving, Class C misdemeanor

Gary Elijah Whittington III Armed Robbery, Level 3 felony

Armed Robbery, Level 3 felony

Armed Robbery, Level 3 felony

Criminal Confinement, Level 3 felony

Criminal Confinement, Level 3 felony

Criminal Confinement, Level 3 felony

Burglary, Level 4 felony

Theft of a Firearm, Level 6 felony

Auto Theft, Level 6 felony

Treavon Marquis Esters Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 felony

Gary Whittington, Jr. Armed Robbery, Level 3 felony

Armed Robbery, Level 3 felony

Armed Robbery, Level 3 felony

Criminal Confinement, Level 3 felony

Criminal Confinement, Level 3 felony

Criminal Confinement, Level 3 felony

Burglary, Level 4 felony

Theft of a Firearm, Level 6 felony

Auto Theft, Level 6 felony

EPD Activity Report

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EPD Report

Father Kills Wife, Shoots Daughters inside Darmstadt Residence

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On Monday, January 23, 2017 just after 7:00 AM the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Scott Township Fire Department responded to an assault in progress at 425 Shillington Drive located within Shadow Bluff Estates in the Town of Darmdstadt.
The first 911 call came from a neighbor’s house after a female victim in her early 20’s arrived on foot and reported that she had been shot and stabbed by her father, Mr. Clint Loehrlein. A second 911 came from the victim’s twin sister, who had hidden herself in a closet within the residence. The second victim reported that she had been shot by her father and confirmed that he was still inside the residence somewhere.

Responding sheriff’s deputies made entry into the residence and were confronted by Mr. Loehrlein, who was armed with a knife. Mr. Loehrlein refused to surrender and began to injure himself with the knife. The deputies shot Mr. Loehrlein with a Taser and then took him into custody after a struggle. One of the arresting deputies sustained a minor injury while handcuffing the suspect. The victim who had been hiding in a closet ran to the sheriff’s deputies and was escorted to an ambulance for medical attention. Mr. Loehrlein’s spouse, 52-year-old Sherry Loehrlein, was found deceased inside the residence.

Sisters Cynthia and Nicole Loehrlein were both transported to an area hospital for treatment. At a news conference this afternoon, Sheriff Dave Wedding confirmed that Nicole had sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm. Sheriff Wedding also indicated that Cynthia (who escaped to a neighbor’s house) sustained multiple gun shot and stab wounds and is being treated at an area hospital. Sheriff Wedding stated, “Mr. Clint Loehrlein is under guard while being treated for self-inflicted injuries. He will be arrested once he is released from the hospital.”

The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office issued a statement confirming that Mrs. Loehrlein’s cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the upper back.

The Loehrlein daughters requested the Sheriff’s Office release the following statement on their behalf: “Cassandra, Nicole and Cynthia want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. At this time, they ask for some privacy as they try to work through this traumatic event.”

The incident remains under active investigation.

SUSPECT:

Clint Michael Loehrlein, 54, of Evansville.

Earlier news release: 2017-NR-009

Pictured above: Map depicting location of incident. (Image courtesy of GoogleMaps, DigitalGlobe, IndianaMap Framework Data and USDA Darm Service Agency.)

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

IS IT TRUE JANUARY 24, 2017

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IS IT TRUE the Evansville City Council wisely postured against the State of Indiana’s consideration to increase the local income tax from the current 1% to 1.25%?…such a move would cost the average Vanderburgh County family over $100 but could tap some families for up to $1,000 per year?…after the recent attempts to partially take away the Homestead Tax Credit after sneakily trying to remove the entire Homestead Tax Credit in 2009, this City Council must be feeling the fire on the backsides for being a bunch of tax and spend types?…the fact that all of the border counties have much lower tax,rates than Vanderburgh County already has will drive even more people out of the City and County?…we wonder what the heck we get for these high taxes as our sewers are still in need of $1Billion of improvements, out roads look like a wrecking ball was bounced through town, and the sidewalks are terrible?…when a good plan is in place, then and only then will it be appropriate to start discussing a tax increase?

IS IT TRUE Evansville will pass a milestone on Wednesday when Ãœber starts to recruit drivers to provide transportation services to the city residents?…this is sort of a right of passage that is coming along 5 years behind leading edge communities just like it was when the first Starbucks and Krispy Kreme Donuts came to town after blanketing the rest, of the country with their stores?…this is a small step as there are plenty of private cabs in town, but to get Uber does imply that Evansville is on the nations service industry radar?…it will also let some local people who qualify earn some extra income?

IS IT TRUE if the powers that be would had listened to former County Commissioner Dave Mosby and Vanderburgh County Sheriff Brad Ellsworth concerning building a larger jail this issue would not being be discussed today? …they were correct that the new jail should had been built on the future needs and not the present needs?

IS IT TRUE we are extremely disappointed that Vanderburgh County Commissioners Bruce Ungethiem and Cheryl Musgrave are using an Indianapolis based public relations/consultant firm to speak on their behalf concerning the funding and renovation of the Vanderburgh County jail? …we find this move not to be in the best interest of open government?  …we wonder who is paying for the services of Indianapolis based public relations/consultant firm? …we also wonder how much this service is costing?

IS IT TRUE we are also puzzled why the newly elected County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave has decided to stay mum about the jail issue?  …during the election Ms. Musgrave never shy away from the media in order to take advantage of a photo opt or the opportunity to give her opinions about any governmental issue that came before her?

IS IT TRUE Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer acknowledged that Mayor Winnecke is aware of the bill to help fund the new addition on the Vanderburgh County jail? …Its common knowledge that that any State Representative would never submit a bill on behalf of the city without the knowledge or permission of the Mayor? …don’t tell us that the Mayor is involved in another back room political deal?

IS IT TRUE President Donald Trump started his term off with a flurry of activity by withdrawing the United States from the TPP trade agreement, declaring that NAFTA will be renegotiated, and by signing an executive order to encourage the regulatory agencies to roll back as much of the Affordable Care Act as possible to save people money?…it is about to get really interesting as President Trump goes about trying to do the things he said he would with respect to the economy?

FOOTNOTE: Todays “Readers Poll’ question is:  Do you feel that Mayor Winnecke quietly gave his permission to increase the local income tax from the current 1% to 1.25% to help fund the jail renovation?

CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to Attend Toyota’s Announcement

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to Attend Toyota’s Announcement

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will be on hand for Toyota’s announcement event Tuesday at the Gibson County plant’s visitors Center. The announcement is scheduled to start shortly after 11:00 a.m. central time. Officials promise a new…

Human Trafficking Awareness Month:  

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Film screening “Trade” With Panel And Discussion To Follow.  

January 31, 2017 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the University of Southern Indiana

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the prevalence of human trafficking to our school and community. Human trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights, more defined as the trade of humans, most commonly for the purpose of sexual slavery, forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation.

On January 31st, USI’s Gender Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Group will host a screening of the film, “Trade” featuring actor Kevin Kline, released in 2007.  This movie is about Adriana who is a 13-year-old girl from Mexico City, who’s kidnapping by sex traffickers sets in motion a desperate mission to save her by her 17-year-old brother, Jorge. Trapped and terrified by an underground network of international thugs who earn millions exploiting their human cargo, Adriana’s only friend and protector throughout her ordeal is Veronica, a young Polish woman tricked into the trade by the same criminal gang. As Jorge dodges immigration officers and incredible obstacles to track the girls’ abductors, he meets Ray, a Texas cop whose own family’s loss to sex trafficking leads him to become an ally in the boy’s quest.

The film will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium.  Popcorn will be served.  After the film a panel of experts will be available to discuss this topic and answer questions.

The film is sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana Sexual Assault/Gender Violence prevention group:  Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Public Safety, Recreation, Fitness, & Wellness Center, Student Support Services, Criminal Justice Studies, Gender Studies, Housing and Residence Life and University Health Center, along with Community Partners Albion Fellows Bacon Center and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office.

Human trafficking occurred in all 50 states in 2015.  In 2012, the International Labor Organization estimated that there are 20.9 million human trafficking victims worldwide.  There has been an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 persons trafficked annually into the U.S. The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide.

For more information or if you are being trafficked please contact: Albion Fellows Bacon Center (812) 424-7274 or National Human Trafficking Resource Center line at 1-888-373-7888.  Creating awareness is the first step of taking action to stop human trafficking.

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.

Monday

January 23

 Tuesday
January 24		 Wednesday
January 25		 Thursday
January 26		 Friday
January 27
Fine Particulate
(0-23 CST avg)
Air Quality Index		 good good good good good
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.

National and regional maps of current conditions are available through USEPA AIRNow.

 

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