Lucky is an 11-year-old male Beagle. He was surrendered with another older dog and a cat because their family was moving and could not take them along. Lucky is a sweet boy who is wondering what he did wrong to end up in a shelter at 11 years old. November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month. Celebrate by taking this wonderful guy home, and making a huge impact in his life! His $100 adoption fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, heartworm test, and more. Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at (812) 426-2563 or at www.vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!
Piranha Shredding Fire
After reviewing the interviews and sifting thru the fire scene, I believe I know how the fire started. Workers confirm that on Thursday afternoon there was a smoldering fire in the shredder. Workers said it was from a 3 ring binder which contained metal and caused sparks as it went thru the shredder. This happens on occasion and the company even has a procedure for this along with a water hose at the machine to extinguish the fire. The workers thought they had the fire completely extinguished before leaving at the end of their shift.
Evidence observed at the scene is consistent with the statements given by employees.
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Gerrickk Antonio Dennis Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Level 6 felony
Possession of marijuana, Class A misdemeanor
Public intoxication, Class B misdemeanor
Disorderly conduct, Class B misdemeanor
Jeremy Alan Herbert Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Possession of a controlled substance, Class A misdemeanor
Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor
Mibcer Cifuentes Vazquez Theft, Level 6 felony
David Michael Gebhardt Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, Level 4 felony
Criminal recklessness, Level 6 felony
Dejong Montez Graves Invasion of privacy, Level 6 felony
Zachary Scott Pribble Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
James Edward Tuck Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Monica Fay Wright Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Volleyball back on the road this weekend
Aces travel to Indiana State and Illinois State
Coming off of its best weekend of Missouri Valley Conference play, the University of Evansville volleyball team looks to continue rolling in a pair of road matches at Indiana State and Illinois State.
The Purple Aces begin the weekend on Friday at Indiana State before traveling to Normal to face Illinois State on Saturday. Friday’s match begins at 6 p.m. CT while Saturday’s game against the Redbirds will begin at 7 p.m. Both will be televised by The Valley on ESPN3.
In two matches last weekend, Mildrelis Rodriguez led the Purple Aces to their first conference win of the season and came close to making it 2-0 in a hard-fought match against Loyola. Rodriguez notched a career-high 23 kills in a 5-set victory over Bradley on Friday while hitting .311. She also led all players with an impressive 19 digs. She followed that up with 15 more kills versus the Ramblers and 10 digs. For the weekend, she 3.80 kills per set and hit .212. She also notched 2.90 digs per frame.
Rocio Fortuny also had her best collegiate match against Bradley. The sophomore posted 19 kills in 48 attempt, besting her previous high of 17. She also matched her top mark of 13 digs in the triumph over the Braves. Fortuny ranks second on the team behind fellow sophomore Mildrelis Rodriguez with 2.19 kills per set. She has also done well on the defensive side with 0.44 blocks per set.
A strong weekend saw UE freshman Rachel Tam average 2.90 kills per game along with 2.10 digs as the Aces won their first MVC match of the season. Tam opened the weekend with a career-best 19 kills in the win over Bradley while hitting .406. She added 10 digs and a pair of block assists. Tam completed the weekend with 10 kills versus Loyola while hitting .333.
On Friday, the Aces open up the weekend with a trip to Terre Haute to face Indiana State. The Sycamores begin the weekend with a 9-15 record and are 3-9 in league play. In the meeting earlier this season in Evansville, Indiana State hung on for a victory in five sets. Kynedi Nalls continues to lead ISU with 3.38 kills per set, which is a tally that ranks fifth in the MVC.
Saturday will see the Aces travel to Illinois State. The Redbirds are in the midst of a four-way battle for second place in the Valley with an 8-4 conference mark while sitting at 15-9 overall. Jaelyn Keene ranks as the top hitter in the conference, checking in at .450. She has also gotten the job done with her serving, pacing the MVC with 0.45 service aces per game.
Aces FanFest set for November 19
Event to be held prior to Morehead State gameÂ
An annual event that has taken place every year since the opening of the Ford Center in 2011 will be held once again as the 6th annual FanFest will take place on Saturday, November 19.
Beginning at 10 a.m., FanFest will be go until the men’s basketball game against Morehead State begins at 12 p.m. It will be held at Freedom Plaza, which is directly in front of the Ford Center main entrance.
Several great activities will be on hand for Purple Aces fans of all ages. The fun includes bounce houses, cornhole, a photo booth, rally towels, live music and much more.
Food vendors and a beer garden will also be on hand for the attendees at FanFest. Admission to the festivities is free. Russ Grieger will be on hand signing copies of his new book – “The Perfect Season: A Memoir of the 1964-1965 Evansville College Purple Acesâ€.
School Bus Struck while Unloading Students
On Thursday, November 03, 2016 at approximately 3:00pm the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a crash involving a school bus on Old State Road south of Knollview Drive.
A red Pontiac Grand Prix had been traveling south on Old State Road when the driver exited a curve and noticed a school bus stopped in the opposing lane of travel. The driver veered into the front of the school bus to avoid striking children who were crossing the roadway.
The school bus was occupied by approximately 35 students at the time of the collision. Â No one reported any injuries at the scene. The passenger car sustained significant front end damage and had to be towed.
The crash remains under investigation.
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CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Election 6 Days Out and Lines Already Forming
Election 6 Days Out and Lines Already Forming
 Six days until the nation goes to the polls but some are getting a head start. Early voting is underway across the tri-state where election officials have seen high attendance numbers. Many voters are trying to beat election day lines only to find themselves in early voter lines.
Nationally, more than 26 million voters have already cast ballots in the presidential race. Local election offices saying they too are seeing great early voter turn-out.
Local Law Enforcement, UE “Ticketing†Well-Behaved Kids
 A new program launched at the University of Evansville will reward children in the community for good behavior.
The program is called “You’ve Been Ticketed.â€
Police officers and sheriff’s deputies will be giving out “tickets†to local youth as a reward for displaying a positive attitude, and making good choices.
Those tickets will be good for a youth and adult ticket to a UE athletic event, and a single scoop of ice cream from GD Ritzy’s.
The program aims to strengthen the relationship between police and the community.
The program is expected to begin within the next two weeks.