This month’s University of Evansville’s Coffee Hour Lecture will feature the Senior Reading, during which graduating UE creative writing majors read their poetry and prose. Winners of the Virginia Grabill Writing Awards will also be announced. The event is planned for Wednesday, April 20, at 4:00 p.m. in UE’s Melvin Peterson Gallery. It is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 812-488-2963.
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined regional leaders in Southwest Indiana to ceremonially sign House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, which will provide $42 million for each of the Regional Cities initiatives, at the Signature School’s Robert L. Koch II Science Center in Evansville. The Governor signed HEA 1001, which goes into effect July 1, 2016, into law on March 23, 2016.
“Through the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative, we have seen regions across the state working in partnership to inspire and generate the development of long-term and dynamic plans for the future,†said Governor Pence. “Indiana’s Great Southwest plan will be key in attracting and retaining a skilled workforce and cultivating a strong business climate for long-term economic development and improving quality of life for the benefit of Hoosiers.â€
The Governor was joined by Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Jim Schellinger, Greg Wathen, President of the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana and Jean Hitchcock, President of Signature School. Also in attendance were bill co-author Rep. Holli Sullivan (R – Evansville), Rep. Ron Bacon (R – Chandler), Sen. Vaneta Becker (R – Evansville), Rep. Wendy McNamara (R – Mount Vernon), Rep. Gail Riecken (D – Evansville), Sen. Jim Tomes (R – Wadesville), and Rep. Tom Washburne (R – Inglefield).
Indiana’s Great Southwest plan encompasses 19 projects that focus on strengthening the heart of the region by leveraging the new Indiana University academic medical education and research center, improving livability and connectivity, and attracting talent and workforce to the community.
The Indiana Regional Cities Initiative encourages communities to work together to develop and implement regional plans. HEA 1001 allocates $42 million for each of the Regional Cities initiatives, ensuring three regional development plans in North Central, Northeast, and Southwest Indiana receive state funding. Together, these plans outline 100 quality of place projects totaling more than $2 billion in combined public and private investment. More than half of these planned projects, including new riverfront developments, revitalized downtowns and expanded trail systems, are currently scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.
A fact sheet outlining the Regional Cities accomplishments can be found attached, along with a photo from today’s bill signing ceremony.
For a full list of bills Governor Pence has signed, visit Bill Watch:Â http://www.in.gov/gov/2016billwatch.htm.
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Evansville Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that was reported at 4:00 Tuesday morning. Officers responded to 3017 Ravenswood and spoke to the resident, William Bruce.
Bruce told officers a woman had knocked and his door and asked for help. She said she had been assaulted. When Bruce opened the door, a masked man entered the residence with the female.
During the robbery, Bruce was cut by the male suspect. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of several injuries.
The suspects took several items from inside the residence and also stole Bruce’s car. The car has not been located. The car is a silver 2006 Pontiac G6 with Indiana license plate RPQ689.
Both suspects were white. No further description is available.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call EPD or WeTip.
 Below is a list of the felony cases filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Elvis Aaron Pack Dealing in methamphetamine, Level 3 felony
Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony
Jamie Lynn Gay Theft, Level 6 felony
Mandy Lynn Kloenhamer Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Mitchell Edward Galbraith Theft, Level 6 felony
Robin Michelle Clark Assisting a criminal, Level 6 felony
Gary Walter Bednar Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony
Possession of paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor
Stephen Joel Gibbens Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Tiffany Liasha Stewart Domestic battery, Level 6 felony
Domestic battery, Class A misdemeanor
Misty Dawn Cunningham Intimidation, Level 5 felony
Intimidation, Level 6 felony
William Leon Scott Jr. Maintaining a common nuisance, Level 6 felony
Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug look-alike substance, Class A misdemeanor
Cami Lynne Carter Dealing in a Schedule III controlled substance, Level 4 felony
Dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance, Level 5 felony
Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony
Tyler Matthew Emrich Possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 felony
Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Cody Nicholas Cowan Dealing in a Schedule III controlled substance, Level 4 felony
Dealing in a Schedule IV controlled substance, Level 5 felony
Unlawful possession of a syringe, Level 6 felony
Unlawful possession or use of a Legend Drug, Level 6 felony
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Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel its time for the city to stop spending our hard earned tax dollars in Haynies Corner Arts District?
 ST. LOUIS – For the second time in her freshman campaign, University of Evansville pitcher Morgan Florey has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week.
“Morgan did a great job this week both at the plate and in the circle,†head coach Mat Mundell said. “She is gaining more confidence at the plate which is giving our offense a boost.â€
Florey got the job done at the plate and in the circle as the Purple Aces went 2-2 this week. Pitching a total of 20 innings, Florey accumulated a 3.15 ERA. She picked up her 6th win of the season against UT Martin as she went 3 2/3 innings. She grabbed another win in the series opener at Bradley, going the full six innings, giving up just two runs and striking out seven.
She also pitched 10 1/3 innings in the final two games at BU. At the plate, she was 4-9, finishing the week batting .444. Against UT Martin, Florey went 1-2 with a 2-run home run, the first of her career. She was stellar at the plate against Bradley, opening the series going 3-4 with 2 RBI, 2 walks and 2 doubles. The second game of the DH saw her go 0-1, but she got on base via three walks and scored a run. She drew two walks once again in the series finale on Sunday.
Florey and the Purple Aces are at home for their next five contests. On Wednesday, UE takes on Austin Peay in a 3 p.m. doubleheader before welcoming Wichita State to Cooper Stadium on Saturday (12 p.m. DH) and Sunday (12 p.m. single game).
