The Evansville EPA and Vanderburgh County Health Department are releasing an: Ozone Alert
Effective Date: 7/25/2015
Air Quality Forecast: Please be advised that outdoor Ozone levels may reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups†range established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA).
| Air Quality Index | Ozone 8-hr average |
| Good (0-50) | 0-59 ppb |
| Moderate (51 – 100) | 60-75 ppb |
| →  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101 – 150) | 76-95 ppb |
| Unhealthy (151 – 200) | 96-115 ppb |
| Very Unhealthy (201 – 300) | 116-374 ppb |
| HAZARDOUS (301 – 500) | >375 ppb |
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The U.S. EPA recommends that sensitive groups such as children, older adults, those with respiratory diseases, and people who are active outdoors limit prolonged outdoor exertion especially between the hours of 12:00 and 7:00 p.m. when the highest Ozone concentrations are most likely to occur.
Within a few hours or days, exposure to higher levels of Ozone can cause lung and throat irritation, shortness of breath, and aggravate respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. For more information about Ozone and your health please go to: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/ozone-c.pdf
To do your share to protect air quality and reduce pollution levels:
- Conserve energy – turn off lights, reduce air conditioner use, etc.
- Use Public transit, or limit driving and avoid unnecessary idling and drive-through windows, especially if there are long lines.
- Postpone refueling your vehicle until after 6:00 p.m.; don’t ‘top-off’ the tank when filling up.
- Consider using electric or manually operated lawn and garden equipment.  If you use gasoline-powered equipment, try to avoid use between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Limit the use of cleaning fluids, paint thinners or other materials containing volatile organic compounds (VOC).
- Postpone painting projects or use low-VOC coatings.
- OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED during an air quality alert. The use of gas and charcoal grills for cooking is permitted, however delaying until after 6 p.m. is recommended.
Ivy Tech to Hold 11th Annual CRUISE-IN Event
Ivy Tech Community College Southwest will host its eleventh annual CRUISE-IN Saturday, July 25th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the main campus in Evansville. The annual event is free and open to the public, and typically attracts between 200-400 visitors.
Attendees can expect to see street rods, trucks, and other unique cars from around the tri-state. The event is coordinated by students in Ivy Tech’s popular Automotive program and is sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.
Local companies such as Car Quest, Advanced Auto, PRC Customs, MATCO Tools, Barton Automotive, Vann Auto, Duell’s Evansville Hyandai and many more will be in attendance.
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Ivy Tech CRUISE-IN!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
4-8 p.m.
3501 N. First Ave.
(East parking lot-behind the main campus building)
Free and Open to the Public
Awards will be given for Best Domestic Car, Best Import Car, and Best Dyno Run. The CRUISE-IN will also feature live music provided by local favorite The Two Timers, door prizes, and opportunities to see vehicles run on the very popular Chassis Dynamometer (a large machine that can simulate highway-driving conditions to test horsepower, torque and miles per hour).
PETS OF THE WEEK
 Check out this handsome male buff tabby, seeking an indoor forever home! He was found as a stray kitten about a year ago, and now his family can no longer keep him. He just turned one. He gets along great with other cats! His $30 fee includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, & more. Visit www.vhslifesaver.org or call (812) 426-2563!
Lloyd Expwy at HWY 41 to close at 7:30pm Friday for arrival of new pedestrian bridge
Evansville Police will be closing the Lloyd Expressway from Weinbach to Garvin at 7:30 Friday night. The closure will allow crews to set the new pedestrian bridge in place on the east side of Lloyd and Hwy 41. The closure is expected to last from 7:30pm-8:00pm.
Police will be re-routing traffic onto Weinbach for westbound traffic and Garvin for eastbound traffic. Motorist are encouraged to avoid the area during those times and to plan on using alternate east/west routes. Motorists in the area should expect delays.
Evansville man wanted for May 19th Arson at eastside business
Investigators believe YOUNG entered the Speedy Oiler at 4711 Bellemeade and took items from inside. Prior to leaving the scene, YOUNG started a fire in the business. An employee found smoke in the building when they arrived at work and called 911.
YOUNG was an employee of the business at the time of the fire and developed as a suspect during the investigation.
In addition to the Arson warrant, YOUNG is has an active warrant for Bank Fraud. Anyone with information on YOUNG is asked to contact Evansville Police.
Evansville man arrested for theft from vehicles
Around 11:00 Thursday morning, police were called to the area of Englewood and Ravenswood for a report of a man getting into parked cars in the neighborhood. Police arrived and located BEASLEY in possession of items from several victims.
Police were able to locate some of the owners and return the property. The unclaimed items were collected and can be claimed by the owners.
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Evansville man arrested on weapon and theft charges during domestic violence investigation
During the investigation, Officers determined JACKSON was in possession of a 9mm handgun. The gun had previously been reported stolen in Henderson KY.
The female declined to pursue charges against JACKSON, but police charged him with the felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and the misdemeanor theft.
EPD Activity Report
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
Shawntrell Damond Leathers Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6 felony
Operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, Level 6 felony
Justin Thomas Brown Resisting law enforcement, Level 6 felony
Jeffery Terrell Wilford Stalking, Level 5 felony
Residential entry, Level 6 felony
Invasion of privacy, Level 6 felony
Resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanor