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Former Clark County Sheriff Arrested on 15 Felony Charges

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(Clark County, IN)-As a result of this ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police Field Investigations, Detectives provided updated information and evidence to Special Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel, who filed for nine (9) felony charges against Kasey Noel, daughter of Jamey Noel.

This afternoon at approximately 4:20 p.m., Kasey Noel was taken into custody without incident at the Clark County Courthouse.  Per order of the court, she was booked into the Clark County Detention Center before being transported to the Scott County Detention Center for incarceration.

Kasey Noel is being charged with the following:

  • Five (5) Counts of Theft, Level 6 Felonies
  • Four (4) Counts of Tax Evasion, Level 6 Felonies

She is going to be held without bond until her initial court appearance on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

USI Women’s Tennis shocks EKU on the road, 4-3

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RICHMOND, Ken. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Tennis (3-6) went on the road and upset Eastern Kentucky University (7-10) at the Greg Adams Tennis Center Friday morning. The Screaming Eagles took down the Colonels, 4-3, in come-from-behind fashion after going down 3-1 early in the match.
 
Doubles: USI stole the doubles decision thanks to the senior duo of Rachel McCorkle (Tulsa, Oklahoma)/Lauren Rowe (Terre Haute, Indiana) won their dual at number two, 6-3, before junior Madison Windham (Clarksville, Tennessee)/freshman Antonia Ferrarini (Caxias do Sul, Brazil) combination sealed EKU’s fate with a 6-4 win at number three.
 
Singles: Despite losing the first three singles matchups, the Eagles stormed back with three-straight victories. Ferrarini kicked off the surge with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win at number three right before freshman Anais Negrail (Maisons-Alfort, France) picked up the 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 decision at number four. Capping off the Eagles’ run was freshman Sofia Davidoff (Lagny-sur-Marne, France) who took down her opponent 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 in thrilling fashion.

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

Monday, March 11th, 2024

4:15 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. February 26th, 2024 (Johnson-Kincaid, Thompson)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Update for officers in Field Training
  1. APPLICANT PROCESS:
    1. Certify the applicant scores from the March Hiring Process into the current eligibility list. 
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 23-155
  1. RETIREMENTS:
    1. Lieutenant Bret Michael Fitzsimmons, Badge Number 468, retired effective March 1st, 2024, after serving twenty-nine years, eight months, and twenty-nine days on the Evansville Police Department. 
    2. Corporal Paul Jeffrey Minto, Badge Number 768, retiring effective March 16th, 2024, after serving thirty-four years on the Evansville Police Department.
    3. Officer Kurt Eugene Chapman, Badge Number 1199, retiring effective March 20th, 2024, after serving twenty-seven years, six months, and four days on the Evansville Police Department. 
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next meting will be held on Monday, March 25th, 2024, at 4:15pm. 
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

Breaking News: Election Commission President Joseph Harrison, Atty. Kicked Off Election Board By Party GOP Chairmen Duckworth

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SUBMITTED BY Johnny Kincaid
Joseph Harrison, Atty. no longer serves on the Vanderburgh County Election Board. We spoke with the Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden, who verified that she received a letter from local GOP Party Chairman Mike Duckworth on March 1, 2024, informing her that he had relieved the Republican-appointed mender of the Vanderburgh Election Commission Harrison from his board position.
Harrison served as the President of the Vanderburgh County Election Board, which is comprised of the county clerk—one appointee from the Democratic Party, and one appointee from the Republican Party.
Sources tell us that Duckworth did not give a reason for the removal of Joe Harrison as the Board President of the Vanderburgh County Election Commission.
At the last Election Commission Board meeting, the board decided the outcome of a dozen challenges candidates submitted to them by GOP Chairman Mike Duckworth.  No reason was given by Mr. Duckworth to Joe Harrison, Atty. why did he take him off the Vanderburgh County Election Board.
Mr. Harrison voted to reject the challenge submitted by local GOP Party Chairman Duckworth to stop Michael Daugherty from being able to run as a Republican as a Precinct Committee and Convention delegate.
Mr. Harrison and Democrat David Shaw, Atty voted to allow Micheal Daugherty to run for Precinct Committee person and Convention Delegate, while the Vanderburgh County Clerk  Carla Hayden sided with Duckworth.  No reason was given by Mr. Duckworth to Joe Harrison, Atty. why did he take him off the Vanderburgh County Election Board.
This is a developing story with more details to come.

Phone Scammers Portraying Themselves as the Indiana State Police

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Phone Scammers Portraying Themselves as the
Indiana State Police

March 9, 2024

Scam AlertThe Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam.  ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General Headquarters phone number.

The scammer is using a Caller ID showing “Indiana State Police” with “317-232-8248”.  The scammer then identifies him/herself as an Indiana State Police Trooper and tells them their identity has been compromised or stolen.  The scammer then asks for personal information to “verify” that the person they are speaking to is actually one in the same.

The ISP does not cold call people and ask for personal or financial information and would like to remind all citizens that phone scammers are persuasive, convincing, and technically savvy.  Scammers will often play on your emotions and fears in order to get your personal information and money.

The easiest way to protect yourself from being scammed over the phone is to either ignore unsolicited calls from unknown callers or just hang up when something doesn’t seem right.  If you feel as though you have been a victim of a phone scam, immediately report the incident to your local law enforcement agency and alert your bank as soon as possible so the payment can be stopped, if you have provided that type of information.

As a reminder, never give out personal information such as date of birth, social security number, or bank/credit card numbers. Many of these scammers want you to make a hasty decision and may pressure you to get your personal information and/or money.

It is important for everyone to talk to their family about these phone scams and to have a plan in place should a scammer call you or someone you love. Being aware of potential scams is a great first step in protecting yourself from falling victim to one.

FDA RECALLED PRODUCTS

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PRODUCT RECALL
PRODUCT RECALL
Sauce recall, potential foodborne illness – Clostridium botulinum

Cinnamon recall, potential metal contaminant – lead

Bicycles recalled due to fall and injury hazards

Soup recall, may be contaminated with foreign materials

Water heaters recalled due to fire hazard

Chocolate bars recalled, risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

Eye products recalled due to potential lack of sterility

Mattresses recalled due to suffocation hazard

Lamb and beef recall due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Toyota to recall 280,663 vehicles in US on concerns over unexpected movement, says NHTSA

Sandwiches, risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction

Enchilada recall, potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Meat Recall Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Vitamins Recalled Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3

  Health, Wellness & Prevention

Processed Foods Linked to multiple health risks, new study Reveals alarming findings

US CDC recommends older Americans should get another COVID shot this spring

Measles Outbreak Alert: Highly contagious disease spreading across the U.S.

Older Americans should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC advisors say

GSK’s injectable HIV drug shows promise over daily pills

Alert: Cereals Contain Cancer-Causing Chemical

More than half the world faces high measles risk

US study uncovers 275 million entirely new genetic variants

Drugmakers deepen efforts to tap into booming market for obesity drugs

Nationwide Food Safety Alert: E. coli Outbreak, multiple states already impacted

US FDA grants accelerated approval for Iovance’s skin cancer cell therapy

U.S. FDA approves AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso-chemo combo

USI Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy Departments to host annual Law Day 2024

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The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts is excited to host the annual Law Day at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 in Carter Hall, made possible by Appeals on Wheels. The Appeals on Wheels program takes Indiana Court of Appeals across the Hoosier state to hear cases in communities outside Indianapolis.

“Regardless of major or programs, we are all part of the same political community and all have an interest in good government,” said Nicholas LaRowe, Associate Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Coordinator.

This year, the Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments for the case Vlietstra v. State (Indiana).

A jury convicted Vlietstra of Level 5 felony burglary and Vlietstra admitted to being a habitual offender.  On appeal, Vlietstra argues that the trial court improperly took judicial notice of and relied upon suppression proceedings in a pending case in Porter County. Vlietstra additionally asserts that certain evidence admitted at trial over his objection should have been excluded. Vlietstra further claims that the State failed to present sufficient evidence to support his burglary conviction.

Following the arguments there will be a brief Q&A with the audience. At 12:45 p.m. a special recording of the WNIN program Shively and Shoulders with special guests Judge Melissa May, Judge Leanna Weissmann and Judge Elaine Brown will be done at USI.

Help support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer

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Help support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer

MARCH 09, 2024

International Women’s Day is powered by the collective action of all. Today, we want to thank our Indiana community for showing up in big ways to help support Susan G. Komen’s fight against breast cancer.

You empower us, and we’re here to empower you with education and support at every step along the way of your breast health journey.

Patient Care Center

Komen’s Patient Care Center is dedicated to helping patients and working to achieve health equity.

The Patient Care Center provides timely, accurate breast health and breast cancer information, services, and resources. Our navigators offer free, personalized navigation services to patients, caregivers, and family members. Komen’s Patient Care Center can help you with:

Education and Information

Emotional Support

Screening and Diagnostics

Financial Assistance

Do you need help? We’re here for you. Call 1-877-465-6636 or email helpline@komen.org to get started. The Helpline is available Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. 7 p.m. (ET) and Friday, 9 a.m. 6 p.m. (ET).

Patient-Centered Research Programs

A complex problem like breast cancer won’t be solved with just one approach.

We’re funding innovative research projects, convening experts and patients to tackle big issues, and conducting our own studies. The patient’s voice is central to our work as we ask big questions and seek out the answers that will save lives and end breast cancer forever

ShareForCures

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research

Big Data For Breast Cancer

We’ve made great progress, but our work will not be done until no one dies from breast cancer. Become an advocate in Science to help bring the patient’s voice to research.

Ending breast cancer needs all of us.

No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life.

Please visit https://www.komen.org/community/Indiana to learn more about how you can show your love for the Indiana breast cancer community.

With gratitude,
Jennifer Milewski, Executive Director, Indiana & Kentucky
Stephen Hunt, Executive Director, Indianapolis
Lori Mitchell, Development Manager, IN & KY

 

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Red Cross Asks You To TEST Your Smoke Alarms 

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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of home fire deaths in half 

[MARCH 7, 2024] — Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.

“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to get out,” said Jorge Martinez, CEO of, the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When you turn your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms too to help prevent a tragedy in your home.”

Over the past year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to help nearly 5,800 people in Pennsylvania affected by more than 1,400 home fires, which account for most of the about 65,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to annually across the country.

SMOKE ALARMS When turning your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including an escape plan to create and practice with your family, or download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.

  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.
  • Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become less sensitive over time. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions.
  • Practice your two-minute home fire escape plan. Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
  • Include at least two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone can meet.

IF YOU NEED HELP If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA for help.

HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVES LIVES Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least 2,030 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and installing free smoke alarms across the country. To learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit SoundTheAlarm.org/GreaterPA.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or follow us on social media.