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UE track and field to begin indoor season at Commodore Challenge

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The Purple Aces begin the 2024 season not too far from home
NASHVILLE – The University of Evansville track and field team will see its first competition in the Music City over the weekend.
The Purple Aces will open their 2024 indoor track and field season on Friday afternoon at the Commodore Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt University. Evansville returns 12 members of its 2022-23 roster including record-breaking throwers graduate students Zach Dove and Jaden Hayes. Also returning for UE on the women’s side are runner Hannah Bryan, throwers Gwen Darrah and Kaitlyn Sansone, and hurdler Kate Walke. Returning on the men’s side are sprinters Jude Nguyen, Jose Ocampo, and Antwaun Powell, runners Adam Ouglout and Joey Taylor, and thrower Preston Riggs.The Aces also welcome several new faces to their roster in 2024. On the women’s side, Evansville adds sprinters Chase Hayes and Taylor Johnson, distance runners Kyndall Anthis, Eilen Brenne, Sonja Inzinger, Nayla Martin, Nicole Prauchner, Avery Stephens, Kalina Urbaniak, Sarah Vanderhoof-Dossett, and Taylor Vogt, and throwers Jillian Miller and Brooke Springer. For the men’s team, UE adds sprinters Woody Burrell, Mason Douglas, Raymond Felton, Austin Liversgowdy, and Connor Shin, distance runners Owen Cuplin, Cedrik Flipo, Samuel Lea, Tommaso Losma, Alvaro Monfort, Jakub Nowicki, and Rafael Rodriguez, and throwers Cole Johnson and Alejandro Navarrete.

At the Commodore Challenge, the Aces will compete against two other MVC teams in Belmont and Murray State. UE will compete against 17 other schools including, Arkansas State, Austin Peay State, Cumberland, Indiana, Illinois, Lipscomb, Ole Miss, Savannah College of Art and Design, Tennessee, Tennessee Martin, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, Trevecca, Vanderbilt, Western Kentucky, William Carey, and York. Events on Friday begin at noon with jumps and throws followed by running events in the evening. Saturday will follow a similar schedule with events beginning at 10 a.m.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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Murder Investigation Update 400 block of E. Riverside Dr.

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 to a subject who had been shot and killed. The Victim was identified by the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office as 34-year-old Jerry Hale. Christopher Boyd Jr. was developed as the suspect in this deadly shooting. Investigators obtained a judicially signed warrant for his arrest for the charge of Murder. 

This morning, January 11th, Christopher Boyd Jr. was located in the state of Georgia by the U.S. Marshals Service and was taken into custody. Along with EPD Detectives and EPD Street Crimes Unit, Law Enforcement Officials from Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Chicago PD, and Montgomery Alabama Task Force have been conducting an around the clock search for Boyd. We would like to thank these agencies for their time and effort in helping track down this violent offender. Boyd will be transported back to Vanderburgh County. 

Christopher Boyd Jr. is a Serious Violent Felon. Boyd has a prior conviction for attempted murder from April 20th, 2011, through the Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago, Illinois (Court Case #: 2010CR042410), Burglary from October 9th, 2018, through the Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago, Illinois (Court Case #: 2018CR040600), Domestic Battery/Prior from October 9th, 2018, through the Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago, Illinois (Court Case #: 2018CR040600). 

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Gov. Holcomb delivers 2024 State of the State address

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Reflects on The Indiana Model and commits to key initiatives that will have
generational impact for all Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered his eighth State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly.

The governor renewed his promise to conclude his second term in office with vigor and commitment to finish the job he started. He unveiled The Indiana Model, a pathway to create sustainable, generational change that elevates Indiana to the Next Level. The governor reflected on what’s changed over the last seven years, what’s changing and what still needs to change to build a brighter future for all Hoosiers.

“The Indiana Model seeks excellence, rejecting any notion that a Midwestern ‘vowel state’ would be content with mediocrity and instead takes giant leaps rather than baby steps. It hinges on collaboration among the public, private, and philanthropic sectors, between our Administration and the legislature, across all levels of government, and it’s Hoosier-wide in every way,” Gov. Holcomb said.

Gov. Holcomb celebrated Indiana’s momentum by recognizing what’s changed in Indiana since taking office. He bolstered Indiana’s healthy fiscal position by recognizing that the state paid down $4.5 billion of debt and returned $1.5 billion to taxpayers all while maintaining reserves and a AAA credit rating.

“The State of our State is strong, and the rest of the world has taken notice and wants in on it,” Gov. Holcomb said.

The governor pointed to Indiana’s strong workforce and economic development by touting the record-breaking $28.7 billion in committed capital investment in 2023 that brought the state more than $50 billion of investment in two years. Furthermore, he said that rural and mixed-rural counties captured $18.7 billion in capital commitments, resulting in more than 15,000 new jobs in that timeframe.

As an example of our strong corporate and diplomatic partnerships, the governor recognized in the audience Yun Jae Kim, the CEO of StarPlus Energy, the joint venture between Samsung-SDI and Stellantis, which is building two EV battery factories and creating thousands of new jobs in Kokomo. Also, Gov. Holcomb thanked Consul General Yanagi of Japan and Consul General Cohen of Israel and their long-standing relationships with Indiana.

“Consul General Yanagi, our hearts are with your people and our friends affected by the recent tragedies in Japan. And Consul General Cohen, please know we continue to pray for the safety and security of all those living in the Holy Land, and for the prospect of lasting peace,” Gov. Holcomb said.

The governor announced a $250 million Lilly Endowment grant that will support Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 projects focused on blight reduction, redevelopment and arts and cultural initiatives. This investment is the single-largest grant in the history of Lilly Endowment, and it’s expected to provide transformational change to all corners of the state.

In promoting a healthier Indiana, Gov. Holcomb will continue to empower counties to pursue actions to improve Hoosier Health.

Our Health First Indiana program is the nation’s most substantial new commitment to public health and will further empower Indiana counties to create tailored actions,” Gov. Holcomb said.

The first $75 million was recently delivered to 86 counties that chose to participate to support the implementation of local initiatives to meet the unique needs of their residents.

The governor acknowledged there is still work to be done in the fight against drug addiction but highlighted the Next Level Recovery Progress Report which shows that drug overdose deaths in Indiana dropped 5% year-over-year in 2022, the first decrease since 2018.

To further support the governor’s commitment to enhancing quality of life for Hoosiers, he committed to complete the following:

  • Plant the one millionth tree on Arbor Day.
  • Build 280 miles of trails across the state.
  • Finish connecting more than 70,000 households and businesses by completing the $320 million in Next Level Broadband investment and then launch a new $800 million federally-backed program.
  • Complete the Final Mile of I-69 that connects Indianapolis to Evansville.
  • Make progress on capital projects including the new archives building, prison in Westville, crime labs, state-of-the-art law enforcement academy and co-locating the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired with the Indiana School for the Deaf.

Gov. Holcomb applauded Lauren Tomkiewicz, who used her voice to make a difference. The widow of Captain Matthew Tomkiewicz of the United States Marine Corp, who lost his life during a NATO training accident in 2022, worked with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to redesign the Gold Star Family Plate to better represent the sacrifices made by those who served.

“It’s the everyday citizens who step up to improve the lives of others that are most essential to the flywheel effect of The Indiana Model,” Gov. Holcomb said.

The governor remarked on his final year in office by committing to deliver on what still needs to change:

  • Improve policies around third grade reading to ensure every child masters the essential skill.
  • Require a computer science class for high school graduation to better prepare students for a digital world.
  • Launch the campaign, One Stop to Start, to build better awareness of Next Level Jobs programs to connect people with high-paying, life-changing jobs.
  • Work with public universities to make more three-year and associate degree options available.
  • Expand our child care workforce to help more working parents.
  • Update the State Disaster Relief Fund to make it easier for communities to access funds.

“My administration will not be a ship in port. We will find constructive answers to any unforeseen challenges that arise when we move from ideas to implementation during times of great transformation. And I will continue to listen as I’ve done for seven years now to any and all partners who share a love for Indiana and believe in our future,” Gov. Holcomb said.

Each year, Indiana’s governor addresses both houses of the state legislature, the state’s Supreme Court justices and other state leaders at the beginning of the legislative session in the State of the State Address. It provides an opportunity for the governor to report on the status of the state’s affairs, highlight key accomplishments of the past year and outline top priorities for the year ahead.

No. 4 Trailblazers control the glass en route to Region 24 road win at Lake Land

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MATTOON, Ill. – The Vincennes University Trailblazers moved up two spots in this week’s NJCAA Division I National Rankings to No. 4 in the country.

The Blazers got their first opportunity to defend this new ranking Wednesday night at Lake Land College in Mattoon.

Vincennes controlled the rebounding game all night to the tune of 47 rebounds and 22 offensive rebounds in a 90-67 victory over the host Lakers.

The Trailblazers struggled offensively early in the first half of play but were able to get their footing and use an 8-2 scoring run to take an early 17-11 lead.

Lake Land would battle back in front of the home crowd and were able to cut the VU lead all the way down to one at 32-31, before the Blazers answered back with five unanswered.

The two teams traded baskets for the rest of the first half, with Vincennes heading into the locker room break leading Lake Land College 40-36.

VU looked to pull away early in the second half, scoring the first six points of the period to take the first double-digit lead of the game at 46-36.

Lake Land would again answer and cut the VU lead down to four before VU used a 9-0 run to take a 61-47 advantage over the Lakers.

Vincennes would look to put the game away for good with a late 7-0 scoring run to grow their lead to 20.

VU continued to close out the game strong, coming away with the 90-67 Region 24 victory over Lake Land College, VU’s fifth victory in a row and 15th victory of the year.

“We started to get a little more organized offensively,” VU Hall of Fame Head Coach Todd Franklin said. “We played on one side of the floor for the first seven or eight minutes of the game. We didn’t swing the ball and we didn’t break them down. Then when they are coming towards me in the second half it’s a little easier for me to control it and we’ve got to do a better job in the first halves when they are away from me.”

Bradley defeats UE men in Peoria

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Bradley defeats UE men in Peoria

Aces back home Saturday against Missouri State

 PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley opened the game on an 11-2 run and overcame a first-half rally by the University of Evansville men’s basketball team and took an 86-50 win on Wednesday night inside Carver Arena.

Chuck Bailey III led the way for the Purple Aces with 18 points.  Tanner Cuff was next with nine.  In the final minute, Tyler Myers knocked down the first 3-pointer of his career.  Five Bradley players reached double digits as Demarion Burch paced the team with 15.

Bradley recorded the first five points of the night before Kenny Strawbridge Jr. got the Aces on the board.  The Braves came back strong, knocking down back-to-back triples to push the lead to 11-2 just over five minutes in.  As the half moved past the 11-minute mark, the Braves took their first double digit lead at 18-8.

Tanner Cuff connected on a 3-pointer that started what would be an 11-3 run over a span of just over three minutes.  Following a Bradley turnover, Cuff drove to the basket for another make that cut the BU lead to five.  Cuff had a hand in another Aces field goal, finding Yacine Toumi for a score that made it a 1-possession game.

After another Braves triple, Chuck Bailey III knocked down a pair of shots to make it a 21-19 game with 7:12 left in the half.  The sixth Braves 3-pointer of the night began a 20-7 run to complete the half with BU holding a 41-26 halftime lead.  A 7-2 edge in 3-pointers helped the Braves in the period along with a 7-0 advantage on second chance points.

Bailey opened the second half scoring and the Aces held the Braves scoreless over the first four minutes of the period as they went 0-for-4 with a pair of turnovers.  With 14:14 remaining and a 43-31 lead in their favor, Bradley put the game away with a 23-3 run over the ensuing six minutes of play.  Following the run, the score stood a 66-34.

With just over eight minutes remaining, a handful of technical fouls were called with the result six UE points (four free throws and a basket) while BU hit one of their two attempts.  After the stoppage, Bradley picked right back up where it left off to push the lead back over 30 points and completed the night with the 86-50 victory.

For the night, the Braves shot 53.3% while UE finished at 37.8%.  BU outrebounded the Aces by a 37-23 margin.

Saturday evening will mark the next home game when the Aces welcome Missouri State for a 6 p.m. contest.

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Indiana governor delivers his final State of the State address

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Gov. Eric Holcomb entered the full House chamber Tuesday night, greeted with applause as he shook hands with everyone along the aisle on his way to the podium to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address.

“A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are for”—Holcomb began with a quote from Grace Hopper, one of the first female admirals of the U.S. Navy, of which Holcomb was once a member.

In his address, Holcomb highlighted the changes in Indiana in the past seven years of his term and his plan for the future.

“I do not plan to safely stay anchored in port for the next 12 months. After all, standing still, is not what we are Indiana for,” Holcomb said.

On top of being a top-10 agricultural state and a leader in plant, animal and life sciences, Indiana was ranked the No. 1 state in which to start a business by Forbes, Holcomb said, saying Indiana is also one of the lowest cost-of-living states.

Holcomb added that Indiana’s GDP has grown by over $150 billion and employment is up by 200,000 jobs while unemployment is at a record low.

For changes in taxes and salary, Indiana’s personal income taxes were cut to 3.05% and military members no longer have to pay taxes on their military income or pensions, which was met with lots of applause from the House and guests.

The audience laughed, followed with hollers and applause, as Holcomb joked about the final year of construction of I-69.

“This is the year—yes, it is finally arriving—when I-69 connects Indianapolis to Evansville,” he said. “INDOT has led the partnership with our private sector partners, and I am so proud to be approaching the final mile of construction after decades of discussion.”

Holcomb announced the Lilly Endowment will make the single largest grant award in its 86-year history: $250 million to support READI 2.0 projects. These projects include the rehabilitation and restoration of old houses and statewide arts and culture initiatives.

In attendance were consul generals of Japan and Israel. Holcomb thanked them for their long-standing relationships with Indiana.

“A few months back, I attended an event at Indiana’s War Memorial. A young lady introduced herself and shared an observation that immediately rang true,” Holcomb said. She said the now-old version of the Gold-Star Families’ license plates didn’t convey the full meaning of the sacrifice these Hoosiers made.

The young woman, Lauren Tomikiewicz, lost her husband in a NATO training accident, and she didn’t shy away from helping to redesign the plate. In attendance at the speech were Tomikiewicz and her late husband’s mother. Tomikiewicz held up the new license plate as the audience applauded.

“Let’s continue to live up to the Indiana Model in the legislative session ahead,” Gov Holcomb said while beginning to outline all of the work he still plans to do before his last session is over.

With lots of  “we musts,” Holcomb committed to tasks he would like to see through.

He wants to see third-grade reading policies improved as well as preparing students for a “digitally driven world” by requiring computer science classes to be taken to graduate high school.

In addition to teaching, he said expanding Indiana’s child-care workforce is a plan as well.

Near the end, Holcomb paid homage to his dog, Henry, who passed away recently. “A new year brings about reflection and preparation for what’s next. I only wish our buddy Henry was here to do it with us,” he said.He ended his speech with a final joke and sentiment.

“My fellow Hoosiers, even if I live long enough to need a “smart knee” or two, I will regard the privilege of having served as your governor as the honor of a lifetime.”

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