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Gov. Braun Celebrates Tip-Off of Big College Basketball Season for Indiana

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“In 49 states, it’s just basketball. But this is Indiana!”
INDIANAPOLIS – With the NCAA men’s basketball regular season set to begin today, Monday, Nov. 3, Governor Mike Braun is celebrating Indiana’s central role in American basketball and the economic impact for Hoosiers.

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will host the men’s Final Four and National Championship game in April.

“In 49 states, it’s just basketball — but this is Indiana. Hoosiers across the state are excited to tip off the 2025-2026 NCAA basketball season, and we’re especially proud that this year’s men’s NCAA season will culminate in the Final Four and National Championship game right here in the basketball capital of the world.” — Governor Mike Braun

Indiana will also be host to the Division II and Division III Men’s Basketball Championships, as well as the Men’s Basketball National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

Indiana is the home of the NCAA headquarters, which employs 500 people in its national office in Indianapolis and generates substantial economic activity for the state of Indiana.

$400 million of economic impact is anticipated from the following NCAA events to be held in Indiana in 2026:

  • Division II Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships – March 10-14, 2026
  • 2026 Division III Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals and Semifinals – March 19 and 21, 2026
  • 2026 Division III Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships – March 18-21, 2026
  • 2026 Men’s Final Four – April 4 and 6, 2026
  • 2026 Division II Men’s Basketball Semifinals – April 5, 2026
  • 2026 Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship – April 5, 2026
  • 2026 Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship – April 5, 2026
  • 2026 Men’s Basketball National Invitational Tournament (NIT) – April 2-5, 2026
  • Notre Dame will also be hosting the men’s and women’s National Collegiate Fencing Championships.

USI to begin major renovation and expansion of Wright Administration Building

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Who: Steven J. Bridges, President, and Jim Wolfe, Director of Facility Operations and Planning

 

What: The University of Southern Indiana is preparing to break ground on a transformative renovation and expansion project that will reshape the very first building constructed on campus in 1969: the Wright Administration Building. Constructed under the leadership of Dr. David L. Rice, USI’s founding President, the Wright Administration Building was completed just two years prior to a Campus Master Plan that laid out the vision for today’s modern and vibrant campus.

 

At the press event, remarks will be given by President Bridges, followed by opportunities to capture b-roll of the existing building, view renderings of the new and renovated spaces and conduct interviews.

 

 

When: The event will take place at 11 a.m. today, Monday, November 3. It will begin promptly at 11 a.m., so please come a few minutes early if you need time to set up.

 

 

Where: The event will take place in the Redwood Lounge, located in the Wright Administration Building on campus. A map of campus, featuring the Wright Administration Building, is available at USI.edu/map. You may enter at the double doors adjacent from the Orr Center on the east side of the building. Someone will be there to meet you to take you to the Redwood Lounge.

 

Join us for our November meeting!

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November 8th Meeting

Join us on Saturday, November 8th for an exciting Vanderburgh County Democratic Party meeting! We’ll feature three of our 2026 candidates who are eager to share their vision and connect with local Democrats.

We’ll also begin signing up individuals interested in running for Precinct Committeeperson or serving as a Delegate to the State Convention on June 6, 2026. Delegates are asked to pay a $35 assessment fee, if possible, to help cover convention costs.

🕤 Doors open at 9:30 AM
🕙 Meeting begins at 10:00 AM

Come early, grab a seat, and get involved in building the future of the Democratic Party here in Vanderburgh County! 💙

Logan Patberg Karaoke Fundraiser

🎤 You’re Invited to a Fun Night for a Great Cause!

Join us on Thursday, November 13th from 5:30–7:30 PM for Logan Patberg’s Karaoke Fundraiser! Come out for an evening of music, laughter, and community while supporting Logan’s campaign. Whether you sing or just cheer from the crowd, it’s sure to be a great time with fellow Democrats and friends. 💙

Let’s raise our voices — and some funds — for Logan!

CONTINUE TO CALL OUR STATE SENATORS & TELL THEM TO VOTE NO

NEW DATES ADDED: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thurdays in November, Time: 12-2p CST

Join Common Cause Indiana and volunteers across the state to call residents in priority counties to help them get in contact with their representative and tell them no to mid-cycle redistricting. #NoNewMaps

No prior phone banking experience is necessary—we will train you, provide a script, and answer questions before you begin calling.

What to Expect:

  • A step-by-step walkthrough of our tools.

  • Expert tips on effective communication with voters.

  • Opportunities to ask questions and connect with other like-minded volunteers.

Sign up today and take the first step toward empowering voters to engage with their lawmakers!

Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/854651/

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Protect Hoosiers from crypto ATM scams

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 12: A cryptocurrency ATM setup in a convenience store on May 12, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Prices of cryptocurrencies have experienced turbulence recently as many have seen their value drop. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
AMBRE MARR by Indiana Capitol Cronicle

Other states have enacted legislation — but not Indiana.

Criminals have discovered a new way to steal millions from older Americans — and Indiana lawmakers have the power to stop it.

Cryptocurrency ATMs, often called “crypto kiosks,” are popping up in convenience stores, gas stations, and retail locations across the country. These machines allow users to conduct legitimate cryptocurrency transactions, but their lack of regulation compared to traditional financial institutions has made them a prime target for fraud.

Consumers in 2024 reported losing a total of $246.7 million via crypto ATMs — a 31% increase from 2023, according to the FBI. Among the crimes where the victim’s age was known, 86% of the losses occurred among Americans over 60. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg — many victims never report being scammed.

These crimes often start with a phone call or text message claiming an urgent financial matter. Victims are instructed to withdraw large sums of cash from their bank account — sometimes tens of thousands of dollars — and deposit it into a cryptocurrency kiosk. Once the money is transferred, it’s usually gone for good.

There are more than 20,000 cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States, and Indiana is no exception, with hundreds across the state. This means that, due to the lack of consumer protections, Hoosiers are left vulnerable. That’s why AARP Indiana is fighting to save older Hoosiers from losing their savings to criminals.

During next year’s legislative session, Indiana lawmakers have an opportunity to act. Seventeen other states have enacted legislation, and cities are also taking steps to protect consumers. For example, Evansville recently passed an ordinance after law enforcement saw a steady increase in fraud cases connected to crypto ATMs.

Older Hoosiers—and frankly, all consumers — deserve stronger safeguards against this type of fraud. States like Arkansas, Iowa and Nebraska, and cities like Evansville have already set the standard with commonsense protections: clear fraud warnings, upfront customer service contact information, and refunds for outrageous fees tied to fraudulent transactions.

These measures work, but that’s not enough. There should be daily transaction limits, and consumers need receipts with detailed information to help them and law enforcement track suspicious activity. We also need direct communication channels between ATM operators and law enforcement — because when fraud happens, time matters. And for operators who ignore these rules? Serious penalties should apply.

Regardless of where they live in the state, Hoosiers should have peace of mind knowing their hard-earned money is secure. No one should have to worry about being tricked into handing over their retirement funds to a scammer hiding behind a screen. These criminals can be remarkably clever, often manipulating even the most knowledgeable individuals.

These dangerous loopholes can be addressed by state leaders, and with thoughtful collaboration, we can ensure all Hoosiers — especially older adults — are protected from fraud and confident their savings will stay where they belong. AARP Indiana is ready to help make that future a reality.

 

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USI Women’s Soccer scores trio against Eastern Illinois, advances to OVC Tournament semifinals

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CHARLESTON, Ill. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer posted a 3-0 shutout in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday afternoon, earning the Screaming Eagles’ first trip to the conference tournament semifinals.
 
On the heels of the program’s first OVC Tournament win last Thursday in the first round, USI Women’s Soccer (9-7-4, 4-2-3 OVC) doubled up with a second one on Sunday. The quarterfinal match pitted the fifth-seeded Eagles against fourth-seeded Eastern Illinois (8-8-3, 5-3-1 OVC). The game was a rematch from USI’s previous road trip to Charleston, Illinois, on October 9, which ended in a 1-1 tie.
 
The USI seniors led the goal scoring on Sunday. Senior defender Charli Grafton provided the game’s first tally and her second of the tournament. Senior forward Peyton Murphy scored a two-goal brace, with the first coming seconds after Grafton’s goal and another shortly after halftime.
 
Statistically, USI controlled the shot totals 14-12 overall and 4-3 in shots on goal. Four Screaming Eagles had multiple shot attempts. Sophomore defender Emma Schut led USI with four shots. Redshirt sophomore forward Eva Boer had three shots and an assist.
 
The Screaming Eagles came out of the gates with high energy and surrounded the Panthers’ defense, recording three shots in the first 10 minutes. While Eastern Illinois settled and flipped field position in the middle of the first half, USI stayed poised and flipped the possession and field position back in its favor.
 
In the 28th minute, USI earned a short-corner free kick. Redshirt junior midfielder Emma Thurston, who had a service assist in Thursday’s first-round win, delivered a cross into Grafton for a header goal to put USI ahead, 1-0. Then, not even 30 seconds later, the Eagles forced the Panthers’ defense into a turnover in the defensive third. Then a few connections led Murphy into a sliding goal to double USI’s lead to 2-0.
 
While Eastern Illinois tried to respond with a few shot attempts down the stretch of the first half, redshirt junior goalkeeper Anna Markland made two of her three saves in the game to maintain USI’s 2-0 lead into halftime.
 
Nearly seven minutes into the second half, USI earned a free kick from about 25 yards out. Thurston sent the kick in and off the gloves of the EIU goalkeeper. Off the deflected save, Murphy stepped up and put the ball into the net for her second goal of the match and extended the Eagles’ advantage to 3-0.
 
Following the two goals on Sunday, Murphy moved inside the top 15 in USI’s all-time history in goals (14) and points (40). Murphy is USI’s all-time leading scorer in the Division I era.
 
After taking a 3-0 lead, USI remained locked in. As the Panthers ramped up the intensity, trying to answer and come back, the Screaming Eagles stood tall and turned away Eastern Illinois in the remaining minutes of the game.
 
With Sunday’s victory, USI Women’s Soccer advanced to Thursday’s semifinals. The Screaming Eagles will travel to the championship-site host and top-seeded Tennessee Tech University (6-6-7, 6-0-3 OVC). Kickoff Thursday is scheduled for 4 p.m. from Cookeville, Tennessee. Tennessee Tech is coming off a double-bye after winning the OVC regular-season championship. The winner will advance to next Sunday’s championship match.
 

Men’s Soccer finishes 2025 campaign Sunday afternoon

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HOUSTON, Texas-  University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer season ended with a 5-1 loss to Houston Christian University on Sunday afternoon in Houston, Texas.
 
The Screaming Eagles finished the 2025 campaign at 2-10-5 (1-4-5 OVC), finishing seventh in the Ohio Valley Conference with eight points, four behind sixth-place Eastern Illinois.
 
The 2025 season was highlighted by a 4-1 victory over HCU on October 2 and a 1-0 win against Rose Hulman Institute of Technology on August 26. The team was honored with two OVC Offensive Player of the Week awards throughout the season, with freshman Edin Cvorovic and sophomore David Davila each earning recognition.
 
In today’s match, the Huskies struck first at 18:59, taking a 1-0 lead through the first half. Despite the goal, USI’s defense held strong, limiting HCU to five shots with two on goal. USI tallied three shots with two on goal from junior Will Kirchhofer through the first 45.
 
HCU opened the floodgates in the second half, scoring four goals in the first 31 minutes, taking a commanding 5-0 lead. The Eagles fought back in the 84th minute with sophomore Pablo Juan scoring his third goal of the season off an assist from freshman Tony Murphy. The pass marked Murphy’s team-high fifth assist of the season.
 
For the game, USI was outshot 19-6 and 10-3 on goal. The Eagles forced four corner kicks while the Huskies had two, and also drew nine fouls while committing just six. Between the posts, USI grabbed five saves while HCU nabbed two.
 
During the 2025 season, the Eagles scored 18 goals, a program high since transitioning back to NCAA Division I in 2022. As a team, USI averaged 1.06 goals per game, while giving up 2.71. They tallied 121 total shots with 61 coming on goal.
 

Women’s golf finishes in 7th at The Robbie

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Aces complete fall schedule

 

OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. – Kate Petrova and Elizabeth Mercier tied for 17th to lead the University of Evansville women’s golf team in the final round of The Robbie at RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cover.

Petrova and Mercer wrapped up the 3-round tournament with scores of 224. Petrova shot a 6-over 78 in the final round while Mercer carded a 7-over 79 in Sunday’s final round. Jane Grankina was third on the team finishing in 34th. Her 79 in the final 18 holes gave her a 232 for the weekend.

Trinity Dubbs recorded a 78 on Sunday to take 43rd with a 238 while Haley Hughes was five behind her with a 243. Adeline Wittmer posted an 86 in the last round to finish in 61st. Evansville finished in 7th place at 53-over.

Georgia won the tournament coming in at 3-under. Lipscomb was nine behind in second place. Maria Garcia of UGA was the medalist completing the weekend with a 6-under 210. She bested teammate Karoline Tuttle by four strokes.

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