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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 86th Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 86th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST)Â on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Probationary Troopers graduating from the 86th Recruit Academy, who successfully complete their Field Training Officer (FTO) program, receive a $5,000.00 dollar one-time cash bonus (taxable) in addition to their regular salary.Â
Included Benefits:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits during the academy and probationary year.
- Military and Law Enforcement service purchase options. Service Purchase Calculator
- NEW take-home patrol vehicle issued after completing the FTO period (includes off-duty use).
- Uniforms and over $9,000 of NEW equipment are issued at no cost.
- 3 hours of on-duty physical training per week.
- 40 paid days of leave annually and 150 hours of New Parent Leave per qualifying event.
- Health/Vision/Dental and Life Insurance options for actives and retirees.
- Lifetime pension and deferred compensation w/State matching.
- Endless Opportunities and Career Advancement.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date for traditional applicants is January 9, 2025)
- Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
- Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
- Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Current Law Enforcement Officers:
Current Law Enforcement Officers must be full time merit law enforcement officers with a minimum of three continuous years of law enforcement service as of June 13, 2024, and if they choose, they will be assigned to the district where they currently reside.
Current Out of State Law Enforcement Officers with a minimum of three continuous years of merit full time law enforcement service as of June 13, 2024, if they choose, may be afforded their district of choice if their home state certification is determined equivalent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board standards.
Recruits in the lateral academy will have periodic structured performance reviews with the Training Academy staff. Performance expectations for graduation on November 21, 2024, will be continually monitored. If your performance does not meet the criteria for graduation as determined by the Superintendent, you will have the option to continue in the traditional recruit academy with a graduation date of January 9, 2025.
*Note: Lateral Police Officers must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a police employee on November 21, 2024.
Recruits of the 86th Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65. The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program. Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following:  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Easily applyAces break six program records in first day at Commodore Challenge
The Purple Aces set six new running indoor program records
NASHVILLE —Â It may have been the first meet day of the 2024 track and field season, but the University of Evansville team was in mid-season form to start the Commodore Challenge.
The Purple Aces were ready to go out of the gate at the Commodore Challenge as six runners broke indoor program records and five other team members set personal bests. All six of UE’s new records came during nonchampionship track events with an even split between the men’s and women’s events. Program records were set by Nicole Prauchner (Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Austria BORGL St.Pölten) in the women’s 1000-meter, Rafael Rodriguez (Segovia, Spain Colegio Claret) in the men’s 1000-meter, Eline Brenne (Skien, Norway Telemark Toppidrett Gymnas) in the women’s 600-meter, Jakub Nowicki (Poznan, Poland) in the men’s 600-meter, Taylor Johnson (Evansville, Ind., Reitz HS) in the women’s 300-meter, and Raymond Felton III (Houston, Clear Brook HS) in the men’s 300-meter.
The first day of the Commodore Challenge began with field events as Evansville’s throwers saw multiple personal records. On the men’s side graduate student Jaden Hayes (Huntingburg, Ind. Southridge HS) set a PR in the weight throw reaching 16.20m for 14th place. Graduate student Zach Dove (Princeton, Ind., Princeton Community HS) finished three spots ahead of Hayes in the event with a throw of 16.62m. On the women’s side, sophomore Gwen Darrah (Cleveland, Ohio, Orange HS) set a PR in the weight throw at 12.03m. Senior Hannah Bryan (Evansville, Ind., Reitz HS) made her throwing debut on Friday with a weight throw of 7.95m. Junior Mason Douglas (Howe, Ind. Manchester University) was the Aces lone juickmper on the day with a long jump of 5.87m.
The Aces sprinters also had a big day as sophomore Kate Walke (Batesville, Ind. Oldenburg Academy) set a personal record in the 200-meter dash at 29.20. But freshman Connor Shin (Bloomington, Ind., Bloomington North HS) had a Top 15 finish in his first collegiate meet running the 200-meter dash in 22.81 seconds. Sophomore Jude Nyugen (Farmington Hills, Mich. North Farmington) placed 22nd in the 200-meters at 24.07 seconds. Sprinters finished out the day for UE at the Commodore Challenge in the 300-meter as Johnson and Felton set program records at 41.80 seconds and 35.56 seconds respectively. Also racing in the 300-meters on the men’s side were Austin Liversgowdy (Florence, Ky. Cooper HS) in 17th with a time of 36.22 and sophomore Jose Ocampo (Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) finished 23rd with a time of 36.68.
Mid-distance runners also had strong finishes at the Commodore Challenge. Three women finished in the Top 13 of the 1000-meters for Evansville as Prauchner set a new record at 2:52.14. Freshman Kalina Urbaniak (Suchy Las, Poland) placed 10th with a finish of 2:56.95 while Nayla Martin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada) placed 13th with a finish of 3:00.07. In the men’s 1000-meters Rodriguez ran a 2:29.41 for 8th and a new program record while Alvaro Monfort (Castile Y Leon, Spain I.E.S. Alonso de Madrigal) finished 11th with a time of 2:33.10 and Tommaso Losma (Lombardia, Italy Liceo Scientifico David Maria Turoldo) finished 14th with a time of 2:34.63.
In the 600-meters Brenne set a new program record of 1:37.10 on the women’s side in 10th place. On the men’s side Nowicki finished 15th with a time of 1:23.50 to break the program record set by junior Adam Oulgout last season. Also finishing the men’s 600-meters for Evansville was sophomore Joey Taylor with a time of 1:27.04 in his first 600-meter race.
Day two of the Commodore Challenge begins tomorrow at 11 a.m. with field events including shot put, pole vault, and the triple jump. Running events will begin at 12 p.m. starting with hurdle preliminaries and wrapping up with 4×400 relays at 4:35 p.m.
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA OFFERS PERFECT DINING EXPERIENCE  FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY
OLD NATIONAL EVENTS PLAZA OFFERS PERFECT DINING EXPERIENCE  FOR AN EXCLUSIVE VALENTINE’S DAY
JANUARY 14, 2024
Evansville, IN – February 14th will mark the fourth year that Old National Events Plaza has tailored a unique dining experience, Valentine’s Day on the Bridge, for those who want to slip away for a memorable evening!
Located in one of the most unique settings in the city, Dinner on the Bridge takes place on the sky bridge above Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard that connects Old National Events Plaza to the DoubleTree Hotel and Ford Center. The experience continues to provide the perfectly intimate atmosphere people crave on Valentine’s Day. Guests enjoy beautiful red roses on each table, along with accompanying live music and a beautiful Downtown night skyline.
Dinner on the Bridge offers five courses of fine cuisine curated by the Old National Events Plaza’s Executive Chef. Valentine’s Day on the Bridge features a beautifully designed menu of dishes, including four main entrée selections ranging from Pistachio Encrusted Salmon to Chipotle Marinated Flank Steak, offering something for every palette. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of champagne and wine pairings are offered throughout dinner to enhance each course. Continue the celebrations at home with a box of Chocolate Covered Strawberries as a take-home treat.
New to Dinner on the Bridge this February is the option to reserve a table within our dining window, starting at 5:00 pm and offering a final seating at 7:30 pm. Reservations are limited to ensure guests receive excellent service and an exclusive experience. Attention is paid to every detail throughout the evening, making it the perfect V-Day getaway.
What:                  Valentine’s Day on the Bridge
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Where:               Old National Events Plaza I 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Reservations: $300.00 per couple, includes the five-course menu for two with wine pairings, along with parking, welcome champagne, red roses, and take-away chocolate-covered strawberries.
 For the complete menu and additional information, visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com
 About Old National Events Plaza
Old National Events Plaza, managed by ASM Global, is an impressive 280,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility offering affordable, flexible space and in-house services. With a beautiful 2,500-seat theatre, a spacious 38,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 14,000 square feet of elegant ballroom space, and twelve flexible 1,000-square-foot Meeting Rooms, Old National Events Plaza can host a variety of events with attendees ranging from 20 to 10,000. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.
SENATORS BRAUN AND PETERS INTRODUCE BILL TO NAME MASTODON AMERICA’S NATIONAL FOSSIL
WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Braun and Senator Gary Peters have introduced a bill to name a U.S. National Fossil, the mastodon.
Mastodon fossils are frequently found in Indiana and Michigan.
The mastodon lived more than 13,000 years ago in the Pleistocene era, predominantly on land that would eventually become the United States of America. A fully grown mastodon was over 10 feet tall, weighed more than 11 tons, and was preceded by pair of 16-foot-long tusks. Unlike its distant cousin the mammoth, the mastodon was found exclusively in the United States, with its bones being unearthed in every state across the continental U.S.
“Mastodons embody the spirit of exploration, resilience, and strength that exemplifies our great nation. As a uniquely American symbol, mastodons inspire us to embrace our heritage and to protect natural treasures that define our country.†– Senator Mike Braun
“Michigan made history when we uncovered one of the most complete skeletons of the Mastodon ever found, and we continue to find traces of this prehistoric giant all throughout our state,â€Â said Senator Peters. “The Mastodon represents a unique piece of both Michigan’s and our nation’s history. By establishing the Mastodon as our national fossil, we can better preserve that history and inspire a new generation of scientists and researchers to continue their pursuit of discovery.â€
The National Fossil Act:
- Section 1 designates the bill as the National Fossil Act.
- Section 2 establishes findings on the role of the Mastodon in American public life.
- Section 3 designates the Mastodon as the national fossil under Title 36 U.S. Code, and makes necessary conforming amendments.
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THUNDERBOLTS COME BACK TO DEFEAT KNOXVILLE IN SHOOTOUT
Knoxville, Tn.:  Down 1-0 going into the third period, the Thunderbolts willed their way to a tie game, before defeating the Ice Bears in a shootout for their third-straight win, 2-1 on Friday night at Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The Thunderbolts’ next home game will be on Saturday, January 20th against the Peoria Rivermen, puck drop at 7:00pm CT.
Following a scoreless first period, Rex Moe scored to put the Ice Bears in front at the 3:22 mark of the second period. Later in the second period after Mark Zhukov was ran into the boards from behind by Knoxville’s Davis Kirkendall, Zhukov’s linemates showed no hesitation in coming to his aid, immediately going after Kirkendall. The hit resulted in a major penalty and game misconduct to Kirkendall, Zhukov left the game temporarily but returned for the third period. With a strong start to the third period, Vadim Vasjonkin scored to the game 1:11 in, assisted by Brendan Harrogate. Tied 1-1, the Thunderbolts had to face three consecutive Knoxville power plays yet held the game at the 1-1 tie thanks to strong penalty killing and many big saves from Cole Ceci. After overtime failed to yield a winner, Myles Abbate and Harrogate scored in the first two shootout rounds to put Evansville ahead, while Ceci stopped all four Knoxville attempts to complete the comeback as the Thunderbolts picked up their 3rd straight win and 11th win of the season overall.
Vasjonkin scored Evansville’s goal in regulation, while Abbate and Harrogate scored one goal each in the shootout, with Abbate’s the shootout winner. In goal, Ceci stopped 28 of 29 shots faced and all four shootout attempts for his 10th win of the season. The Thunderbolts and Ice Bears meet again on Saturday, January 13th at Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
Individual game tickets and group packages are on sale for this 2023-24 season. Season tickets for the 2023-24 season are also on sale. Call 812-422-BOLT or visit our all-new website (www.evansvillethunderbolts.com) for details.
