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Arrest made, second suspect sought, in Sunday shooting that injured 3 in Evansville
EVANSVILLE — The police arrested one of two men who are believed to have been involved in a Sunday morning shootout that left three people, including a juvenile, injured in Evansville. Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office records identified the arrested man as 32-year-old Luther King Lawton Jr., who was booked...
Supreme Court: Cities can arrest homeless for sleeping outside. Evansville doesn't plan to
EVANSVILLE — Mayor Stephanie Terry's administration will not pursue any policy changes locally after the Supreme Court's ruling that city's can arrest or fine homeless people for sleeping outside. The case, Johnson vs. Grant's Pass, was decided Friday morning in a 6-3 decision. Justice Neil Goursch delivered the majority...
USI Volleyball announces 2024 schedule
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- The University of Southern Indiana Volleyball has announced its schedule for the 2024 season. The Screaming Eagles kick off their third season of NCAA Division I play with three matches against St.Thomas University, Depaul University, and Bradley University on August 30-31 in Peoria, Illinois. USI travels south on...
UE women’s basketball hires Tyler McCormick as Assistant Coach
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team and Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells have announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Tyler McCormick. Following two years at Pittsburg State, Illinois native Tyler McCormick has joined the Purple Aces on the bench. "I am thrilled Tyler has chosen to join our staff!" exclaimed Scherr-Wells. "His energy, his passion for developing players, and his desire to be a part of building a championship program at Evansville has set him apart. I know he will be a tremendous asset to Evansville Women's Basketball!"
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits EPD Patrol Car
An Evansville police car was damaged as officers tried to arrest an alleged drunk driver. EPD got a call Saturday afternoon that Steven Espinoza was leaving the Cross Point Boulevard liquor store and was badly intoxicated. They caught up with him at Brooklyn Place apartments. Officers had the emergency lights...
USI Basketball teams give back with Young and Established
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - University of Southern Indiana Women's and Men's Basketball teams have already been putting in work for the 2024-25 season during summer workouts. Both squads have also been giving back to the community through service work this summer. Recently, the Screaming Eagles partnered and helped serve with Young and Established in Evansville.
Indiana’s revamped reading law could have big consequences for students from low-income families
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.To get students to attend summer school, the staff at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis do whatever it takes: Flyers and messages, conferences, and even stopping parents to talk at pick-up and drop-off.They strongly encourage some students to attend for “more at-bats,” or to practice key reading skills before taking the state’s third grade reading test, known as the IREAD. Others are there to prevent summer learning loss, said Assistant Principal Jessica Pumphrey.Known as Summer Learning Labs, —...
How the environment impacts fair housing in Indy
A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts see boosted participation ahead of 2024-25 term
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The number of Hoosier families using an Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) — meant to help students who require special education services — is up 200% for the upcoming school year, the Indiana Treasurer of State announced Monday. The agency said more than 50% of the $10 million appropriated for ESAs in […]
PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Monday announced its PathWays for Aging program launched for more than 123,000 eligible Hoosiers aged 60 and over. “This is an exciting day for Indiana as we go live with this transformative program,” Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz said. “We thank our partners across the state […] The post PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Will it rain July 4 in Indiana? NWS says storms are possible, but it's not all bad news
Rain could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night as thunderstorms creep over Central Indiana this week, but local meteorologists say it's not all bad news. Beginning Wednesday, a cold front will drape itself across the Hoosier state, according to the National Weather Service in Central Indiana, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to large swaths of the Midwest. Skies Thursday, July 4 will be mostly cloudy around Indianapolis with more rain on the horizon.
Indiana: Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down I-65 Early Tuesday
Lafayette, IN – I-65 is currently shut down in both directions at the 156-mile marker following a semi-truck fire early Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to the Indiana State Police-Lafayette District, the fire occurred just after 2 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Authorities have diverted...
Indiana man pulled over in Missouri in out-of-this-world ride
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — An Indiana man was stopped by police in Missouri over the weekend while driving his vehicle that is totally "out of this world." Steve Anderson was pulled over on Interstate 44 in Crawford County, Missouri in his custom-built UFO. The deputy stopped Anderson to check out the unique vehicle and to talk to him about his out-of-state registration.
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