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News:
The jury has ruled on one of the counts an Evansville woman faced in a trial accusing her of confinement and rape charges, among others. The jury ruled 37-year-old Heidi Carter guilty of possession of a handgun without a permit, which is a misdemeanor. The other charges were not decided and those were ruled a mistrial. They will be back in court on December 9th.
Yesterday, 13 people took the stand, hours of bodycam and interrogation video were reviewed, and evidence ranging from a revolver to the tape officials say was used to restrain Timothy Ivy and his girlfriend was presented. Police say Carter met the pair on a social media site and invited them to a home on Stinson Avenue for sex and drugs. Officers say her boyfriend, Carey Hammond, came home and hit Ivy with a baseball bat and strangled him. Investigators say Carter held a gun to the woman’s head during the rape. In addition to testimony and evidence review, the prosecution announced Wednesday that one of Carter’s rape charges would be dropped. While the state pushed for a guilty verdict on all counts, the defense says that none of this would have happened if not for Hammond, and they asked the jury to decide not if Carter is innocent, but if they were firmly convinced, she was guilty.
Indiana Senator Mike Braun is eyeing the state's top leadership position. A Wednesday morning filing in the Office of the Secretary of State shows that Braun intends to run for Indiana's governor on the Republican ticket. Braun was elected to the US Senate in 2018. He's also a native of Jasper and graduated from Jasper High School in 1972. Indiana's next gubernatorial election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Coming up this Saturday in Mt. Vernon, United Fidelity Bank is having their 14th annual Pictures with Santa. The event will take place at the Mt. Vernon banking center located at 500 East Fourth Street from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Stop by and enjoy free pictures with Santa, refreshments, and crafts for the kids. Pictures with Santa is designed to help achieve the Bank’s mission while putting smiles on the faces of the children of Posey County. Pictures with Santa is free of charge including pictures, refreshments, and crafts courtesy of United Fidelity Bank.
Also coming up this Saturday at 5:00 PM, Poseyville will have their tree lighting at the Community Center. Mt. Vernon’s Christmas on Main Street will be Friday December 9th with a Christmas Parade and tree lighting.
Christmas in New Harmony kicks off this weekend with the Christmas Tree lighting at the New Harmony Inn on Friday at 5:30 PM. It is free for everyone to attend. Then on Saturday and Sunday there are all kinds of events throughout the day. Horse and Carriage rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday for $5. Vendors will also be on site Saturday from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Gymnasium and Community House #2.
Sports From Last Night:
- North Posey Girls Basketball defeated Boonville at home, 53-37. The Vikings improve to 4-1.
- UE Men's Basketball got thumped by the Salukis of SIU in the conference opener at home, 80-53. The Purple Aces fall to 2-7.
- USI Men's Basketball dropped a road contest at Western Illinois, 86-78. The Screaming Eagles are now below 500 at 3-4.
- #10 Indiana took care of #18 UNC at home, 77-65. The Hoosiers are a perfect 7-0 on the year.
- #5 Purdue earned a 79-69 road win at Florida State to improve to 7-0.
- Notre Dame thumped #20 Michigan State at home, 70-52. The Fighting Irish run their record to 6-1.
- WKU squeaked out a 75-74 victory at Ausin Peay. The Tops are 7-1.
- Indiana State survives at home against Drake, 75-73. Sycamores move to 7-1.
- Butler picked up a 76-64 victory against Kansas State to improve to 5-3.
- The Indiana Pacers slipped up in Sacramento against the Kings, 137-114. Indiana falls to 12-9 on the season.
Local News: Friday December 20th 2024