A Salem man is in jail for murder and arson involving a trailer fire in Southway Villa late Tuesday.
Joshua B. Risinger, 28, 221 South Teresa Street, was booked into the Washington County Detention Center last night.
Joshua B. Risinger, 28, 221 South Teresa Street
The victim that was located inside of the mobile home has not yet been identified.
Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Jerry Goodin said this morning he cannot release details on the victim’s gender.
An autopsy will be performed by the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville, KY this morning to determine the cause of death and the identity of the victim.
The fire was reported at approximately 7:00 pm to the Salem City Fire Department. The fire was located at 221 Teresa Street in Salem.
According to the Salem Fire Department, the fire was “well involved” when the department arrived with “flames coming out the windows.”
After the fire was extinguished, a burned human body was located inside of the mobile home.
The owner of the residence, Risinger, was located at the scene and was interviewed by Indiana State Police Detectives.
The resulting information gathered from Risinger resulted in his arrest for Murder and Arson.
The Salem City Police Department was at the scene and requested Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigators and Indiana State Police Detectives to assist at the scene.
The Washington County Prosecutor, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Fire Marshall and the Washington County Coroner are assisting in the investigation.
Former IU coach Bob Knight will speak at Bloomington High School North at 7 p.m. March 30.
Former Bloomington Herald-Times sportswriter and longtime Knight confidant Bob Hammel will moderate the evening, which will include “stories from (Knight’s) legendary coaching career.”
The Facebook post said tickets to the event would cost $25, and that 3,000 would be available, with a six-ticket limit per party. Tickets can be purchased here.
The speaking engagement will be the first of two Knight has scheduled in-state at the end of this month. He also is slated to appear alongside former Purdue coach Gene Keady on March 31 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, in Carmel. Hammel also will reportedly moderate that event.
Public appearances by Knight in Bloomington have been rare since his firing as IU coach in 2000. He has given speeches across the state and the Midwest since that time, including campaign appearances this past fall with President Donald Trump.
According to a news release from Bloomington North, 3,000 general admission tickets are available for the March event. Tickets are $25 each, and there will be a purchase limit of six tickets per person.
Each attendee will receive a limited-edition sports program.
Knight finished his coaching career at Texas Tech University, retiring in 2008 with a 902-371 career record; at the time, it was the most wins of any Division I college men’s basketball coach.
Besides the three NCAA championships, Knight also coached the 1984 U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal.
In addition, he is the coach of the last undefeated Division I men’s basketball championship team, the 1976 Hoosiers.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Women’s Basketball has accepted an invitation and an at-large bid to play in the upcoming Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT), announced on Monday night. They will play host to Ball State in the opening round on Thursday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Indiana is making its third appearance in the postseason in the last four seasons, the most since joining the NCAA in 1981-82. It also marks the first back-to-back postseason selections for the Hoosiers since 2007-08 and 2008-09.
IU makes its eighth appearance overall in the WNIT, holding a 9-7 overall record and making its last appearance in 2013-14 where they made it to the third round. Indiana has made 14 appearances in a postseason with WNIT appearances (1998, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013) and five NCAA Tournament berths (1983, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2016) and one NWIT appearance (1991). Prior to the NCAA, IU made an AIAW Final Four appearance in 1973 and two AIAW Elite Eight appearances in 1972 and 1974.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to be selected to compete in the WNIT,” Indiana head coach Teri Moren said. “To make the postseason for the second time in three seasons and back-to-back seasons since we joined the NCAA umbrella in 1981-82 is a tremendous feat for us. Postseason play is the main goal of this program, and gives us the building blocks for where this program is going.” We are even more excited to host postseason basketball in newly renovated Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and for our crowd to help us make a deep run in this tournament. “
Indiana (20-10, 10-6) earns a bid after tying a school-record 20 regular season games and a fourth-place finish in the Big Ten. Junior guard Tyra Buss led a trio of All-Big Ten selections for the most in a season since 2009. Buss is a repeat All-Big Ten First Teamselection while junior forward Amanda Cahill earned second team honors and senior guard Alexis Gassion picked up honorable mention nods while earning a place on the All-Defensive team, also a first for the Hoosiers since 2009. At home this season, Indiana holds a 12-2 record and secured its fifth-straight winning season inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. They also posted 10 or more wins for the fourth-consecutive season, including all three seasons under head coach Teri Moren.
The Ball State Cardinals enter Thursday’s matchup with a 2-10 overall out of the Mid-American Conference where they went 14-4 in league play. The runners-up in the league this season, Ball State fell in the quarterfinal round of the MAC Tournament to Buffalo on March 8. Indiana leads the series between the two schools, 28-3, and have not met since 2010. IU has won the last 20 meetings between the two teams which dates back to 1979.
A time for Thursday’s matchup will be set by WNIT officials no later than 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The winner of Thursday’s game will face either St. Louis or IUPUI in the second round.
Tickets for the WNIT will go on sale on Tuesday, March 14 at 9 a.m. ET and will be $6 for adult general admission, $4 for IU student general admission and $4 for youth (18 and under). Everyone attending a WNIT game will have to have a ticket to enter (this includes youth ages two and younger). Tickets can be purchased online at IUHoosiers.com, by phone by calling 1-866-IUSPORTS or directly from the IU Ticket Office located just inside the west lobby doors of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
The WNIT bracket is made up of 64 teams in a single-elimination championship format. The field includes 32 teams that earned an automatic berth, and 32 teams that were chosen at-large. The automatic qualifiers are the best teams available from the nation’s 32 conferences that were not selected for the NCAA Tournament.
The Postseason WNIT will open with all first-round games taking place Wednesday through Friday, March 15-17. The event culminates Saturday, April 5 with the championship game, which will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network. All games are hosted by participating schools. The WNIT began in 1998 and is in its 19th year.
No. 3-seeded Indiana Men’s Basketball closed out the 2016-17 season with a 75-63 loss to No. 6-seeded Georgia Tech in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday night.
The Hoosiers (18-16) saw four reach double-digits in scoring, led by 14 points from Juwan Morgan, who also pulled down six boards. Thomas Bryant added 13 points and seven rebounds, while James Blackmon Jr. scored 11 points and Josh Newkirk contributed 10 points.
Indiana was 38 percent from the field on 22-of-58 shooting, while Georgia Tech (18-15) went 48 percent from the floor on 27-of-56 shooting.
The first half was marked by streaks from both teams, starting with the Yellow Jackets’ 15-0 run in the game’s opening minutes to take a 17-4 lead with 13:36 remaining in the first half. IU responded with a 9-0 run to cut deficit to 19-15 before trimming the disadvantage to 20-17 on a jumper by Johnson with 8:16 remaining in the half.
The Hoosiers tied up the game at 24-24 after a Curtis Jones‘ dish to Blackmon led to a breakaway layup with 4:19 on the clock, however the Yellow Jackets would close out the half on a 10-3 run to take a 34-27 lead into the break.
Indiana came out of the locker room hot, scoring 12 points in the first 3:26 of the second half, including an 8-0 run to give IU its first lead since the early minutes of the first half. The run was highlighted by back-to-back 3-pointers from Newkirk and Blackmon, capped by a one-handed slam by Bryant at the 16:34 mark.
After the team’s traded the lead over the course of the next few minutes, a layup from Georgia Tech’s Tadric Jackson gave the Yellow Jackets a 45-44 lead with just under 13 minutes remaining, an advantage they would not surrender for the rest of the night. Jackson finished the game with 19 points, while Josh Okogie led the way for Georgia Tech with 24 points.
The Hoosiers kept within three points until the 10:23 mark as the Yellow Jackets closed out the game on a 26-15 run.
Harry L. Beatty Sr., 78 Paoli, IN. passed away Tuesday March 14, 2017, at his residence.He was born January 17, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN. to Clyde Beatty and Mabel Harris Beatty.He married Shelby Patton in 1964 and she survives.He was preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter Marley Jean Beatty.
He was a US Army Veteran.
He worked at Paoli Chair Company and retired from OFS in Huntingburg, IN.
Survivors include:
His Wife:
Shelby Beatty,Paoli, IN
1-Son:
Harry Beatty Jr. and wife Allie, Paoli, IN.
2- Daughters:
Donna White and husband Mike, West Baden, IN
Vicki Beatty and partner Lori Fidler, French Lick, IN
1-Sister:
Kay Stone, French Lick, IN
Also surviving Harry Beatty Sr. are 3 grandchildren, Felicia Doering, Terre Haute, IN., Lily and Makiah Beatty, Paoli, IN. and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday March 18, 2017 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Cremation was chosen. Visitation will be held 4-8 PMFriday, March 17, 2017, and from 9 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454.
In lieu of flowers, Contribution can be made to the family.
Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com
USA, New York State, New York City, Crime scene barrier tape
Quick action by Indiana State Police Troopers led to the arrest of a home intruder at a residence in rural Daviess County.
Arrested and Charged was Nicholas A. Whetstine, 27, Newburgh, IN
– Residential Entry (x2), Level 6 Felony
– Operating While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor
At 9:52 A.M. Monday, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a caller at 11340 East County Road 1675 North in rural Odon.
The caller reported that a man had entered the home through the basement, and that a woman and eight children had locked themselves into a bedroom.
Master Trooper Gaven Wilson heard the call being dispatched and responded immediately.
At 9:57 A.M., Wilson arrived at the residence and was informed by two individuals outside that the intruder was in the home.
As Wilson approached the front door, 27 year old Nicholas Whetstine of Newburgh, IN was walking out of the home. Wilson ordered Whetstine to the ground at gunpoint and placed him into custody on the front porch without incident.
Troopers learned through their investigation that this was the second home on the property that Whetstine had entered during the morning.
Additionally, Whetstone was found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.255%.
The female and eight children inside the home were not hurt.
Whetstine was transported to and lodged in the Daviess County Security Center on two counts of Residential Entry and a charge of Operating While Intoxicated. He is being held without bond until his initial court appearance.
Monroe County – The first week of March has proven extremely demanding for ISP Bloomington District Troopers and K9’s Drogos and Loki as they continue to heavily patrol the I69 Construction Zone from Bloomington to Martinsville along with other areas. Numerous traffic stops have led to the following felony and misdemeanor drug charges;
March 1st – While participating in a construction zone patrol along SR 37 in Monroe County, Trp. Chris Griggs conducted a traffic stop where signs of criminal activity were observed. Trp. Allen Deel arrived and deployed his K9, Drogos, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed marijuana. The driver was cited for possession of marijuana, driving while suspended, and two child restraint violations.
Trp Allen Deel & K9 Partner DrogosTrp Richard Klun, K9 Partner Loki & ISP Superintendent Doug CarterACES Squad Leader Sgt Greg Day
March 1st – Employees of the I-69 Partners called the ISP Bloomington Post to report a possibly intoxicated driver southbound on SR 37, near Acuff Road. The employees followed the vehicle, while troopers responded to the area. Probationary Trooper Gabe Bault caught up to the vehicle, which had made several turns off of SR 37, near Ellettsville. Trp. Matt Harris arrived shortly thereafter to assist. The driver was found to be wanted on an active parole violation warrant, while indicators of drug use were observed, including impairment of the male driver and female passenger, used syringes in plain view, and hundreds of unused syringes. Both occupants admitted to shooting up meth. The driver was arrested for OWI on controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of syringes. The female passenger was arrested for possession of meth, possession of syringes, and visiting a common nuisance.
March 1st -Trp. Chris Griggs was participating in a construction zone patrol along SR 37. He conducted a traffic stop and detected indicators of criminal activity, including smelling marijuana. Trp. Riley Nungester and Sgt. Greg Day arrived to assist. A subsequent search of the occupants and vehicle resulted in the recovery of marijuana, paraphernalia, and several Xanax bars. Trp. Griggs arrested the occupants for several drug related charges.
March 1st -Trp. Riley Nungester conducted a traffic stop, finding four occupants in the vehicle, two of which had previously been arrested by ISP for drug charges. Trp. Nungester detected indicators of criminal activity and called for assistance. Trp. Allen Deel, Trp. Caleb Garvin, Trp. Matt Harris, and Sgt. Greg Day all arrived. Trp. Deel deployed his K9, Drogos, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed a substantial quantity of methamphetamine, along with syringes, bongs, marijuana, and other paraphernalia. The narcotics were spread throughout the vehicle where each person had been sitting. Trp. Nungester arrested all four occupants on multiple drug related charges.
March 2nd – The Bloomington District A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) (Trp. Ian Portteus from Putnamville brought his K9 and also participated) conducted a dedicated criminal patrol in Owen County as part of the “6 State Trooper Patrol”. Total activity generated included 61 traffic contacts, 9 criminal arrests, 1 CMV inspection, and 1 crash investigated. The following are some highlights from that patrol:
a.Trp. Chris Griggs and Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop along SR 46 in Spencer. The driver was found to be wanted on a warrant for a probation violation. The driver was arrested for the warrant without incident.
b.Trp. Zach Parker conducted a traffic stop along US 231 for an infraction violation. During the course of the stop, indicators of criminal activity were observed. Trp. Richard Klun deployed his K9, Loki, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in marijuana and drug paraphernalia being located. Trp. Parker cited the driver on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while suspended with a prior conviction.
c.Trp. Ian Portteus conducted a traffic stop along SR 67, near Gosport. The driver was found to be wanted on an active criminal arrest warrant. The driver was arrested for the warrant without incident.
d.Trp. Allen Deel conducted a traffic stop along SR 43 and detected indicators of criminal activity. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Trp. Deel cited the driver on related drug charges.
e.Trp. Chris Griggs and Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop along Main Street in Spencer. During the course of the stop, criminal indicators were observed. Trp. Allen Deel deployed his K9, Drogos, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed narcotic pills which the driver did not have a prescription. Trp. Griggs arrested the driver for possession of a narcotic drug.
f. A Greene County deputy in plain clothes and driving an unmarked police car was following an intoxicated driver northbound on US 231 from Worthington. Several Greene County units were enroute to try and intercept the vehicle to make a stop. Trp. Chris Griggs and Sgt. Greg Day traveled to the area, located the suspect vehicle, and stopped it near the Greene/Owen County line. The subject was intoxicated on alcohol and pills. The Greene County deputy took over the investigation.
March 3rd– The Bloomington District A.C.E.S. conducted a dedicated criminal patrol in Lawrence County as part of the “6 State Trooper Patrol”. Total activity generated included 42 traffic contacts, 15 criminal arrests (6 felonies), 1 OWI arrest, and 2 confidential informants generated. The following are some highlights from that patrol;
a.Trp. Riley Nungester conducted a traffic stop on Old 37, near Washboard Road. During the course of the stop, indicators of criminal activity were detected. Trp. Allen Deel deployed his K9, Drogos, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed methamphetamine and syringes. Trp. Nungester arrested the male driver for possession of methamphetamine and possession of hypodermic syringes.
b.Trp. Chris Griggs conducted a traffic stop along 16th Street, near “R” Street in Bedford. The female driver was found to be driving while suspended with a prior conviction. The odor of marijuana was also coming from the car. A subsequent search by Trp. Allen Deel and Trp. Riley Nungester turned up marijuana and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. Trp. Griggs cited the female driver for DWS Prior. He cited the male passenger for possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and open alcoholic beverage container.
c.Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop on 14th Street, near “N” Street in Bedford. There were two occupants, including the driver who had never received a driver’s license. The driver was also found to be intoxicated. Trp. Zach Parker arrived and conducted the OWI investigation, arresting the driver for Operator Never Licensed and OWI.
On March 3rd – P/O Trooper Gabe Bault conducted a traffic stop along the SR 37 construction zone. During the stop, Trp. Bault detected indicators of criminal activity, including the odor of burned marijuana. Trp. Bault cited the male occupant for possession of marijuana.
March 4th – The Bloomington District A.C.E.S. conducted a dedicated criminal patrol in Monroe County as part of the “6 State Trooper Patrol”. Total activity generated included 38 traffic contacts, 18 criminal arrests (6 felonies), and 1 K9 track with apprehension. The following are highlights of that patrol;
a. Trp. Caleb Garvin conducted a traffic stop and detected the odor of burned marijuana. A subsequent search of the vehicle confirmed his suspicion and Trp. Garvin cited the driver for possession of marijuana.
b. Trp. Allen Deel conducted a traffic stop along SR 46, near Curry Pike. During the course of the stop, indicators of criminal activity were observed. Trp. Matt Harris and Trp. Chris Griggs arrived for assistance. Trp. Deel deployed his K9, Drogos, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle. A search revealed ½ pound of marijuana. Upon questioning, the suspect admitted he had sold the marijuana and was in the process of delivering it. Trp. Deel arrested the driver for several drug charges, including dealing marijuana, as well as being a habitual traffic violator for life.
c. Trp. Chris Griggs stopped a vehicle for speeding along Old SR 37, near Harrodsburg. Sgt. Greg Day arrived to assist. Criminal indicators were detected while both occupants told a different story on where they were coming from and what they were doing. Xanax was discovered with no prescription. Trp. Griggs arrested the suspect for possession of a controlled substance.
d. Trp. Matt Harris conducted a traffic stop along SR 37 in the construction zone. The driver was found to be wanted on two active felony warrants out of Monroe and Brown Counties. Trp. Richard Klun deployed his K9, Loki, which indicated on the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Trp. Harris arrested the suspect on the warrants and several drug charges.
e. Trp. Richard Klun was requested by the Bloomington Police Department for a K9 track. BPD had attempted a felony warrant service when the suspect jumped out a window and fled on foot. Trp. Klun deployed his K9, Loki, who tracked the suspect a few hundred yards and apprehended him while he hid behind bushes at an apartment complex.
f. Trp Caleb Garvin conducted a traffic stop just inside Greene County. He detected several indicators of criminal activity and a subsequent search revealed methamphetamine and also controlled substances not prescribed. Trp. Garvin arrested the suspect on numerous drug related offenses.
All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post along with Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Monroe County this Friday, March 17th, 2017. Drivers passing through the checkpoint area should have their licenses and registrations available and will only wait briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary.
Hoosiers are asked to help do their part in making Indiana roadways safer by observing the following tips:
• Plan ahead and always use a designated driver.
• Don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you’ve been consuming alcoholic beverages. Instead, call a taxi, a family member or friend who has not been drinking to give you a ride.
• If you are hosting a party, always offer non-alcoholic beverages and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver or allow them to spend the night.
• Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk! Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think that they are about to drive while impaired.
Anyone observing erratic driving should call 911 immediately and be prepared to give a detailed description of the vehicle, its location and direction of travel. Callers can remain anonymous.
The Indiana State Police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.
The Indianapolis Colts today signed unrestricted free agent defensive end Margus Hunt and unrestricted free agent center/guard Brian Schwenke.
Hunt, 6-8, 295 pounds, spent the last four seasons (2013-16) with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has played in 44 career games and compiled 26 tackles (14 solo), 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and four special teams stops. Hunt has also blocked three kicks (one field goal and two PATs). He has appeared in two postseason contests and tallied two tackles and 0.5 sack. Hunt was originally selected by the Bengals in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of SMU.
“Margus has rare size, speed and athleticism,” said Colts General Manager Chris Ballard. “He has good experience on defense and is a significant contributor on special teams as well. I’m excited to see how he progresses this year.”
In 2016, Hunt played in 15 games and totaled 14 tackles (seven solo), two passes defensed and three special teams stops. He led the NFL with three blocked kicks (one field goal and two PATs). Hunt saw action in seven games in 2015 and registered two tackles. In 2014, he appeared in 12 games and collected six tackles (four solo), 1.0 sack, one pass defensed and one special teams stop. Hunt played in one postseason contest and tallied two tackles and 0.5 sack. As a rookie in 2013, he appeared in 10 games and made four tackles (two solo) and 0.5 sack. Hunt saw action in one postseason contest.
Schwenke, 6-3, 315 pounds, spent the last four seasons (2013-16) with the Tennessee Titans. He has played in 41 career games (28 starts) at center and guard. Schwenke was originally selected by the Titans in the fourth round (107th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of California.
“We are excited to add Brian to our offensive line group,” said Colts General Manager Chris Ballard. “Brian’s versatility was what made him most attractive to us and he will provide more competition at the position group.”
In 2016, Schwenke saw action in all 16 games (three starts) for the first time in his career. His three starts came at right guard. Schwenke helped the Titans rush for an average of 136.7 yards per game, which ranked third in the NFL. He also helped Tennessee tie for seventh in the league in fewest sacks allowed. Schwenke started the first five games of the 2015 season at center before suffering an injury and being placed on the Injured Reserve list on October 20, 2015. He started the first 11 games of the 2014 season before suffering an injury and being placed on the Injured Reserve list on November 25, 2014. As a rookie in 2013, Schwenke started all nine games he played in at center.
Tourism is thriving in the Radius Indiana region, according to a newly released study by market research firm Rockport Analytics. The study shows visitor spending totaling $271.6 million, marking a 13 percent increase from the previous year and a regional economic impact of $198 million.
The study compared tourism data during a two-year period for Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Orange and Washington counties and reports that nearly 5,000 area residents are directly employed in tourism, making it the 7th largest industry in the region.
“Tourism is not only good for the local economy in the Radius Region, but also has many other benefits for the community. A booming tourism industry also helps create a healthy job market and puts dollars into our school systems. Moreover, it helps to relieve the tax burden of households in the region,” said Radius Indiana President and CEO Jeff Quyle.
The study was commissioned by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and Radius Indiana and is the first-ever analysis of the economic impact of tourism for Radius. It shows that the region outpaced the state’s growth in tourism spending by 5 percent and has a nearly 2.5 percent share of overall tourism spending in Indiana.
“I applaud Radius Indiana for undertaking this study to establish a baseline of tourism’s impact for their area,” said Mark Newman, executive director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. “This region is an asset-rich part of the state and has some of the state’s most important historical sites within just miles of one another. This data will help us to better support the region as we work together to develop tourism strategies for the state.”
Radius Indiana facilitates a regional tourism advisory council, and the group will use the study to create new initiatives that will support this vital part of the local economy.
“The data shows us that 73 cents of every $1 spent on tourism stayed in the local economy and saves our taxpayers about $359 per year in taxes — money that stays in the region stimulates our communities and promotes vitality and growth,” said Quyle.
Highlights of the study include Orange County, home to French Lick Resort and Casino and historic West Baden, with the largest amount of tourism spending for the region and coming in at No. 2 for the state in spending per capita; Washington County recorded a 30 percent increase in tourism spending during the study period, ranking it as the No. 1 county in the state for tourism spending growth.
Former Bloomington Herald-Times sportswriter and longtime Knight confidant Bob Hammel will moderate the evening, which will include “stories from (Knight’s) legendary coaching career.”
