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Indiana Governor Mike Braun is extending the state's suspension of gasoline taxes for another 30 days. The governor says keeping fuel affordable remains a top priority as millions of Americans prepare to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday. The extension continues the suspension of both Indiana's Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through the next month. Braun has also directed his administration to reimburse local governments for any gas tax revenue lost while the energy emergency remains in effect. This marks the final time Braun can suspend the gasoline taxes under his current emergency authority. Any extension beyond these 30 days would require action from the Indiana General Assembly, either through a special session or by granting the governor additional authority. Indiana has ranked among the states with the nation's lowest average gas prices in recent weeks, a trend the Braun administration says has been helped by the temporary tax suspension.
Mt. Vernon’s 4th of July celebration takes place this Sunday evening at the Mt. Vernon riverfront. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM. Food booths will open at 5:00 PM and live entertainment will be provided by Travis Wolfe at 7:00 PM. City officials are inviting the public to attend the celebration on Sunday, as the community marks Independence Day along with America’s 250th anniversary.
In Evansville, their annual Fireworks on the Ohio celebration is tomorrow evening. The Downtown Evansville Improvement District says festivities begin at 6:00 PM along Riverside Drive with more than 25 food trucks, plus free family activities including face painting and patriotic photo opportunities. Live entertainment starts at 7:30 PM. The fireworks show gets underway at dusk, around 9:15 PM. Organizers say the 17-minute display will feature more than 1,400 shells, new pyrotechnic effects, and a patriotic soundtrack celebrating America's history and spirit. Free parking will be available in the city garages at Third and Locust and at Sixth and Sycamore.
Extreme heat has delayed the start of live racing at Ellis Park another day. Track officials say opening day was supposed to be on Thursday, but the high heat index values have forced postponements of the live races yesterday and today. Officials say the horses that were scheduled to race yesterday, will now compete on Monday, July 6th. Today’s race card has been moved in its entirety to Thursday, July 9th. The race schedule for tomorrow and Sunday remain unchanged. Track officials say they will continue to monitor the forecast and make adjustments if conditions warrant.
In Major League Baseball on Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals picked up a series win in Atlanta as the won the series finale vs the Braves, 11-5. The Cardinals trailed 5-3 in the 7th inning, before they scored 7 runs in the 7th to take the lead. Jordan Walker went 2-for-4 with 4 RBI, including his team-leading 19th home run. Alec Burleson hit his 14th home run, and Nathan Church blasted his 7th home run. Mason Winn also had a 3-hit game and drove in a run. St. Louis took 2-of-3 in the series and are 45-39 on the year. They start a 3-game series at the Chicago Cubs today at 3:05 PM. Chicago had yesterday off. The Cubs have won 5-straight games, 9-of-10, and are 49-38 on the season.
The Cincinnati Reds ended a 4-game losing streak as they were able to salvage a game in their 4-game series at the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-2. Jose Trevino went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI and hit his 1st home run of the year. Sal Stewart hit his 17th home run and TJ Friedl his 3rd home run. The Reds are 40-46 and return home for a 9-game homestand. Tonight, they open a 3-game series vs the Baltimore Orioles at 6:10 PM.
The Chicago White Sox began their 4-game series at the Cleveland Guardians with a difficult 6-5 loss. They led 5-4 in the 9th inning, before Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off 2-run home run. The White Sox are 45-41 and continue their series in Cleveland tonight at 6:10 PM.