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A newly released affidavit is shedding more light on a weekend murder investigation in Posey County. According to court documents, deputies were called to the 4100 block of Main Street for a welfare check after a caller reported that Chasity Harnishfeger and Paul Harnishfeger, Senior, had not been heard from since the previous night. The caller also told authorities the couple had been acting worrisomely. According to the affidavit, Paul had suspected Chasity of cheating and allegedly told her that if he found solid proof, he would kill her, the man she was cheating with, and himself. Deputies contacted another family member to gain access to the home. When they opened a bedroom door, they found Chasity dead on the floor. Authorities searched the home for Paul, but he was nowhere to be found. The affidavit states Chasity's death was consistent with intentionally inflicted traumatic injuries. However, the document does not specify an exact cause of death. Investigators also collected a phone with a red substance that appeared to be blood. The phone was later confirmed to belong to Paul. According to authorities, Paul Harnishfeger, Senior, has not been heard from by immediate family members, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The search for Paul is ongoing. Authorities consider him armed and dangerous.
Posey County Sheriff Thomas Latham has formally announced his resignation. In a press release issued Wednesday, the sheriff’s department says Latham’s resignation will take effect November 1st. The department says more information about the transition of leadership within the sheriff’s office will be released as it becomes available.
Mesker Park Zoo is giving students an extra reason to celebrate good grades. Zoo officials say students who present a report card showing A’s and B’s at the front desk will receive a Zoo Token Card. The cards can be exchanged for tokens to enjoy several zoo activities, including penguin and giraffe feedings, along with carousel rides, tram rides and seasonal paddle boat rides. Regular zoo admission is required when redeeming the rewards, but zoo members receive free admission.
Nearly $110 million in state matching funds will help cities, towns and counties across Indiana pay for infrastructure improvements. Governor Mike Braun announced the award of $109.9 million in Indiana Department of Transportation Community Crossings Matching Grants on Wednesday in Kokomo. According to a news release from Braun’s office, the funding follows applications submitted by communities in September for the fiscal year 2027 grant cycle. State officials say the money comes from Indiana’s local road and bridge matching grant funds and will help communities make improvements to local infrastructure.
Indiana voters will have extra time to take care of any driver’s license or identification issues ahead of Election Day. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending its hours at branches across the state. Offices will remain open until 8:00 PM next Monday and until 6:00 PM on Election Day. State officials say voters whose driver’s licenses expired after the November 2024 general election can still use those expired licenses as proof of identification at the polls. The extended hours are intended to give Hoosiers more time to make sure they have the proper identification needed to vote.
Tonight, in local college sports, Evansville Men’s Basketball is at home at Ford Center for their final exhibition game vs Wabash at 6:00 PM. The Purple Aces regular season opener is on Monday at home vs IU-Kokomo.
USI Men’s Soccer travels to Eastern Illinois at 2:00 PM and Screaming Eagles Volleyball welcomes UT Martin at 6:00 PM.
For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers are World Series Champions. They won Game 5 last night at the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-1. The Brewers won the series, 4-1.
From the NBA last night, the Indiana Pacers lost at home vs the Philadelphia 76ers, 114-109. The Pacers were outscored in the 4th quarter, 39-21. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Indiana played without their star Tyrese Haliburton who is sidelined with a hamstring strain. He is listed as week-to-week but joins a growing list of injures for Indiana. The Pacers are 2-3 and are at the Miami Heat tomorrow night.
Week 8 of the NFL season begins tonight with Thursday Night Football. It’s the 3-3 Carolina Panthers at the 4-3 Green Bay Packers with kickoff set for 7:15 PM.