Afternoon News: Friday March 31st 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Just a reminder that the Posey County Council on Aging is offering free tax services through the Center for those that are 60 years and older with an income of $57,000 or less. This is being offered through next Friday, April 7^th. You can call or stop by the office to make your appointment. Posey County Council on Aging is located at 618 W. Eighth Street in Mt. Vernon.

Education officials and city leaders joined the University of Evansville for an announcement on Thursday. Yesterday, UE announced the creation of the new "Evansville Promise Neighborhood," or EPN. UE says the Evansville Promise Neighborhood will be created through a $30 million federal grant secured by the University, in addition to nearly $32.5 million in funding matched by 23 partner agencies. UE says the aim of the funding is to assist children and youth who are growing up in Promise Neighborhoods, providing them with access to outstanding schools as well as robust family and community support systems. They say the resources will help prepare them to achieve academic excellence, make the transition to college, and, ultimately, embark on a successful career. The new Evansville Promise Neighborhood includes six schools: Evans Elementary School, Delaware Elementary School, Lincoln School, Bosse High School, Lodge Community School, and Glenwood Leadership Academy. The major partners for the Evansville Promise Neighborhood are UE, EVSC, E-REP, and the Evansville Promise Zone.

The Evansville Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting just outside downtown Evansville. Just before 7:30 AM this morning, EPD was called to the area of South Elliott Street & Lincoln Avenue for a female that had been shot in the arm. Officials are saying the woman’s injuries are not life threatening. Police are searching for the suspect who they said fled the scene, but they believe the shooter and woman shot know each other.

The West Side Nut Club will hold its 76th annual West Side Nut Club Easter Egg Hunt on April 1^st at 1:00 PM. More than 12,000 plastic eggs will be distributed with more than 34,000 pieces of candy in them. The West Side Nut Club will give out more than 150 stuffed animals and prizes at the hunt as well. The Easter Bunny, Elmo, Big Bird, and several other famous characters will attend the Easter Egg Hunt. The event will take place at Mater Dei High School.

Duke Energy’s request to reduce fuel electric rate was approved by Indiana regulators on Wednesday. This means the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the decision to lower bills due to declining fuel and purchased power costs. Officials say electric bills were higher in 2022 primarily due to soaring fuel costs. The decrease will be in effect from April through June. Four times a year, utilities adjust prices based on fluctuating fuel costs.

Sports:

- The NCAA Men’s Basketball Final 4 takes place tomorrow in Houston, Texas. The first game on Saturday at 5:09 PM will feature #9 seed Florida Atlantic against #5 seed San Diego State. Then at 7:49 PM it will be #5 seed Miami against #4 seed Connecticut. The Championship game will be played Monday evening.

- Tonight the Indiana Pacers (33-44) play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder at 6:00 PM. The Pacers have just 5 games left in their season.