Afternoon News: Thursday January 26th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News: 

The Mt. Vernon Park and Recreation Department is seeking applicants for the newly combined full-time position of Recreation and Aquatics Manager. The Recreation and Aquatics Manager oversees the recreation and sports operations of the Parks and Recreation Department as well as managing Brittlebank Pool. All questions or applications for the position, should be sent to mvparksandrecreation@gmail.com.

Fire officials in Mt. Vernon say they're seeking applicants for the 2023 hiring process. The Mt. Vernon Fire Department shared the request on Wednesday, with several requirements for potential new hires. According to MVFD, applicants need to be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license. According to the fire department, you can't be a convicted felon, and you must also have your high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applications can be picked up at the fire department and are due by March 3rd. You can find the Mt. Vernon Fire Department at 311 College Ave. in Mt. Vernon or call 812-838-3447. 

Evansville Fire crews were called to a home in 2800 block of Hillcrest Terrace. That’s on the west side near Reitz High School. Dispatchers say the fire broke out around 10:45 a.m. this morning. Officials say the fire started in the kitchen, and there is heavy damage. They say two people in the home were not hurt, but they have been displaced.

A woman in Evansville is behind bars after being accused of stealing over $1,000 from her employer. The Evansville Police Department says an officer went to the Dollar General store on South Boeke Road on Wednesday to investigate a theft report. When the officer arrived at the store, they say they were met by 47-year-old Kimberly Chism, who said "you are here for me." The officer says they asked Chism what was going on, and that she explained she had stolen money from the store along with her husband. When the officer went inside the store and talked to the manager, they say the manager told them that Chism had generated false returns for items that were never purchased more than 20 times in December, and that she would then give the refund money to her husband. EPD says Chism's accused of taking just over $1,000 from the store. Chism was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on a theft charge.

Evansville Police Chief Billy Bolin was recognized as the recipient of the Distinguished Hoosier Award on Wednesday. The Distinguished Hoosier Award is one of the highest honors that Indiana citizens can receive. It’s awarded by the State of Indiana, granted at the discretion of the Governor, and given to Hoosiers who have brought honor, distinction, and respect to the state.

Sports: 

- North Posey Girls Basketball (9-9) travels to Forest Park at 7:00 PM 

- USI Womens Basketball (9-10, 3-5) welcomes Eastern Illinois at 5:00 PM 

- USI Mens Basketball (12-9, 5-3) also plays host to Eastern Illinois at 7:30 PM

- In other Mens College Basketball tonight...#1 Purdue (19-1) heads to Michigan at 8:00 PM. WKU (11-9) journeys to FIU at 6:00 PM.