Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Mt. Vernon is having their Christmas on Main Street this Friday evening. The Christmas Parade will start at 7:00 PM and the Christmas Tree lighting will follow at 7:50 PM. There are a few more events planned for Saturday as well. At 9:00 AM there is the Christmas Character Breakfast. Then from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, it’s the Kid’s Christmas Party. Food Trucks will be available, along with music and fun. At 5:00 PM there will be a Christmas Movie at Amphitheater. During this time, you can round up at the Dairy Queen in Mt. Vernon and the proceeds will go to Christmas on Main Street.
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is again providing free laptops for new students enrolling for the Spring 2023 semester, while supplies last. Officials say enrollment is currently underway and eight-week classes begin on January 17 and March 20. To qualify for a free laptop, students who would like to start in January or March must first apply and enroll in classes. Ivy Tech officials ask for people to call 812-492-0106 for additional information.
There's a new option for coffee, donuts, and more on Evansville's west side. Officials with Donut Bank announced the opening of their new west side location on Tuesday. The new location is open now at 4800 W. Lloyd Expressway. Hours of operations run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You can see a full menu and more on donnutbank.com.
If you've ever thought about a career in law enforcement, your opportunity may be soon as the Indiana State Police looks to hire more troopers. Indiana State Police Sgt. Seth Rainey says that the last couple of years there’s been some different challenges in getting the number of applicants where they need to be. He says they are hoping to hire up to 150 troops this year. In order to help assist with that need, an event is coming to Evansville that shines a light on the selection process and provides information on ISP. This will give applicants a good preview on what they can expect, and if the career is a good fit for them. ISP says a good applicant must have integrity and an attitude of service for the community they will serve. Families are welcome to attend, and ISP says they are looking forward to the event and meeting the next generation of troopers. The event will take place at the CK Newsome Center on Saturday, December 17th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship will continue to be held at Ford Center in Evansville. Officials with the OVC confirmed the news on their Facebook page. They say the tournament will mark the 7th year in a row that the event will be held at the venue. Beginning this season, the University of Southern Indiana will have the opportunity to compete in the championship tournaments at the Ford Center. Organizers say adding a local school will generate even more excitement within the city. This year’s OVC Tournament is set to run from March 1st through the 4th of 2023.
Sports Tonight:
- Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball travels to Mt. Carmel. JV at 5:30 PM and the Varsity at 7:00 PM. You can hear that game on the radio on 106.7 FM WMVI and online at poseycountyradio.com.
- Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball heads to Mater Dei. JV at 5:30 PM and the Varsity at 7:00 PM.
- Mt. Vernon Wrestling welcomes Heritage Hills at 6:00 PM.
- North Posey Boys Basketball is home against Day School. JV at 5:30 PM with the Varsity to follow at 7:00 PM.
- North Posey Girls Basketball pays a visit to Southridge. JV at 5:30 PM and the Varisty at 7:00 PM.
- In Men's College Basketball, #17 Illinois plays at #2 Texas at 6:00 PM.
Local News: Thursday January 30th 2025