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In less than two weeks, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility customers might see an increase on their water bills. On April 1, EWSU will implement a water rate hike to pay for the construction of a new water treatment facility. Utility officials say an average customer who uses 5,000 gallons of water per month will see the water portion of their bill go up from $50.05 in 2023 to $53.15 in 2024. A few years ago, the IURC approved the EWSU’s plan to increase water rates in phases through 2026. EWSU Executive Director Vic Kelson says the filtration plant provides water to all of Vanderburgh County and surrounding areas in Posey, Gibson and Warrick counties.
The annual Pops Mt. Vernon Football Dinner and Auction is right around the corner on Saturday, April 6th at the Posey County 4-H Center. This is for anyone 21 years and older. Doors will open at 5:30 PM and Dinner will be at 6:30 PM. Food will be provided by Hawg n’ Sauce. There will also be live and silent auctions. The cost of a single ticket is 30 dollars and the cost of a couple’s ticket is 50 dollars. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Visit the Pops Mt. Vernon Football website, or text 2024MVFootballAuction to 243725 for a link to be sent to your phone.
Evansville Men’s Basketball won their first round CBI Tournament games last night against Quinnipiac, 64-63. Gage Bobe and Kenny Strawbridge Jr each had 11 points for UE. Tanner Cuff added 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. It’s the Aces first postseason tournament win since 2015. They improve to 17-17. Evansville will play #3 seed Seattle at 5:30 PM Central time tonight in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Coming up tonight on campus at USI, the Screaming Eagles Women’s Basketball team continues play in the second round of the WNIT. They welcome Wisconsin to campus for a 7:00 PM tipoff. USI beat Illinois Chicago on Thursday, 69-64 in the first round. The Screaming Eagles have won 11-straight games and are 25-6 on the year.
All of the Sweet 16 tickets have been punched in the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. On Sunday #1 seed Purdue hammered Utah State 106-67. Zach Edey had 23 points and 14 rebounds to pace the Boilermakers. Purdue now gets #5 seed Gonzaga on Friday in the Sweet 16.
The #3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini stamped their ticket to the Sweet 16 on Saturday and with an easy 89-63 win over #11 seed Duquesne. Illinois plays #2 seed Iowa State on Thursday evening.
From the NBA last night, the Indiana Pacers failed to win their 3rd-straight game as they lost at the Los Angeles Lakers, 150-145. Pascal Siakam had 36 points and 12 rebounds to lead Indiana. The Pacers slip to 40-32 and will have to play again tonight at the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:30 PM.
Coming up tonight in local sports, North Posey Softball plays at home against Reitz at 5:00 PM. Chris Morlan will have you covered on the radio with the broadcast on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.