Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
A Mount Vernon man has been convicted of the burglary of a vacant home. On Wednesday, officials sentenced 44-year-old Matthew Curtis to 20 years in prison. The Posey County Prosecutor’s Office says Curtis plead guilty to three charges. The charges were burglary, unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and resisting law enforcement. Curtis also admitted to breaking into an empty home back in 2020, and then running from law enforcement.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has extended its statewide Air Quality alert through Friday for Posey County and the Tri-State, due to the latest smoke from Canadian wildfires. IDEM is forecasting air that’s unhealthy for sensitive groups, meaning people with lung or heart conditions should limit time and exertion outdoors. You are encouraged to drive less if possible and conserve energy at work and home. This helps improve the air quality. The air quality is on top of an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service that continues through Friday. Forecasters are predicting highs near 100 degrees and a Heat Index value as high as 115. Be sure to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and check on relatives and neighbors.
The Posey County Sheriff’s National Night Out is coming up next Tuesday, August 1st at Cynthiana Town Park from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. All Posey County residents are invited to come out and enjoy burgers, hotdogs, chips, and ice cream. Kona Ice will also be available from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. New this year, School Resource Officer Carter will have his squad car available to fill with donations of back-to-school supplies. These supplies will benefit the North Posey students and help start the school year off right. If you are unable to make the event, but would still like to donate, you can reach out to Officer Carter to make arrangements.
The trial for former Evansville Parks Director Brian Holtz has been canceled due to a plea agreement. A pre-trial hearing was held Wednesday in Gibson County with Special Prosecutor Stan Levco. Court records show Holtz pleaded guilty to two amended counts of forgery, an amended count of official misconduct, and five amended counts of counterfeiting. His sentencing is set for September 26th. Investigators say they found dozens of incidents dating back to 2017 that involve Holtz submitting counterfeited invoices, involving more than $13 million. The affidavit shows the Controller’s Office has conservatively calculated the City of Evansville’s financial loss to be $364,400.74. Holtz resigned from his position in July 2021. Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer is still the acting Parks Director.
The Chief Financial Officer and longtime Office Manager at Bethel Manor is facing several felony theft charges after police say she stole thousands of dollars from the business. Bethel Manor is a well-known nursing home on Kratzville Road in Evansville. 59-year-old Victoria Alcorn was arrested on Friday. Detectives say Alcorn reloaded Target and Amazon gift cards many times over a span of several years. They say she used them for personal items and items for her daughter. Police say she also gave herself unauthorized pay raises and direct deposits. They say at the time of the affidavit, the total, so far, in stolen funds was more than $46,500. After that was totaled, detectives say the CEO reported he also found extra life insurance for Alcorn and her husband that was being paid for with company money. As they continued the investigation, the CEO says he believes the total to be more than $100,000.
You’ll be able to watch the American Heritage riverboat on the Evansville Riverfront today. Explore Evansville and American Cruise Lines announced the riverboat will return several more times this summer and fall. Officials say it’ll return three more times in August and three more times in September. Explore Evansville says you are invited to come check the boat out.
Sports
- The St. Louis Cardinals (46-57) who are fresh off a series win in Arizona, return home tonight to start a 4-game series with the Chicago Cubs (50-51) at 6:45 PM. The Cubs have won 5-straight games. This is the start of a 10-game home-stand for the Redbirds. Catch tonight’s game on 106.7 FM WMVI.
- The Chicago White Sox (41-62) welcome the Cleveland Guardians to town at 7:10 PM. The White Sox are trying to snap a 5-game losing streak.
- The Cincinnati Reds (56-48) will enjoy this evening off as they head out west for a 3-game weekend series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers that begins tomorrow night.
Local News: Thursday January 2nd 2025