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The Mount Vernon Police Department is giving one of their officers credit for saving a woman’s life. Officials say on Sunday, Officer Zachary Adkins went on a call to a house on 10th Street for an unconscious person. When he arrived, Officer Adkins began CPR on the woman, and instructed her husband on how to set up the Automated External Defibrillator. After the first “shock” was delivered, Officer Adkins continued CPR until a second one was delivered. CPR was continued until Fire Department and EMS members arrived and took over care. First responders are saying the woman may not have survived if not for Officer Adkins actions. Officials say that the Posey County Health Department purchased new AED pads for all of the MVPD officers back in March, allowing for them to continue carrying the AED’s in their vehicles.
USI Women's Basketball will get to host a WNIT game this Sunday at 6:00 PM in Liberty Arena on campus. USI has a bye in the first round and will play the winner of Coastal Carolina and Campbell University in the second round. Tickets for the game are on sale at the USI Ticket Office. You can also call 812-465-1189. Tickets are $10 dollars. Season ticket holders will have a chance to buy their same seat until tonight at 5:00 PM. Seats that go unclaimed will then be open to the general public.
A piece of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is making a stop in the River City. The Indianapolis 500 Fan Fest will be held Saturday March 29th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Franklin Street Tavern and Bud’s Rocking Country Bar and Grill on Evansville’s west side. Officials say fans can expect attractions like an NTT INDYCAR SERIES show car on display, driver and special guest appearances, and a variety of giveaways, but the actual attractions will be announced closer to the event. The IMS Fan Fest is free and open to the public but will have age restrictions based on the locations the event is held. The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place Sunday, May 25th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament 1st round games take place all day today and tomorrow. The 4th seeded Purdue Boilermakers play today at 11:40 AM against #13 seed High Point. Also, today at 11:15 AM, #8 seed Louisville takes on #9 seed Creighton. Friday evening is when the #3 seed Kentucky Wildcats play their first-round contest against #14 seed Troy.
From the NBA last night, the Indiana Pacers started their 5-game homestand off with a 135-131 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Andrew Nembhard hit the go-ahead 3-point shot with less than 15 seconds. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 29 points. The Pacers have won 4 of their last 5 games and now sit at 39-29 overall. They play again this evening at home against the Brooklyn Nets at 6:00 PM.
Local News: Tuesday March 18th 2025