Posey County Radio News and Sports
News:
Posey County Solid Waste District has announced that the December Tox-away day will be this Thursday from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Mt. Vernon Recycling Center. This will be the last opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste until March. For more information, call the Solid Waste District at 838-1613.
Ascension Saint Vincent's pediatric mobile dental clinic will be on site at Mount Vernon High School on Thursday. If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can do so by contacting the clinic at 812-485-7425 and select option number 5. You can also get in contact via email at mobile dental @ ascension.org.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has awarded over $2 million in grant funding to the city of Evansville for roadway repairs and improvements. City leaders have stated that the funds provided through the Highway Safety Improvement Program will be used to initiate work on five different projects throughout the city.
The projects include:
- Re-striping all city streets with a posted speed limit of 35mph or higher
- Road striping improvements in the Franklin Street corridor, from Fulton Ave. to First Street
- Road improvements in the John Street corridor – specifically at Heidelbach Ave, Governor Street, and Garvin Street
- Installation of radar reporting speed limit signs on Diamond Ave, Covert Street, and Lynch Road
- Traffic signal back-plates city-wide, increasing visibility of traffic lights
Officials say the projects will begin in the summer of 2025.
Last night USI Men’s Basketball breezed to an easy 104-46 victory at home over East-West University. The Screaming Eagles have won 3-straight games to improve to 4-4 on the year. Their next game is on Saturday afternoon over in Carbondale against the Southern Illinois Salukis.
Coming up tonight in local high school sports, North Posey Boys Basketball is home taking on Boonville. The JV game begins at 5:30 PM and the Varsity game will follow at 7:00 PM. The Vikings are looking for their first win of the season as they sit at 0-2. You can hear the Varsity game on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.
Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball plays host to Princeton this evening. The JV game will take place at 5:30 PM and they will only play one half. The Varsity game will tip at 6:30 PM. The Lady Wildcats are 0-6 on the year.
In Men’s College Basketball this evening, the Evansville Purple Aces play their conference opener at the Murray State Racers at 7:00 PM. The Purple Aces have a record of 3-4.
The Indiana Hoosiers play a non-conference game at home against Sam Houston at 6:30 PM. IU is 5-2 overall.
The 4th ranked Kentucky Wildcats hit the road to battle Clemson at 8:30 PM. The Cats are a perfect 7-0 on the season.
From the NBA tonight, the Indiana Pacers invade Toronto to face the Raptors at 6:30 PM. The Pacers are three games below 500 at 9-12.