Local News: Tuesday January 9th 2024

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News: 

INDOT says that the IN-65 bridge over I-64 near the Vanderburgh-Posey County line is beginning to show its age, so contractors started rebuilding the bridge yesterday along with nighttime closures for I-64 beginning on January 15^th. Though the bridge is safe to use at the moment, INDOT says that the bridge is something that they have been keeping an eye on. It was originally built in 1966, and previously reconstructed in 1983. This new reconstruction project is expected to last until July, as work will be done to replace the bridge’s concrete and steel. Nighttime closures will take place for two weeks from 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, with traffic utilizing the on and off ramps to bypass the road closure. During construction, INDOT will direct vehicles towards detours, but they will be a number of miles away toward U.S.- 41 and Poseyville. The ramps at the I-64 and State Road 65 Interchange will remain open during the project, and the official detour for southbound S.R. 65 traffic is I-64 westbound to State Road 165 to I-64 eastbound.

U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon (R) has announced he will retire following the conclusion of the 118th Congress this year. Rep. Bucshon represents the Indiana 8th Congressional District, which includes Evansville, Vincennes, Terre Haute, and several counties in southwestern and west central Indiana. Bucshon won the seat in 2010 over Democratic State Representative Trent Van Haaften after Brad Ellsworth vacated it to run for U.S. Senate.  Bucshon had remained the representative ever since.   

The University of Southern Indiana is now offering non-diagnostic ultrasounds for pregnant women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester. The USI Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is making it possible for expectant mothers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons through April 30^th, 2024. Officials say their students will be perfecting their skills while guided by seasoned faculty. You can email usi1dms@usi.edu if you’d like to book a slot.

In local high school sports last night…North Posey Girls Basketball took care of Evansville Christian, 60-41. The Vikings improve to 7-10 with their 3^rd-straight win and will travel to Heritage Hills this evening.

There was no local college sports last night…so moving on to the NBA…the Indiana Pacers were able to outlast the Boston Celtics, 133-131. Bennedict Mathurin had 26 points off the Pacers bench, as Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton had to leave the game with what the team is calling a left hamstring strain. The Pacers improve to 21-15 on the season.

In local high school sports this evening…Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball welcomes Tecumseh. The varsity game will tipoff around 7:00 PM. The Wildcats are 2-16 on the year.