Morning News: Friday March 3rd 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

A Posey County woman has been convicted of conspiracy to manufacture meth and child neglect, officials say. According to a release, 37-year-old Megan Witt was sentenced to six years in prison after she plead guilty to multiple drug-related charges. Officials say those charges include conspiracy to manufacture meth, neglect of a dependent, unlawful sale of a precursor, and possession of meth. They say Witt admitted to conspiring to manufacture meth at her home with her children between January and May of 2021. Police records show that officers with the Posey County Drug Task Force received information about a possible active meth lab at the home on St. Phillips Road in Posey County. According to a release, back in May of 2021, the task force executed a search warrant and found multiple items associated with the manufacture of meth, as well as meth and numerous items of drug paraphernalia in the home and on the property. The investigation also revealed Witt’s two minor children resided at the home with her. Witt admitted to officers that her children were present inside the home when she used methamphetamine.

The University of Evansville says in 2023, it will launch a four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Creative Technologies degree. Officials say combining elements from UE’s Departments of Art, Communication, Theatre and Music Conservatory, the B.S. in Creative Technologies aims to build students’ technological skills in the creation of sound, video, lighting, graphic and other technologies used for creative endeavors. Officials say the Creative Technologies program will provide hands-on learning opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in various practical settings. Applications for the Bachelor of Science in Creative Technologies are now available for Fall 2023.

Haynie's Corner and Downtown Evansville are inviting the community to help raise money for a local bar. This comes after a car drove through Peephole Bar and Grill on Main Street nearly two weeks ago leaving a huge hole in the front of the business. The community now hopes to raise money in a spaghetti bowl. This Sunday, March 5th, residents can grab a bowl of spaghetti. There will also be a chance to see Downtown Evansville play against Haynie's Corner Arts District in a flag football match-up. Organizers say general admission is $5 and admission plus spaghetti is $15. The event will begin at 3:00 PM this Sunday at Sunset Park. 

Sectional play continues tonight for the North Posey Vikings Boys Basketball team as they will take on Perry Central at 6:00 PM in the second round of the Class 2A Sectional 48 at Tell City. The Vikings beat South Spencer in the first round on Tuesday, 58-56. You will be able to hear tonight’s game on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com. North Posey beat Perry Central, 69-49 during the regular season at home back on February 11th.  

Sports: 

- Evansville Men's Basketball (5-27) saw their season come to an end as they lost in the 1st round of the MVC Tournament against Indiana State, 97-58. The Sycamores will play Belmont today at 2:30 PM in the 2nd round. 

- Evansville Women's Basketball (11-17, 6-13) lost at home against Illinois State, 73-56. 

- From other Men's College Basketball last night...#5 Purdue (26-5) won at Wisconsin, 63-61. Illinois (21-10) pulled out a 91-87 win against Michigan in 2 OT's. Murray State (17-14) defeated Valparaiso in the 1st round of the MVC Tournament, 78-50. The Racers play Drake tonight at 6:00 PM in the 2nd round. WKU (16-14) beat UTEP, 73-68. 

- The Indiana Pacers (28-36) could not win a 3rd-straight game as they fell at the San Antonio Spurs, 110-99.