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Big changes are coming to the West Lloyd Expressway. Officials say crews have finished work on the north side of the roadway around Barker Avenue, marking the halfway point of the project. With that portion complete, traffic will soon shift onto the newly finished lanes so work can begin on the lanes currently in use. Officials say they’re wrapping up final details before making the switch, which is expected sometime this week. The goal is Tuesday, but the change could happen early Wednesday. Drivers are being warned that it may take some time to adjust once the shift is made. This marks the second-to-last phase of the project. Once it’s complete, crews will move on to the final phase, which includes adding a center median and converting the Lloyd and Red Bank intersection into a displaced left turn. Officials say while the changes may seem significant, the improvements are designed to increase safety and keep traffic moving more smoothly. The final phase is expected to begin this summer, with the entire project scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball had a game on Saturday at home with Pike Central and the Wildcats won, 56-37. Mt. Vernon improves to 5-5 on the year. They play again this Friday at home vs Forest Park. Tonight, you can listen to the Mt. Vernon Basketball Coaches Show from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM on 106.7 FM WMVI and online at poseycountyradio.com.
North Posey Boys Basketball also had a game on Saturday at home against Washington and the Vikings picked up the win, 57-48. It was North Posey’s 2nd victory of the season as they improve to 2-7 overall. The Vikings are home tomorrow evening to square off with Memorial.
Tonight, North Posey Girls Basketball hits the road to Harrison. The JV game starts at 5:30 PM and the Varsity game follows at 7:00 PM. The Vikings record is 8-7. You can listen to the game on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.
Mt. Vernon Girls Basketball did not play over the weekend, and they return to game action tomorrow night at South Spencer. The Wildcats are 7-10 on the season.
Yesterday in local college sports, Evansville Men’s Basketball lost their 7th-straight game at home vs the Northern Iowa Panthers, 62-48. AJ Casey had 17 points for UE and Connor Turnbull chimed in with 12 points. The Purples Aces are 4-12 overall and 0-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference. They are back at home on Wednesday to take on the Murray State Racers.
From the NFL on Sunday, it was Week 18 and the final week of the regular season. The Indianapolis Colts lost at the Houston Texans, 38-30. The Colts finished the year losing their final 7 games and ended with an 8-9 record. Riley Leonard made his first NFL start at Quarterback for the Colts and went 21-for-34 passing for 270 yards. He threw 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Indianapolis has missed the playoffs in 5-straight seasons. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordan announced after the game that Head Coach Shane Steichen and General Manager Chris Ballard will return next year.
The Chicago Bears lost at home to the Detroit Lions, 19-16. Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams went 20-for-33 passing for 212 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Chicago still finishes the regular season 11-6 and as the champions of the NFC North. They are the #2 Seed in the NFC Playoffs and will play #7 Seed Green Bay in the first round.
The Green Bay Packers ended their season with a 16-3 loss at the Minnesota Vikings. Packers Quarterback Jordan Love didn’t play in the game, because Green Bay was already locked into the #7 Seed for the playoffs. The Packers finished the regular season at 9-7-1.
The Tennessee Titans ended their nightmarish season with a 41-7 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Titans went 3-14 and they will have the #4 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
In the NBA yesterday, the Indiana Pacers lost their 12th-straight game at the Orlando Magic, 135-127. Pascal Siakam scored 34 points in the loss, Aaron Nesmith had 25 points, and Andrew Nembhard chimed in with 20 points and 11 assists. The Pacers are a woeful 6-30 on the season. They are back at home tomorrow night vs the Cleveland Cavaliers.