Local News: Thursday May 18th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News: 

Three people are facing charges after a burglary investigation in Mt. Vernon. Yesterday, Mt. Vernon Police Officer Austin Davis observed multiple people loading items into a pickup truck outside of an apartment, Officer Davis knew that previous tenants had already been evicted from the apartment. Officer Davis contacted the individuals later identified as Haley Overton, Thomas Benjamin Smith, and Michael Pfister. Through the investigation, Officer Davis learned that Overton had climbed up a second story window and climbed through to let Smith in the door. Overton and Smith then began to remove items from the apartment, Overton and Smith were arrested for Residential Entry. A search of the vehicles used in the crime revealed suspected methamphetamines, suspected marijuana as well as drug paraphernalia. Pfister was eventually arrested for possession of methamphetamine as well.

The Mt. Vernon Eagles Carnival continues tonight along the Mt. Vernon Riverfront. The Carnival will be open from 5:00-10:00 PM tonight and Friday. It will also run from 3:00-10:00 PM on Saturday. You can visit the riverfront to enjoy rides, both kids sized and full sized, games, food booths, and more. The Mt. Vernon Eagles Carnival is celebrating the end of another school year.

Fire crews spent more than 14 hours on the scene of a two-alarm fire in downtown Evansville on Wednesday. It was at the old Pearl Cleaners building on Northwest 3rd Street. Officials say someone driving by called in the fire before 2:00 AM. They say CenterPoint Energy came out to the area to shut off the power to more than 100 customers. Power has been restored everywhere except at the scene of the fire. Evansville Division Chief Mike Larson says crews took a defensive approach to the fire, meaning no firefighters went inside the building. Instead, they focused on containing the fire and limiting its spread. Larson says the fire was contained after about an hour and a half. He says the fire was considered “out” around 8:00 AM. After the fire was out, fire crews continued to put fire on hot spots until around 4 p.m., making sure the fire didn’t rekindle. Larson says he wouldn’t be surprised if some spots of the building rekindle over the next few days. That Pearl Dry Cleaners location had been in business for more than 100 years when it closed in 2017. An investigation is underway into what started the fire. The Indiana State Fire Marshal was on scene Wednesday, assisting crews. Officials say NW 3rd Street heading into downtown will remain closed today.

Under a new state law, you could be placed under arrest if you’re standing less than 25 feet away from a police investigation. House Enrolled Act 1186 gives police a 25-foot buffer to perform any of their duties. If a member of the public is asked to provide that distance and doesn’t comply, they can be charged with a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. Indiana is among the first states to pass such a law. Law enforcement officials say the law won’t apply to all situations as officers will use discretion. The legislation is under review by attorneys at the ACLU of Indiana, which argues it hampers the public’s ability to hold police accountable. Members of law enforcement deny that the law limits transparency. The law takes effect July 1^st.

Sports From Last Night:

• North Posey Baseball (15-11) lost at Castle last night, 2-1.

• The St. Louis Cardinals (18-26) take 2-of-3 at home against the Milwaukee Brewers as the Redbirds blanked the Brewers, 3-0.  

• The Chicago Cubs (19-24) lost their 5^th-straight game last night in Houston to the Astros, 7-6. The Cubs gave up 2 runs in the 8^th inning and 4 runs in the 9^th inning.  

• The Cincinnati Reds (19-24) got blasted at the Rockies, 11-6.  

• The Chicago White Sox (16-28) cruised past the Cleveland Guardians at home, 7-2.  

Sports Tonight: 

• North Posey Baseball plays host to Mt. Vernon tonight at 5:00 PM. You can hear the game on 98.9 FM WPIW and online at poseycountyradio.com.

• North Posey Softball plays their final game of the regular season at Washington at 5:30 PM. The Lady Vikings are trying to complete a perfect regular season.

• Mt. Vernon Softball welcomes Reitz at 5:00 PM.

• Evansville Baseball (31-21, 13-11) begins their final 3-game series of the regular season at Illinois Chicago at 6:00 PM.

• USI Baseball (15-36, 6-14) gets their final 3-game series of the regular season started at Tennessee Tech at 6:00 PM. The Screaming Eagles have lost 9-straight games.

• The St. Louis Cardinals (18-26) begin a 4-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 6:45 PM.