Local News: Wednesday January 21st, 2026
NEWS:
The National Weather Service says a winter storm is becoming more likely Friday night through Sunday. And they say it is too early for exact snowfall totals, but confidence is high in this being a snow event rather than mixed precipitation. They say at least minor winter weather impacts are likely.
A bill aimed at improving electric utility affordability in Indiana is moving forward at the Statehouse. The House Utilities and Telecommunications Committee voted unanimously to advance House Bill 1002 for consideration. If approved, the bill would require electric providers to automatically enroll residential customers in budget billing programs, helping to keep monthly costs more predictable. The measure would also prohibit power shutoffs during periods of extreme heat and require utilities to offer assistance programs for low-income customers.
The Posey County Health Department, along with local fire departments, will be hosting a free CPR training class on Saturday, February 7th, starting at 9AM. The class is an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR course and will be offered at two locations: the Black Township Fire and Rescue Department on Industrial Road in Mount Vernon, and the Wadesville Fire Department on Princeton Street. Organizers say the training is open to all Posey County residents and could truly save a life. Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, and without immediate help, survival rates remain very low. Registration is required for the event. You can sign up by scanning the QR code shared on Facebook or by calling 812-838-1330. A link to the information is also available on our Posey County Radio Facebook page.
A Cynthiana man will spend the next few months in the White County Jail following a plea deal in White County court. Thirty-three-year-old Mitchell Davis was arrested last June after Carmi Police responded to a report of damage to a utility pole and a reckless driver on the east side of town. Officers say Davis fled when they located the vehicle, but he was taken into custody after a crash. Court records show Davis later plead guilty to an amended charge of reckless conduct. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail, ordered to pay more than four-thousand dollars in fines, and placed on conditional discharge. All other charges were dismissed.
Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville is having an event coming up that puts a twist on dating. Coming up February 6th, the zoo is hosting their “Social Safari”, an after-hours speed dating event from 6 to 8 PM for singles ages 21 through 35. They say the night will begin with a short talk on how love and attraction works in the animal and plant kingdoms and then allow for time to mingle. Guests will take part in fun activities and games designed to help spark connections.
SPORTS:
Last night in high school sports, the North Posey Lady Vikings Basketball team traveled to Princeton to take on the Tigers. Princeton controlled the game from start to finish. Final score 61 to 25 . The Vikings move to 12-9 on the season with two more regular season games left against Tell City and Forest Park. The IHSAA Sectional Tournament drawing will take place this coming Sunday at 5 central on IHSAAtv.org
Taking a look at tonight's high school sports:
The Mount Vernon Boys Basketball team is back in action at the Carmi-White County Invitational taking on the Harrisburg at 5:30. Mount Vernon won their first game on Monday against Carmi 59 to 41. Harrisburg lost to Fairfield in their first round game 50-48 in overtime. You can hear tonight's game on 106.7 WMVI or stream it online at MountVernonRadio.com with Allen Buck on the call.
Also tonight, the North Posey Boys Wrestling team hosts North Knox at 5:30 and the Boys Freshman basketball team is on the road at Mount Carmel at 6:00.