Morning News: Friday March 31st 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

Education officials and city leaders joined the University of Evansville for an announcement on Thursday. Yesterday, UE announced the creation of the new "Evansville Promise Neighborhood," or EPN. UE says the Evansville Promise Neighborhood will be created through a $30 million federal grant secured by the University, in addition to nearly $32.5 million in funding matched by 23 partner agencies. UE says the aim of the funding is to assist children and youth who are growing up in Promise Neighborhoods, providing them with access to outstanding schools as well as robust family and community support systems. They say the resources will help prepare them to achieve academic excellence, make the transition to college, and, ultimately, embark on a successful career. The new Evansville Promise Neighborhood includes six schools: Evans Elementary School, Delaware Elementary School, Lincoln School, Bosse High School, Lodge Community School, and Glenwood Leadership Academy. The major partners for the Evansville Promise Neighborhood are UE, EVSC, E-REP, and the Evansville Promise Zone.

Duke Energy’s request to reduce fuel electric rate was approved by Indiana regulators on Wednesday. This means the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the decision to lower bills due to declining fuel and purchased power costs. Officials say electric bills were higher in 2022 primarily due to soaring fuel costs. The decrease will be in effect from April through June. Four times a year, utilities adjust prices based on fluctuating fuel costs.

Indiana DNR has announced Free Fishing Days for 2023. According to Indiana DNR’s website, on Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters. Officials note all other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. Officials say this year’s Free Fishing Days are May 7^th, June 3^rd through the 4^th and September 23^rd. DNR says whether someone is fishing for dinner or a new thrill, a free fishing day is their chance to get on the water. 

If you are a resident of Vanderburgh County and have any electronics that you need to get rid of, you can recycle them this Saturday in Evansville. The Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District will sponsor Electronics Recycling this Saturday in the Civic Center parking lot at Ninth and Walnut streets. You will be able to recycle your electronics from 8:00 AM until Noon. They say you must be a resident of Vanderburgh County to participate. Appliances will not be accepted and items from businesses will also not be accepted. For more information, you can contact the Solid Waste District at 812-436-7800.

Sports: 

- North Posey Baseball lost 13-8 against Reitz last night. 

- From Major League Baseball, yesterday was Opening Day and the St. Louis Cardinals lost at home against the Toronto Blue Jays, 10-9. Tyler O'Neil and Brendan Donovan each homered. The Cardinals led 9-8 going into the top of the 9th inning, but closer Ryan Helsley allowed 2 runs in the top of the 9th innng. 

- The Chicago Cubs blanked the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-0. The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4. The Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros, 3-2.