Vincennes Water Utilities announced Saturday afternoon it has lifted a boil order issued Friday afternoon due to a high E. Coli laboratory result detected during routine water quality testing. A boil order issued for Knox County Water customers, which purchases water from Vincennes, was also lifted. In a statement, the...

The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed two counts of misconduct against Lawrence County Judge John M. Plummer III, alleging illegal marijuana use and a lack of candor during the subsequent investigation. The charges follow reports of erratic behavior, and while the judge has 20 days to respond, he ...

In Dubois Superior Court this week, a judge sentenced a Holland man to 22-years in prison for Dealing in Methamphetamine. 45-year-old Lucas Hildenbrand had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a negotiated plea agreement. As part of that agreement, another felony drug dealing charge was dismissed.

A Dubois Circuit Court judge handed down a 12-year sentence this week for a Holland man who had earlier pleaded guilty to six counts of Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material. As part of a negotiated plea agreement, 21-year-old Roy Stearns will serve seven years of the sentence at the Indiana Department of Correction a...

Our Community Foundation recently awarded a $1,575 grant to the Daviess County Historical Society for the benefit of the Daviess County Museum. The grant was made through the Daviess County Museum Endowment Fund, a designated fund held by Our Community Foundation. Monty Critchlow, current President of the Daviess Count...

Spring flushing continues next week for Pike-Gibson Water customers. Flushing is scheduled for the following areas of Pike and Gibson Counties: Muren, Augusta, Union, Bowman, Mt. Olympus, & Hazleton. Flushing will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. local time. Customers are asked to refrain from washing whi...

Governor Mike Braun has launched a first-of-its-kind chatbot aimed at making healthcare costs more transparent for Hoosiers. The new tool connects users directly to the Indiana All Payer Claims Database, providing 24-7 access to health prices and insurance data. State officials say the interactive bot is a major step t...

The Indiana State Police is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for their "Prescription Drug Take Back" Day on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The "Take Back" initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of unwanted prescription...

Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes will host a drug take back day on Tuesday from 4:00 until 7:00 pm under the awning at the 6th street entrance. The event gives the public a chance to safely dispose of unwanted medications and take an active part in preventing potential drug abuse and misuse in the community. Good S...

The Evansville Police Department is cautioning the public about the use of "Orbeez guns," toy-style gel blasters. Police say they have the potential to be mistaken for real firearms, posing safety risks in public settings. EPD warns that using these guns inappropriately could result in criminal charges, inclu...

Businesses in Indiana could face fines for hiring workers living in the country without legal permission under a new law set to take effect on July 1st. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said they are cracking down on labor trafficking in the construction industry. The law, known as Senate Enrolled Act 76, would pen...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a letter of intent with Eli Lilly and Company to collaborate on nuclear energy solutions in the state, including small modular reactors. Braun wants Indiana to become a leader in nuclear energy, calling it a clean and carbon-free energy source. The partnership with Lilly will help explore...

The Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 241 near Monroe City between Reel Road and Monroe City Road on or around Monday, April 27th for pipe replacement. The project should last two days, weather permitting. The detour will be U.S. 50 to State Road 57 to State Road 61. Local traffic can access up...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 67 is scheduled to be closed on or around Monday April 27th over the South Fork of Smalls Creek near Bruceville in Knox County The closure will allow for a bridge deck overlay project and approach construction. Work is expected to last through the end of May, dep...

The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that State Road 48 near Jasonville in Greene County is scheduled to close on or around Monday, April 27th. This closure will occur between County Road 800 West and County Road 900 West over Howesville Ditch. The closure will allow for a bridge deck overlay project which ...