A man from Bloomfield, 43-year-old Christopher David Sheese, has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Investigators from the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force identified Sheese after a cyber-tip about his activity on Kik, where ...

The Town of Odon says the Boil Order for Horning Drive, Country View Apartments, and any other effected residents has been lifted. The town says there are no active Boil Orders in effect at this time.

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 57 in Washington is scheduled to be closed Monday, June first for a railroad crossing replacement project. The closure will occur at the railroad tracks near Railroad Street. Work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official deto...

The Daviess County Highway Department advises the following roads are closed due to high water: • 1100 East between 1475 North & 1575 North • 1450 North between 1100 East & 1025 East • 450 East between 725 North & 750 North • Old Vincennes Road (or CR 150 North) The following areas are c...

The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for a pavement replacement and ADA sidewalk construction project along State Road 64 in Princeton. The proposed project is located along S.R. 64 from the intersection with Brown Street to the intersection of Lake Road. The open house will be held on...

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the City of Washington are seeking the public's assistance after three fires on the city's west side within a short period of time on Monday. The incidents include two mobile home fires at 307 Cable Avenue and 512 Vine Street, both around 5:15 and 6 p.m., respectively, an...

Indiana State Police say West Baden's Assistant Police Chief was arrested Tuesday on two counts of felony official misconduct, one count of felony battery and one count of misdemeanor battery. The arrest of 60-year-old Thomas Burkhardt of Dubois follows an investigation that began in April. Burkhardt is being held with...

Oakland City University will lay off employees at the end of the month. Word of the layoffs comes as OCU is struggling to pay over 100 employees as they have not received their paycheck yet for May 8th and are due to be paid again this Friday. The university is suspending their undergraduate programs for this coming ac...

The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington man Tuesday for Dealing in Methamphetamine, Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana. 56-year-old James Coy is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arres...

The City of Boonville is ending its agreement with Veolia and plans to take over water, wastewater, and street services with a new city-run department. The Board of Public Works voted to recommend canceling the contract, and City Council members say they support the move. The mayor says there have been ongoing concerns...

Recounts in two Indiana Senate primaries are being requested. Paula Copenhaver trails Senator Spencer Deery by just three votes in the Republican primary in Senate District 23. In District 15, Darren Vogt filed a recount petition Tuesday as he trails Senator Liz Brown by 15 votes. Copenhaver was endorsed by President T...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday was $4.07 per gallon, 3¢ lower than Tuesday and 49¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $4.56 per gallon. It was also 21¢ lower than a week ago, 31¢ higher than a month ago, and 92¢ higher than a year ago. Mean...

The 49th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous is this Saturday & Sunday on the grounds of the French Commons located at Second and Willow Streets behind the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. The theme for this year's event will be the national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States o...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources reminds Hoosiers that multiple Free Fishing Day opportunities remain. The dates are June 6th and 7th and September 26th. During these days, residents can fish in public waters without a license or trout/salmon stamp, providing an excellent opportunity for beginners and experi...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 64 in Gibson County is scheduled for closure on Tuesday, May 26th for bridge repairs. The highway will close near Oakland City just east of the intersection of State Road 57, over East Fork Keg Creek. Work is expected to take a month to complete, depending on the...