The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says the body of an elderly Washington man was recovered from his neighbor's swimming pool Thursday morning. First responders were called to the Decker residence at 48-31 South State Road 57 shortly before 11:00 a.m. The sheriff's office says preliminary information indicates that 79...

A Hoosier Lotto ticket purchased in Washington matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing to win the $35.5 million jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at Casey's on South State Road 57. No word yet on who the lucky winner is. The jackpot must be claimed by March 1st, 2027. Before the jackpot was won, it...

Governor Mike Braun announced Thursday he is extending his suspension of Indiana's gas taxes. The suspension of the Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax will last for an additional 30 days through October 6th The state's gas tax holiday saves consumers about 60-cents per gallon. Triple-A says the average price of...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday was $3.45 per gallon, 2¢ higher than Wednesday and 69¢ lower than Thursday's national average of $4.14 per gallon. It was also 1¢ lower than a week ago, 16¢ lower than a month ago, and 23¢ higher than a year ago. Meanw...

The Washington Police Department, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, and law enforcement officers across the state are working overtime through Monday looking for drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They are teaming up with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the national "Drive Sober or Get ...

Employees with the Dubois County Community Foundation gave a $100,000 grant to A Kid's Place to support workplace sustainability efforts. A Kid's Place is a nonprofit childcare center in Huntingburg that serves infants through preschool-aged children. According to officials, the investment will assist in retaining and ...

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says 82-thousand Hoosiers have lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as a result of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The act took effect in October 2025 and nearly 13-thousand in the state lost SNAP between October and Nove...

Hundreds of people gathered at Pike Central Middle High School for a candlelight vigil honoring Amanda Wertman and her daughter, Michaela, who died in a crash last weekend. The vigil also supported three children injured in the crash: Theodore, Oaklie and Amelia, who are recovering in the hospital or at home. Community...

A Jasper woman is turning her longtime T-shirt-making hobby into a fundraiser for families impacted by the deadly Pike County crash. As of Tuesday, White had sold 150 shirts. The shirts honor the three children injured in the crash, Oaklie, Theodore and Amelia, while also remembering Amanda and Michaela Wertman, the mo...

The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Cannelburg man Wednesday for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. 29-year-old Lance Craney is being held on $5,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Odon Police arrested 49-year-old Belinda Smith-Rose of Elnora Wednesday for Fraud on a Financial Institution...

The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory is now in effect through 8:00 p.m. Friday. It had been set to expire Thursday night. Heat index values up to 108 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, limit time outdoors, and check up on relatives and...

It's another dangerously hot day in Indiana - and if you need a break from the heat, help is just three digits away. Any Hoosier can find a nearby cooling center by calling 211. Just dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 and tell them your zip code. A navigator with Indiana 211 - a free, confidential service - will give you the...

Pace Community Action Agency will begin taking applications October 1st for its 2026-2027 Energy Assistance Program, which helps income-qualified households in Daviess, Greene, Knox, and Sullivan Counties cover their primary heating costs. Starting October 1st, applications will be available online, at Pace sites, and ...

Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles is preparing to roll out mobile driver's licenses, giving Hoosiers a digital version of their physical ID. The MDL would live in a secure app or a phone's wallet and serve as another way to verify someone's identity. BMV officials told lawmakers the system uses biometrics and "li...

The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says an Evansville woman faces a charge of False Informing following a drug investigation Tuesday at an Oakland City convenience store. The sheriff's office says 37-year-old Nicoya Poole gave them a false name to hide the fact that she had an outstanding Failure to Appear warrant out ...