Washington Police were successful Tuesday night in getting a possible suicidal man with a gun to get out of his car at Eastside Park. Officers responded to the park around 6:35 p.m. They were initially unsuccessful in making contact with him. Central Dispatch was then able to contact him by phone, but he refused to exi...

Our Community Foundation recently awarded grants to Washington High School Band Boosters and Barr-Reeve Choral Program, supporting local music education. These grants were funded by the Madison C. Wagler Endowment, established by Marlin and Laurel Wagler in memory of their son Madison, a music lover. This year marked t...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host seven workshops across Indiana through February, April, and May to allow Hoosiers to provide input on the development of Indiana's statewide water inventory and management plan. One of the workshops will be held at the Washington Community Building at 405 Burkhart D...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about another telephone scam. This time they are calling teachers at work saying they are with the Sheriff's Office. They are telling the intended victim that they have missed jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. To "resolve" the...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says that beginning on or around Tuesday, March 10th, lane closures will begin on US 50 over Fort Knox Drive in Vincennes. The closures are part of Phase 2 of a bridge deck replacement project. During this phase, eastbound lanes will be closed with westbound lanes handling both ...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun recognized four Hoosier companies and three individuals for exemplary workplace safety practices Wednesday during the annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards event. Workplace Safety Awards were awarded in the categories of education and outreach, partnerships, innovations, and rising star....

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari will conduct a job fair on Saturday, February 28th. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 452 East Christmas Boulevard in Santa Claus. Those interested will start their day at Human Resources where they can apply for a position if they were not able to do so beforehand. Applican...

The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $2.82 a gallon, 5¢ higher than Tuesday, and 16¢ lower than Wednesday's national average. It was also 7¢ higher than a week ago, 5¢ lower than a month ago, and 9¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the avera...

The Indiana Senate has voted 26-to-22 to approve a bill to authorize a 14th state casino license. Three counties in northeastern Indiana will be allowed to pursue a new casino and the winning company would have to spend at least 500-million-dollars on the casino and related amenities. The Fort Wayne area casino was end...

A Vincennes man will serve the rest of a Reckless Homicide sentence in prison, following a hearing this week in Knox Circuit Court. 20-year-old George Smith was sentenced to work release in April of 2024. He had earlier admitted to a shooting that left 18-year-old Hunter Ravellette dead. During a hearing Monday, the Kn...

The Steen Township fire department was called to a house fire on Monday afternoon on Adams Street in Wheatland. Upon arrival, the house was fully involved so Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Matt McCormick pitched in to help. The house and its contents were a total loss. The Shelby Seth family was not home at the time and ...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures on State Road 61 in Pike and Knox Counties are scheduled to begin on or around Tuesday, March 3rd. The lane closures will allow for a bridge deck overlay project on the bridges over the White River. Work will begin in the southbound lanes followed ...

The Indiana Department of Transportation is rolling out Project Greenlight, a major safety initiative to protect highway workers in low-visibility conditions. The program equips crews with Guardian Angel safety lights-wearable devices that flash bright green patterns visible from all directions. According to a study by...

The local Wreaths for Knox County committee has announced a Wreath Pick Up day for Friday, February 27th at 9am. Volunteers are needed to gather wreaths throughout the Vincennes City Cemeteries that were placed on the graves of all veterans as part of National Distribution Day back in December. About 2500 wreaths will ...

Registration is now open for the inaugural Hoops for Healthcare event hosted by the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. The March Madness watch party will be held Friday, March 20th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington. Attendees may register online at givebutter.com/c/HFH26 or purchase...