Morgan Carter was named the 2026 Knox County Fair Queen Monday night. The 18-year-old Carter is the daughter of Brad and Elizabeth Carter of Vincennes. Iva Summers was first runner-up while Chloe Decker was second runner-up. Third runner-up was Lauren Candler, with Samantha Ferguson as fourth runner-up. Carter was name...

A WalletHub study says Indiana has the worst early education system in America. The study says Indiana ranked 46th in the share of three and four-year-olds enrolled in pre-K, pre-K Special Education and Head Start. It ranked 19th for the Income Requirement for State Pre-K Eligibility. The Hoosier state also ranked 25th...

The City of Jasper's Municipal Pool has been named a 2026 Dream Design by Aquatics International Magazine. Jasper's pool was one of only 10 projects recognized in this year's annual awards program. It's a zero-entry pool with three slides, a current loop, and shaded lounging areas. Check out the feature in the July/Aug...

Senior Trooper Hunter Manning from the Evansville District has been promoted to serve as a Detective at the Jasper District, effective August 2nd. During his tenure, Detective Manning primarily patrolled Pike County. In 2016, he received the Evansville District Top DUI Enforcement Award, and in 2017, he was honored as ...

It's back to school next Wednesday, August 5th, for students in Washington Community Schools, Washington Catholic Schools, and the Barr Reeve School Corporation in Daviess County. North Daviess students return on Wednesday, August 12th. Drivers need to be on the lookout for school buses dropping off or picking up stude...

As Indiana families prepare for a new school year, doctors say backpacks and school supplies are not the only essentials. Scheduling annual health appointments can identify problems before they interfere with learning. Dr. Don Lyon, a clinical professor in the School of Optometry at Indiana University-Bloomington, said...

Washington Police arrested a Washington woman Monday for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment, Operating While Intoxicated .15 or Greater, and Leaving the Scene of a Crash. 58-year-old Kimberly Ann Wilder is being held on $20,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Odo...

The Daviess County Highway Department says the following roads are closed today: 475N between 1000E-1050E will be closed 7/28/2026 from 7:30am-12:00pm for road improvements. 700E between 200N-300N will be closed 7/28/2026 from 2:00pm-4:30pm for tree removal. 1000E between 475N-500N will be closed 7/28/2026 from 12:00...

Back-to-school season can be stressful for teachers facing rising supply costs. To help, The Salvation Army will host a three-day "Stuff the Trailer" event at the Vincennes Walmart where shoppers can donate school supplies for local classrooms. On Friday, July 31st from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1st...

A Sullivan man is facing a charge of Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon following an incident Friday night involving a parking dispute on South North Gate Drive near Haubstadt. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says 61-year-old Kenneth Bose was arrested after he pulled a gun during a dispute in which one driver asked a...

Two Evansville men have been sentenced to federal prison for operating a methamphetamine trafficking ring in Vanderburgh County. The Crossroads Homeland Security Task Force led the investigation. 47-year-old Isaac Horne was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute metham...

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is launching a new Pediatric Hospitalist Program, expanding access to specialized inpatient care for children and newborns throughout the region. In addition to caring for hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents, a pediatric hospitalist team will provide medical care for newbor...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $3.47 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Monday and 63¢ lower than Tuesday's national average of $4.10 per gallon. It was also 13¢ higher than a week ago, 24¢ higher than a month ago, and 41¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhil...

The ACLU of Indiana is filing two lawsuits over the treatment of a former ICE detainee at the Miami Correctional Facility. The lawsuits allege Andranik Grigoryan suffered a seizure after missing prescribed medication and was later pepper-sprayed by correctional officers. The ACLU claims the actions violated his constit...

The Vincennes Police Department says National Night Out 2026 will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4th at Rainbow Beach in Gregg Park. Known as America's Night Out Against Crime, this annual event is designed to strengthen community spirit, promote crime prevention, and build positive partnerships b...