Category Archives: Local News
Severe Storms Rock Parts of Indiana
The cleanup continues from severe storms and possible tornadoes overnight in parts of Indiana. Duke Energy reports 11,972 customers were without power across its service territory this morning, includ...
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Lawrence Co., IL Board Approves Public Safety Tax Referendum
The Lawrence County, Illinois Board has unanimously agreed to a resolution for a Public Safety Tax ballot referendum in the April 6th, 2027 Consolidated Election. Lawrence County voters will be asked ...
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Jasper to Begin Liquid Road Preservation Project on Tuesday
The Jasper Street Department says the city's annual Asphalt Pavement Preservation Projects are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 23rd. This surface coating is comparable to a seal coating; however, ...
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Attorney General Asks Indiana Supreme Court To Schedule Execution
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the state Supreme Court to schedule the execution date of a death row inmate. Jeffrey Weisheit was sentenced to death in 2012 for killing eight-year-old ...
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AAA: Thursday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $3.36 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday was $3.40 per gallon, 1 higher than Wednesday and 60 lower than Thursday's national average of $4.00 per gallon. It was als...
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Tornado Causes Extensive Damage And Injuries In Central Illinois
Tornadoes are causing injuries in the Midwest. Several tornadoes were reported Wednesday night across Iowa and Illinois, including one that caused several injuries. The city of Charleston, Illinois, d...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Martinsville woman Wednesday on a warrant for Burglary, Auto Theft, Theft with a Prior Conviction, and Criminal Mischief. 32-year-old Harleigh Baker ...
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Daviess Co. Road Closures (Thursday)
The Daviess County Highway Department advises that County Road 700 South is closed today between State Road 257 and County Road 500 East for road improvements. County Road 700 East is also closed toda...
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Ferdinand Traffic Advisory
The Town of Ferdinand in Dubois County says construction is scheduled to begin Monday on Vienna Drive as part of a three-phase road improvement project. Vienna Drive will be closed during construction...
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Overnight Ramp Closures Planned for U.S. 50 in Knox County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says overnight ramp closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 22nd on U.S. 50 near Vincennes. The ramp closures will occur at the U.S. 50 and U.S. 41 int...
Jun 17, 2026
This Day in Country Music
On this day July 24, 1957
Born on this day was Pam Tillis country music singer-songwriter and actress, (she is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis). Originally a demo singer in Nashville, Tennessee, she scored the 1991 hit "Don't Tell Me What to Do", and has since c...
Jul 24, 2025
On this day June 24, 2000
Dixie Chick Natalie Maines married actor Adrian Pasdar at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada for 55 dollars.
Jun 24, 2025
On this day June 22, 2011
Glen Campbell announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This news came five months after Campbell announced his retirement from the music business.
Jun 22, 2025
On this day June 21, 1976
Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles at the First Baptist Church in Stringtown, Oklahoma. They had their honeymoon in Texas, where they promoted her latest single to local radio stations.
Jun 21, 2025
On this day June 20, 1949
Born on this day in Tuskegee, Alabama, was Lionel Richie, singer, songwriter and one time member of the Commodores. Kenny Rogers scored the 1980 crossover country hit with the Richie written and produced track "Lady". Richie released his tenth studio a...
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 20, 2007
presented the to Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams and songwriter Harlan Howard at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Buck Owens received the Jim Reeves International Award.
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 19, 1954
"I Don't Hurt Anymore" by Hank Snow began a 20 week run at #1 on the Country Best Seller list. Also on the chart, "One by One" by Red Foley and Kitty Wells began a 21 week run at #2 on same chart, managing a single week at #1 later in the year.
Jun 19, 2025
On this day June 19, 2006
Taylor Swift released her debut single "Tim McGraw" the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Swift wrote the song during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he ...
Jun 19, 2025