Category Archives: Local News
Nissan Issues Massive Recall Over Engine Failure Threat
Nissan is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the U.S. over a faulty part that could cause engine failure. According to a NHTSA recall report, engine bearings within certain models under it...
Jul 04, 2025
Over 600,000 Hoosiers Could Lose SNAP Benefits
Over 600-thousand Hoosiers could lose their SNAP benefits under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Portage Township trustee Jason Critchlow says that figure is from the Congressional Budget Offi...
Jul 04, 2025
DCH on List of 12 Rural Indiana Hospitals at Risk Due To Medicaid Cuts
At least a dozen rural hospitals in Indiana, including Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, are facing financial risks due to the passage of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill." Republican U....
Jul 04, 2025
Gibson Co. Sheriff Bruce Vanoven to Seek Re-Election
Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven, a 24-year veteran of the Gibson County Sheriff's Office, has officially announced his candidacy for re-election. Vanoven will seek the Republican nomination for th...
Jul 03, 2025
Hoosiers Urged to Drive Safely and Plan Ahead for 4th of July Weekend
Indiana State Police and INDOT are reminding Hoosiers to drive safely and plan ahead for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Extra patrols will be on the roads targeting drunk, high, or distracted dri...
Jul 03, 2025
Indiana Receives $6.25M for Registered Apprenticeships
The State of Indiana will receive $6.25 million from the federal government to increase registered apprenticeships. The grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is part of nearly $84 million handed our...
Jul 03, 2025
IHCDA Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Montgomery Main Street Park
The Daviess County town of Montgomery will soon have a new community space if a crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $50,000, by September 1st. If successful, the project, led by the Town...
Jul 03, 2025
Indiana Rescinds Hybrid Remote Work Agreements for State Workers
Indiana state government workers are being told they need to return to work in person or work exclusively from home. Governor Mike Braun rescinded the hybrid remote work agreements this week for nearl...
Jul 03, 2025
RISE Recovery Receives Grant to Provide Temporary Housing for Individuals Undergoing Treatment
RISE Peer Recovery has been awarded $29,936 from United Way of Daviess County to support Peer Recovery Coaches in providing temporary housing for individuals entering or already in treatment. Zella Ta...
Jul 02, 2025
Frank Roberts Youth League Fundraising Campaign Exceeds Campaign Goal
The Frank Roberts Youth League in Daviess County surpassed its campaign goal during a 60-day fundraising campaign that came to an end on Tuesday. The goal was to raise $50,000 to obtain a state matchi...
Jul 02, 2025
This Day in Country Music
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, 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
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 18, 1969
Glen Campbell was at #1 on the country album chart with The singers thirteenth studio album spent 11 weeks at #1 and 26 weeks on the chart. The album features session drummer Hal Blaine who has played on 50 #1 hits and worked with numerous artists in...
Jun 18, 2025