Category Archives: Local News
Banks Introduces AI Overwatch Act
Indiana Senator Jim Banks has introduced the AI Overwatch Act to prevent advanced American chips from fueling the Chinese military. The bipartisan bill codifies prohibitions on exporting top-tier A-I ...
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Corydon Man Killed in Crash on Interstate 64
A Corydon man died Monday in an early morning two-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 just west of Corydon in Harrison County. Indiana State Police say 31-year-old Zachary Rhodes Burdin was westbound in th...
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May 5th Primary Elections: Sullivan Co.
In Tuesday's Sullivan County Primary Elections, Republicans Justin Copeland, Mike Luttrell, and Matt Price are running for Sullivan County Sheriff. Also in the Republican Primary, Tonya Bedwell, Brian...
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May 5th Primary Elections: Dubois Co.
In Tuesday's Dubois County Primary Elections, Jackie McPherron and Emily Meyer are seeking the Republican nomination for Dubois County Auditor. Sheila Asbell and Tammy Guth face off for the GOP nomina...
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May 5th Primary Elections: Greene Co.
In Tuesday's Greene County Primary Elections, Jody Lewis, Jerry Margraf, and Russel McDonald are seeking the Republican nomination for Greene County Commissioner District 3. Republicans Alan Moody and...
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May 5th Primary Elections: Pike Co.
There is only one contested local race in Tuesday's Pike County Primary Elections. Dallas Killian and Buck Seger are seeking the Republican nomination for Pike County Sheriff.
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May 5th Primary Elections: Martin Co.
In Tuesday's Martin County Primary Elections, Aureola Vincz and C.M. Steiner are seeking the Republican nomination for Martin County Prosecutor. Republicans Jonah Shaw and Keith Keller are running for...
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Discover Downtown Washington Reopens Façade Grant Program
The Quick Impact Faade Grant Program by Discover Downtown Washington is now open for three new recipients. Each project can receive up to $3,500 in matching funds after completion and meeting grant gu...
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May 5th Primary Elections: Knox Co.
In Tuesday's Knox County Primary Elections, incumbent Republican Gara Lee faces a challenge in the Republican Primary from Brian Johnson for Knox County Superior Court Judge. Vickie Bottoms and Blake ...
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AAA: Monday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.81 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Monday was $4.81 per gallon, 2 lower than Sunday and 35 higher than Monday's national average of $4.46 per gallon. It was also $1.02...
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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