Category Archives: Local News
Road Closure Planned for State Road 59 in Greene County
Drivers in Greene County will need to plan a detour starting later this week. The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 59 near Linton will close on or around Thursday between County Ro...
11h ago
Jasper Veteran's Day Closings
The Jasper City Hall, the city's Street Department, and all Utilities Administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th for the Veteran's Day Holiday. The Jasper Street Department and ...
11h ago
Groundbreaking Thursday for Robinson-Palestine Water Commission Water Treatment Plant
Construction will soon begin on a new water treatment plant in Crawford County, Illinois. Grunloh Building and Farnsworth Group will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for the Robin...
12h ago
Federal Jury Convicts Chicago Man on All Counts in Terre Haute Child Sex Trafficking Case
A federal jury in Indianapolis has convicted a Chicago man on all charges in a child sex trafficking case out of Terre Haute. Thirty-one-year-old Jacquez "Joc" Brown was found guilty of sex traffickin...
12h ago
End of Watch: Retired ISP K-9 Boomer
The Indiana State Police Evansville Post has announced the passing of retired K-9 Boomer, who died on Sunday. Boomer served from 2014 to 2022, leaving behind a record of 429 searches, 190 arrests, 394...
13h ago
Riley Post Office Destroyed by Fire
A fire destroyed the Riley Post Office in Vigo County early Saturday, and state and federal officials are investigating the cause. Firefighters responded around 4 a.m. after a passerby reported smoke ...
16h ago
Dubois County Area Residents Turn In 346 Pounds of Medication at Drug Take Back Event
Dubois County area residents stepped up to keep their communities safe this weekend. On Saturday, an estimated 650 people participated in the Drug Take Back event across the county, turning in approxi...
16h ago
Local Marching Bands Advance to State Finals
Two local marching bands are headed to the Class "C" state finals. The Washington Gold Pride and Vincennes Lincoln's Pride of the Green will compete November seventh at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapol...
16h ago
Sparklight Opens Applications for Charitable Giving Fund
Applications are now open for Sparklight's Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund. The internet and mobile provider is accepting applications from nonprofits across its 24-state service area through October...
16h ago
Martinsville Man Arrested After Incident Near Oaktown
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Martinsville man Sunday after being called to a home near Oaktown. 26-year-old Timothy Tinsley is facing preliminary charges of Battery Resulting in Serious B...
16h ago
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 23, 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 23, 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 21, 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 20, 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 19, 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 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 18, 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 18, 2025