Category Archives: Local News
Recounts Requested in Two Indiana Senate Primaries
Recounts in two Indiana Senate primaries are being requested. Paula Copenhaver trails Senator Spencer Deery by just three votes in the Republican primary in Senate District 23. In District 15, Darren ...
May 20, 2026
West Baden Assistant Police Chief Arrested
Indiana State Police say West Baden's Assistant Police Chief was arrested Tuesday on two counts of felony official misconduct, one count of felony battery and one count of misdemeanor battery. The arr...
May 19, 2026
Officials Request Public Assistance After Three Fires in Washington
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the City of Washington are seeking the public's assistance after three fires on the city's west side within a short period of time on Monday. The incide...
May 19, 2026
NWSC Undergoing Major Expansion
Naval Weapons Station Crane is getting the largest expansion in its history. The Navy has announced a new one-star leadership position at the base to integrate advanced weapons programs for both Navy ...
May 19, 2026
Oakland City University Announces Layoffs
Oakland City University will lay off employees at the end of the month. Word of the layoffs comes as OCU is struggling to pay over 100 employees as they have not received their paycheck yet for May 8t...
May 19, 2026
Petersburg Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Dealing in Methamphetamine
A 60-year-old Petersburg woman was sentenced to 20-years in prison Monday for Dealing in Methamphetamine. The Pike County Prosecutor's Office says Pike Circuit Judge Evan Biesterveld also vacated the ...
May 18, 2026
One-Room Schoolhouse in Jasper Open for Tours
The 1918 Alexander One-Room Schoolhouse will be open from 9:00AM - 12:00PM each Saturday between May 23rd and October 3rd during the Jasper Farmer's Market. You can discover how life was for students ...
May 18, 2026
Indiana Launches New Dashboard Tracking Federal Spending in State
A new state dashboard is giving Hoosiers a clear look at how billions of federal dollars are being spent. State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla launched the tool Monday, noting that federal grants made up...
May 18, 2026
Indiana DOR Launches Amnesty Eligibility Tool
Indiana taxpayers are now able to check their eligibility status for Tax Amnesty 2026 with an online Amnesty Eligibility Tool. The Indiana Department of Revenue is partnering with United Collection Bu...
May 18, 2026
Vincennes Man Arrested on Drug Charge and Outstanding Warrant
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says a Vincennes man was arrested early Saturday morning on a drug possession charge and on an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation. 70-year-old Gary Soltermann...
May 18, 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