Category Archives: Local News
Terre Haute Man Facing Kidnapping and Battery Charges Following Early Morning Incident
A 50-year-old man from Terre Haute was arrested for allegedly battering a woman and taking their 2-year-old child without permission. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, prompting a response...
Apr 23, 2026
Daviess Co. Jobless Rate was 3.3% in February
Daviess County's February unemployment rate was 3.3%, a tenth of a percent lower than February of 2025. Martin County also had a 3.3% jobless rate last month, five tenths of a percent lower than the y...
Apr 23, 2026
Man Facing Felony Charges After House Fire Leaves Woman Injured
A man is facing felony charges in connection with a house fire in Bloomington. Upon arrival, firefighters found the house fully involved in flames. A woman who was found inside was taken to the hospit...
Apr 23, 2026
Washington Man Sentenced for Meth Possession in Pike Co.
A Pike County Circuit Court judge sentenced a Washington man this week on a charge of Possession of Methamphetamine. The Pike County Prosecutor's Office says 61-year-old Brent Trayler had earlier plea...
Apr 22, 2026
Mobile Alabama Couple Facing Charges in Football Equipment Fundraising Scam
Vincennes Police say a Mobile Alabama couple is facing charges in connection with a fundraising scam. Police say 37-year-old Amanda Peyregne and 47-year-old Andrew Peyregne accompanied children, dress...
Apr 22, 2026
Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Announces 2026 Health Careers Scholarship Recipients
The Daviess Community Hospital Foundation has awarded 2026 Health Careers Scholarships to 11 students across the region. This year's awards total $19,250. Since the program's inception, the Foundation...
Apr 22, 2026
Trooper Leah Schnell Receives Jasper District Top OWI Award for 2025
Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott this week presented Trooper Leah Schnell with the Jasper District's Top OWI Award for her efforts in keeping Indiana roadways safe by apprehending 30 ...
Apr 22, 2026
Trooper Tanner Hurley Receives Three Awards
Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott presented Trooper Tanner Hurley of the Evansville District with three awards this week. Trooper Hurley received the Life Award for apprehending 72 imp...
Apr 22, 2026
Statewide Police Policy for Addressing Homelessness Takes Effect July 1
Governor Mike Braun is signing a new law aimed at addressing homelessness. A ceremonial bill signing was held for Senate Enrolled Act 285, which will change how police respond to reports of people liv...
Apr 22, 2026
Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy Receives 2025 Trooper of the District Award
Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott announced this week that Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy of the Jasper ISP District has been selected as the 2025 "Trooper of the District." Trooper Denk-Mun...
Apr 22, 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