Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Calls Denial of Federal Disaster Declaration "Political"
Illinois Governor Pritzker is criticizing the Trump Administration after FEMA denied the state's appeal for federal disaster aid following last August's severe storms and flooding. FEMA stated that ad...
Feb 09, 2026
Evansville Woman Arrested for Criminal Recklessness
An Evansville woman was arrested for Criminal recklessness Sunday night after driving the wrong way on US 41 in Gibson County. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says 32-year-old Karen Valencie Olmos ...
Feb 09, 2026
North Dakota Man Arrested for DUI
A North Dakota man was arrested Sunday after he was pulled over on US 41 in Gibson County for driving 85 miles per hour in a 60 zone. 36-year-old Demarcus Jackson of Bismark, North Dakota is facing ch...
Feb 09, 2026
Robinson, IL Man Arrested for Possession of Marijuana During Gibson Co. Traffic Stop
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Robinson, Illinois man is facing a charge of Possession of Marijuana with a Prior Conviction following a traffic stop early Sunday morning. 22-year-old Alex O...
Feb 09, 2026
Washington Man Arrested in Murder Investigation; Victim Identified
Washington Police arrested 21-year-old Ashton Lee Baxter of Washington Saturday for Murder, Battery Committed with a Deadly Weapon, and Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. Police were called t...
Feb 09, 2026
Daviess County Visitors Bureau Announces New Grant Programs to Boost Local Tourism
The Daviess County Visitors Bureau says applications are now available for their grant programs designed to support and boost local tourism initiatives across the county. The grant programs are open t...
Feb 09, 2026
Petersburg Man Drops Drawers Following Police Chase in Jasper
Jasper Police report that 51-year-old Ryan Lashbrook from Petersburg faces several charges after fleeing a domestic disturbance, nearly hitting two sheriff's deputies, refusing to stop, and pulling hi...
Feb 07, 2026
DCH Foundation Announces Inaugural Hoops for Healthcare Event
Daviess Community Hospital Foundation is launching its first Hoops for Healthcare fundraiser on Friday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington. This March Madne...
Feb 04, 2026
Rotary Club of Dubois County Announces 2026 Community Grant Program
The Rotary Club of Dubois County is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grant Program. Nonprofits, schools, and community groups in Dubois County can apply for up to $20,000 to support l...
Feb 03, 2026
Applications Being Accepted for Judy Bobe Scholarship for the Class of 2026
Pace Community Action Agency has announced that applications are now open for the Judy Bobe Scholarship. The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the Class of 2026 who previou...
Feb 03, 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