Category Archives: Local News
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Crawford Co.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health reports that a commercial egg laying operation in Crawford County has been quarantined due to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The flock size is n...
Feb 28, 2026
Sullivan Lake Dredging Expected to Take Awhile to Complete
The dredging of Sullivan Lake in Sullivan is underway and is expected to take several years to complete. The work is being done in phases because of the size of the project and limits on funding. Gran...
Feb 27, 2026
Governor Braun Signs Bill into Law To Bring Bears to Northwest Indiana
Governor Mike Braun is signing a bill that supports bringing the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier state. The Indiana Senate passed the bill after approving amendments made in the House. On Thursday, Gover...
Feb 27, 2026
Fairness Act Now in the Hands of Governor Braun
The Indiana Senate has passed the FAIRNESS Act, a new immigration enforcement bill now heading to the Governor's desk. Authored by Senator Liz Brown, the bill requires local police to honor federal de...
Feb 26, 2026
Welfare Eligibility Overhaul Heads to Governor Braun
In a 39-9 vote, the Indiana Senate has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's welfare eligibility standards. Senate Enrolled Act 1, a top priority for Senate Republicans, now moves to the Governo...
Feb 26, 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
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
Schools & Organizations Asked to Join 2026 Summer Food Service Program
The Indiana Department of Education is inviting schools and community organizations to join the 2026 Summer Food Service Program. The program provides free meals and snacks to children 18 and under, f...
Feb 02, 2026
Indiana Sheriff's Association College Scholarships
The Indiana Sheriffs' Association is awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximate...
Jan 15, 2026
Fatal Spencer Co. Crash Under Investigation
A vehicle crashed into a private lake in Rockport after going through a garage and backyard. The driver, identified as 38-yaear-old Matthew Gunn of Rockport was pronounced dead after being pulled from...
Dec 20, 2025
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