Category Archives: Local News
Dubois County Man Arrested after Road Rage Incident on I-64
Indiana State Police arrested a Dubois County man Friday morning in connection with a road rage incident on I-64 in Vanderburgh County. Police say 69-year-old Allan Messmer of Celestine pointed a hand...
Jun 06, 2025
UDWI REMC Names Shane Smith as New CEO
The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC has named Shane Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer. The UDWI REMC Board of Directors selected Smith after a national search process to replace Doug...
Jun 05, 2025
Montgomery Man Killed in Tractor Roll Over Accident
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says a Montgomery man died Wednesday night when his tractor rolled over into a creek near the intersection of County Road 650 East and County Road 500 North in Mont...
Jun 05, 2025
Governor Braun: Indiana Out of Execution Drugs
Governor Mike Braun says the state is out of lethal injection drugs and he is not planning on buying more for the time being. Indiana killed death row inmates Joseph Corcoran in December and Benjamin ...
Jun 05, 2025
Peer Recovery Specialists to Provide On-Site Support for Patients Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
Daviess Community Hospital has expanded the reach of its Peer Recovery Services program, integrating Peer Recovery Specialists across all departments throughout the hospital and affiliated clinics. Th...
Jun 04, 2025
Our Community Foundation Awards Grant to First Choice Solutions
First Choice Solutions in Washington has received a $892 grant from Our Community Foundation through the 2025 Fast Grant Program. The grant will cover the unexpected repairs and upgrades to the facili...
Jun 04, 2025
Owensville Man Arrested Following Early Morning Disturbance
Gibson County Sheriff's deputies arrested an Owensville man early Tuesday morning after responding to a report of a disturbance in the 200 block of East Gibson Street in Haubstadt. Upon completion of ...
Jun 03, 2025
Seymour Attorney Arrested on Multiple Charges Related to Theft and Tax Evasion
A Seymour attorney was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony counts of corrupt business influence, theft, and tax evasion. Indiana State Police say 45-year-old Jason Smith owned Smith Law Services and F...
Jun 03, 2025
Gov. Braun Fires and Replaces 3 IU Board Members
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun appointed new members to the Indiana University Board of Trustees, citing an "overwhelming" response from interested individuals. Braun's decision to appoint new trustees came ...
Jun 03, 2025
SharkNinja Recalls Over 1 Million Pressure Cookers After Burn Injuries
SharkNinja is recalling over one million pressure cookers after reports of burn injuries that have resulted in more than two dozen lawsuits. There have been 106 reports of burn injuries. The recall no...
May 03, 2025
This Day in Country Music
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
On this day June 18, 1969
Glen Campbell was at #1 on the country album chart with The singers thirteenth studio album spent 11 weeks at #1 and 26 weeks on the chart. The album features session drummer Hal Blaine who has played on 50 #1 hits and worked with numerous artists in...
Jun 18, 2025