Category Archives: Local News
Evansville Man Arrested After Violating Protective Order
Gibson County Sheriff's deputies arrested an Evansville man Sunday morning for violating a restraining order. 52-year-old Matthew Thorbeck was found to have contacted the protected person in the 95-hu...
Aug 26, 2024
Vincennes Labor Day Closings & Recycling Schedule
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd, due to Labor Day. Recycling will not be picked up and pick-up will resume on Monday, September 9th. Trash pick-up will remai...
Aug 26, 2024
Rotary Club of Dubois County Grants $16,000
The Rotary Club of Dubois County awarded a total of $16,000 to three local area nonprofits as part of their 2024 Community Grants program. Recipients of this year's grants were the Dove House, ALASI, ...
Aug 26, 2024
Five Injured by Electric Shocks in Logansport Swimming Pool
Two adults and three juveniles were injured Sunday afternoon when they were shocked while swimming in a Logansport, Indiana swimming pool. Information has not been released explaining what caused the ...
Aug 26, 2024
Indy Man Arrested for Impaired Driving During Dubois Co. Traffic Stop
Indiana State Police arrested an Indianapolis man for impaired driving Saturday afternoon after pulling him over for speeding on State Road 161 near Holland in Dubois County. Troopers say 31-year-old ...
Aug 26, 2024
Gibson Co. Traffic Fatality Under Investigation
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash Saturday morning. at the intersection of County Road 400 South and County Road 350 West. The sheriff's office says...
Aug 25, 2024
Motorcyclist Killed in Greene Co. Crash
The Greene County Sheriff's office is investigating a fatal crash on County Road 800 West Saturday involving a motorcycle and a car. The crash occurred when a car drove out onto the road after making ...
Aug 25, 2024
Jasper Man Arrested on Warrant During Traffic Stop
Jasper Police arrested a Dubois man on an outstanding warrant Friday evening during a traffic stop on Mannheim Road. 38-year-old Charles Fight was pulled over for Driving While Suspended. He was arres...
Aug 24, 2024
Dubois Co. Flu Shots
Starting Monday, the Dubois County Health Department will be offering flu vaccinations for any individual wanting to protect themselves this flu season. The flu vaccine is covered by Medicare, Medicai...
Aug 23, 2024
Phase 2 Of Jasper's Downtown Revitalization Project About to Begin
The City of Jasper and its contractor are preparing to start Phase 2 of the Downtown Revitalization Project. The project includes new underground infrastructure, new sidewalks, and curb ramps at inter...
Aug 23, 2024
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