Category Archives: Local News
Possible Disappearance of Weapons in Gibson Co. Sheriff's Office Evidence Room Under Investigation
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is investigating weapons that may be missing from its evidence room. According to deputies, the case involves weapons connected to a criminal case dating back to Dec...
Mar 04, 2026
Jasper Rubber Scheduled to Close at End of April
Jasper Rubber will close April 30th, putting hundreds of people out of work. Parent company First Brands Group told employees it will shut down the entire operation, which means workers cannot transfe...
Mar 04, 2026
2027 Legislative Priorities Outlined
The legislative priorities for 2027 are being discussed by Indiana officials. Governor Mike Braun says he's proud of the work that was done this year, saying they "did as much as we could with the tim...
Mar 04, 2026
Governor Braun Signs Bill to Bring Casino to Northeast Indiana
Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill that could bring a casino to northeast Indiana. A referendum on putting a casino in Allen, DeKalb, or Steuben counties will be before voters in November in those ...
Mar 04, 2026
Big Month for Indiana Business
Governor Mike Braun is celebrating a big month for Indiana business, with over 5,700 new jobs committed in February alone. High-profile projects include Meta's ten-billion-dollar data center in Lebano...
Mar 03, 2026
Brazil Man Arrested for Rape
Indiana State Police arrested a Brazil man in Clay County Tuesday on a LaPorte County warrant for Rape and Intimidation. Police say 28-year-old Andrew Hays is being held in the Clay County Jail awaiti...
Mar 03, 2026
State Treasurer Concerned About Reported AES Takeover
Indiana Treasurer Daniel Elliott released a statement Tuesday in response to the announcement of the AES purchase by BlackRock, EQT, CalPERS, Qatari Investment Authority. Elliot says he is extremely c...
Mar 03, 2026
IU Student Arrested for Possessing and Sending Child Sexual Abuse Material
An Indiana University student is behind bars following a federal cybertip regarding child sex abuse material. Bloomington Police arrested 18-year-old Ryland Reaves at his dorm after investigators trac...
Mar 03, 2026
Mitchell Awarded Blight Clearance Program Grant Funding
The Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have announced 15 rural communities will receive more than $10.2 million in federal grant funding...
Mar 02, 2026
Birdseye Woman Charged with Illegal Taking of Paddlefish
Indiana Conservation Officers have arrested a Birdseye woman after investigating a complaint of someone illegally taking paddlefish at the Patoka Lake spillway back on February 16th. The investigation...
Mar 02, 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