Category Archives: Local News
Vincennes Drug Arrest
Vincennes Police arrested a Lawrenceville, Illinois man Tuesday for Dealing in and Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Syringe and Marijuana, and Parole Violation. 47-year-old Michael Vinse...
Aug 13, 2024
New Illinois State Law Bans Use of AI To Create Child Porn
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's legislation regarding the use of AI to create child pornography is now a state law. Governor Pritzker signed legislation that clarifies that Illinois' child por...
Aug 13, 2024
Democratic Nominee for Governor Opposed to Proposed Diploma Changes
Democratic Governor nominee Jennifer McCormick is pushing back against the Indiana Department of Education's proposals to change high school diploma requirements. The former Indiana Superintendent of ...
Aug 13, 2024
Vincennes Man Arrested for Rape
The U.S. Marshal's Service has apprehended a Vincennes man wanted for Rape Committed by Using or Threatening Use of Deadly Force While Armed with a Deadly Weapon. A warrant for the arrest of 52-year-o...
Aug 13, 2024
Baby Formula Recalled
The FDA is ordering a recall of powdered baby formula sold at CVS Pharmacies and HEB Grocery stores in 12 states. Perrigo Company says it's recalled over 16-thousand cans of store brand Premium Infant...
Aug 12, 2024
Vincennes Steak 'n Shake Closes
The Vincennes Steak n' Shake restaurant has closed. The restaurant, located off Hart Street, opened in October of 2014, almost 10-years ago. A notice posted on the building's doors thanked customers f...
Aug 12, 2024
DCCF Awards $30,000 Grant to Celestine Fire Dept. for New Fire Engine
The Dubois County Community Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to the Celestine Fire Department for the purchase of a new fire engine. Engine 262 is expected to arrive in late 2025, replacing thei...
Aug 12, 2024
Oakland City Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Search of Home
Gibson County Sheriff's Deputies arrested an Oakland City man Monday morning following a search of his home. A search warrant was obtained after Wood Memorial's School Resource Officer received inform...
Aug 12, 2024
Single Vehicle Crash in Huntingburg Leads to Drunk Driving Arrest
Indiana State Police say a Huntingburg man is facing charges following a single vehicle crash Saturday morning on Van Buren Street in Huntingburg. Police say the driver, 35-year-old Juan Aleman, had t...
Aug 12, 2024
Wanted Evansville Man Arrested on Drug Charges
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office assisted Oakland City Police Sunday afternoon in serving an arrest warrant on 57-year-old Bryan Blair of Evansville for Failure to Appear on a Larceny Charge out of ...
Aug 12, 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, 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 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 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