Category Archives: Local News
Morales Visits Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales toured the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana plant in Gibson County Tuesday. Morales says he's thanked Toyota officials for their commitment to the Hoosier st...
Jul 30, 2024
German American Bancorp Announces Merger with Ohio Banking Firm
German American Bancorp and Heartland BancCorp announced this week they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American in a deal valued at $330 million. Upon completi...
Jul 30, 2024
Road Closure Planned for State Road 57 in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation advises State Road 57 near Mackey in Gibson County is scheduled to close Tuesday, August 6th for a culvert replacement project. The closure will take place bet...
Jul 30, 2024
Washington Students Return to School on Friday; Police Advise Motorists to be Alert
The 2024-25 school year begins this week for students in the City of Washington. Students in Washington Community Schools and Washington Catholic Schools head back to the classroom on Friday. Meanwhil...
Jul 30, 2024
Lane Closures Planned for State Road 65 In Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, August 5th on State Road 65 in Princeton for a shoulder widening project and the extension of a box culvert. ...
Jul 30, 2024
IU Board Of Trustees Ratifies New Policy After April Protests
The Indiana University Board of Trustees is ratifying a new policy after dozens of protesters were arrested in Dunn Meadow in April. The Expressive Activity Policy "supports protests and demonstration...
Jul 30, 2024
Two More Implicated in Vincennes Attempted Murder Investigation
Three people are now charged in an attempted murder last week at the Autumn Ridge Apartments in Vincennes. Vincennes Police report two shooters left a vehicle and shot several times into another vehic...
Jul 30, 2024
Knox Co. Large Item Free Trash Day Called a "Tremendous Success"
The Knox County Health Department says this year's Large Item Free Trash Day held Saturday, July 20th was a tremendous success. The department says the event, designed to provide no-cost disposal for ...
Jul 29, 2024
New Entrance at Washington Primary
To alleviate traffic congestion during arrival and dismissal at Washington Primary, Washington Community Schools has built a new entrance behind Washington Primary off East Highland Avenue. Parents dr...
Jul 29, 2024
Deputy Serving Court Paperwork Arrests Pair on Marijuana Charges
A Gibson County Sheriff's deputy serving a protective order in Princeton Saturday ended up arresting two people on marijuana charges. The deputy smelled burnt marijuana coming from the residence where...
Jul 29, 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