Category Archives: Local News
Knox Co. Watermelon Festival Friday and Saturday
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce's annual Watermelon Festival is Friday and Saturday on Patrick Henry Square in downtown Vincennes. There will be vendor booths, music, pageants, a 5K run/walk and m...
Jul 31, 2024
Honor Flight: 10th Anniversary
Honor Flight of Southern Indiana's 10th anniversary is coming up, and the nonprofit will host events to prepare for flight day. The organization emphasizes gratitude, respect, and love as over 90 vete...
Jul 31, 2024
More Storms in the Forecast
Thunderstorms may return this afternoon into tonight. Severe storms are possible, with damaging winds the primary severe threat. Heavy rain and lightning can be expected with any thunderstorm. Daily s...
Jul 31, 2024
Boar's Head Expands Recall of Deli Meat
Boar's Head is expanding its recall of deli meats linked to a listeria outbreak to include another 35-hundred tons of poultry products and ready-to-eat meat. That's in addition to 103 tons recalled la...
Jul 31, 2024 (PRNewsfoto/BoarÂ’s Head Brand)
Bedford Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
A Bedford man was arrested Tuesday for both possessing and distributing child pornography. Police say the investigation into 43-year-old Joshua Shane Carter started with cybertips from the National Ce...
Jul 30, 2024
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
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