Category Archives: Local News
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
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Celebrates 78 Years of Family Fun with Birthday Drone Show
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari will celebrate their 78th birthday on Saturday, August 3rd with a special edition of the Holidays in the Sky drone and fireworks show, featuring a few new scenes t...
Jul 29, 2024
Changes Could Be Coming to Indiana's High School Diplomas
Changes could be coming soon to the diplomas which high school students in Indiana receive. State Education Secretary Dr. Katie Jenner says the current diploma requirements are outdated and that a new...
Jul 29, 2024
Lawrence Co. Deputy Killed in Greene Co. Motorcycle Crash
A crash in Greene County has claimed the life of a Lawrence County sheriff's deputy. 25-year-old Brenten Trueblood of Bedford was killed in a motorcycle crash after 11 p.m. Saturday. Officials say the...
Jul 29, 2024
Juvenile Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Dispute at Rainbow Lake in Perry Co.
Indiana State Police say a juvenile is facing attempted murder and several other charges following a dispute between two groups of juveniles at Rainbow Lake in Derby located in Perry County. Perry Cou...
Jul 28, 2024
Funeral to be Held Monday for Vigo Co. Sheriff John Plasse
The funeral for the late Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse will be held at two PM Monday at the Hulman Center on North 8th Street in Terre Haute. Public visitation will be held from noon until 2:00 p.m....
Jul 28, 2024
Jasper Man Arrested Following Early Morning Fight
Jasper Police arrested a Jasper man early Sunday morning after responding to a report of a physical fight in progress in the 400 block of West 43rd Street. Police say 45-year-old Robert McKinney made ...
Jul 28, 2024
Patoka Man Arrested on Warrants and New Charges After Fleeing Deputies
A Patoka man was arrested Friday night on a variety of charges and outstanding warrants after he fled from Gibson County Sheriff's deputies. Deputies went to an address in Patoka to serve arrest warra...
Jul 27, 2024
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, 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