Category Archives: Local News
Lane Closures Planned for I-69 in Pike Co.
IN-DOT has announced lane closures for Interstate 69 in Pike County. Beginning on or around Monday, July 15th, crews will begin passing lane closures on I-69 between the 41- and 43-mile markers near P...
Jul 09, 2024
Road Closure Planned for State Road 64 in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says a portion of State Road 64 in Princeton is scheduled for closure on Monday, July 15th for sewer repairs in the area. State Road 64 will be closed between ...
Jul 09, 2024
Loogootee Library Closing Early Today
The Loogootee Public Library is closing early today because of the possibility of severe weather. Library Director Darla Wagler says the library will close at 2:30 PM.
Jul 09, 2024
Good Samaritan Hospital Offering Free Stroke Screenings
Good Samaritan will offer free stroke screenings to the community on Wednesday, August 7th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Charles C. Hedde, MD Health Education Center. Stroke is the fifth leading cause ...
Jul 09, 2024
Terre Haute Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Images of the Sexual Abuse of Babies and Toddlers
A Terre Haute man is sentenced to ten years in federal prison and 15-years supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, 33-year-...
Jul 09, 2024
Man Facing Murder Charge Takes Plea Deal
A man who was facing murder charges in Clay County has opted for a plea deal. 26-year-old Jon McGuff pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter instead of going to trial, which was scheduled to start la...
Jul 09, 2024
Heavy Rain Possible Tonight, Tomorrow
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl will bring heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, and lightning today and tomorrow. The best chances for severe weather will be from 7:00 AM until Noon.
Jul 09, 2024
Indiana State Police Arrest St. Croix Man for Attempted Murder
Indiana State Police arrested a Perry County man early Monday morning on attempted murder and other charges. Police say 32-year-old Tyler Richardson of St. Croix shot his neighbor late Sunday night in...
Jul 08, 2024
Striped and Hybrid Striped Bass Stocked in Indiana Lakes
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources recently completed annual striped bass and hybrid striped bass stockings. More than 78,000 striped bass fingerlings and 146,000 hybrid striped bass fingerli...
Jul 08, 2024
Road Closure Planned for State Road 61 in Pike County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 61 near Spurgeon in Pike County is scheduled to close Monday, July 15th for a bridge deck overlay project. The closure will occur just north of...
Jul 08, 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