Category Archives: Local News
Knox Co. GOP Looking to Fill Vacant Decker Town Board Seat
Knox County Clerk David Shelton says that due to the death of Tom Culp, a vacancy now exists on the Decker Town Board. Interested Republicans may submit a letter of interest for appointment for the re...
Jun 26, 2025
Huntingburg Police Warn of Scam
The Huntingburg Police Department has received reports of a scammer calling residents and posing as a Sergeant with the department-most recently using the name "Sgt. Gill." Police say this individual ...
Jun 26, 2025
Indiana Supreme Court Allowing Lawsuit Against TikTok to Proceed
The state's challenge against the video app TikTok can proceed after the Indiana Supreme Court this week declined to dismiss the case. Attorney General Todd Rokita sued ByteDance, the Chinese owner of...
Jun 26, 2025
Governor Braun Orders State to Have Energy Plan
Governor Mike Braun is ordering the state to plan for how it will meet a growing energy demand. He says the economy is growing and Indiana needs "new solutions to meet this accelerating energy demand ...
Jun 26, 2025
Indiana Lawmakers Announce Topics for Summer Study Committees
Indiana lawmakers are announcing the topics for their summer study committees. They plan to take in-depth looks at artificial intelligence, maternal mental health, and water safety education for kids ...
Jun 26, 2025
Lawmaker From Indiana Set to Co-Sponsor Articles of Impeachment Against President
A lawmaker from Indiana plans to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. U.S. Representative Andr Carson says he read the resolution brought forth by a Democratic Representa...
Jun 26, 2025
Daviess Co. Jobless Rate 2.7% in May
Daviess County's unemployment rate in May stood at 2.7% four-tenths of a percent lower than May of 2024. Dubois and Gibson Counties had rates of 2.8%. That's four tenths of a percent lower than May of...
Jun 25, 2025
PROJECT UPDATE: Nightly Road Closures Planned for State Road 441/Willow Street in Knox County
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced nightly road closures for State Road 441/Willow Street in Vincennes. They are scheduled to begin on or around Monday, July 7th between Niblack Ro...
Jun 25, 2025
Six Organizations Receive Over $18,000 Through WIN Energy REMC Community Trust
The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented grants totaling over $18,000 to six organizations. Addiction Solutions Corporation received $850 towards a computer for the men's house computer ...
Jun 25, 2025
Authorities Investigating Arson Involving Stolen Van in Vincennes
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Vincennes Police Department are investigating a vehicle fire determined to be arson involving a stolen van. The van was found burning by emergency r...
Jun 25, 2025
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