Category Archives: Local News
Indiana Nursing Shortage
Hospitals in Indiana are facing a shortage of nurses, with only 72% of needed nurses currently available in the state. The aging population and advancements in medical technology are increasing the de...
Sep 03, 2025
Indiana Map of Potential Republican Congressional Districts Making the Rounds
A map of potential congressional districts in Indiana has been circulating among Republican insiders, showing scenarios where the state could have nine Republican-controlled U.S. House seats. The map ...
Sep 03, 2025
Knox Co. Property Owners Warned About Costly Deed Offer
Knox County property owners are being advised about a mailing they might receive offering to sell them a copy of the deed to their property for a substantial fee. Although it may be legal, you can get...
Sep 03, 2025
Richard Allen's Attorneys Want Another Appeal Extension
Attorneys for convicted Delphi double murderer Richard Allen are asking the Indiana Court of Appeals for an extension of their September 5th deadline to submit their brief. Mark Leeman and Stacy Ulian...
Sep 03, 2025
One Arrested After Firing Shots Inside Two Evansville Businesses
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly firing shots at Chuck E. Cheese and Plato's Closet in Evansville shortly after 7:00 p.m. Tuesday night. Evansville Police say he robbed both businesses with...
Sep 03, 2025
Area Residents Appointed by Gov. Braun to Boards, Committees & Commissions
Governor Mike Braun has announced his appointments and reappointments to various boards, committees, and commissions. Among them is Knox County attorney Jeffrey Kolb (COBB) who was reappointed to a fo...
Sep 02, 2025
Report says Indiana Second Worst State for Fraud Against Senior Citizens
Indiana is the second worst state in the U.S. for fraud against senior citizens. A report from Caring dot com says Indiana has seen the biggest increase in fraud against older adults over the past thr...
Sep 02, 2025
Property Tax Reform Expected to Impact Libraries
Property tax reform in Indiana is causing uncertainty and concern among librarians as it impacts library funding. The law, which affects property and income taxes, is expected to result in reduced pro...
Sep 02, 2025
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Announces New Perks
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus has announced new perks for 2026 Platinum Season Pass holders, including early entry to Splashin' Safari in June and July from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m. d...
Sep 02, 2025
Vincennes University Launches Employer Gateway
Vincennes University has launched an Employer Gateway, a onestop website designed for business and industry partners. The new site makes it easy to connect with resources for hiring VU graduates, trai...
Sep 02, 2025
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, 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