Category Archives: Local News
Off-Duty Trooper Locates Missing 3-Year-Old Washington Boy
An off-duty Indiana State Trooper located a missing three-year-old Washington boy Tuesday. Senior Trooper Mitchel Wier heard about the missing child and assisted Washington Police and others in the se...
Jun 24, 2025
Illinois Man Sentenced in Inmate Stabbing Death
A Cairo, Illinois man has been sentenced to an additional five-years in prison for the death of an inmate at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute in April of 2023. 43-year-old Otha Don Watk...
Jun 24, 2025
Being for Others Foundation Awards Grants to 11 Area Organizations
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation has completed its inaugural grant cycle, awarding over $172,000 to 11 organizations whose work will directly benefit communities across all eight co...
Jun 24, 2025
Sullivan County Community Hospital Completes New Health Annex
Sullivan County Community Hospital completed a new health annex on its campus after a year of construction. The new 30,000 square foot medical office building will be home to the hospital's Center for...
Jun 24, 2025
Gibson Co. Fair July 6th - 12th
The Gibson County Fair will return July 6th through the 12th, with a full week of events and entertainment. Organizers are encouraging fairgoers to buy a $35 season pass, which includes entry to all s...
Jun 24, 2025
All Indiana Public Higher Education Institutions Announce Tuition Freezes
Governor Mike Braun says all 15 of Indiana's public colleges and universities, including main and regional campuses, have committed to holding tuition and mandatory fees flat for in-state undergraduat...
Jun 24, 2025
Pantheon Receives Community Grant
Indiana's Commerce Office has awarded the Pantheon in Vincennes $15,500 dollars for its Blueprint to Business program. The Pantheon will pioneer an 8-week session-based education program to fuel busin...
Jun 24, 2025
Gregg Appointed to Indiana Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has appointed nine new people to serve on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors. These appointees, from diverse sectors like agriculture, manufa...
Jun 23, 2025
Daviess Community Hospital to Host Meet-And-Greet with New CEO Justin Harris
Daviess Community Hospital will host a meet-and-greet reception on Thursday, July 17th, to welcome its new Chief Executive Officer, Justin Harris. The event will take place in the hospital's main lobb...
Jun 23, 2025
Dubois Co. Sheriff's Office Warns Public of Scam
The Dubois County Sheriff's Office says it has received reports of a scam targeting local businesses. Callers are posing as members of the Dubois County Sheriff's Office, asking to speak with employee...
Jun 23, 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