Category Archives: Local News
Washington Man Arrested Following Knox Co. Crash
Indiana State Police arrested a Washington man Tuesday in connection with a two-vehicle crash near the site of an earlier fatal crash on U.S. 50 at Anson Road in Knox County. Police say 62-year-old Al...
Apr 29, 2026
Vigo Co. Parents Face Jailtime Child's Chronic Truancy
Vigo County leaders are stepping up efforts to get students in class, and they say parents could face criminal charges if chronic truancy continues. Prosecutor Terry Modesitt says his office is workin...
Apr 29, 2026
Vincennes Police Issue Scam Warning
Vincennes Police are warning the public about a telephone scam in which the caller claims to be a detective with the department. The caller tells the intended victim they have been flagged by Homeland...
Apr 29, 2026
Monroe City Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on US 50 in Knox Co.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says an 88-year-old Monroe City man died Tuesday morning in a collision involving a pick-up truck and a dump truck at the intersection of US 50 and Anson Road. The dri...
Apr 28, 2026
Dale Woman Killed in Monday Night Crash in Spencer Co.
Indiana State Police report a fatal two-vehicle crash Monday night on State Road 162 near St. Meinrad in Spencer County. A 37-year-old Dale woman, Amber Gogel, died at the scene after her SUV crossed ...
Apr 28, 2026
Washington Community Schools Receives $250 Teaching Innovator Grant for 'Nex Playground'
Our Community Foundation has awarded a $250 Teaching Innovator Grant to Washington Community Schools to support 'Nex Playground.' Christie Newkirk, a social worker at Washington Intermediate, was reco...
Apr 28, 2026
Indiana State Fair and Corteva Announce 2026 Featured Farmers
The Indiana State Fair and Corteva have announced the 2026 Featured Farmers who will be honored during this year's Indiana State Fair. The program highlights the people behind Indiana agriculture and ...
Apr 28, 2026
Mexican National Arrested in Daviess Co for Possession of Methamphetamine with a Firearm
An Indiana State Trooper arrested a Mexican national on drug and firearms charges in Daviess County Tuesday morning following a traffic stop for speeding on US 50 near Montgomery. Police say 33-year-o...
Apr 28, 2026
Attorney General Todd Rokita Launches IN Fuel Watch
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has introduced IN Fuel Watch, an online portal providing real-time gasoline prices at over 4,600 stations statewide (INFUELWATCH.COM). Hoosiers can search, filter,...
Apr 28, 2026
Deaconess to Build New Cancer Center in Warrick Co.
Deaconess Health System plans to build a new cancer center on its Gateway campus in Warrick County, with a target opening in 2028. The Cinelli Cancer Center will cost more than $150 million and bring ...
Apr 28, 2026
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