Category Archives: Local News
Indiana Hunt for Hunger Will Feed Hungry Hoosiers
State officials are reminding Indiana Hunters of how they can help hungry Hoosiers. Indiana Hunt for Hunger turns donated deer into healthy venison that is provided to Hoosiers through food banks acro...
Oct 5, 2026
More Than 58,000 HIP Members May Fall Short of Upcoming Work Requirements, FSSA Says
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration estimates that more than 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members may not meet upcoming work requirements or qualify for an exemption. The requirements...
Oct 5, 2026
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari Recognized for Customer Service by Forbes
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is getting major national recognition. Forbes just ranked the Santa Claus park #40 in the nation for Best Customer Service -- the top-ranked entertainment company ...
Oct 5, 2026
Juvenile Killed, Driver Arrested in Terre Haute
Police in Terre Haute say one man has been arrested for a deadly crash Saturday night between a truck and a motorbike. A juvenile who was on the motorbike died from their injuries and a second person ...
Oct 5, 2026
State Lawmakers Looking at Plan Eliminating Property Taxes on Owner-Occupied Homes
Indiana lawmakers are proposing a plan that could eliminate property taxes on owner-occupied homes by using local income tax revenue to provide homeowners with a 100% property tax credit. Senator Ryan...
Oct 5, 2026
Giving Tuesday Daviess County
Our Community Foundation is celebrating two milestones with one day of giving. Giving Tuesday Daviess County returns Tuesday, December 1st -- a 24-hour online fundraiser for local charities. This year...
Oct 2, 2026
New Amazon Delivery Station Begins Operations in Vincennes
Amazon began operations Friday at its new 104,000-square-foot delivery station in Vincennes. The facility is now delivering packages to customers throughout the region. The delivery station is expecte...
Oct 2, 2026
Voters Reminded of Judge Retention Questions on November Ballot
The Daviess County Clerk and Voter Registration Office remind the public of three judge retention questions that will appear on the November ballot. The questions ask if Court of Appeals Judge Mary De...
Oct 2, 2026
Indiana to Proceed with Weisheit Execution Despite Tennessee's Failed Lethal Injection
Indiana prison officials plan to move forward with the November 5th execution of Jeffrey Weisheit, despite a failed lethal injection attempt in Tennessee. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee halted executions...
Oct 2, 2026
BFO Awards $123,420 to 11 Local Organizations for Second Round of 2026 Project Grant Funding
Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation has announced its second-round of 2026 Project Grant recipients, awarding a total of $123,420 to 11 organizations addressing health and wellness across ...
Oct 1, 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 23, 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 23, 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 21, 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 20, 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 19, 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 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 18, 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 18, 2025