Barr-Reeve Wins IHSAA 1A Boys' Basketball State Championship
Mike Beas, Special to IHSAA.org Suffice it to say, the final two quarters of Korben Boyd's career are forever cemented in the minds and hearts of Daviess County basketball fans. One of only two seniors on Barr-Reeve's team, the 5-foot-11 Boyd came off the bench to score 11 of the Vikings' final 18 points in a 50-37 vic...
Mar 28, 2026
Odon Emergency Water Shut Off
The Town of Odon advises there will be an emergency water shut off from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday due to a leaking hydrant. Edgewood, Lake Drive, Edwards Lane, and Woodhaven will be impacted and under a boil order until further notice:
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Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Monroe City man Saturday on two counts of Sexual Battery. 24-year-old Nickolas Reid Lunsford is being held on $50,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center.
17h ago
Knox County Circuit Court Veterans Treatment Court Open for Business
After three years of planning, Knox County Circuit Court's Veterans' Treatment Court has received provisional certification from the State of Indiana. Judge Monica Gilmore notes this reflects broad community support for adding another Problem-Solving Court. The VTC offers eligible veterans wrap-around services for at l...
Mar 27, 2026
Washington Police & Daviess County Sheriff's Office to Increase Patrols to Target Distracted Driving and Speeding
The Washington Police Department and the Daviess County Sheriff's Office are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways. As part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program, an ICJI initiative that provides f...
Mar 27, 2026
Daviess County Rural Water Systems to Begin Spring Flushing on Monday
Daviess County Rural Water Systems will commence spring flushing today (Monday) for all customers, continuing until completion. Flushing in the southern area will start at Bussard Road and proceed southward, while the northern area will begin at 100 County Road North and move north. Customers may experience low water p...
Mar 27, 2026
Application Deadline Approaching for Daviess County Visitors Bureau's New Grant Programs to Boost Local Tourism
The Application Deadline is nearing for the Daviess County Visitors Bureau's New Grant Programs to Boost Local Tourism. The deadline for submissions is April 1st. The grant programs are open to nonprofits and community organizations committed to developing tourism-focused projects. For more information, or to apply, go...
Mar 16, 2026
Jasper Man Sentenced to 2-Years in Prison for Sexual Battery
A Jasper man is sentenced to 2-years in prison for Sexual Battery. The Dubois County Prosecutor's Office says 35-year-old Serafin Mendoza Lopez pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a negotiated plea agreement. The charge involved inappropriate touching of a child. Lopez will be required to register as a sex offender...
Mar 27, 2026
Indiana Ranked 7th Highest for Obesity in the Nation
A new analysis using CDC data finds that Indiana is now tied for 7th highest in the U.S for adult obesity with 37.8% of adults classified as obese, highlighting a worsening obesity crisis in the state. The study, conducted by hormone health clinic Feel30, shows obesity remains most prevalent in the Southern and Midwest...
17h ago
Average Price of Gas in Indiana $4.00 Per Gallon; Diesel Fuel $5.20
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday was $4.00 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Saturday and 2¢ higher than Sunday's national average of $3.98 per gallon. It was also 19¢ higher than a week ago, $1.18 higher than a month ago, and 90¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile T...
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Powerball Jackpot Increases to $180M
There was no Grand Prize winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot for Monday night's drawing is $180M. The cash option for a single winner is $80.8M. No one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot in Saturday night's Hoosier Lotto drawing. The jackpot increases to $17.8M for Wednesday's dr...
17h ago
Ramp Closure Planned for U.S. 41 in Knox County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says that beginning on or around Tuesday, March 31st, the northbound U.S. 41 exit ramp to Willow Street/U.S. 441 in Vincennes will be closed. The ramp closure will be a daytime closure only. It will allow for bridge deck/joint maintenance. Work is expected to take two days to co...
Mar 23, 2026
Lane Closures Planned for I-64 In Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes on I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties starting around Tuesday, March 31st. Eastbound passing lanes near Ferdinand, from mile marker 66 to 68, and the westbound shoulder in that area will be closed for trenchless pipe installations. Work should continue ...
Mar 27, 2026
Registration Now Open for 2026 DCH Foundation Pickleball Tournament Honoring Dr. Suresh Lohano
Registration is open for the second annual Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Pickleball Tournament, taking place June 26th through the 28th at the Daviess County Pickleball Courts in Washington. Players ages 8 and up of any skill level are welcome. Adults can register online; youth (under 18) must be registered by ...
Mar 26, 2026
Local Teen Entrepreneurs to Showcase Business Products and Services at Annual Knox County CEO Trade Show April 12th
After a year of research, product development and real-world business experience, seven Knox County high school entrepreneurs will present and sell their products and services at the annual CEO Trade Show on Sunday, April 12th. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. in Vincennes University's Green Auditorium. Students from...
Mar 26, 2026
Public Test of Daviess Co. Voting Machines to be Held March 31st
There will be a public test of voting machines in Daviess County on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:30 a.m. The test will be conducted in the Election Room on the middle floor of the Daviess County Courthouse. The test is open to the public.
Mar 26, 2026
Good Samaritan Offering Free Stroke Screenings in April
Good Samaritan will offer free stroke screenings to the community on Thursday, April 30th. The screening will be by appointment from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Charles C. Hedde, MD Health Education Center. During the screening, attendees will visit multiple booths offering different tests. These tests include; blood press...
Mar 26, 2026
Washington Tree Debris Removal Rules
With spring here and summer on the way, the Washington Street Department reminds residents: if you hire someone to trim or cut trees, you must get a city permit before work starts. Contractors are responsible for cleaning up and removing all limbs and debris-not the city. If they don't, the landowner must handle remova...
Mar 24, 2026
Hoosiers Reminded of Upcoming Voter Registration Deadline
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers that Monday April 6th is the voter registration deadline for the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday May 5th. You can check your registration status, register to vote, or update your information by visiting "IndianaVoters.com" or by contacting yo...
Mar 18, 2026
Early Voting Begins April 7th in Daviess Co.
The Daviess County Clerk's Office advises that early voting will take place Monday through Friday beginning April 7th. Early voting will take place from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm in the Clerk's Office on the middle floor of the Daviess County Courthouse. It will also be held on Saturday, April 25th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm ...
Mar 06, 2026
