A mistrial has been declared in the Knox Circuit Court rape case against a Vincennes man after a juror conducted and shared independent online research about the defendant. 54-year-old Jack Washington Jr. is charged with rape stemming from allegations that he drugged and assaulted the victim. He has been placed in the ...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a scam in which callers falsely claim missed jury duty and threaten arrest unless immediate payment is made. These calls may appear legitimate due to caller ID spoofing. The Sheriff's Office says it will never request payment over the phone and that official court mat...

The Knox County Council has approved funding for the Knox County Sheriff's Department to install Flock Safety cameras. Sheriff Doug Vantlin says the license plate recognition cameras will be used to enhance security. Six cameras will be placed at high traffic locations along major county roads, though no installation t...

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Michelle Smith as its new President, effective March 1st. Smith, a Vincennes resident, will be succeeding Jamie Neal, who has led the Chamber for the past eight years. Smith has served as the Executive Director of Knox County Recycling for the past 10...

Jasper Police are saying goodbye to one of their K-9 officers. K-9 Mack is working his final shift today, ending seven years of service alongside Sgt. Brent Duncan. During his career, Mack helped the department and the community with narcotics detection, tracking people, catching suspects, and searching for evidence. O...

The Washington Park and Recreation Board will meet on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue. Anyone requesting use of the soccer fields, softball fields, or tennis courts this coming season MUST attend this meeting. All interested citizens and patrons of any of the three par...

A new energy project is now officially in service in Pike County. AES Indiana announced Wednesday that the Petersburg Energy Center-featuring over five-hundred-thousand solar panels and a massive battery storage system-is powering central Indiana. The facility can generate enough low-cost solar energy for one-hundred-t...

The Martin County Commissioners have imposed a 10-ton weight limit on county roads, effective Thursday. Weight limits are imposed on county roads during freeze-thaw cycles to protect the road infrastructure from damage. The freeze-thaw cycle involves the expansion and contraction of water in the soil, which can lead to...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host seven workshops across Indiana through February, April, and May to allow Hoosiers to provide input on the development of Indiana's statewide water inventory and management plan. One of the workshops will be held at the Washington Community Building at 405 Burkhart D...

Sullivan Police arrested a man Tuesday morning in connection with a reported burglary and auto theft in the 400 block of West Wolfe Street. Police say that through vehicle GPS tracking and the help of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle was quickly located in the Wilfred area on State Road 48 with a male ...

The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday stood at $2.84 a gallon, 9¢ higher than Wednesday, and 10¢ lower than Thursday's national average. It was also 3¢ lower than a week ago, 20¢ higher than a month ago, and 9¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the aver...

There was no Grand Prize winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Saturday night is $146M. The cash option for a single winner is $66.9M. Meanwhile, no one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot in Wednesday night's Hoosier Lotto drawing. The jackpot for Saturday ...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by attorneys general from California, Colorado, and Minnesota, is suing the Trump administration over cuts in Public Health grants exceeding $600 million. The group argues the funding is essential for tracking disease outbreaks, improving data systems, and supporting public...

The Vincennes Community School Corporation's Police Department will host an Internet Safety Presentation on Thursday, March 5th at 6:00 PM in Lincoln High School's Ader Auditorium. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend to understand social media awareness and recognize online safety risks. The presentation is o...

Financial aid professionals will assist Indiana students and families with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, at 34 locations during College Goal Sunday, held at 2 PM (local time) on February 22nd. The event is free, and FAFSA filing by April 15th is required to ensure eligibility for state ...

Daviess Community Hospital Foundation is launching its first Hoops for Healthcare fundraiser on Friday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington. This March Madness watch party replaces the annual Kentucky Oaks Derby Gala and features live broadcasts of opening-round college basket...

All Washington city offices and departments will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents' Day. There will be no trash pick-up. The Recycling Center will also be closed on Saturday, February 14th. Residents with trash pickup on Monday are asked to have their trash ready for pick-up by 7:00 a.m. o...

All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th due to Presidents' Day. Recycling will not be picked up and will resume on Monday, February 23rd. Trash pick-up will remain on schedule for the week.

Jasper's City Hall, Street Department, and all Utilities Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th for Presidents' Day. The Street Department and Resource Recovery Site will also be closed on Saturday, February 14th. Trash and scheduled recycling normally collected on Monday, February 16th will be ...

The Indiana House Education Committee has advanced a bill to ban cell phones and smartwatches for the entire school day. Unlike the current law, which only covers class time, Senate Bill 78 would require devices to be put away from the first bell to the last. State Representative Vernon Smith, a former principal, says ...