Category Archives: Local News

New Business in old Old Chicago Building Set for April 13th Opening
13th opening date. Prime Sports plans to open its new location in the former Old Chicago building exactly one year from the date the former Old Chicago suddenly closed its doors for good. The announce...
Tom Zimmerman 1h ago

Free Fishing Days Set by IDNR
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced this year's Free Fishing Days. On select days each year, Indiana residents can fish the state's public waters without a fishing license or a t...
Tom Zimmerman 1h ago

KC Sheriff Believes Jail Capacity is Sufficient for Hopefully Growing Population
Knox County Sheriff' Doug Vantlin believes the latest expansion of the Knox County Jail will be adequate for hoped-for Knox County growth. Vantlin feels more housing and more people here could mean mo...
Tom Zimmerman 1h ago

Reminder: Indiana Police Departments Have Statewide Jurisdiction
Vincennes Police Chief Jon Hillenbrand recently laid out the law on territorial jurisdiction for various departments across Indiana. Under Indiana law, any officer with any department can technically ...
Tom Zimmerman 1h ago

Registration Still Available for 250th Anniversary 5K in Washington
Registration is now open for a special 5K run/walk celebrating America's 250th anniversary set for Saturday, June 13th, in downtown Washington. The free community event, sponsored by Daviess Community...
Tom Zimmerman 1h ago

State of Indiana Moving Toward Stronger Child Protections
Indiana House Republicans passed two key laws this year prioritizing student mental health and academic focus. House Enrolled Act 1408 gives parents more control over minors' social media accounts wit...
Tom Zimmerman 1h ago

Gas Prices Push Over Four Dollars a Gallon in Vincennes
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $3.98 per gallon, 1 lower than Monday and 4 lower than Tuesday's national average of $4.02 per gallon. It was also $1.16...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 01, 2026

WIN Energy REMC Gives Round Up Grants
WIN Energy REMC has announced its latest groups to get funding from Operation Round Up dollars. The funds are made possible by WIN Energy customers rounding up their bills to the next highest dollar. ...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 01, 2026

Illegal Immigrants' CDL Licenses Expired at Midnight
All Commercial Driver's Licenses held by illegal immigrants in Indiana Have expired at midnight this morning, unless the drivers can prove they have a valid visa. The new law, passed earlier this mont...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 01, 2026

Blazers' Give Day is Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Vincennes University's sixth annual "Blazers Give" Day. The day is an initiative to get V-U connected alumni and others to donate for the University's continued well-being. Kristi Deetz is...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 01, 2026



