Category Archives: Local News

Knox County One Month Away from Budget Discussion
The Knox County Council is about a month away from its annual week of hearings for the 2026 budget. Traditionally, the first two days of budget week are set aside for departments to set their budget r...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 12, 2025

COVID's Seasonal Return Ramping Up Out West
COVID-19 could be coming back soon. New data from the CDC says the coronavirus appears to be on the rise in the U.S. A CDC update posted Friday shows wastewater activity for COVID-19 is at a "moderate...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 12, 2025

Two Area Groups Get Healthcare Grant Funding
Two area groups will use grant funding, after an announcement by the Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation. The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth received nearly $21,000 for enhance...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 12, 2025

Government Appreciation Day Set for Friday in Vincennes
The City of Vincennes will celebrate Government Appreciation Day this Friday. That means City offices will be closed on Friday. Trash collection will not be affected by the office closure.
Tom Zimmerman Aug 12, 2025

KC Commissioners Set Executive Session for Today at 9 AM
The Knox County Commissioners will hold an executive session this morning at nine at the Knox County Sheriff's Department's conference room. The session will concern legal strategy, attorney conversat...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 12, 2025

Next Indiana Operation Pull Over Blitz Starts Saturday
Area law enforcement agencies are preparing for a crackdown on drunk driving as part of the annual Labor Day "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will prov...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 12, 2025

Public Assistance Available Through Knox County Salvation Army
The Knox County Salvation Army has been busier with assistance this summer in both its food pantry and utility assistance programs. The assistance is part of their role in helping those in need in the...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025

INDOT Open House Coming for U-S 41 Work
The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for a pavement replacement and intersection improvement project along U.S. 41 in Vanderburgh and Gibson Counties. The proposed pr...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025

Domestic Violence Assistance Urged in Wake of Fatal Shooting
With last week's fatal shooting in Vincennes, the issue of domestic violence has arisen in the community. Dylan Smith is accused of the murder of Taylor Hendershot at a Sixth Street parking lot. Vince...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025

Legislative Leaders Vague on Early Redistricting Conversation
Indiana Governor Mike Braun and legislative leaders met with Vice President JD Vance for several hours Thursday as Vance came to the Hoosier state to try to get Congressional districts redrawn. Braun ...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025



