Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Man Arrested in Vincennes
Illinois Man Facing Drug/Alcohol Charges Following Traffic Stop in Vincennes Jds 8-11-2025 An Indiana State Trooper arrested a Lawrenceville, Illinois man over the weekend following a traffic stop in ...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025

Set of Bones Found in Palestine IL Office Seeking Identification
Palestine, Illinois Police say a human skeleton was discovered Sunday in an upstairs closet of the former Palestine Home and Hardware Company store located at 202 South Main Street. It was found by wo...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025

Fire Strikes a House in Franklin Heights Area on Vincennes
A part of Wabash Avenue near Franklin Elementary was blocked off yesterday due to a fire in a house in the Franklin Heights area. The blaze caused the fire alarm to go off at nearby Franklin Elementar...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 11, 2025

Off Duty Terre Haute Firefighter Nathan Huyck Delivers Neighbors Baby In Front Yard
Terre Haute firefighter Nathan Huyck sprang into action when he heard his neighbor in labor in the front yard. He assisted in delivering the baby, recognizing the need for immediate medical attention....
Will Peppers Aug 09, 2025 digitalstorm / Depositphotos.com

No Death Penalty Coming in Dylan Smith Case
Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan says he is unable to file a request for the death penalty against a Vincennes man charged with murder in the shooting death of 30-year-old Taylor Hendershot of Vin...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2025

"Dancing with the Vincennes Stars" Returns for Season Four
The fourth annual Dancing with the Vincennes Stars fundraiser is happening Saturday, August 23, at the Highland Woods Community Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social hour, followed by dinner at 7 ...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2025

Vincennes Tow Driver Praised for "Extra Mile" Work for Stranded Motorist
Vincennes tow truck driver Troy Jones is being praised for going the extra mile Wednesday in helping an elderly woman who had run out of gas on South 6th Street near Coyote Road. The Knox County Sheri...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2025

Summertime's Combo of Heat and Rain Possible Again
The weather forecast may head back to a familiar trend so far this summer-warm weather followed by a chance for rain. National Weather Service forecaster Jason Puma expects the next three days to be i...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2025

Daviess County Teacher Grants Available Through August 29th
Time is running short for Daviess County teachers to apply for a classroom grant from the group Our Community Foundation Through the Teaching Innovator Grant program, up to $250 is available from the ...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2025

Wage Growth Increasing Some in Indi9ana
Wages are gradually increasing for workers in Indiana as July ends. According to new data from ADP, people who've stayed in the same job over the past year have seen a steady rise in pay. Indiana rank...
Tom Zimmerman Aug 08, 2025



