Category Archives: Local News

US 50 Open in Knox Co
Floodwaters from the White River have receded enough that all lanes of US 50 in Knox County are now open. The westbound driving lane previously was closed due to flooding.
Will Peppers Apr 12, 2025 maximsamos / Depositphotos.com

Civitan Auction is Over-- Now to Use the Funds They Raised
The annual five-day Vincennes Civitan Radio Auction ended last night on 92.1 WZDM and 97.7 WAOV. Last night wrapped up the 70th anniversary of the Auction in Vincennes. Now it is time to collect the w...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 11, 2025

UWKC Sets July 23rd for Fall Campaign Kickoff
The United Way of Knox County has set July 23rd for its annual fall campaign kickoff. The kickoff has been moved up a month in the last couple of years to allow more efficient fund-raising activities....
Tom Zimmerman Apr 11, 2025

Funding Sought for Family with Home Damaged in Flooding
A Bicknell man is seeking help after his family reportedly lost everything in their home due to flooding on the White River east of Bicknell. Danny Elmore's home and belongings were damaged by flood w...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

Duke Energy Foundation Gives a Grand Grant to Camp Wildwood
The Duke Energy Foundation has given a one-thousand dollar grant to Camp Wildwood for its educational evens and programming. That fudning is for youth, families, and groups across Knox County The ten ...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

South Knox Student Wins Pantheon Pitch Competition
South Knox based business "Covered with Care" won last night's finals of the First Founders' Pitch Competition. The finals were contested Tuesday night at the Vincennes Pantheon Business Theatre. Emil...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

Flood Waters Still a Concern in Area
Drivers are reminded to watch for flood waters on various state highways today. Flood waters continue to be a problem for various places across the immediate area. The latest road to report flooding i...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

Washington Man Arrested in Evening Traffic Stop
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Washington man last night following a traffic stop on U-S 50 near Wheatland. Deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 43 year-old Christopher Lee. During the stop...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

School Winding Down-- But Fines Still Coming Up
The school years is winding down-but law enforcement is still watching for various school-related violations. The biggest enforcement is for school bus stop arm violations. Knox County Sheriff's Depar...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

Two Bills Headed to Governor Braun
Bills to not allow student identification as proof of identity for voting and cutting income taxes have been sent to Governor Braun by the Indiana Senate. The income tax cut bill passed unanimously, 4...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 10, 2025

