Category Archives: Local News

Bierhaus and Firehouse Flats will Add More Housing to Vincennes
The under-construction Bierhaus Flats project is planned to be followed by the new Firehouse Flats complex. That multi-family location is being planned for the current Fireman's Park in downtown Vince...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 24, 2025

INDOT Sets Emergency Rail Repair on SR 58 near Carlisle
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 58 near Carlisle in Sullivan County is scheduled for closure Monday, July 28th for an emergency railroad repair. The closure will occur between...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 24, 2025

Daviess Flood Disaster Center Open in Odon
The Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Odon will open for its full hours today, and stay open through the end of the month. Businesses and residents in Daviess County and the contiguous counties of Knox...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 24, 2025

Vincennes Man Charged with Child Solicitation
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Vincennes man yesterday for alleged solicitation of a child under 14 years old. 30 year-old Jordan Wininger was charged with the count filed earlier this year...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025

Heading to the Water? Remember Some Safety Tips
A heat advisory is in place today, which means people may consider a day o9n the water. However, authorities remind you of a couple of precautions if and when you decide to head to a lake, riverbank, ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025

Conservation Program Underway in Daviess, Martin Counties
The Daviess-Martin CISMA, or Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, is partnering with the Downtown Washington Farmers Market for their Conservation Resource Fair Saturday, from 8am-12pm. The f...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025

Basketball Court Work Continues at Lester Square
Work continues on the new basketball court at Lester Square Park in Vincennes. The project was funded by a matching Patronicity grant, spearheaded by the Vincennes group Rotary Young Leaders. Allie Bo...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025

Illinois Seeking Help to Spot Dangerous Wildlife
Illinois residents are being asked to report any sightings of armadillos, black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says armadillos aren't native to Il...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025

BMV "Blackout Plates" Coming August 8th
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has introduced new "blackout plates" as a minimalist approach to license plates. These plates, approved by state lawmakers, will raise money to improve services. T...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025

Final Week of Summer Food Program Is This Friday
The Summer Food program ends this Friday, with the final five-day giveaway of food to registered families with school-age children. The program is part of the ongoing work by Vincennes Community Schoo...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 23, 2025



