Category Archives: Local News

Ground Broken for 50-Unit Apartment Complex in Loogootee
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday for a new 50-unit apartment complex in Loogootee. Oak Street Village will also include a 4,500 square foot childcare facility that will bring 60 childcare sea...
Will Peppers Jul 19, 2025

"Firehouse Flats" Apartment Project Discussed at Vincennes RDC Meeting
A developer with interest in historic areas is moving forward with plans for an 89 unit apartment complex in downtown Vincennes. The "Firehouse Flats" project would be set up in the area near the City...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

Red Skelton Comedy Convention Starts Today at Red Skelton Museum
The annual Red Skelton Comedy Convention starts today, with activities around the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy. As in previous years, Red Skelton's widow, Lothian Skelton, is in Vincennes as ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

Daviess YMCA Gets Fundings from Our Community Foundation
Daviess County Family YMCA is the recipient of a $550 grant from the group Our Community Foundation through their 2025 Fast Grant Program. The grant will be used to purchase YMCA Lifesaving Course Equ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

Public Auction Set for Washington Today
There will be a public auction by the departments of the City of Washington today. It will begin at 9:00 this morning at the Electric Department Garage at 2113 Memorial Avenue.
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

Livestock Auction Highlights Day Five of Knox County Fair
Today marks the next to last day of the Knox County Fair at the fairgrounds in Bicknell. Activities at the Livestock Barn on Friday include a Horse and Pony Show at 9:00 am, 10-year Awards at 5:00 pm,...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

Task Force Being Formed to Protect Indiana Against Texas-Size Flooding
In the wake of flooding devastation in Texas, Governor Mike Braun is launching an Emergency Alert Task Force to evaluate the current alert and warning systems in Indiana and identify opportunities to ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

More Heat Follows Weekend Changes of Rain
Some rain followed by more heat next week. That is the expected forecast from the National Weather Service at Indianapolis. N-W-S forecaster Andrew White says some rain could precede a weekend warmup....
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

Vincennes University Finishes Collaboration with Wal-Mart
Vincennes University with support from Walmart, is providing hands-on technician training for Walmart associates. The collaboration expands Walmart's Associate to Technician (A2T) program to Vincennes...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 18, 2025

I-LEARN Scores Released; Knox County Public Schools At or Below State Average
The Indiana Department of Education has released the 2025 ILEARN assessment results, revealing mixed proficiency levels across the state. While 40.6% of students demonstrated proficiency in English La...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 17, 2025



