Category Archives: Local News

Fuller Throwing Hat in Ring for Sheriff's Race in 2026
With the retirement of Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin at the end of 2026, Chief Deputy John Fuller has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff next year. Fuller began his career...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

One-Time Change in Food Giveaway in Place
A one-time change is in place today for the distribution of weekly breakfasts and lunches in Vincennes. This week only, due to tomorrow being the Fourth of July holiday, the five=day meal packages wil...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

Daviess County Sheriff's Department Not Magnetic on "Five Fish" Marketing
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is advising business owners there is a marketing company called "Five Fish" asking local businesses to buy advertising space on a magnet that will be distributed to...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

KC Commissioners Take On Engineering Firm for County Projects
The Knox County Commissioners have agreed to a contract with United Consulting to be the County's contracted engineering firm. The agreement was put in place following the departure of former Knox Cou...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

Two Princeton Residents Sentenced on Mail Theft Charges
A Princeton couple received a combined 14 year sentence in federal prison following their guilty pleas on mail fraud charges. Michael Wright and Courtney Young were sentenced earlier this week in fede...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

Vincennes One of Host Sites for This Year's "Cops Cycling for Survivors"
This area will be highlighted on the annual "Cops Cycling for Survivors" ride later this month. The group of law enforcement supporters is gearing up for its 24th annual ride across Indiana to support...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

Drivers Reminded that Downtown Traffic Patterns Affected by Construction
Traffic patterns in downtown Vincennes this weekend may be a little more difficult to handle, due to construction work. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum gives a couple of places where traffic may be a bit t...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

New Trustees Named to IU Boardof Trustees
Fourth of July travelers will see some increased gasoline cost as they travel throughout this weekend. The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $3.18 per ...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

VPD With Full Staffing on Hand for Fourth of July in Downtown Vincennes
A large crowd downtown for the Fourth of July means Vincennes Police will be busy tomorrow. Activities start ramping up with food vendors starting in the afternoon, and end with fireworks that evening...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025

Daviess County Group Workers RISE to Grant Award
RISE Peer Recovery has been awarded $29,936 from United Way of Daviess County to support Peer Recovery Coaches in providing temporary housing for individuals entering or already in treatment. Zella Ta...
Tom Zimmerman Jul 03, 2025



