Category Archives: Local News
Today Last Day for "Spirit of '76" Nominations in Vincennes
The deadline for nominations for the annual "Spirit of '76" award close at the end of the business day today. The award is to recognize a Knox County resident who makes the community a better place th...
Jun 13, 2025
Minor Flooding Crests, Starts Receding on White River
The White River has seen some minor flooding over the last few days-but now, those flood levels have crested and are falling. The largest flood crest was about three feet over flood stage on the White...
Jun 13, 2025
Odon Water Shutoff, Boil Order In Place Friday for Part of SR 58
The Town of Odon has announced a water shutoff for part of Friday for those on State Road 58 from the Fire Department and County Road 800 North. The shutoff will be from ten this morning to two this a...
Jun 12, 2025
VU Flatlines Tuition for 2 Years, Despite State Cut in Revenue
Vincennes University's Board of Trustees approved its next two-year budget at yesterday's Board session. The approved budget flat-lines student tuition and fees for the next two years. The budget itse...
Jun 12, 2025
Linton Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges
A man is in custody in connection with a deadly house fire in Linton. Police responded to the blaze at a mobile home early Sunday morning. The body of 64-year-old James David Higar was recovered from ...
Jun 12, 2025
Lane Restrictions Set on SR 58 at Odon
The Indiana Department of Transportation says daily lane closures are scheduled to begin on State Road 58 in Odon in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur between County Road 900 East and North...
Jun 12, 2025
Summer Cleanup set for June 21st in Loogootee
The Martin County Recycling Center will have a one-day summer clean-up on Saturday, June 21st from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loogootee. Small truckloads will cost $20. Regular...
Jun 12, 2025
Reminder: Vincennes City App is Good to Track Trains
The City of Vincennes reminds everyone of a new City app feature to allow you to keep up on trains passing through. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the way to track trains on the app is fairly simple....
Jun 12, 2025
DCH Needs Assessment Survey Starts Today
Daviess Community Hospital is undertaking its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey and is encouraging residents throughout southwestern Indiana to participate. DCH completes an assessment eve...
Jun 12, 2025
Daviess county Coroner's Office Receives Foundation Grant
The Daviess County Coroner's Office's "Beyond the Call" has received a $900 grant from the group "Our Community Foundation" through the 2025 Fast Grant Program. The grant will help the office to purch...
Jun 12, 2025
