Category Archives: Local News

Road Work Coming to SR 64 Next Week
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 64 near Augusta in Pike County is scheduled to be closed Monday, May 19th for maintenance operations. The closure will occur between County Roa...
Tom Zimmerman May 14, 2025

Bridge Work Continues Across Knox County
Work continues on three bridge projects on U-S highwaysin Knox County. The first two are near Vincennes-the U-S 41 work at Kelso Creek, and on U-S 50 near the Illinois border. The other bridge project...
Tom Zimmerman May 14, 2025

Vincennes City Council Approves Reverted Re-Zoning
The Vincennes City Council has approved a move to rezone a lot at 15th and Hart back to residential zoning. The move comes as someone wants to build a single residential home on land that used to be o...
Tom Zimmerman May 14, 2025

Franklin Elementary Student Wins "Future Chefs" Competition
Franklin Elementary fifth grader Avonlea Morrison was named the winner of the annual VCSC Future Chefs competition. The event was held on March 13th. Morrison won the day with her "Cheeky Chicken Sala...
Tom Zimmerman May 14, 2025

SK School Board Awards Contracts to Summer School Bus Drivers
The South Knox School Board has approved bids for four drivers for the South Knox Summer School. The route awards went to Jess Hansen, Chad Hansen, Brad Case, and Rick Deem. The winning bids stretched...
Tom Zimmerman May 14, 2025

VU Expanding Early College Program
Vincennes University will continue to expand its Early College program, with the launch of Early College Online beginning \this summer. The program will offer high school students in grades 9 through ...
Tom Zimmerman May 14, 2025

Washington PD Urges Locked Vehicles Following Auto Theft
The Washington Police Department is once again reminding the public to lock their vehicles and remove the keys from them. On Sunday, police received a report of a stolen 2019 Blue Toyota Camry with In...
Tom Zimmerman May 13, 2025

Future Planning the Goal of KCIED Staff
Knox County Indiana Economic Development officials are looking to the future, as they plan development strategy for the coming years. KCIED director Chris Pfaff lays out their thoughts toward attracti...
Tom Zimmerman May 13, 2025

INDOT to Close Part of SR 64 On May 19th
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 64 near Augusta in Pike County is scheduled to be closed Monday, May 19th for maintenance operations. The closure will occur between County Roa...
Tom Zimmerman May 13, 2025

Property Tax Relief Measures Set to Begin in 2026
The promised tax relief from property owners under the new tax cut law will start on next year's tax bills. The General Assembly passed the cuts in its latest session, with Governor Braun signing the ...
Tom Zimmerman May 13, 2025



