Category Archives: Local News

Mike Braun Installed as Indiana's Governor Today
Mike Braun is Indiana's new governor. Braun was sworn in Monday morning. The Jasper native succeeds term-limited Governor Eric Holcomb after winning the election in November. Braun defeated Democratic...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 13, 2025

Knox County Salvation Army Ready to Help in Cold Weather to Come
With recent snows, and more cold weather expected early this week, the Knox County Salvation Army reminds everyone of their ability to help. Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates reminds eve...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 13, 2025

Investigation Continues into Downtown Washington Building Fire
The investigation continues into Thursday afternoon's fire in downtown Washington. The fire was at the former Antique Bar at 100 East Main Street. Apartments were located on the top floor. Washington ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 13, 2025

Bicknell Woman Charged with OWI After Morning Traffic Stop
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Bicknell woman this morning following a traffic stop at Main and Cherry Streets in Bicknell. Officers allege 41 year-old Shena Benson was driving with a blood...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 13, 2025

Cold Weather Back; Below-Zero Cold Possible Tuesday Night
Another cold blast of Arctic air is expected back in the area tomorrow night, with single=digit cold possible. National Weather Service forecaster Joe Nield says below zero temperatures are not out of...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 13, 2025

Groundwork Coming Into Place for Budgetary Issues in Statehouse
Lawmakers are already laying the ground work for how to handle the state's money over the next two years. Gaveling back in on Wednesday, the state legislature is faced with growing calls for property ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 10, 2025

Weather Safety Foremost in Decision to Cancel School This Week
A winter storm that hit the area on Monday has meant a week off from school for students across the area. Weather forecasters are also calling for more snow accumulation throughout the day today. Vinc...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 10, 2025

NWS Calling for 2-4 Inches More Snow Today
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 4:00 tomorrow morning for Knox, Daviess Martin Sullivan and Greene Counties. The NWS forecasts 2-4 inches of sno...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 10, 2025

IL Governor Pritzker Signs Gun-Related Bill Into Law
Governor Pritzker is planning to sign a bill that would take guns out of the hands of accused domestic abusers in Illinois. The state House passed Karina's Bill this week, sending the measure to the g...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 10, 2025

Area Menards Doing Food Pantry Collections
Area Menards stores are taking food donations are area food pantries at this time. That food pantry effort will go on at various Menards stores through the end of March. You can either drop off the no...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 10, 2025

