Category Archives: Local News

Employee Appreciation Day Closes Vincennes Offices
Vincennes City offices are closed todafor Employee Appreciation Day. All city offices and departments will be closed. Neither trash collection nor recycling pickup will be affected.
Tom Zimmerman Mar 06, 2026

More Rising Gas Prices Due to Iran Conflict
Fuel prices continue their rapid rise due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $3.15 a gallon, a nickel lower than We...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026
Community Policing the Focus Now for VPD
With warmer weather coming in, the Vincennes Police Department is turning to more community policing in the months to come. V-P-D Chief Jon Hillenbrand reminds all Vincennes residents to report proble...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

Training Ramping Up for VFD Following a Slower Winter
Training has ramped up for Vincennes firemen, especially with a must-appreciated break in major fires affecting occupied homes. Vincennes Fire Chief Brett Bobe is thankful for the break. However, Bobe...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

Indiana Already Looking to 2027 Legislative Prioirities
The legislative priorities for 2027 are being discussed by Indiana officials. Governor Mike Braun says he's proud of the work that was done this year, saying they "did as much as we could with the tim...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

Jasper Rubber to Close Soon
Jasper Rubber will close April 30th, putting hundreds of people out of work. Parent company First Brands Group told employees it will shut down the entire operation, which means workers cannot ...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

Gibson County Sheriffs' Department Investing Missing Evidence Gun
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is investigating weapons that may be missing from its evidence room. According to deputies, the case involves weapons connected to a criminal case dating back to Dec...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

VU Summer Camps Available for Grade School Students through High School
Vincennes University is bringing back its summer camps for students from elementary school through high school. The camps give students a chance to explore careers such as surveying and culinary arts....
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

The Move is On to INDOT Projects with Warmer Weather
The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing itself for a return to construction season. Already, the first announcements are in place for the first projects-including some bridge rehabilitat...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 05, 2026

UPDATE: KCARC Open House to be Postponed to Future Date
KCARC has announced a postponement of its open house, originally set for March 19th. In a statement, KCARC officials say various schedule conflicts and have caused the open house to be moved to a late...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 03, 2026



