Category Archives: Local News

No Snow Likely Here-- but Wind Chills Could Cool Things Down
This area should see either little or no snow today-but wind could be a problem. National Weather Service forecaster Randy Bowers expects any snow from a weather system to push north=. However, a cold...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 20, 2024

Minimum Wage Rising in Illinois January First
Workers in Illinois will see a bit more in their paychecks, starting January first. That day, the Illinois minimum wage will increase from 14 to 15 dollars. Workers who receive tips as part of their d...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 20, 2024

United Way of Knox County Inching Toward Interior Goal
The United Way of Knox County continues to raise funds from its recent campaign to fund various non-profit agencies across the county. United Way of Knox County director Mark Hill says they have an in...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 20, 2024

2.8 Million Hoosiers Expected Out on Roads This Holiday Season
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is expecting a busy holiday travel season, with a "record" number of people expected to visit friends and family across the United States. The organization believes nearly 2...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 20, 2024 aallm / Depositphotos.com

Vincennes Trolley Getting Positive Reviews in First Few Weeks
A few weeks in, and the returns have been positive on the Vincennes Trolley system. The fixed route started earlier this month, with stops at 53 different locations across Vincennes. Vincennes Mayor J...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 20, 2024

Not Sure if You Meet PACE Income Requrements? Apply Anyway
The PACE Community Action Agency encourages everyone to apply for their Energy Assistance program this year. The program provides a 300 dollar, one-time credit for your residence's main energy source....
Tom Zimmerman Dec 19, 2024

Electors Cast Electoral Votes as Expected for Presidential Election
As expected, Indiana's 11 electors cast their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President elect J.D. Vance. The elenven were poedged to Trump and Vance , following Trump's win in India...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 19, 2024

WIN Energy Gives Grants to Three Area Groups
WIN Energy REMC has given over 12-thousand dollars in grants two three different area groups as part of their "Small Change" campaign. The funding this year will bene fit Vincennes' Old Town Players, ...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 19, 2024

Washington Offices to Close for Christmas, New Year's
All Washington city offices and departments will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. There will be no trash pick- up. Residents with trash pick...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 19, 2024

Daviess County Arrest Roundup
Washington Police arrested a Washington man Tuesday for Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Driving, and Pointing a Firearm. 20-year-old Pierre Charles is being h...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 19, 2024

