Category Archives: Local News

Phase Two of Bridge Deck Resurface Coming to Vincennes
A week from tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10th, lane closures will begin on US 50 over Fort Knox Drive in Vincennes. The closures are part of Phase 2 of a bridge deck replacement project. During this phase...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

Gov. Braun to Consider FAIRNESS Act Signature
The Indiana Senate has passed the FAIRNESS Act, a new immigration enforcement bill now heading to the Governor's desk. Authored by Senator Liz Brown, the bill requires local police to honor federal de...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

Restoration to Memorial Bridge Could Start in Aoril
Restoration work on the Vincennes Memorial Bridge could happen this spring. The work would place restored faade back on the bridge. Officials at the National Park Service are overseeing the work, thro...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

Storm Spotter Classes Coming to Area
The National Weather Service will conduct three months of storm spotter classes across the area. Among the classes are one on March 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 45-03 ...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

KImball Incorporated in Jasper Honored for Workplace Safety Innovation
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recognized four Hoosier companies and three individuals for exemplary workplace safety practices during the annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards event. Workplace Safet...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026 Yellow safety first sign. Style sign isolated on white background. Vector illustration.

Indiana Sheriffs Worried About Impact of New Homeless Law
The Indiana Legislature has advanced a bill that would in a sense criminalize some homeless people across the state. The bill would make it a misdemeanor for homeless individuals to camp out on state ...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

VU Pre-VU Days Set for March 20th, April 10th
Vincennes University invites prospective students and their families to PreVU on Friday, March 20th, or Friday, April 10th, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time on the Vincennes Campus. The free event is an opportu...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

Work on White River Bridge on SR 61 Starts Tomorrow
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures on State Road 61 in Pike and Knox Counties are scheduled to begin on or around Tuesday. The lane closures will allow for a bridg...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 02, 2026

WZDM Morning Show Host Ed Ballinger Passes
The area is mourning the passing of a longtime on-air voice of Vincennes radio station WZDM. Former WZDM Morning Show voice Ed Ballinger passed away in an Indianapolis hospital on Wednesday. Since the...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2026

Last Day for VITA Registration is Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the final day for the public to file their taxes for free this year with the VITA program. VITA stads for Volunteers in Tax Assistance. The tax drop-offs will happen from ten to twelve tom...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2026



