Category Archives: Local News

8th District Congressman Mark Messmer Gets Committee Appointments
Eighth District Congressman Mark Messmer will serve on two committees that directly affect interests in his district. Among those appointments is one to the U-S House Armed Services Committee. Messmer...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2025

Private Efforts Starting to Rescue Imagination Library
Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun has been tapped by Governor Braun to raise money to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the state after he cut funding for it from the state budget. Crossroads ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2025

Small Utility Pole-Type Cell Tower Approved for Vincennes Location
The Vincennes Board of Works has approved installation of a small cell tower network near the corner of Kimmel and Ford Roads. The small tower will be installed by Crown Castle Fiber. The tower will l...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2025

KC Council Give More Money Toward Snow and Ice-Clearing
The Knox County Council has expanded their budget for snow and ice removal material, due to a snowier than expected winter in this area. Knox County Council president Mike Morris says as expected, the...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2025

Property Tax Reduction May Face Governor's Veto
Indiana Governor Mike Braun says he might veto Senate Bill 1, which is what is left of his property tax plan after the Senate made large changes to it this month. It is in the state House now, and Bra...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2025

INDOT: Don't Take Chances with Flooding
The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds everyone to watch for possible flooding-especially with spring arriving soon. Recent flood waters to the south and east affected-and is affecting-roads...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 27, 2025

246th Anniversary of Capture of Fort Sackville Commemorated
Yesterday was the 246th anniversary of the capture of Fort Sackville by American forces led by George Rogers Clark. The capture happened on February 25th, 1779 near the site of the George Rogers Clark...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 26, 2025

State Road 441 Work Planned This Season
One of the biggest prtojects in this area this construction season will happen on State Road 441 throughout Vincennes. The project will be a complete re-paving of the highway from Willow Street to the...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 26, 2025

Council Split on Policy Doesn't Lead to Overall Split
Vincennes City Council members are still discussing different opinions concerning a set of statewide property tax cuts. Supporters believe it will mean over a billion dollars back to property owners. ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 26, 2025

Vincennes Man Charged on Attempted Rape, Child Solicitation Charges
Washington Police arrested a Vincennes man Monday for Attempted Rape, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Child Solicitation, Sexual Battery, and Dissemination of Matter Harmful to a Minor. 36-year-old Se...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 26, 2025



