Category Archives: Local News
INDOT'S "Project Greenlight" Gets Green Light to Go
The Indiana Department of Transportation is rolling out Project Greenlight, a major safety initiative to protect highway workers in low-visibility conditions. The program equips crews with Guardian An...
Feb 26, 2026
KC Chamber Award Noms Are Being Accepted
Nominations are now open for the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner. The ceremony itself is set for Thursday evening, May 7th, at the Highland Woods Community Center. As in previous years, ...
Feb 26, 2026
Bridge Work Continues in March on U-S 50
INDOT crews will ramp up Phase Two of overpass work on U-S 50 over Fort Knox Road on Tuesday, March tenth. That day, lane closures will happen again on U-S 50 at the bridge. The first work will be on ...
Feb 26, 2026
Tense Tuesday Night Standoff in Washington is Resolved Quietly
A tense Tuesday night scene at Washington's Eastside Park was solved without incident by Washington City Polce. Authorities responded to the park after learning of an armed man at the park, who was po...
Feb 25, 2026
PACE Energy Assistance Still Available
Vincennes-based PACE Community Action Agency is still accepting energy assistance applications for income-eligible people in need. PACE Energy Assistance director Lisa Ritterskamp says the application...
Feb 25, 2026
ISP Jasper Trooper to Retire
Indiana State Police Master Trooper Tim Weisenberger retired from the ISP Jasper Post Monday after 26 years with the ISP. Trooper Weisenberger was assigned to the Versailles Post following graduation ...
Feb 25, 2026
INDOT Urging People to Report Snowplow-Related Damage
The Indiana Department of Transportation is asking anyone with property damaged by INDOT snowplows to let them know. The plows were clearing snow from highways affected by a late January winter storm....
Feb 25, 2026
Bill Close to Signage to Make Candy, Soda No Linger a SNAP
A bill to ban buying candy or soda with SNAP benefits is advancing in Indiana. The Indiana House passed Senate Bill 1 which now heads back to the Senate for approval due to changes made in the House. ...
Feb 25, 2026
Vincennes Man Sent to Prison After Monday Hearing
A Vincennes man will serve the rest of a reckless homicide sentence in prison, following a hearing this week in Knox Circuit Court. 20 year-old George Smith was sentenced to work release on April 30th...
Feb 25, 2026
Hammond Home for Chicago Bears Looking More Likely
Indiana lawmakers continue to move forward with legislation designed to help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium in Hammond. The measure advanced in the Indiana House on second reading Monday with t...
Feb 25, 2026
