Category Archives: Local News
Opposition Surfaces to Proposed Firehouse Flats Complex Downtown
A group of downtown merchants appeared before Vincennes City Council to oppose the current location of the proposed Firehouse Flats location. The merchants believe the loss of the parking lot near Vig...
Apr 28, 2026
Knox County Reporting Slightly Heavier Early Voting Numbers
Knox County election officials are reporting a bit heavier numbers than normal for early voting, with one week left until Election ay. As of Monday, over 11-hundred 50 voters have cast early ballots. ...
Apr 28, 2026
Construction Season Work on U-S 41 Coming
The Indiana Department of Transportation is closing in on the start date for a large project on U-S 41 from near Vincennes to State Road 241 near Decker. The work will close down one lane of traffic i...
Apr 28, 2026
Reduced Speeds Coming near Franklin Elemenntary in Vincennes
The City of Vincennes has agreed to lower the speed limit on Wabash Avenue near Franklin Elementary School. The speed limit will drop from 35 normally, and 25 with children present, to a normal 30 mil...
Apr 28, 2026
Overnight Hydrant Flushing Underway in Loogootee
The Loogootee Water Department will be flushing water mains throughout this week. Work will take place nightly between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM each overnight to reduce daytime disruption. Water customers...
Apr 28, 2026
City of Vincennes Preparing for CCMG Work
The City of Vincennes will use extra C-C-M-G funding to do needed road work in parts of the City later this year. Road improvement projects are scored on the state-mandated PASER system. That is to en...
Apr 28, 2026
Safety Concerns Raised After Bloomington Shooting
A shooting in downtown Bloomington early Sunday morning left multiple people injured along the busy Kirkwood Avenue area near Indiana University. Police say at least nine individuals were hurt when gu...
Apr 27, 2026
Two Arrested in Knox County Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested late Friday night on US 41 near Vincennes following a traffic stop for speeding. Indiana State Police report that a K9 alerted officers to drugs in the vehicle, leading to the...
Apr 27, 2026
INDOT Project on SR 67 Delayed a Week
One of two INDOT highway projects that was set for closure Monday will now be delayed a week. The bridge deck overlay on State Road 67 over Smalls Creek has been moved to start on Monday, May fourth. ...
Apr 27, 2026
New Homeless Law on Public Properties In Effect July First
Governor Mike Braun is signing a new law aimed at addressing homelessness. A ceremonial bill signing was held for Senate Enrolled Act 285, which will change how police respond to reports of people liv...
Apr 27, 2026
