Category Archives: Local News

Utility Work Straight Ahead on Washington Avenue Phase Two
Work on Washington Avenue continues in preparation for next year's Phase Two work on that thoroughfare. Phase Two will be an overhaul of Washington Avenue from Emison Avenue to-and including-the avenu...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 24, 2026

Lawrence, Other Illinois Counties Target of State Police Night Time Patrols
'the Illinois State Police will target Lawrence and other counties for night time patrols throughout March. The focus will be prevention of both inpaired driving and seat belt related violations. The ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

State Breast Cancer Awareness Donates 165-Thousand Over 19 Years to Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes says Indiana's Breast Cancer Awareness special group recognition license plate has resulted in nearly $165,000 being granted to the hospital over the past nineteen...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

"State of Education" Speech Set for Wednesday
First Vincennes Savings Bank will present a forum on the State of Education on Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. in the Fort Sackville Room at the Beckes Student Union on the Vincennes University Campus. Update...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

Last Week Ahead to Transition at KC Chamber Office
One week remains before Michelle Smith becomes the new director of the Knxo County Chamber of Commerce. Smith will replace Jamie Neal in that position as Chamber director. Smith plans to bring an educ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

Princeton Police, Gibson County Sheriff's Department Make Accident Investigation Team
The Princeton Police Department and Gibson County Sheriff's Office are forming a Major Accident Investigation Team to improve response to serious vehicle collisions. This joint team combines specializ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

Work Set to Start on Broadway Place Subidvision
The Vincennes Redevelopment Commission heard ground may be broken in May for work at the Broadway Place Subdivision. Developers from Sure-Clean have changed the arrangement from single family homes to...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

Wreaths for Knox County Sets Pick-Up Day This Friday
The local Wreaths for Knox County committee has announced a Wreath Pick Up day on Friday at 9am. Volunteers are needed to gather wreaths throughout the Vincennes City Cemeteries that were placed on th...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

Tornadoes Confirmed in Bloomington, Carlisle
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF2 tornado touched down in Monroe County Thursday night. The NWS determined that peak winds reached 120 mph with the tornado starting in south Ellettsvi...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026

Knox County Salvation Army Seeking More Help
The season of Christmas giving is long gone, but the Knox County Salvation Army is still helping the community. Salvation Army officials hope the volunteer spirit that shone bright during the recent h...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 23, 2026



