Category Archives: Local News
Lack of Childcare Called "Harmful" To State Economy
Indiana loses about $4 billion annually due to a shortage of childcare options, according to a new report from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The report highlights that approximately $3 billion of t...
Oct 18, 2024
Indiana Allegedly Politically Inactive, According to WalletHub
Indiana ranks among the least politically engaged states, according to a WalletHub study. WalletHub assessed the 50 states based on factors like voter registration and recent election participation. T...
Oct 18, 2024
State, Area Gas Prices Slightly Lower
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana Thursday stood at $3.16 a gallon, two cents lower than Wednesday and four cents lower than Thursday's national average, It was also ten...
Oct 18, 2024
KC Commissioners Continue Forward Toward Three-Phase Space Re-Allocation Process
The Knox County Commissioners are moving forward in the design process for the first part of an overall space re-allocation process for County buildings. The initial project will be construction of an...
Oct 17, 2024
I-V Conservation Efforts in Place at Good Samaritan, Due to Hurricane Assistance
Due to recent damage caused by Hurricane Helene, there is a nationwide shortage of IV fluids impacting health systems across the country, including Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Good Samaritan...
Oct 17, 2024
AgroRenew Officials Update City on Progress-- and Concerns
AgroRenew founder Brian Southern gave an update, and a priority list, during Monday night's City Council session. Southern was there as part of a set of addresses praising the work of downtown Vincenn...
Oct 17, 2024
Whooping Cough Levels Reaching Record HIghs
The CDC says that whooping cough cases have surged to record levels since 2014. CDC data shows four times as many cases this year compared to last. Babies under a year old are at greatest risk of deve...
Oct 17, 2024
Car Seat Safety Clinic Coming to DCH
Daviess Community Hospital is offering a free car seat clinic on Tuesday, October 29th, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the hospital parking lot across the street from Heartland OB/GYN. The clinic will provide f...
Oct 17, 2024
U-S 231 Lane Restrictions Planned South of Loogootee
The Indiana Department of Transportation says lane closures are planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County. Beginning on or around Friday, crews will begin lane closures just south of Loogootee, between Co...
Oct 17, 2024
VCSC Approves Increase in Per Diem Pay
The Vincennes Community School Board approved an increase in per diem pay for school-authorized travel expenses. The meal-based funding is only for employees on official V-C-S-C business trips. The in...
Oct 16, 2024
