Category Archives: Local News

KC Sheriff's Department Warns of "Spoofing" Scam
Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin is warning against a "spoofing" scam making the rounds in Knox County. The scam is someone has "spoofed"-or is using the Sheriff's number-to convince victims of their ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 13, 2026

Rec-0Related Meeting Set for February 18th
The Washington Park and Recreation Board will meet on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue. Anyone requesting use of the soccer fields, softball fields, o...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 13, 2026

Noted Vincennes Attorney's Arrangements Set
A Celebration of Life has been set for former prominent Vincennes attorney Jeff Kolb. Kolb passed away Febraury seventh following heart surgery in Indianapolis. He passed away following a 50-year law ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 13, 2026

Michelle Smith to Become New Knox County Chamber Director March First
Michelle Smith will become the new Director of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Smith will start her new job on March first, replacing Jamie Neal. Neal earlier announced her intention to step down...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026

New Trial Being Planned in Jack Washington Junior Rape Case
Plans are underway for a re-trial of Jack Washington, Junior in Knox Circuit Court. A mistrial in the case was declared yesterday. In a written statement, Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan said the...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026

Tonight is VITA Night at Bicknell-Vigo Public Library
This evening is the time for taxpayers to drop off VITA tax return forms in Bicknell. The forms will be accepted at the Bicknell-Vigo Public Library this evening from six to eight p-m. This will be th...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026

Load Limit in Place Starting Saturday in Daviess County
The Daviess County Highway Department says a 10-ton load limit will be in effect for all county roads from this Saturday until further notice. County officials say the limit is due to the extreme temp...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026

4-H Late Registrations Still Available Through Purdue Extension Knox County
Even though official registration has ended for 4-H, Knox County Purdue Extension agents are still taking late applications for the program. Purdue Knox County Extension educator Valerie Clingermanrem...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026

"Flock Cams" Coming to Knox County
The Knox County Council has approved the Knox County Sheriff's Department's funder for use of "flock cams" in the county. Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says the cameras have several security-based ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026

"Irreverent Warriors" Get Grant to Help Fellow Veterans in Need
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded 55-hundred dollars in grant funds to the group Irreverent Warriors. The Duke gift is to help the group in their mission of addressing urgent mental health needs in t...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 12, 2026



