Category Archives: Local News

Knox County Meetings Set for Today, Tomorrow
Both of Knox County's government groups will meet next week in and around Vincennes. The Knox County Commissioners will hold a special session this Monday at 4:30 at the Pantheon Theater. The session ...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 09, 2024

VPD-- Use Continued Caution around School Kids
The Vincennes Police Department is praising City drivers for their school child awareness early in this school year. Today marks a month since school started for Vincennes Community and Vincennes Cath...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 09, 2024

Knox County Continuing Work Toward Space Reallocation
Plans continue in the works toward a Knox County space reallocation plan in the coming years. The first phase of the three-part plan is to tear down the structure at the old Poor Farm off Hart Street,...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 09, 2024

Cooler Weather to End-- For Now
Area residents were treated to a cool start to this week-- but warmer weather is coming. National Weather Service forecaster Cody Moore says the warmup starts today. Moore also knows in recent weeks, ...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 09, 2024

VPD Arrest Two Overnight on Separate OWI Charges
Vincennes Police arrested two people overnight on separate charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The first arrest was for 41 year-old Joshua Murdock of Palestine, Illinois. Murdock was pul...
Will Peppers Sep 09, 2024
Michael Oliver, 39, Vincennes
Michael David Oliver, 39, passed away on August 30, 2024 in Vincennes, Indiana. Michael was born on May 18, 1985. Surviving Michael are his parents, two children, and a sister. Services will be privat...
Tom Zimmerman Sep 08, 2024

Dubois County Councilman Takes Messmer's Place in State Senate
A Dubois County Councilman has been selected by Republican precinct committee members to complete the term of 48th District State Senator Mark Messmer. Messmer officially resigned Tuesday to focus his...
Will Peppers Sep 06, 2024

Flanigam Road to Get Work
The Knox County Highway Department plans work on Flanigam Road from Joseph Emison Road to where it turns to gravel. Department crews will be overlaying that stretch of Flanigam Road. The closure will ...
Will Peppers Sep 06, 2024

Knox County Groups Plan Meetings Next Week
Both of Knox County's government groups will meet next week in and around Vincennes. The Knox County Commissioners will hold a special session this Monday at 4:30 at the Pantheon Theater. The session ...
Will Peppers Sep 06, 2024

Bell-Ringers Being Signed Up Now for Christmas Camapign
The Knox County Salvation Army is signing up bell-ringing volunteers now for its various kettle sites for the Christmas season. Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates says the kettle campaign...
Will Peppers Sep 06, 2024



