Category Archives: Local News

Municipal Areas About to Feel Property Tax Cut Pinch
The first installment of property tax bills is about to go out across Indiana. This is the first set of taxes that will be affected by the Indiana Legislature's property tax cut bill. That also means ...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 09, 2026

Planters Rolling Out into Area Fields
In some places, planters are rolling out onto area fields to get this year's corn and soybeans in the ground for the current growing season. They are not alone in the fields though; some backyard gard...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 09, 2026

INDOT to Close SR 54 Rail Crossing Near Sullivan for Repairs Tomorrow
Road Closure Planned for State Road 54 In Sullivan County Jds 4-9-2026 State Road 54 near Sullivan is scheduled to be closed tomorrow at the railroad crossing near St. Clair Street. The closure...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 09, 2026

Washington P D Arrest Washington Man on Battery Charge
Washington Police arrested a Washington man Tuesday for Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor, Possessing a Weapon or Instrument of Violence by a Serious Violent Felon, Possession of a Controlle...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 09, 2026

Gasoline Tax Suspended Statewide for 30 Days
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has suspended the statewide sales tax on gasoline for the next 30 days. The move is a temporary order to help those filling up their gas tanks in Indiana, due to high gasol...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 08, 2026

Crowds-- and Commissioners-- Discuss Pending Solar Ordinance Adjustment
A crowd of people filled the Knox County Commissioners session yesterday to speak on future solar plants across Knox County. The discussion took around two hours, as the Board heard from the public fo...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 08, 2026

April 15th FAFSA Deadline Approaching
Indiana's April 15th deadline for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is approaching, with only 45% of high school seniors in the state having completed the form as of April 2nd. C...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 08, 2026

Gas Prices Continue Moving Upward Across Indiana
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana is back above $4.00 per gallon. Indiana's average on Tuesday stood at $4.05 per gallon, still 9 lower than Tuesday's national average o...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 08, 2026

12 Member Advisory Board to Help With Future Energy Projects
The Knox County Commissioners have approved an energy advisory committee to help them with future applications for energy-related projects. That especially goes for future "green" energy issues like w...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 08, 2026

Police Warn Against Ticket Scam in Place
The public is being warned about a traffic ticket scam. Texts are being sent out saying you need to pay your fine or face penalties. A QR code is provided to pay online. However, Indiana State Police ...
Tom Zimmerman Apr 08, 2026

