Category Archives: Local News

Budget Reductions, Possible Wheel Tax Still on Mind of Knox County Council
The Knox County Council is still finding ways to adjust to major tax changes coming in the next two years for Indiana's county and municipal governments. Council members are struggling with both a los...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

Scaled Back Ten Commandments Bill Passes House Committee
A scaled-back bill allowing public schools to display the Ten Commandments has been approved by the state House Education Committee. The bill leaves the decision to display the religious text up to in...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

Steady Gas Prices in Vincennes, Despite Lower Prices Statewide
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday stood at $2.74 a gallon, and 13 lower than Sunday's national average. It was also 21 lower than a year ago. Prices are still ...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

Health Science Ribbon Cutting Set for Wednesday Afternoon
This Wednesday, there will be a ribbon cutting for the Vincennes University Center for Health Sciences. The 72-thousand square foot facility will open with the next school year; it cost 33.9 million d...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

Holiday World Job Fair Set for February 28th
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari will conduct a job fair on Saturday, February 28th. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 452 East Christmas Boulevard in Santa Claus. Those interested will st...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

Jobs Filling Fast at KC Sheriff's Department
The Knox County Sheriff's office is at full capacity-and then some-at this time. Not only are their jail and road deputy jobs filled, but they now have a feeder "intern" system for high schoolers to l...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

DCH Joining with Tri-State Orthopedics in Partnership
Through a new partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics, Daviess Community Hospital is expanding access to specialized care for local residents. Starting February 17th, DCH will offer pain management an...
Tom Zimmerman Feb 02, 2026

Missing Vincennes Woman Found Safe and Sound
A missing Vincennes woman has been found safe and sound. 54 year-old Michelle Bloebaum was first reported missing from Vincennes on Sunday, and was considered to be in danger. However, word we have fr...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 30, 2026

Cullen Named New DC Chamber Executive Director
(DC Chamber-Cullen as new leader)(Friday 1/30/26 ... tlz 6a) The Daviess County Chamber of Commerce has named Daniel Cullen to be its new Executive Director. His job will be managing the day to day op...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 30, 2026

Firing Squad Bill Denied in Indiana House
The Indiana House of Representatives has rejected a bill that would have allowed the state to use a firing squad to carry out a death row inmate's execution. The bill was three votes shy of the requir...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 30, 2026



