Category Archives: Local News

Cold Weather Advisory Continues Through Morning
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 11 this morning. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026

Indiana National Guard Testing Highway Assistance Program
The Indiana National Guard has concluded its winter weather response, which included establishing 24 highway assistance teams in central and southern Indiana. The teams provided aid along various high...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026

Washington City Council to Meet Tomorrow Evening
Due to the inclement weather that caused the cancelling of the meetings in the City of Washington that were originally scheduled for this past Monday have been rescheduled for this coming Thursday. A ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026

Conditions improving, But Not Ideal in Area
Conditions aren't ideal across the area today, but they are improving. Knox County has moved back into the Orange-or travel advisory-column at this time. That means people can get around, but must do ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026

Reminder: Flu Policies Still In Effect at GSH
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes has seen an uptick in influenza-like illness in outpatient settings, along with increased inpatient admissions related to respiratory illness. To help reduce the r...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026

Blood Shortage Still Presentr-- And Intensified with Winter Storm Delays
The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage as the demand for blood from hospitals has increased by 35 percent in the last month. The agency is especially in need of platelets and Type ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026 Medical design

Fire Safety Precautions Advised
Fire safety experts remind everyone to use proper fire safety precautions inside their homes during the bitterly cold week in progress. Among the suggestions is keeping heat sources-like space heaters...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 28, 2026

Knox County Courthouse Closed for One More Day
(KC Courthouse closed again)(Tuesday 1/27/26 ... tlz 6a) The Knox County Courthouse will be closed another day, due to continued cold, snow-covered conditions. Those will cases in Knox Circuit Court w...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 27, 2026

DCH Increasing Applications with Increasing Wages
Daviess Community Hospital is reporting a strong increase in applications and interest across positions-especially nursing-since announcing a more than $1.6 million annual wage investment late last ye...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 27, 2026

GSH to Re-Open Today for Snow-Suspended Business
(GSH-- back open today)(Tuesday 1/27/26 ... tlz 6a) Good Samaritan Hospital will re-open completely for today. The winter storm that hit over the weekend affected many of the Hospital's clinics, docto...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 27, 2026



