Category Archives: Local News

Vincennes BPW to Open CCMG Bids Tomorrow
The Vincennes Board of Works will hold a special session at noon today to open bids for the latest C-C-M-G street paving contract. Overall, including local match funding, the City of Vincennes will aw...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 26, 2026

KC Council Considering Road Funding Future
The Knox County Council is waiting on the final road funding fallout from the State of Indiana for future paving grants. State lawmakers are looking at a funding formula to prefer communities and coun...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 26, 2026

IURC Listening Tour About to Start in Indiana
Indiana utility bills are rising, prompting state regulators to urge providers to do more for households. On Tuesday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission met with the state's five largest invest...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 26, 2026

INDOT Trying to Do More with Less Revenue
The Indiana Department of Transportation is trying to deal with its own budgeting realities in the latest state financial figures. INDOT is working with the state on ways to gain revenue from the grow...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 26, 2026

Washington Residents Reminded of Tree Limb Removal Rules
With spring here and summer on the way, the Washington Street Department reminds residents: if you hire someone to trim or cut trees, you must get a city permit before work starts. Contractors ...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 26, 2026

Wheatland Man Arrested Overnight on Drunk Driving Charge
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Wheatland man this morning following a traffic stop on State Road 61 near Shouse Road. 29 year-old Kyle Foley was arrested after being found driving with a bl...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 26, 2026

Homeless Man Returned to Face Child Solicitation Charges
A reportedly homeless man has been returned to Knox County to face a single charge of child solicitation. 32 year-old Dustin Lee Stump was arrested in Peoria, Illinois on the Knox County charge. The i...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 25, 2026

Two Arrested This Morning by Vincennes Police
Vincennes Police arrested two Vincennes men this morning following their arrest in the 1800 block of North Second Street. Officers arrested both 42 year-old Mike Bolerjack and 20 year-old Tucker Ray o...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 25, 2026

Gas Prices Stay Up Around the Area
The steady rise in gas prices continues. Triple-A puts today's national average at $3.98 a gallon. It was $3.79 a week ago. A month ago, just before the start of the Iran war, the national average was...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 25, 2026

INDOT Still Patching Potholes
The Indiana Department of Transportation's focus at this time is on maintenance of area roads, following a wet winter and early spring in the area. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan says the varying temperat...
Tom Zimmerman Mar 25, 2026



