Category Archives: Local News

Deaconess Clinic Loogootee Clinic Welcome New Doctor
The staff at Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine in Loogootee is hosting an open house today (Monday) to welcome Dr. Benjamin Stillman to the clinic. The open house will take place from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 05, 2026

Party Line Split in Indiana Over Venezuela Action
Indiana's congressional delegation is split following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro during a military strike targeting a suspected narco-terrorism conspiracy. On Saturday, Repub...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 05, 2026

GSH Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes welcomed its first baby of 2026 on Thursday, January 1st. Johanna Vanessa was the first baby to make her debut to the world at 7:08 a.m. on the Good Samaritan Obst...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 05, 2026

Gibson Sex Offender Arrested in Florida
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a wanted Gibson County sex offender has been arrested in West Palm Beach, Florida. Fugitive Steven Alan Knowles was arrested on an outstanding Felony Warrant fo...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 05, 2026

Property Tax Relief Bill Now in Place
Indiana's Senate Enrolled Act 1 will provide $1.3 billion in property tax relief over the next three years, including a new 10% homestead credit (capped at $300) and increased deductions for seniors. ...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 05, 2026

"Dine and Dash' Homeless Man Arrested in Gibson County
A homeless man is facing charges in connection with dine and dash incidents in Gibson County. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says 44-year-old Derek Scott Jones is accused of ordering food at Denny...
Tom Zimmerman Jan 05, 2026

Jasper Leaf Collection Update
The City of Jasper says the final week of bulk leaf collection will be the week of December 29th through January 2nd. Any leaves to be picked up after January 2nd must be bagged or put into containers...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 26, 2025 elenathewise / Depositphotos.com

Gas Prices to Remain Relatively Low for Christmas Commutes
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $2.74 a gallon, 12 lower than Tuesday's national average. It is also 35 lower than a year ago. Vincennes prices are stay...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 24, 2025

Tourism in Indiana Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Indiana's tourism industry had a record-breaking year in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with over 210,000 jobs and billions in spending generated. The state saw impressive numbers in visitor spe...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 24, 2025

Scholarship to Help Future Teachers in Indiana
Future teachers can get up to ten-thousand dollars in college scholarships through the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. The program is part of the state's initiative to recruit and retai...
Tom Zimmerman Dec 24, 2025



