Category Archives: Local News
Florida Man Returned to Knox County to Face Escape Charge
A Florida man has been returned to the Knox County Jail to face an escape charge for allegedly removing a monitoring device from his body. 54 year-old Billy Whittaker was captured on the Knox County e...
Jun 18, 2025
Rain Likely Today-- With Heat Behind It
It could be a rainy day across the area today, as a line of storms are possible by afternoon. However, after that,. we could see our first 90-degree days of the year. Triple-digit heat indices are als...
Jun 18, 2025
INDOT to Move Closure on Willow Street Beginning Today
INDOT has updated the construction process for its continued work on State Road 441 through Vincennes. Starting today, Willow Street will re-open between Sixth and Ninth Street. However, after that re...
Jun 18, 2025
INDOT Lane Restrictions Coming on U-S 41 Near Fort Branch
The Indiana Department of Transportation says lane restrictions and a road closure are planned for U.S. 41 in Gibson County Beginning on or around Thursday, July 10th, crews will close one lane of tra...
Jun 18, 2025
Juneteenth Office Closures Set for Tomorrow
The City of Vincennes will close its offices this Thursday for a celebration of Juneteenth. The holiday is a celebration of the emancipation of slaves in the 1860's. Thursday's trash collection will b...
Jun 18, 2025
Knox County Library Patching Holes in McGrady Brockman Building
The Knox County Public Library Board approved funding to fill some holes in the walls of the McGrady-Brockman Building at Seventh and Hart Streets. The building is just across Hart Street from the mai...
Jun 18, 2025
Public Assistance Animal Vaccine Service Set for June 25th, 26th
The Vincennes Animal Shelter is hosting a free vaccination clinic for Vincennes city residents who struggle to afford shots for their pets. The clinic will run from 2pm to 6pm on June 25th & 26th, or ...
Jun 18, 2025
Illinois to Hold Unclaimed Property Auction
An online auction is underway for unclaimed property in Illinois. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the auction will run through June 22nd. Items being auctioned include a Chicago Cubs le...
Jun 18, 2025
Ambassador Families Still Needed for August 10 Year-Old Cal Ripken World Series
Vincennes Cub League officials are looking for both ambassador families and princesses for the coming 10 year-old Cal Ripken World Series. 26 visiting teams, along with two from Vincennes, will be par...
Jun 18, 2025
Deceased Man's Name Released in House Fire
The person who died in a house fire this morning in Vincennes has been identified as 87 year-old Gerald Heningsmith. Heningsmith found dead and and five others were injured in a house fire that struck...
Jun 17, 2025
