Category Archives: Local News

Vincennes to Hold One of Nationwide "No Kings Day" Rallies Tomorrow
Hundreds of "No Kings Day of Defiance" rallies are planned nationwide tomorrow in response to President Trump's military parade. They are part of a nationwide protest of the Trump administration. Knox...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 13, 2025

Vincennes, Washington Continue Work in Summer Food Program
This summer, Indiana students aged 18 and younger will have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide through the 2025 Summer Food Service Program. From today ...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 13, 2025

Heaps of Jeeps Festival Preparing to Drive Into Weekend
A rainy forecast won't stop the tenth annual "Heaps of Jeeps" from starting this afternoon at Highland Woods Park in Vincennes. The event is a celebration of the Jeep vehicle-but anyone is invited to ...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 13, 2025

Today Last Day for "Spirit of '76" Nominations in Vincennes
The deadline for nominations for the annual "Spirit of '76" award close at the end of the business day today. The award is to recognize a Knox County resident who makes the community a better place th...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 13, 2025

Minor Flooding Crests, Starts Receding on White River
The White River has seen some minor flooding over the last few days-but now, those flood levels have crested and are falling. The largest flood crest was about three feet over flood stage on the White...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 13, 2025

Odon Water Shutoff, Boil Order In Place Friday for Part of SR 58
The Town of Odon has announced a water shutoff for part of Friday for those on State Road 58 from the Fire Department and County Road 800 North. The shutoff will be from ten this morning to two this a...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 12, 2025

VU Flatlines Tuition for 2 Years, Despite State Cut in Revenue
Vincennes University's Board of Trustees approved its next two-year budget at yesterday's Board session. The approved budget flat-lines student tuition and fees for the next two years. The budget itse...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 12, 2025

Linton Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges
A man is in custody in connection with a deadly house fire in Linton. Police responded to the blaze at a mobile home early Sunday morning. The body of 64-year-old James David Higar was recovered from ...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 12, 2025

Lane Restrictions Set on SR 58 at Odon
The Indiana Department of Transportation says daily lane closures are scheduled to begin on State Road 58 in Odon in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur between County Road 900 East and North...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 12, 2025

Summer Cleanup set for June 21st in Loogootee
The Martin County Recycling Center will have a one-day summer clean-up on Saturday, June 21st from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loogootee. Small truckloads will cost $20. Regular...
Tom Zimmerman Jun 12, 2025

