Michelle Smith will become the new Director of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. Smith will start her new job on March first, replacing Jamie Neal. Neal earlier announced her intention to step down from the position, after many years of positive leadership of the Chamber. Smith moves to the spot after serving as dir...

Plans are underway for a re-trial of Jack Washington, Junior in Knox Circuit Court. A mistrial in the case was declared yesterday. In a written statement, Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan said the mistrial was due to a juror doing an Internet search on Jack Washington. Carnahan also claims the juror allegedly share...

This evening is the time for taxpayers to drop off VITA tax return forms in Bicknell. The forms will be accepted at the Bicknell-Vigo Public Library this evening from six to eight p-m. This will be the only VITA drop-off time for the Bicinell location. VITA stads for Volunteers in Tax Assistance. The program is present...

      The Daviess County Highway Department says a 10-ton load limit will be in effect for all county roads from this Saturday until further notice.       County officials say the limit is due to the extreme temperatures over the past several weeks.  &ens...

Even though official registration has ended for 4-H, Knox County Purdue Extension agents are still taking late applications for the program. Purdue Knox County Extension educator Valerie Clingermanreminds everyone 4-H is for all students in K through 12,., More information is available by contacting the Knox County Pur...

The Knox County Council has approved the Knox County Sheriff's Department's funder for use of "flock cams" in the county. Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says the cameras have several security-based uses. The flock cams will be installed at six separate well-traveled locations along major Knox County thoroug...

The Duke Energy Foundation awarded 55-hundred dollars in grant funds to the group Irreverent Warriors. The Duke gift is to help the group in their mission of addressing urgent mental health needs in their fellow veterans. That can include using humor and togetherness to deter veteran suicide, and promote mental health....

      The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host seven workshops across Indiana through February, April, and May to allow Hoosiers to provide input on the development of Indiana's statewide water inventory and management plan.       One of the works...

      Financial aid professionals will assist Indiana students and families with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, at 34 locations during College Goal Sunday, held at 2 PM (local time) on February 22nd.       The event is free, and...

The recent success of Knox County in landing an Amazon delivery center continues a run of high-profile business that has landed in the county. Amazon's announced building plan joins Farbest Foods and F-I-A as large developments centering at the U-S 41 Industrial Park. A major catalyst to get them to choose Knox County ...

      The Chicago Bears and Illinois officials are nearing an agreement to keep the team in Illinois with public funding for infrastructure at Arlington Heights.       The proposed "PILOT" legislation would let the Bears pay for construction and nego...

      All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th due to Presidents' Day.       Recycling will not be picked up and will resume on Monday, February 23rd.       Trash pick-up will remain on schedul...

The Knox County Council has approved a 15-month interlocal agreement with Good Samaritan Hospital EMS. The agreement extends the contract with Knox County and the ambulance service. Earlier, the cities of Bicknell and Vincennes also approved the 15-month pact with the ambulance service. The shortened agreement tim...

      The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles says the state's new blackout license plate is a hit.       The BMV has sold over 100-thousand of the black and white license plates so far.       Deputy commissioner of vehicle and crede...

Vincennes Police are still looking for capable men and women to join them as City Police officers. In the latest hiring process, the V-P-D is expected to hire one person to fill one of three openings. City Police chief Jon Hillenbrand isn't sure if they will ever get all the spots filled. Hillenbrand also knows an expe...

      Indiana State Police arrested a Shelburn man Tuesday afternoon following a 4 ½ month investigation into the sexual abuse of a juvenile female.       An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday morning out of Sullivan Circuit Court for 57-year-old William...

Amazon is about to break ground on a 104-thousand square foot delivery facility in Vincennes. That construction work is expected to start very soon at a site diagonal from Farbest in the U-S 41 Industrial Park. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum knows with the help of Knox County industrial leaders, good paying jobs are coming...

 Indiana lawmakers allowed a bill supporting teachers displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to expire at a key deadline.       The measure, approved by committee in January, needed a House vote this week but was never scheduled.       Lawma...

Temperatures are warming-but rain may also move in with the warmer weather, especially into the weekend. One thing National Weather Service forecaster Greg Melo warms against is ice breakups on both the White and Wabash rivers. Melo expects rain to come into the area as early as Thursday. In this area, expected tempera...

      All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th due to Presidents' Day.       Recycling will not be picked up and will resume on Monday, February 23rd.       Trash pick-up will remain on schedul...

      A Washington man was arrested in Petersburg following a police pursuit that started in Washington.       The ase began when Washington Police tried to serve a warrant on 42-year-old Eric Logston who escaped by striking a police vehicle, The pursuit ended...

      Applications are now available for Daviess County Tourism Bureau's grant programs. Those are designed to support and boost local tourism initiatives across the county.       The grant programs are open to nonprofits and community organizations that are c...

      Indiana State Police arrested a Washington man early Monday morning for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Greater than .15%, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment, Operating While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Minor Consumption.  &e...

      Washington Police arrested 21-year-old Ashton Lee Baxter of Washington Saturday for Murder, Battery Committed with a Deadly Weapon, and Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon.       Police were called to the area of Southwest First Street and Dewey A...

The Indiana General Assembly has hit halftime of its short Legislative session for this year. All bills passed in the Indiana Senate will move to the Indiana House, and vice versa. Jasper State Senator Darryl Schmitt says many of the bills were passed without much objection. Schmitt reminds everyone bills that pass one...

A Lawrenceville, Illinois woman pleaded guilty this week in Dubois County Superior Court to Aiding, Inducing, or Causing Dealing in Methamphetamine.       The plea by 38-year-old Melinda Potts was part of a negotiated plea agreement.       As part of the agree...

    Daviess Community Hospital Foundation is launching its first Hoops for Healthcare fundraiser on Friday, March 20th, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington.       This March Madness watch party replaces the annual Kentucky Oaks Derby Gala ...

Martin County has named its Emergency Management Building after Cameron "Monty" Wolf in recognition of his 50+ years of service. Wolf began volunteering with his father, later directing Emergency Services and upgrading local equipment and facilities. Officials say this naming honors his lasting contributions.

     The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday stood at $2.87 a gallon, 2¢ lower than Thursday's national average.       It was also 7¢ lower than a year ago. In Vincennes, to start the week, prices continue sitting arou...

Daviess County's Our Community Foundation has awarded Washington Community Schools a $250 second-semester teaching innovator grant to support Math in the Weather: Hands-On Data and Analysis for Young Scientists.     Washington Upper Elementary Teacher, Quintin Myers, accepted the award and was named...