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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $3.19 per gallon, three cents higher than Thursday and 20 cents higher than Tuesday when the latest rise in gas prices began. Indiana's average price was six cents higher than Thursday's national aver...
5h ago

Good Samaritan Launches 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is asking residents across its service area to participate in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment by completing a short online survey. The survey gathers feedback on the overall health and quality of life in the region and helps guide futur...
6h ago

"No Kings Day" Protest Planned in Vincennes Saturday
Hundreds of "No Kings Day of Defiance" rallies are planned nationwide today in response to President Trump's military parade. They are part of a nationwide protest of the Trump administration. Knox County Democrats will host a "No Kings" peaceful protest in Vincennes from 2 to 4 p.m. at Patrick Henr...
6h ago

2nd Vincennes Large Item Collection Day Saturday
The second of two Large Item Collection Days hosted by the City of Vincennes and Republic Services will be held today. Hours on will be from 8:00 until 11:30 AM. Vincennes residents have a chance to dispose of large, unwanted items at no charge at...
6h ago

Heaps of Jeeps Weekend Continues Today
A rainy forecast won't stop the tenth annual "Heaps of Jeeps" from continuing today (Saturday) at Highland Woods Park in Vincennes. The event is a celebration of the Jeep vehicle-but anyone is invited to attend, regardless of Jeep ownership. Over the years, the festival has been a great benefit to first respo...
6h ago

Odon water shutoff
The Town of Odon has announced a boil order for part of today for those on State Road 58 from the Fire Department and County Road 800 North. The boil order follows the return of water from a shutoffon Friday. The order is in place until further notice.
7h ago

Daviess Co. Fair Begins 7 Day Run Sunday
The 2025 Daviess County Fair gets underway Sunday and runs through Saturday, June 21st at the fairgrounds in Elnora. There will be a car show and parade Sunday and the Miss Daviess County Contest is Tuesday, and junkyard racing on Friday. &en...
7h ago

Second Vincennes Large Item Collection Set for Saturday
The second of two Large Item Collection Days hosted by the City of Vincennes and Republic Services will be held tomorrow. The first was held this past weekend. Hours on will be from 8:00 until 11:30 AM. &en...
Jun 13, 2025

Talks Starting Now for Next Year's Budget
Even less than halfway through 2025, talks are already surfacing about budgets for 2026. The process starts in earnest later this summer, and really ramps up in the fall. The big question on many minds is dealing with various tax cuts, and loss of revenue, from this year's approved fiscal Legislative action. Vincennes ...
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 through July 29th, Washington Community Schools ...
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 thorugh personal involvement. This is the 50th year for the City to give out the Spirit of '76 award. Any entrie...
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 attend, regardless of Jeep ownership. John and Casey Yochum are heading up the event again this year. Casey Yo...
Jun 13, 2025

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 County Democrats will host a "No Kings" peaceful protest in Vincennes from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at ...
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 River at Edwardsport. That happened yesterday; the river should be back to bankfull over the weekend. At Petersburg, th...
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 afternoon. Once water is restored, a boil order will be in place for that area until further notice.
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 itself is based on a steady two-year enrollment.. V-U Budget and Finance Committee chair Scott Brand says the move was recom...
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 the home - b...
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 Spring Street in Odon. ...
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 sized truck...
Jun 12, 2025

Reminder: Vincennes City App is Good to Track Trains
The City of Vincennes reminds everyone of a new City app feature to allow you to keep up on trains passing through. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the way to track trains on the app is fairly simple. The app will show the crossing clearance of the six major train intersections across Vincennes. Mayor Yochum also knows...
Jun 12, 2025

Daviess county Coroner's Office Receives Foundation Grant
The Daviess County Coroner's Office's "Beyond the Call" has received a $900 grant from the group "Our Community Foundation" through the 2025 Fast Grant Program. The grant will help the office to purchase computers and necessary supplies. The Coroner's office will ...
Jun 12, 2025

Tomorrow is Deadline for Spirit of '76 Nominations
The deadline for nominations for the annual "Spirit of '76" award close at the end of the business day tomorrow. The award is to recognize a Knox County resident who makes the community a better place thorugh personal involvement. This is the 50th year for the City to give out the Spirit of '76 award. Any ent...
Jun 12, 2025

Work Continues on Deck Overlay on U-S 41 at Kelso Creek
Work continues on the U-S 41 bridge between its tri-level split with U-S 50 and the Hart Street exit. The project started in early spring, and still has at least a couple more weeks to go. The closeness of the work to the 41-50 south split has caused a closure of U-S 50 westbound to 41 southbound. INDOT's Gary Bryan sa...
Jun 12, 2025

Vincennes Water Utilities Continue Proactive Projects Across City
Vincennes Water Utilities officials are busy now in proactive measures on various water projects at this time. Good weather in recent days has helped their ability to concentrate on improving their current structures. Vincennes Water Utilities general manager Kirk Bouchie says the proactive work is part of the plan... ...
Jun 12, 2025

DCH Needs Assessment Survey Starts Today
Daviess Community Hospital is undertaking its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey and is encouraging residents throughout southwestern Indiana to participate. DCH completes an assessment every three years to ensure its programs, services and outreach reflect the priorities of the people it serves. The online ...
Jun 12, 2025

Road Work on SR 58 in Odon Starts Today
The Indiana Department of Transportation says daily lane closures are scheduled to begin today on State Road 58 in Odon. The lane closures will occur between County Road 900 East and North Spring Street in Odon. The closures will allow for asphalt milling and paving. The work will take place between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 ...
Jun 12, 2025

Vincennes Man Arrested for OWI
Indiana State Police arrested a Vincennes man this morning following a traffic stop at Second Street and Executive Drive. Officers stopped a vehicle driven by 52 year-old Dennis McKinnon. Authorities found McKinnon driving with a blood alcohol content above the legal driving limit. He is also charged with a single coun...
Jun 12, 2025

Postcards Are Out for Voter Residence Mainteance
The Indiana Secretary of State's Election Division is mailing postcards to Hoosiers as part of its voter registration list maintenance. Officials say the goal is to identify outdated, inaccurate, and duplicate voter registrations. There are over four-million-644-thousand registered voters in the state and the process i...
Jun 11, 2025

Lowq Cost Spay/Neuter Coming to Vincennes Animal Shelter
The Vincennes Animal Shelter is hosting a free vaccination clinic for Vincennes city residents who struggle to afford shots for their pets. The shelter will be able to vaccinate 200 cats and 200 dogs, and microchip 200 pets at no cost thanks to don...
Jun 11, 2025

City Council to Research Pending Tax Abatement for Schott
June 23rd is the date for Vincennes City Council to reconsider a possible five year tax abatement for Schott's Vincennes plant. The issue came up Monday night, but Council members unanimously voted to act on the issue later this month. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove says the delay allows Council members t...
Jun 11, 2025