Princeton Woman Arrested on Charges in Patoka
A 66-year-old Princeton woman is facing charges following a disturbance Wednesday night in the 300 block of South Mary Ann Drive in Patoka. Following an investigation, Gibson County Sheriff's deputies took Judy Herrin into custody. She is charged with Residential Entry and Criminal Trespass.
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Washington Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Following a heads up from the Bloomington Office of the FBI, Washington Police arrested a Washinton man Thursday for Possession of Child Pornography and Distribution of Child Pornography. 36-year-old Andrew Wagler was arrested early Thursday morning following a search by police, the FBI, and Knox County High Tech Crime...
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Big Lots Shuttering its Indiana Stores
A well-know Indiana store chain will shutter its Indiana locations in the days to come. Big Lots Inc. said they will be going out of business, including the stores throughout all of Indiana. An asset purchase deal with Nexus Capital Management did not go well, but Big Lots Inc. hopes to make it up with Nexus or a diffe...
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Deer Capture Numbers Up in Illinois
Deer counts have increased this year in Illinois, with increased hunting participation during the two weeks of firearm deer season. Overall, deer hunters in Illinois bagged nearly 82-thousand, 500 deer this season. The largest take in Illinois area counties this year was once again from Crawford County, with 11-hundred...
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Tomorrow Marks GRC's "Hamilton March"
George Rogers Clark National Park in Vincennes will host the annual "Hamilton's March" tomorrow. The march is a chance to follow in the footsteps of British commander Henry Hamilton, as he took Fort Sackville in 1778. Hamilton would hold the fort for two months, until George Rogers Clark took the position fro...
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Traveling? You May Pay a Bit More for Gas Heading Home for Christmas
If you are ready to head out in your vehicle for Christmas, it may cost you a little more to fill up at the tank statewide. The Triple A Motor Club reports the average price of gas in Indiana is $3.08 a gallon, That is three cents higher than the latest national average. Indiana's average was also three cents higher th...
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No Snow Likely Here-- but Wind Chills Could Cool Things Down
This area should see either little or no snow today-but wind could be a problem. National Weather Service forecaster Randy Bowers expects any snow from a weather system to push north=. However, a colder day, with breezes, could make things a bit uncomfortable in this area. Weekend temperatures are forecast to stay in t...
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Minimum Wage Rising in Illinois January First
Workers in Illinois will see a bit more in their paychecks, starting January first. That day, the Illinois minimum wage will increase from 14 to 15 dollars. Workers who receive tips as part of their duties will get a nine dollar minimum wage floor, with youth workers' wages going up to 13 dollars an hour. Youth workers...
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United Way of Knox County Inching Toward Interior Goal
The United Way of Knox County continues to raise funds from its recent campaign to fund various non-profit agencies across the county. United Way of Knox County director Mark Hill says they have an internal goal they are inching toward. Hill believes part of the overall success this years has been the choice of younger...
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2.8 Million Hoosiers Expected Out on Roads This Holiday Season
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is expecting a busy holiday travel season, with a "record" number of people expected to visit friends and family across the United States. The organization believes nearly 2.8 million Hoosiers will be traveling between December 21st and January 1st, with the busiest day likely to be...
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Vincennes Trolley Getting Positive Reviews in First Few Weeks
A few weeks in, and the returns have been positive on the Vincennes Trolley system. The fixed route started earlier this month, with stops at 53 different locations across Vincennes. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the route's success led them to start considering a couple more stops on the route. One of the largest us...
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Not Sure if You Meet PACE Income Requrements? Apply Anyway
The PACE Community Action Agency encourages everyone to apply for their Energy Assistance program this year. The program provides a 300 dollar, one-time credit for your residence's main energy source. PACE C-E-O Tai Blythe reminds everyone to to apply-even if you aren't sure you fit under the program's income requireme...
Dec 19, 2024
Electors Cast Electoral Votes as Expected for Presidential Election
As expected, Indiana's 11 electors cast their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President elect J.D. Vance. The elenven were poedged to Trump and Vance , following Trump's win in Indiana on Election Day. The eleven electors represent each of Indiana's nine Congressional districts, and two Senate seats. ...
Dec 19, 2024
WIN Energy Gives Grants to Three Area Groups
WIN Energy REMC has given over 12-thousand dollars in grants two three different area groups as part of their "Small Change" campaign. The funding this year will bene fit Vincennes' Old Town Players, the 4-H Council of Pike County, and the Humane Society of Sullivan County. The program is funded through round...
Dec 19, 2024
Washington Offices to Close for Christmas, New Year's
All Washington city offices and departments will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. There will be no trash pick- up. Residents with trash pickup on Tuesda...
Dec 19, 2024
Daviess County Arrest Roundup
Washington Police arrested a Washington man Tuesday for Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon, Reckless Driving, and Pointing a Firearm. 20-year-old Pierre Charles is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 18-year-old Emery Bibbs of Washington...
Dec 19, 2024
State Representative Bruce Borders Gets House Assignments
Republican State Representative Bruce Borders of Jasonville recently received appointments to serve as a member of three House committees. Borders will serve as vice chair of the House Local Government Committee. He will also serve as a member of the House Insurance Committee, and the House Commerce, Small Business and...
Dec 19, 2024
Poor Farm Demolition Contractor in Place
The Knox County Commissioners approved a 65-thousand dollar demolition of the Poor Farm building and nearby pole barn on County-owned land on Hart Street. Knox County Commissioner Trent Hinkle expects the demolition soon, The land is being repurposed for construction of a new County Emergency Operations Center. The Cen...
Dec 19, 2024
Sword Threats Lead to Gibson County Man's Arrest
Gibson County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Francisco man for allegedly trying to enter a vehicle, while carrying a sword. Authorities arrested 43 year-old Danny Riley after he was spotted in all black clothes and possessing a sword. Riley was charged with Intimidation, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug P...
Dec 19, 2024
Vincennes City Offices, Trash Affected by Christmas, New Year's
All Vincennes city offices and departments will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. There will be no trash pick- up. Residents with trash pickup on Tuesday are asked to have their trash ready for pickup by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23rd. Residents with trash ...
Dec 18, 2024
Culvert Construction Accident Causes Water Outage in Oaktown
A construction-related accident near Gauger Road caused a water stoppage yesterday afternoon for consumers of the Oaktown Water Department. Affected customers had their water restored that evening. The line break was caused by a construction crew replacing a culvert on Gauger Road. The restoration has been followed by ...
Dec 18, 2024
Knox County Commissioners Re-Activate Weed Control Board
The Knox County Commissioners introduced an updated ordinance to re-set a Weed Control Board. The five-person board would be responsible for containing 12 types of what the state of Indiana calls "noxious" weeds in the County. The board will be made up of five members. Knox County Attorney Drew Porter says th...
Dec 18, 2024
NKSB Approves Renewal of Property and Casualty Insurance
The North Knox School Board has renewed the Corporation's property and casualty insurance with Burkhart Insurance. The renewal will be for 169-thousand, 400 hundred dollars for next year. The policy will retain the same deductible as last year. North Knox Superintendent Darrell Bobe told the Board the insurance carrier...
Dec 18, 2024
Industry Leaders Backing Knox County C-E-O Program
Business and industry leaders across Knox County are working with the next generation to ensure future growth in the county. Part of that work is the high-school based C-E-O program. That program gives high schoolers a chance to develop and market their own product or service. Knox County Indiana Economic Development d...
Dec 18, 2024
Washington Police Arrest Man After State Street Incident
Washington Police arrested a Bloomington man early Tuesday morning after responding to the 14-hundred block of State Street concerning a man knocking on doors. 24-year-old Nicholas Dvorak of Bloomington was found to be in possession of a Syringe. He was also wanted out of Monroe Cou...
Dec 18, 2024
Indiana 11th In Nation for Medical Debt
Indiana ranks 11th highest in the U.S. for the number of people with medical debt. Medical debt and healthcare will be discussed among lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session. Sam Snideman, vice preside...
Dec 18, 2024
Shoals Couple Face Child Neglect Charges
Indiana State Police say a Shoals couple has been arrested for Child Neglect. The arrests follow an investigation that got underway in late October which revealed that 22-year-old Pearl Crowder and 23-year-old Isiah Beavers neglected an infant child who was rushed to the IU Bedford Emergency Hospital and later transpor...
Dec 18, 2024
Pay Transparency Laws Start in Illinois in New Year
The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding job seekers and employers that effective January 1st all job postings made by employers with 15 or more employees will need to include pay scale and benefit information. This amendment to the Illinois E...
Dec 18, 2024
Salvation Army Reminds All of Cashless Donation Methods
The Knox County Salvation Army reminds all those who don't carry cash to various stores that you can still give to their cause this year. Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates says one way to give is available any time-even when their kettles are unattended. Gates also reminds everyone another way of giving i...
Dec 18, 2024
LCMH Starts Same-Day Appointments for Children
Lawrence County, Illinois Memorial Hospital's Pediatric Clinic is now offering same-day sick appointments for children. Same-day appointments can be made by calling 618-943-7214 extension 3. The new service is de...
Dec 18, 2024