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Arrest Made in Southern Indiana Crash that Killed Six-Year-Old Child
A Hanover, Indiana woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of her six-year-old daughter in a two-vehicle crash in Scott County in May of this year. Indiana State Police say 25-year-old Dorothy Snell ran a red light at the intersection of State Road 256 and U.S. 31 and collided with another vehicle. Sn...
3h ago

Knox Co. Watermelon Festival
The 2025 Knox County Watermelon Festival continues its two-day run Saturday at Patrick Henry Square in downtown Vincennes. The celebration of Knox County's watermelon industry got underway Friday. It features fair food, live music, arts & crafts vendors, pageants, a 5K run/walk and more. For the complete schedule o...
9h ago

Sullivan Woman Arrested for Child Exploitation
Indiana State Police arrested a Sullivan woman Thursday on a warrant for Child Exploitation. The arrest of 28-year-old Marie Austin was the result of an investigation that got underway back in July of information received from the Martin County Sheriff's Office that a minor female had been sexually exploited. Austin is...
17h ago

Olney, Illinois Man Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash in Daviess Co.
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says an Olney, Illinois man died after a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon at the intersection of State Road 257 and US 50. An investigation shows that Gina Graber of Loogootee was driving a car eastbound on US 50. Daniel Altmeyer of Huntingburg was driving a FedEx truck southbo...
17h ago

Knox Co. Coroner Seeking Families of Deceased Individuals
The Knox County Coroner's Office is seeking information regarding the families of two deceased individuals. Marcia Klepper was born on December 24th, 1961. Phillip Meyer was born on February 19th, 1957. If you have any information about their families or next of kin contact the Knox County Coroner's Office at 812-887-6...
19h ago

Illinois Becomes First State to Require Mental Health Screenings for Students
Illinois is the first state in the nation to require mental health screenings for students. Governor Pritzker has signed a bill that offers free mental health screening tools to Illinois public schools. Under current Illinois law, screening every student each year isn't required, making it difficult for districts to id...
20h ago

Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Jasper man Thursday on a warrant for Forcible Rape. 19-year-old Oliver Colindres is being held on $250,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 32-year-old Jabryson Burton of Washington Thursday for Domestic Battery in the Presence of ...
20h ago

Hoosier Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was 21¢ higher than Tuesday when prices began their upward spiral. Friday's average price in Indiana stood at $3.26 a gallon, a penny higher than Thursday and 11¢ higher than Friday's national average. It was also 17¢ higher than ...
20h ago

Illinois Secretary of State Launching Campaign to Prevent Unfair Insurance Rates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is launching a statewide campaign aimed at preventing insurance companies from using certain data to charge higher auto insurance rates. As part of his "Driving Change" campaign, Giannoulias is asking residents to share their stories about unfair and discriminator...
Jul 31, 2025

Lane Closures Planned For I-64 In Gibson and Vanderburgh Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 5th on I-64 in Gibson and Vanderburgh Counties. The lane closures will occur between the 25-mile marker and 30-mile marker, near the U.S. 41 interchange and the I-69 interchange. They will allow for pavement p...
Jul 30, 2025

Federal Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Approved for 23 Indiana Counties
President Trump has granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Indiana for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred March 30th to April 9th. The federal disaster declaration for public assistance was approved for 23 designated counties, including Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Oran...
Jul 30, 2025

Road Closure Planned Monday for State Road 61 in Pike County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says a portion of State Road 61 near Winslow in Pike County is scheduled to be closed on Monday, August 4th for the replacement of a railroad crossing. The closure will occur at the crossing located between Mill Street and East County Road 375 South. The project is expected to t...
Jul 30, 2025

Sullivan Co. Sheriff's Office Closes Door on Another Drug House
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office says it closed the door of another drug house Tuesday. Deputies searched a residence in the 200 block of North East Street in Hymera as part of a drug investigation. That search turned up methamphetamine, paraphernalia, marijuana, digital scales, bags, and other drug related items. ...
Jul 30, 2025

Good Samaritan Hospital Hosting Children's Grief Camp
Good Samaritan Hospice's Camp Memiki, a special one-day grief camp designed to support children who have experienced the loss of a loved one, will take place on Saturday, September 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Oubache Trails Park in Vincennes. Camp Memiki is free and open to children ages 6 to 13. To learn more...
Jul 30, 2025

Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Stepping Down
Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery is stepping down from the job in October. He says he will pursue professional writing projects and other personal goals. Lowery cited a recent health scare in his reasons for leaving the job after three years.
Jul 30, 2025