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Daviess Co. Road Closing
The Daviess County Highway Department advises that County Road 700 East is closed until 3:30 this afternoon between County Roads 1150 North and 1250 North for a culvert replacement project.
2h ago
Road Closure Planned for State Road 58 in Lawrence County
The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduled to close State Road 58 near Heltonville in Lawrence County on Thursday between County Road 450 East and Kurtz Street for a structure replacement project. Work is expected to continue through April, weather permitting. The official detour is State Road 37, U.S. 50, a...
2h ago
University of Evansville, Vincennes University Partner to Create Direct Entry Pathways for Health Professions Students
The University of Evansville and Vincennes University have established a partnership to offer direct entry paths for students aiming for careers in athletic training and physical therapy. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding, VU students in Pre-Doctor of Physical Therapy/Masters of Athletic Training can move directl...
2h ago
Average Price of Gas in Indiana $3.99 Per Gallon; Diesel Fuel $5.19
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Monday was $3.99 per gallon, 1¢ lower than Sunday and the same as Monday's national average. It was also 18¢ higher than a week ago, $1.17 higher than a month ago, and 89¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Triple-A says the average price...
4h ago
Over 60 "No Kings" Protests Held In Indiana Saturday
More than 60 "No Kings" protests were held around Indiana on Saturday. Organizers say the event, held in protest to President Donald Trump's administration, were the first to happen since two U.S. citizens were shot and killed in Minneapolis by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and the first sin...
4h ago
Odon Emergency Water Shut Off
The Town of Odon advises there will be an emergency water shut off from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday due to a leaking hydrant. Edgewood, Lake Drive, Edwards Lane, and Woodhaven will be impacted and under a boil order until further notice:
21h ago
Indiana Ranked 7th Highest for Obesity in the Nation
A new analysis using CDC data finds that Indiana is now tied for 7th highest in the U.S for adult obesity with 37.8% of adults classified as obese, highlighting a worsening obesity crisis in the state. The study, conducted by hormone health clinic Feel30, shows obesity remains most prevalent in the Southern and Midwest...
Mar 29, 2026
Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Monroe City man Saturday on two counts of Sexual Battery. 24-year-old Nickolas Reid Lunsford is being held on $50,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center.
Mar 29, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Increases to $180M
There was no Grand Prize winner in Saturday night's Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot for Monday night's drawing is $180M. The cash option for a single winner is $80.8M. No one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot in Saturday night's Hoosier Lotto drawing. The jackpot increases to $17.8M for Wednesday's dr...
Mar 29, 2026
Barr-Reeve Wins IHSAA 1A Boys' Basketball State Championship
Mike Beas, Special to IHSAA.org Suffice it to say, the final two quarters of Korben Boyd's career are forever cemented in the minds and hearts of Daviess County basketball fans. One of only two seniors on Barr-Reeve's team, the 5-foot-11 Boyd came off the bench to score 11 of the Vikings' final 18 points in a 50-37 vic...
Mar 28, 2026
Knox County Circuit Court Veterans Treatment Court Open for Business
After three years of planning, Knox County Circuit Court's Veterans' Treatment Court has received provisional certification from the State of Indiana. Judge Monica Gilmore notes this reflects broad community support for adding another Problem-Solving Court. The VTC offers eligible veterans wrap-around services for at l...
Mar 27, 2026
Daviess County Rural Water Systems to Begin Spring Flushing on Monday
Daviess County Rural Water Systems will commence spring flushing today (Monday) for all customers, continuing until completion. Flushing in the southern area will start at Bussard Road and proceed southward, while the northern area will begin at 100 County Road North and move north. Customers may experience low water p...
Mar 27, 2026
Jasper Man Sentenced to 2-Years in Prison for Sexual Battery
A Jasper man is sentenced to 2-years in prison for Sexual Battery. The Dubois County Prosecutor's Office says 35-year-old Serafin Mendoza Lopez pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a negotiated plea agreement. The charge involved inappropriate touching of a child. Lopez will be required to register as a sex offender...
Mar 27, 2026
Lane Closures Planned for I-64 In Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes on I-64 in Dubois, Spencer, and Perry Counties starting around Tuesday, March 31st. Eastbound passing lanes near Ferdinand, from mile marker 66 to 68, and the westbound shoulder in that area will be closed for trenchless pipe installations. Work should continue ...
Mar 27, 2026
Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington man Thursday on a warrant for four counts of Invasion of Privacy and one count of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Over .15%. 48-year-old Erik Browning is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested 46-year-...
Mar 27, 2026
