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FSSA Statement on SNAP Benefits
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says it has received updated guidance from the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service requiring a recalculation of benefits for all 274,000 SNAP households in Indiana. As a result, November SNAP benefits will be delayed by at least one week. Under the new guidance, each ...
15h ago
Washington Veteran's Day Closings
All Washington city offices and departments will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day. There will be no trash pick-up, and the Recycling Center will be closed. Residents with trash pick-up on Tuesday are asked to have their trash ready for pick-up by 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 12th.
15h ago
Body Found at Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area Identified as Henderson, KY Woman
The body of a woman found Sunday at the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife area in Warrick County has been identified as 35-year-old Kristina Robison of Henderson, Kentucky. Indiana State Police say that during the investigation, detectives were able to determine Robison's death occurred in Henderson. Her body was then transp...
19h ago
Washington Woman Arrested on Drug Charges in Knox Co.
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Washington woman on drug charges Tuesday night following a traffic stop on East Ragsdale Road. A passenger in the vehicle, 45-year-old Nikki Kristler, was found to be in possession of a prescription drug without a prescription. While being booked into the Knox County Jail, a pl...
20h ago
Average Price of Gas in Indiana Rises 17¢ Since Monday
The Triple-A motor club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $3.07 a gallon, 8¢ higher than Tuesday and 17¢ higher than Monday when prices began their latest rise. Wednesday's average price was also 1¢ lower than Wednesday's national average. It was also 8¢ higher than a we...
20h ago
Evansville Man Arrested for Dealing in & Possession of Marijuana During Knox Co. Traffic Stop
An Evansville man is facing charges of Dealing in and Possession of Marijuana following a traffic stop in Knox County late Tuesday morning. A deputy smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and conducted a search. Two vacuum sealed bags of marijuana in a backpack were found. 23-year-old Reshawn Hall, a passenger in th...
20h ago
Attorney General Rokita Wants National Guard Deployed to Indianapolis
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita wants the National Guard to be deployed to Indianapolis. Rokita posted on social media that "President Trump should absolutely add Indianapolis to his list of cities to send the National Guard to." His post followed one by Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police president R...
21h ago
Nuclear Energy Startup Announces Energy Park Plans for Indiana
A nuclear energy startup is planning to build an energy park and manufacturing facilities in the Hoosier state. First American Nuclear announced the plan for the energy park with a small modular nuclear reactor on Tuesday. Governor Mike Braun says the efforts will bring thousands of jobs to Indiana. This comes after Fi...
21h ago
Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington man Tuesday on a warrant for a Petition to Revoke. 61-year-old Matthew Earl Berry is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. 157 inmates were being held in the security center early Wednesday morning.
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Washington Surgical Associates to Relocate Inside DCH Medical Clinic Building
Washington Surgical Associates will begin seeing patients Monday, November 17th inside the Daviess Community Hospital Medical Clinic building at 14-02 Grand Avenue in Washington. WSA will operate as its own clinic within the DCH Medical Clinic building, maintaining its dedicated care team, scheduling and workflows-whil...
Nov 04, 2025
Three Arrested After Martin Co. Child Molesting Investigation
Three people are facing numerous charges as part of a child abuse investigation that began in May in Martin County. The Martin County Sheriff's Office was tipped off that 24-year-old Patrick Cox of Washington and 18-year-old Neveah Brown of Loogootee allegedly molested a child. Brown and Cox ultimately confessed to sev...
Nov 04, 2025
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs activates Operation Emergency Food Program
Hoosier veterans facing food insecurity due to federal SNAP benefit changes can now get immediate help. The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has activated its Operation Emergency Food program. This short-term program provides critical food resources to eligible veteran families through the Military Family Relief ...
Nov 04, 2025
Good Samaritan to Host Free Mammogram Screening Event for Uninsured and Underinsured Patients
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes is hosting a free mammogram screening event at the Breast Care Center on December 2nd for uninsured and underinsured patients. The initiative is made possible through a grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. The screening event will be held on December 2nd from 3:00 u...
Nov 04, 2025
Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock to Seek Indiana's District 63 House Seat
Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock has announced she will seek the Republican nomination for State Representative in Indiana House District 63 in 2026. District 63 includes all of Martin County and portions of Dubois, Daviess, and Pike Counties. Her announcement follows State Representative Shane Lindauer's decision n...
Nov 04, 2025
Sullivan Woman Facing Drug Charges Following Knox Co. Traffic Stop
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says a Sullivan woman is facing various drug charges following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on US 41 South at Old 41 in Vincennes. 44-year-old Cassie Sligar, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of a prescription drug not prescribed to her. While being booke...
Nov 04, 2025
