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Pike County School Corporation Issues Statement on Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Conduct with a Student
The Pike County School Corporation issued a statement Saturday morning saying the school board has severed all ties with a former Pike Central High School teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with a student. The statement, posted on the school corporation's Facebook page, says PCSC initiated formal termination proc...
May 16, 2026
Driver Injured in Knox Co. Crash
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating a one vehicle crash Friday night in the area of North Brocksmith Road. The Driver, 31-year-old Brandon Garza, crashed into the yard of a residence and was thrown from the vehicle. Garza suffered an ankle injury and severe road rash from being ejected from the vehicle. H...
May 16, 2026
Petersburg Man Facing Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
An Indiana State Trooper arrested a Petersburg man on drug and other charges Thursday morning during a traffic stop in Petersburg. 45-year-old Joshua Kinman was found to be a habitual traffic violator. Further investigation led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia in Kinman's vehic...
May 16, 2026
Washington Police to Increase School Zone Patrols
Washington Police say you can expect to see increased patrols in school zones as we approach the end of the school year. The patrols in school zones and along bus routes will observe for stop arm violations, speeding, and reckless driving when children are present. Washington Police remind the public that the school zo...
May 15, 2026
Entries Being Accepted for Vincennes Independence Day Parade
The City of Vincennes is now accepting entries for its Independence Day Parade. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom". All entries must be decorated in patriotic form with properly displayed flags. Entries must be received by noon on Friday, June 26th. You can download a copy of the entry fo...
May 15, 2026
Road closure planned for State Road 64 in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 64 in Gibson County is scheduled for closure on Tuesday, May 26th for bridge repairs. The highway will close near Oakland City just east of the intersection of State Road 57, over East Fork Keg Creek. Work is expected to take a month to complete, depending on the...
May 15, 2026
State Ordered By Governor to Halt Using Federal Survivor Benefits for Foster Child Costs
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is ordering the state to stop using federal survivors' benefits on foster child costs. The Indiana Department of Child Services has been using the money to reimburse the state for the cost of caring for the children. Braun says the money belongs to the children, not the state. The average be...
May 15, 2026
Richard Allen's Attorneys Granted Oral Arguments in Appeal of Delphi Murders Conviction
Lawyers defending the man in prison for the Delphi murders will be able to make oral arguments in an appeal. The Indiana Court of Appeals granted Richard Allen's attorney's request this week. Allen is serving a 130-year prison sentence for the 2017 deaths of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams in Del...
May 15, 2026
Boyd & Sons Machinery Among Latest Blue Diamond Attachments Blue Chip Dealer
Boyd & Sons Machinery of Washington has announced it has become part of the Blue Diamond Attachments Blue Chip Dealer program, carrying and supporting the Blue Diamond flagship offering of Brush Cutters, plus the company's full lineup of attachments, parts and accessories. The Blue Chip Dealer Program is exclusivel...
May 14, 2026
Oakland City University Deal to Keep University Open
Oakland City University says a new partnership deal should keep the school open and operating normally. School leaders say classes, sports, and daily operations will continue, though details of the agreement have not been released yet. The announcement comes as some employees say they still have not been paid because o...
May 14, 2026
Governor Braun Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for Cellphone Ban
Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for the state's cellphone ban at all K-12 schools on Wednesday in Whiteland. Braun officially signed the bill March 5th, a few days after the General Assembly approved it with bipartisan support. The new law takes effect July 1st and requires schools to ban st...
May 14, 2026
State Senator Deery's Lead Is Up to Three Votes in Primary
The lead for incumbent state Senator Spencer Deery over primary challenger Paula Copenhaver has increased to three votes as there are two remaining provisional ballots to count in Tippecanoe County. Copenhaver was backed by President Donald Trump in the Republican primary as Deery was among the senators who voted again...
May 14, 2026
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Netanyahu 'blunder' threatens US-backed Israel-UAE alliance at critical moment with Iran: analyst
U.S.-brokered Israel-UAE alliance shows signs of strain after Netanyahu's claimed secret UAE visit drew a swift denial amid rising Iran tensions.
4h ago
ISIS terror leader at large after US strike kills top commander amid rising Africa threat: analyst
Human intelligence penetrated deep local networks to kill ISIS West Africa commander al-Minuki, described as the group's biggest loss in years.
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NATO ally Poland warns Russia, Belarus pushing illegal migrants toward alliance - and the US
Poland's military guards its Belarus border against what officials call a Russian-backed hybrid warfare campaign using migrants to destabilize NATO.
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Maldives military diver dies searching for four Italian divers missing inside underwater cave system
A Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness during a perilous mission to recover bodies of four Italian divers trapped in a deep underwater cave.
14h ago
King Charles 'shocked and saddened' over soldier's 'unexplained' death at horse show he attended
King Charles was "shocked and saddened" after a soldier died following a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show during a King's Troop display Friday.
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda an international public health emergency after dozens of suspected deaths were reported.
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Man dies after attack by 13-foot great white shark near popular island resort: officials
A 38-year-old man was killed in a shark attack near Rottnest Island off Australia's western coast, authorities say, urging additional caution in the area.
May 16, 2026
UK defense shortfalls highlighted as Britain avoids Iran offensive role amid Trump criticism
While Starmer opposed joining offensive action against Iran, reports suggest politics aside, Britain's military may lack the capacity for a major combat role.
May 16, 2026
Driver identified after car plows into crowd injuring 8; passerby stabbed
Salim El Koudri, 31, allegedly drove a car into a crowd of people in the Italian city of Modena on Saturday and then got out and slashed a citizen with a knife.
May 16, 2026
Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation
President Trump announced U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.
May 16, 2026





