Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Possession of Meth & OVWI
State Police say an Odon man is facing a pair of drug charges following a traffic stop in Odon. 48-year-old Patrick Moore was pulled over Thursday night on Main Street for a malfunctioning headlight. After spotting signs of impairment, Moore's vehicle was searched, resulting in the discovery of suspected methamphetamin...
5h ago
East Fork Water Issues Boil Order
East Fork Water in Martin County issued a boil order Friday for customers who live South of the Whitfeild tanks and who have experienced an interruption of water service. The boil order will be in effect over the next few days, until further notice. Impacted customers should boil water for three minutes prior to use, t...
11h ago
Local Health Officials Urge Precautions as West Nile Virus Detected in Daviess County
The Indiana Department of Health has notified the Daviess County Health Department that mosquito samples collected in Daviess County have tested positive for West Nile virus. The department recommends using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing. To prevent mosquito breeding, it's essential to eliminate stand...
11h ago
INDOT to Host Winter Seasonal Hiring Events
The Indiana Department of Transportation will host winter seasonal hiring events in September and October at several locations across the state. Winter seasonal positions run from November through late March. Pay starts at $21 per hour for full-time operations and $25 per hour for on-call snowplow-only operations. Job ...
13h ago
Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.45 per gallon, the same as Thursday and 70¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.15 per gallon. It was also 1¢ higher than a week ago, 14¢ lower than a month ago, and 22¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Triple-...
16h ago
Daviess Co. Arrests
Indiana State Police arrested an Odon man Thursday for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a controlled Substance, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Paraphernalia. 48-year-old Patrick Moore is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. ...
16h ago
Dubois Co. Community Foundation Awards Grant to "Kids Place" Nonprofit Child Care Center
Employees with the Dubois County Community Foundation gave a $100,000 grant to A Kid's Place to support workplace sustainability efforts. A Kid's Place is a nonprofit childcare center in Huntingburg that serves infants through preschool-aged children. According to officials, the investment will assist in retaining and ...
Sep 03, 2026
Elderly Washington Man Found Dead in Neighbor's Swimming Pool
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says the body of an elderly Washington man was recovered from his neighbor's swimming pool Thursday morning. First responders were called to the Decker residence at 48-31 South State Road 57 shortly before 11:00 a.m. The sheriff's office says preliminary information indicates that 79...
Sep 03, 2026
Police on the Lookout for Impaired Drivers During the Labor Day Weekend
The Washington Police Department, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, and law enforcement officers across the state are working overtime through Monday looking for drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They are teaming up with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the national "Drive Sober or Get ...
Sep 03, 2026
$35.5 Million Jackpot Winning Hoosier Lotto Ticket Sold in Washington
A Hoosier Lotto ticket purchased in Washington matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing to win the $35.5 million jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased at Casey's on South State Road 57. No word yet on who the lucky winner is. The jackpot must be claimed by March 1st, 2027. Before the jackpot was won, it...
Sep 03, 2026
Governor Braun Extends Gas Tax Holiday to October 6th
Governor Mike Braun announced Thursday he is extending his suspension of Indiana's gas taxes. The suspension of the Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax will last for an additional 30 days through October 6th The state's gas tax holiday saves consumers about 60-cents per gallon. Triple-A says the average price of...
Sep 03, 2026
Indiana BMV Preparing to Introduce Mobile Driver's License
Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles is preparing to roll out mobile driver's licenses, giving Hoosiers a digital version of their physical ID. The MDL would live in a secure app or a phone's wallet and serve as another way to verify someone's identity. BMV officials told lawmakers the system uses biometrics and "li...
Sep 03, 2026
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