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Petersburg Woman Receives 20-Year Sentence for Dealing in Methamphetamine
A 60-year-old Petersburg woman was sentenced to 20-years in prison Monday for Dealing in Methamphetamine. The Pike County Prosecutor's Office says Pike Circuit Judge Evan Biesterveld also vacated the conviction of Bonita Kay Wiscaver for Possession of Methamphetamine, finding it to be an included offense of the dealing...
5h ago
One-Room Schoolhouse in Jasper Open for Tours
The 1918 Alexander One-Room Schoolhouse will be open from 9:00AM - 12:00PM each Saturday between May 23rd and October 3rd during the Jasper Farmer's Market. You can discover how life was for students and teachers in a one room school. Educators will be onsite to share information. There is no cost for this event. Parki...
6h ago
Indiana Launches New Dashboard Tracking Federal Spending in State
A new state dashboard is giving Hoosiers a clear look at how billions of federal dollars are being spent. State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla launched the tool Monday, noting that federal grants made up forty-two percent of Indiana's revenue last year. The public-facing site tracks six years of data to help flag waste, i...
6h ago
Indiana DOR Launches Amnesty Eligibility Tool
Indiana taxpayers are now able to check their eligibility status for Tax Amnesty 2026 with an online Amnesty Eligibility Tool. The Indiana Department of Revenue is partnering with United Collection Bureau to offer this limited-time opportunity for taxpayers to pay past due, eligible taxes and receive a waiver on penalt...
7h ago
PROJECT UPDATE: Traffic Shift Planned for U.S. 41 in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation is implementing a traffic shift on U.S. 41 in Gibson County, starting Tuesday. Crews will move traffic from the northbound to southbound lanes near Princeton, between County Road 300 South and County Road 100 West. The southbound off ramp to County Road 300 South will reopen, bu...
10h ago
Jasper Police Request Public's Assistance in Identifying Person
The Jasper Police Department is asking the public for assistance with the identification of the subject below concerning an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should call the Jasper Police Department at (812) 482-2255 or the Jasper Police Department Anonymous Tip-Line at (812) 482-COPS.
12h ago
Vincennes Man Arrested on Drug Charge and Outstanding Warrant
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says a Vincennes man was arrested early Saturday morning on a drug possession charge and on an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation. 70-year-old Gary Soltermann was arrested inside an Oaktown tavern. While searching Soltermann, deputies found a tobacco can containing 5 ½ g...
13h ago
Greencastle Man Arrested in Clay Co. Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Indiana State Police have served an arrest warrant on a Greencastle man for sexual misconduct with a Clay County girl. Police say their investigation began in February and a Clay County Judge recently granted the arrest warrant for 24-year-old Jerry Barger. Barger, who is facing two counts of Sexual Misconduct with a M...
14h ago
Vincennes Memorial Day Closings
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day. Recycling will not be picked up and pick up will resume on Monday, June 1st. The City Collection Site on Old Terre Haute Road will NOT be open Saturday, May 23rd or Monday, May 25th.
14h ago
AAA: Monday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.13 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Monday was $4.13 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Sunday and 39¢ lower than Monday's national average of $4.52 per gallon. It was also 22¢ lower than a week ago, 33¢ higher than a month ago, and 95¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile T...
15h ago
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to State's Abortion Ban
The Indiana Supreme Court has rejected taking up a legal challenge to the state's near-total abortion ban filed by Planned Parenthood. Justices issued an order letting lower court rulings stand that the law does not violate the state constitution. Republicans in the General Assembly approved the ban in 2022.
15h ago
Possible Recounts for State Senate Primaries Could Extend into July
Possible recounts of two state Senate Republican primary elections, if sought, could extend into July. Senator Spencer Deery of West Lafayette has a three-vote lead over President Trump-endorsed challenger Paula Copenhaver. Senator Liz Brown of Fort Wayne leads challenger Darren Vogt by 14 votes after the final tally w...
15h ago
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Bodies of four missing Italian divers found inside 'shark cave' in Maldives days after they vanished
Rescuers found four Italian divers' bodies deep inside a Maldives underwater cave days after they vanished during a dive far beyond recreational limits.
8h ago
US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader
U.S. and Nigerian forces struck ISIS targets in Nigeria days after President Trump announced the killing of global ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
12h ago
Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers
Canada confirms a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three people and sickened multiple passengers.
May 18, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
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.
May 17, 2026
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





