Arrest Made After Slashing at Indiana State Fair
Indiana State Police say an Indianapolis man faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly slashing a co-worker Saturday at an Indiana State Fair food vendor. The 20-year-old victim was taken to an Indianapolis hospital with serious injuries. Police identified the suspect as 37-year-old Steven Mimms, who lef...
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Back to School: Drive Slow, Stay Alert
As students return to school this week, drivers are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and watch for children near roadways, crosswalks, and school zones. Motorists should obey posted speed limits, stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms, avoid distractions like cell phones, and be prepare...
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More Students Head Back to School This Week
Several area school systems will resume classes this week. Students in the Linton-Stockton School Corporation and White River Valley Schools begin the new school year on Tuesday. All Dubois County schools also open Tuesday. North Daviess students return Wednesday. Classes also begin on Wednesday in the Bloomfield Schoo...
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AAA Reports Indiana Gas Prices Averaged $3.49 per Gallon on Sunday
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday was $3.49 per gallon, 1¢ lower than Saturday and 52¢ lower than Sunday's national average of $4.01 per gallon. It was also 13¢ lower than a week ago, 27¢ higher than a month ago, and 33¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile...
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Greene Co. Shooting Death Under Investigation
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred on State Road 59 South in Greene County. One person was shot and killed. Authorities have not released further details about the victim or a suspect.
Aug 08, 2026
Dr. Tamera Halter Named Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Vincennes University
Dr. Tamera "Tammy" Halter has been named the new Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Vincennes University. Halter stepped into her new role on August 6th. She takes over from Interim Dean Dr. Jason King. Halter holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice) from Indiana State University, a Ma...
Aug 07, 2026
HIP Work Requirements Pre-Screening Tool Now Available
Beginning January 1st, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members ages 19-64 will need to complete 80 hours each month through work, part-time education, job training, or community service-unless exempt. To help HIP members check to see if they would be subject to or exempt from HIP Work Requirements, the Family and Social S...
Aug 07, 2026
Vincennes City Offices to be Closed Friday, August 14th for Employee Appreciation Day
All Vincennes City Government offices will be closed on Friday, August 14th for an Employee Appreciation Day. Recycling and trash pickup for the week will not be affected. The compost site on Old Terre Haute Road will also be closed on Saturday, August 15th.
Aug 07, 2026
Terre Haute Humane Society Animal Shelter Reopens Following Parvo Outbreak
The Terre Haute Humane Society has reopened its animal shelter after a temporary closure linked to a parvo outbreak that led to multiple dog deaths. The shelter says staff and veterinarians investigated the cases, deep cleaned the facility and followed ASPCA guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus. The human...
Aug 07, 2026
Trump Administration Plans to Roll Back Rules for Head Start
The Trump administration plans to roll back rules for Head Start, a long-running program for low-income children, including many in Indiana. Federal officials want to reduce regulations for Head Start, which could remove many of its defining features. The changes could take effect after a review, possibly in 2027. Repo...
Aug 06, 2026
Gov. Braun Fills Slot on Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has filled an empty seat on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Joshua Bain is Executive Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and a current Republican councilor on the Indianapolis City-County Council. He previous...
Aug 06, 2026
Washington to Conduct Public Hearings on Wheel Tax and Data Center Moratorium
The Washington City Council will hold two public hearings Monday in council chambers. The first hearing starts at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on a proposed Municipal Wheel Tax and Motor Vehicle Excise Tax ordinance. Right after that, council members will take comments on a proposal to temporarily pause development of data...
Aug 06, 2026
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Nigeria's largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State
Victims of a six-month jihadi kidnapping in Nigeria's Kwara State describe starvation, forced births and the burying of fellow captives in a forest hideout.
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Spain's migrant surge reignites debate over Europe's Islamist terror threat
Spain recorded the EU's highest number of jihadist terrorism arrests in 2025 as suspected extremists were identified among 72,000 migrants flooding into Ceuta.
Aug 08, 2026
Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift
Abelardo de la Espriella inherits soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap as he vows to rebuild U.S. ties.
Aug 08, 2026
US intel warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO ally in effort to fragment organization: report
Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member between this fall and 2029, U.S. intelligence assesses, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland directly.
Aug 07, 2026
Student perpetrates deadly shooting at Thailand high school, authorities say
A student opened fire at a high school in Thailand on Friday, ending the lives of at least six individuals and injuring others, police said.
Aug 07, 2026
American ex-Marine feared near death after weeks in catatonic state in Russian prison
Robert Gilman has been fed through a tube for 46 days after falling into a stupor, and advocacy groups say Russia has barred his mother from visiting.
Aug 06, 2026
Thousands of migrants remain in Spanish territory after border rush, death toll hits about 100: Ceuta official
Ceuta president Juan Jesus Vivas told the European Parliament that at least 100 people died in the border rush and thousands of migrants remain.
Aug 06, 2026
US says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it is "consulting closely with our allies and partners" Thursday after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile.
Aug 06, 2026
Iran's president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point
Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese and meat from supermarkets align with food inflation exceeding 112%, raising fears of a breaking point.
Aug 06, 2026
Gen Keane questions whether Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar can be trusted in Iran talks
Retired Gen. Jack Keane accuses Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being compromised mediators who steer Trump away from military pressure on Iran.
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