Despite severe weather causing five days of gate closures and sheltering in place, the 169th Indiana State Fair drew 800,461 visitors and set records during its final week. The 15-day event debuted a renovated Hoosier Lottery Free Stage-which saw a record-breaking crowd of 9,000 for artist Josiah Queen-a new Fall Creek...

It's another dangerously hot day in Indiana - and if you need a break from the heat, help is just three digits away. Any Hoosier can find a nearby cooling center by calling 211. Just dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-211-9966 and tell them your zip code. A navigator with Indiana 211 - a free, confidential service - will give you the...

The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory is now in effect through 8:00 p.m. Friday. It had been set to expire Thursday night. Heat index values up to 108 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, limit time outdoors, and check up on relatives and...

The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says an Evansville woman faces a charge of False Informing following a drug investigation Tuesday at an Oakland City convenience store. The sheriff's office says 37-year-old Nicoya Poole gave them a false name to hide the fact that she had an outstanding Failure to Appear warrant out ...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday was $3.43 per gallon, 4¢ higher than Tuesday and 69¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $4.12 per gallon. It was also 5¢ lower than a week ago, 19¢ lower than a month ago, and 18¢ higher than a year ago. Meanw...

Only one week remains for Hoosier taxpayers to take advantage of the benefits of Tax Amnesty 2026 if they have eligible liabilities. Tax Amnesty 2026 ends on September 9th. That means taxpayers must agree to amnesty terms and either pay the base tax in full or set up a payment plan by September 9th. Taxpayers with elig...

Pace Community Action Agency will begin taking applications October 1st for its 2026-2027 Energy Assistance Program, which helps income-qualified households in Daviess, Greene, Knox, and Sullivan Counties cover their primary heating costs. Starting October 1st, applications will be available online, at Pace sites, and ...

Indiana has achieved the second-largest drop in veteran homelessness nationwide. Since taking office, Governor Mike Braun says he has doubled the resources allocated to nonprofits that support Hoosier veterans, leveraging more efficient and targeted funding decisions. As a result, Braun says Indiana recorded an 18.7% d...

The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Bloomington woman Tuesday on a warrant for Theft, Identity Theft, Obstruction of Justice, and False Informing. 41-year-old Pamela Jimenez was released from the Daviess County Security Center on $50,000 bond. 146 inmates were being held in the security center early Wedn...

Washington residents are being asked for assistance in putting an end to a string of arson fires over the last four months. The Washington Fire and Police Departments, along with the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office, are investigating approximately 15 arson fires. They're urging residents to check their security cam...

A new free mental health resource is now available in Loogootee. The Good Samaritan Home Board of Directors and the University of Southern Indiana's Social Work Department are hosting a walk-in clinic at the Loogootee Public Library. It's open to anyone 18 and older - no appointment needed, and it's completely confiden...

Good Samaritan says it's making it easier for patients to access the care they need by offering convenient online scheduling with their primary care providers through MyChart. Current patients who are established with a Good Samaritan primary care provider can now use MyChart to schedule appointments online, giving the...