Local News
Pair Arrested for Suspicion of Trafficking with an Inmate
Two women were arrested Tuesday at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle on suspicion of trafficking with an inmate. According to the investigation, 26-year-old Cierah Schlumpf and 26-year-old Haley Crowe were interviewed after clearing Visitor Processing to enter the facility for a visit. Schlumpf was fo...
18h ago
Buckskin Man Arrested During Gibson Co. Traffic Stop
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Buckskin man was arrested Thursday after being pulled over for speeding on his four-wheeler in the 9800 block of East 450 South. 27-year-old Cordale Georges was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated/ Refusal, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia...
19h ago
Oaktown Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision
An Oaktown woman died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Freelandville Road in Oaktown. The Knox County Sheriff's Office says 65-year-old Lela Parks was killed when she pulled onto US 41 from Freelandville Road into the path of a northbound pick-up truck driven by 37-year-old Tho...
19h ago
Holiday World Hosts 60-Foot-Tall Rubber Duck
A 60-foot-tall rubber duck is now at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus. Known as "Mama Duck," it's accompanied by two smaller rubber ducks. It will be stationed on the Bahari Wave Pool beach every day through June 21st.
Jun 12, 2026
Indiana Farmers Take Hit from China Tariffs
A study put out recently from North Dakota State University says Indiana farmers have been struggling with exports thanks to tariffs with China. The report has Indiana ranked as the 9th most affected state in terms of agricultural economic impact, suffering an over $600 million loss. Corn and soybean farmers in Indiana...
Jun 12, 2026
City of Vincennes Juneteenth Schedule
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Recycling and trash will not be affected by the closure.
Jun 12, 2026
Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Bicknell man Thursday on a warrant for two Petitions to Revoke. 50-year-old Erik Graber is being held on $100,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Colton Hampton of Evansville on Thursday on a warrant for a Petition to Revoke...
Jun 12, 2026
Indiana University Lecturer Fighting for Job After IU Doesn't Renew Contract
Indiana University social work lecturer Jessica Adams is challenging IU after it declined to renew her contract. In a September lecture, Adams used a graphic labeling President Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan as covert white supremacy in her class on diversity, human rights, and social justice, prom...
Jun 12, 2026
Daviess Co. Road Maintenance Advisory
The Daviess County Highway Department advises that fog sealing will be taking place Friday on the following roads: • Sugarland Road from the Washington City Limits to County Road 150 North. • County Road 150 N from State Road 57 to Sugarland Road. • County Road 75 East from County Roads 150 North to 200 ...
Jun 11, 2026
Traffic Stop Leads to Dealing Arrests and Large Seizure of More Than a Pound of Meth
Lawrence County, Indiana Sheriff's deputies arrested two people and seized more than a pound of methamphetamine Wednesday night during a traffic stop on State Road 450 West of Bedford. After suspecting criminal activity, the department's K-9 was brought in and alerted deputies to the presence of illegal drugs in the ve...
Jun 11, 2026
City of Vincennes to Hold Public Hearing on Applying for Funds to Repair Houses Owned by Low-Income Homeowners
The City of Vincennes will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 29th to discuss applying for grant funds to repair houses owned by low-income homeowners within the city limits. The hearing starts at 5:30 in the city council chambers. All residents are encouraged to attend.
Jun 11, 2026
BFO Awards $137,500 to 11 Local Organizations During First Round of 2026 Project Grant Funding
The Being for Others Health and Wellness Foundation has awarded over $137,000 in its first-round of 2026 Project Grant recipients. The grants were awarded to 11 organizations advancing health and wellness across Southern Indiana. 1. Barr-Reeve Community Schools - $15,000 Project: Connected & Cared For: School-Based...
Jun 11, 2026
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UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staffers amid allegations of Hamas ties, says terminations not admission of guilt
UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staff members amid long-standing Israeli claims the agency collaborates with Hamas, though it says dismissals are not an admission.
4h ago
Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after shark attack at popular Sydney beach
A 30-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, the latest in a string of incidents.
7h ago
Mike Waltz says Gulf allies back Trump's Iran pressure campaign after regional trip: 'Zero daylight'
Ambassador Mike Waltz says Gulf allies back Trump's blockade and economic pressure campaign against Iran, with UAE and Bahrain validating U.S. strategy.
20h ago
Expert warns of 'general escalation' of fighting if Houthis resume Red Sea campaign
State Department calls Houthi Red Sea shipping ban unacceptable as experts warn of potential escalation and Israeli and U.S. strikes on Yemen targets.
Jun 12, 2026
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over North Korea drone flights
South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for allegedly ordering drone flights over North Korea to justify martial law.
Jun 12, 2026
Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned over a Cabinet dispute with PM Starmer on military spending weeks before the NATO summit in Ankara.
Jun 11, 2026
Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty - ask Trump to 'stay the course'
Iranians inside Tehran describe growing IRGC control, economic collapse and bread lines as Trump threatens to hit Iran hard over nuclear talks.
Jun 11, 2026
Pope Leo hits beaches of popular European migrant entry point after criticizing global immigration policies
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain's Canary Islands to meet with migrants, calling for legal and safe immigration pathways after criticizing Europe's policies.
Jun 11, 2026
Christian leaders hold emergency summit in Jerusalem to confront global rise in antisemitism
International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is hosting an emergency summit addressing rising antisemitism and replacement theology amid church leaders' silence.
Jun 11, 2026
UK spy powers draw US scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
Rep. Jim Jordan is scrutinizing U.K. surveillance laws over concerns they could expose American officials' communications and strain the Five Eyes alliance.
Jun 11, 2026




