Jasper Traffic Advisory
The Jasper Street Department and the city's paving contactor have closed Maute Street between Wagner Street and West 14th Street. The intersections of both Wagner Street and West 14th Street will remain open. Barring any unforeseen issues, Maute Street should reopen by five-o-clock Thursday afternoon.
12h ago
American Pickers Returning to Indiana
The Daviess County Chamber of Commerce says American Pickers is coming back to Indiana The American Pickers team recently reached out to the chamber to help spread the word that they'll be picking throughout Indiana this October. They're looking for leads on large, rare and unusual collections with interesting stories ...
12h ago
Northwest Indiana Power Outages Expected Until Next Tuesday
Frustration continues to build as close to 92 thousand NIPSCO customers remain without power in Northwest Indiana. Some residents have been without electricity for more than a week. In Gary, a mobile food pantry served nearly 150 people, ran out of food and sent others to a distribution site in Lake Station. NIPSCO off...
19h ago
Court Blocks Indiana on Abortion Info
A federal appeals court has permanently blocked Indiana from punishing Planned Parenthood for providing minors with information and referrals for legal out-of-state abortion services. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that protects the organization's First Amendment righ...
19h ago
Schmitt Encourages Pike County Residents Impacted by Storms to Report Damage
State Senator Daryl Schmitt of Jasper is urging Pike County residents to report storm damage to Indiana 211 by calling 866β211β9966 or visiting on.IN.gov/INβ211. Damage reports help the Indiana Department of Homeland Security assess losses and plan recovery efforts. Hoosiers needing help with essentials like food...
21h ago
AAA: Wednesday's Average Price of Gas in Indiana was $3.57 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday was $3.57 per gallon, the same as Tuesday and 52¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $4.09 per gallon. It was also 5¢ higher than a week ago, 21¢ higher than a month ago, and 40¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile T...
22h ago
Daviess Co. Arrests
Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Bloomington man Tuesday for Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Serious Bodily Injury. 35-year-old Jesse McCarrell is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested 26-year-old Nicholas Dvorak of Bloomington...
22h ago
Princeton Man Arrested on Child Pornography Warrant
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Princeton man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant on various charges including Possession of Child Pornography. 29-year-old Austin Dill was taken into custody in the 1000 block of East Emerson. Dill is facing charges of Violating his Sex Offender Registration, two counts of Posse...
Aug 18, 2026
Knox Co. Highway Dept. Adopting Text Messaging System to Keep Public Up to Date
The Knox County Highway Department has announced the adoption of the TextMyGov text messaging service. The county says the service will enable residents to receive important notifications and find specific information by texting the County. The new text messaging system will be launched on Monday, August 24th. At that ...
Aug 18, 2026
Applications Still Being Accepted for Downtown Washington Facade Grant Program β
Applications for Washington's Downtown Facade Grant Program are still being accepted. Property and business owners interested in improving the exterior of their downtown buildings are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to make updates that enhance both their individual property and the overall appearance ...
Aug 18, 2026
Lane closures coming to U.S. 50 in Martin County
Heads up if you drive through Shoals - INDOT is scheduled to begin daily lane closures on U.S. 50 starting Tuesday, August 25th. The lane closures are due to maintenance on the bridge spanning the East Fork of the White River. Expect one lane to be closed during daytime hours, with a temporary traffic signal directing ...
Aug 18, 2026
Start Date Pushed Back for Road Restriction on US 41 at Willow Street in Vincennes
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says the start of construction on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound has been pushed back to Tuesday, September first. It had been scheduled to begin next Monday. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the...
Aug 18, 2026
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