89-Mile Pursuit ends in Gibson County, Two Arrested
State Police arrested two Evansville residents Tuesday morning following an 89-mile pursuit on Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Gibson County. A state trooper attempted to stop a pick-up truck for speeding; however, the driver fled at speeds of up to 100 mph. Stops sticks and Gibson County Sheriff's deputy using the P...
Feb 17, 2026
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Sullivan Co.
The Indiana Board of Animal Health reports a turkey flock in Sullivan County has been quarantined due to the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Over 45,600 turkeys ae in the flock. A 10-kilometer Control Area includes portions of Sullivan County. A 20-kilometer Surveillance Zone includes portions of Sulliv...
Feb 15, 2026
Charges Filed in Dubois County Cold Case
Dubois County Prosecutor Beth Schroeder says investigators have identified "Baby Doe," an infant found deceased at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand in 1987, more than four decades later. Charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter have been filed against the child's biological mother. Her nam...
Feb 13, 2026
Hoosier Individuals, Companies Honored for Workplace Safety
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recognized four Hoosier companies and three individuals for exemplary workplace safety practices Wednesday during the annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards event. Workplace Safety Awards were awarded in the categories of education and outreach, partnerships, innovations, and rising star....
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Our Community Foundation Grants from the Madison C. Wagler Endowment for Music
Our Community Foundation recently awarded grants to Washington High School Band Boosters and Barr-Reeve Choral Program, supporting local music education. These grants were funded by the Madison C. Wagler Endowment, established by Marlin and Laurel Wagler in memory of their son Madison, a music lover. This year marked t...
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Phase 2 Of Bridge Deck Replacement Project on U.S. 50 In Knox County Set to Begin
The Indiana Department of Transportation says that beginning on or around Tuesday, March 10th, lane closures will begin on US 50 over Fort Knox Drive in Vincennes. The closures are part of Phase 2 of a bridge deck replacement project. During this phase, eastbound lanes will be closed with westbound lanes handling both ...
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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Wednesday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $2.82 a gallon, 5¢ higher than Tuesday, and 16¢ lower than Wednesday's national average. It was also 7¢ higher than a week ago, 5¢ lower than a month ago, and 9¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the avera...
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Indiana Senate Approves Bill to Establish Fort Wayne-Area Casino
The Indiana Senate has voted 26-to-22 to approve a bill to authorize a 14th state casino license. Three counties in northeastern Indiana will be allowed to pursue a new casino and the winning company would have to spend at least 500-million-dollars on the casino and related amenities. The Fort Wayne area casino was end...
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Standoff at Eastside Park in Washington Ends Without Injury
Washington Police were successful Tuesday night in getting a possible suicidal man with a gun to get out of his car at Eastside Park. Officers responded to the park around 6:35 p.m. They were initially unsuccessful in making contact with him. Central Dispatch was then able to contact him by phone, but he refused to exi...
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IN-DOT Rolling Out 'Project Greenlight
The Indiana Department of Transportation is rolling out Project Greenlight, a major safety initiative to protect highway workers in low-visibility conditions. The program equips crews with Guardian Angel safety lights-wearable devices that flash bright green patterns visible from all directions. According to a study by...
Feb 24, 2026
Lane Closure Planned for State Road 61 in Pike and Knox Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures on State Road 61 in Pike and Knox Counties are scheduled to begin on or around Tuesday, March 3rd. The lane closures will allow for a bridge deck overlay project on the bridges over the White River. Work will begin in the southbound lanes followed ...
Feb 24, 2026
Work Release Sentence Revoked for Vincennes Man
A Vincennes man will serve the rest of a Reckless Homicide sentence in prison, following a hearing this week in Knox Circuit Court. 20-year-old George Smith was sentenced to work release in April of 2024. He had earlier admitted to a shooting that left 18-year-old Hunter Ravellette dead. During a hearing Monday, the Kn...
Feb 24, 2026
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Cuban coast guard kills four in exchange of fire with US-registered boat
Four killed, six wounded in Cuba territorial waters shooting involving U.S. speedboat as Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends Caribbean summit in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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Ukraine to meet Trump envoys ahead of high-stakes Geneva talks with Russia as war enters fifth year
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Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized amid Epstein probe
Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland has been hospitalized due to strain from corruption charges linked to Jeffrey Epstein files, his attorney confirmed.
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Trump issues stern Iran warning as Tehran angrily reacts to speech amid muted world reaction
Trump warns Iran in State of the Union: "I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon" while signaling diplomacy.
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Americans recount chaos as Mexico unrest subsides after cartel boss death
Many American citizens were caught in the middle of Mexico cartel violence earlier this week following the death of cartel boss "El Mencho" and are now sharing harrowing accounts.
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Kim Jong Un taps teenage daughter as 'missile general' for North Korea nuclear program: reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Ju Ae allegedly designated as potential successor while serving as missile general director, intelligence sources report.
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Sen Mullin urges spring breakers to cancel trips to Mexico amid country's violence: 'No one should be going'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin urged spring breakers to cancel Mexico trips after cartel leader "El Mencho" was killed, sparking violent clashes and unrest in the region.
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Russian 'dark fleet' tanker believed to be delivering oil to Cuba, detected off US coast amid Trump ban
Russian oil tanker allegedly bound for Cuba engaged in deceptive shipping practices including signal manipulation and offshore cargo transfer, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward.
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Mexico says Jalisco security situation 'stabilized,' flights resuming after Americans stranded
Mexico reports Jalisco security stabilized after cartel violence following kingpin "El Mencho's" reported death, with flights resuming to Puerto Vallarta.
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CIA urges Iranians to use burner phones, Tor to contact US in Persian-language video
CIA Director John Ratcliffe joins classified Iran briefing as agency releases Farsi video providing digital security guidance for Iranian activists seeking to contact U.S. intelligence.
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