A mistrial has been declared in the Knox Circuit Court rape case against a Vincennes man after a juror conducted and shared independent online research about the defendant. 54-year-old Jack Washington Jr. is charged with rape stemming from allegations that he drugged and assaulted the victim. He has been placed in the ...

Jasper Police are saying goodbye to one of their K-9 officers. K-9 Mack is working his final shift today, ending seven years of service alongside Sgt. Brent Duncan. During his career, Mack helped the department and the community with narcotics detection, tracking people, catching suspects, and searching for evidence. O...

The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday stood at $2.84 a gallon, 9¢ higher than Wednesday, and 10¢ lower than Thursday's national average. It was also 3¢ lower than a week ago, 20¢ higher than a month ago, and 9¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the aver...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by attorneys general from California, Colorado, and Minnesota, is suing the Trump administration over cuts in Public Health grants exceeding $600 million. The group argues the funding is essential for tracking disease outbreaks, improving data systems, and supporting public...

The Washington Park and Recreation Board will meet on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue. Anyone requesting use of the soccer fields, softball fields, or tennis courts this coming season MUST attend this meeting. All interested citizens and patrons of any of the three par...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office warns residents of a scam in which callers falsely claim missed jury duty and threaten arrest unless immediate payment is made. These calls may appear legitimate due to caller ID spoofing. The Sheriff's Office says it will never request payment over the phone and that official court mat...

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Michelle Smith as its new President, effective March 1st. Smith, a Vincennes resident, will be succeeding Jamie Neal, who has led the Chamber for the past eight years. Smith has served as the Executive Director of Knox County Recycling for the past 10...

There was no Grand Prize winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Saturday night is $146M. The cash option for a single winner is $66.9M. Meanwhile, no one matched all six numbers to win the jackpot in Wednesday night's Hoosier Lotto drawing. The jackpot for Saturday ...

Sullivan Police arrested a man Tuesday morning in connection with a reported burglary and auto theft in the 400 block of West Wolfe Street. Police say that through vehicle GPS tracking and the help of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle was quickly located in the Wilfred area on State Road 48 with a male ...

The Martin County Commissioners have imposed a 10-ton weight limit on county roads, effective Thursday. Weight limits are imposed on county roads during freeze-thaw cycles to protect the road infrastructure from damage. The freeze-thaw cycle involves the expansion and contraction of water in the soil, which can lead to...

The Indiana House Education Committee has advanced a bill to ban cell phones and smartwatches for the entire school day. Unlike the current law, which only covers class time, Senate Bill 78 would require devices to be put away from the first bell to the last. State Representative Vernon Smith, a former principal, says ...

The Brown County Music Center is kicking off its 2026 season with a major give-back to Nashville. The nonprofit venue announced Wednesday that it's donating over two-hundred-fifty thousand dollars in profits from last year back to the community and county government. Since opening in 2019, the center has generated near...

South Korea's espionage agency informed lawmakers that it thinks North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter is near to being set apart as the nation's future leader, the AP reported.

The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from al-Tanf Garrison in southern Syria, handing over control to government forces.

U.S. warns Peru that China's control over $1.3 billion Chancay port threatens sovereignty as tensions escalate over Beijing's influence in Latin America.

Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency said the airlines Rossiya and Nordwind were forced to adjust their flight programs due to problems securing fuel in Cuba.

The Nobel Committee is demanding Iran stop alleged brutal abuse of peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since December after attending a funeral.

President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister signal uncertainty on Iran diplomacy after White House talks, with Trump pushing negotiations while keeping other options open.

U.N. chief's congratulations to Iran on Islamic revolution anniversary sparks outrage from human rights advocates amid ongoing crackdown investigations.

Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.

Russian drone strike kills father and three young children in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, leaving pregnant mother as sole survivor of Tuesday night attack.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly planning to announce plans for an election and a referendum on a potential peace deal.