Local News
Head-on Collision Claims the Life of a Sullivan Man
A Sullivan man died Friday morning in a head on collision on US 41 near Old Highway 54 in Sullivan County. Indiana State Police say their preliminary investigation shows that 59-year-old Bradley Galenski was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of US 41 when he collided head on with a semi driven by 71-year-old C...
May 29, 2026
Bloomfield HS Teacher Named 2027 Indiana Farm Bureau Rural Teacher of the Year
The Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association has named Bloomfield High School Teacher Bri Karazsia as the 2027 Indiana Farm Bureau Rural Teacher of the Year. Karazsia was chosen because of her consistent impact on students, her professionalism in mentoring new teachers, and the respect she has earned from colleagues...
May 29, 2026
Some Oakland City University Employees Preparing Class Action Lawsuit
Some employees at Oakland City University say they're preparing a class action lawsuit after going more than a month without pay. Faculty and staff say they've missed multiple paychecks, and frustration is building over what they describe as repeated promises that haven't been met. University President Dr. Ron Dempsey ...
May 29, 2026
Attorney General Rokita Joins Lawsuit to Block Rescheduling of Marijuana
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is joining the attorneys general of Nebraska and Louisiana in a lawsuit trying to block the federal government from reclassifying marijuana. The federal government wants to change marijuana from a Schedule One drug to Schedule Three because it has medical use. Indiana is one of only...
May 29, 2026
Four Odon Residents Facing Meth Charges
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested four Odon residents on drug charges Thursday. 32-year-old Carol Higgins is facing preliminary charges of Dealing in and Possession of Methamphetamine. 30-year-old Aryanna Shands is preliminarily charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a...
May 29, 2026
Vincennes University Announces Jaci Lederman as New Provost
Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced Thursday the appointment of Jaci Lederman as Provost, Vice President of Instructional Services, and Dean of Faculty, effective June 1st. Lederman has successfully served as the interim leader in these roles since July 2025. The appointment follows a national se...
May 28, 2026
Registration Deadline is Friday for Good Samaritan's Men's Wellness Fair
Good Samaritan's free Men's Wellness Fair is Tuesday, June 9 at Highland Woods Community Center in Vincennes. Attendees must register by Friday, May 29th, at gshvin.org/menshealthfair or call 812-885-3336. The fair runs 7:00-10:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. Free services include blood pressure checks, at-home colorectal k...
May 28, 2026
Indiana Infant Mortality Remains at Record Low For 2025
The infant mortality rate in Indiana in 2025 remained at a record low according to preliminary data from the state Department of Health. There were six-point-three deaths per one-thousand live births in the Hoosier state. There were 500 infant deaths in Indiana as of April 2025, down nine from 2024 and the lowest rate ...
May 28, 2026
Velpen Woman Killed in Daviess Co. Crash
A Pike County woman died late Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Daviess County. The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says 50-year-old Amanda John of Velpen was driving southbound on State Road 57 in the Sandyhook Curve area when her vehicle left the roadway, hit a guardrail, and came to rest in a deep ditch. J...
May 27, 2026
Downtown Chowdown Returns to Jasper
Downtown Chowdown returns to the Jasper Riverwalk Plaza from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4th. The family-friendly event, sponsored by Heart of Jasper, features live music and brings together a variety of food vendors serving up local favorites and new additions. The event is open to everyone and designed to enc...
May 27, 2026
Jasper's Alive After 5! Returns June 5th
Alive After 5! Returns to the Square in Downtown Jasper on June 5th! After 5! is a monthly event bringing music, local vendors, shopping, and community connection to the Square in Downtown Jasper. Held on the first Friday from May through December, Alive After 5! takes place from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Merchants on the Sq...
May 27, 2026
Oakland City University Update
People who work at Oakland City University still have not been paid after school leaders said money to cover two missed paychecks was expected Tuesday. Later that day, workers were told there was no update. Students say they are also having trouble getting answers about transcripts, refunds, and housing payments. Some ...
May 27, 2026
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US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend
CENTCOM announced that it targeted Iran in "self-defense strikes" during the weekend, asserting that CENTCOM will defend American interests.
6h ago
Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers
Unauthorized fireworks reportedly triggered a mass horse stampede during a late-night rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade in Rome, injuring riders.
12h ago
Hezbollah's 'game changing' night-hunting weapon punches through Israel's defenses: expert
Drone expert warns Hezbollah's nighttime drone capabilities are game changing, using thermal sensors to target IDF troops under cover of darkness.
17h ago
Mojtaba Khamenei touts new anti-US alliance as Gulf backchannels seep into Tehran: analyst
Iran's supreme leader launched a sweeping counteroffensive against President Donald Trump, seeking to rally Middle Eastern nations into an anti-American alliance, an analyst says.
17h ago
English cops cuffed teen stabbing victim after attacker claimed racial assault
Police apologize after handcuffing stabbing victim Henry Nowak based on attacker's alleged racism claim, sparking outrage over British policing culture.
May 31, 2026
Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election
Colombia's next president could reshape U.S. counternarcotics cooperation as voters choose between security-first and dialogue-based approaches.
May 31, 2026
Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli-Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah
Israeli and Lebanese military delegations open U.S.-brokered talks at the Pentagon focused on ceasefire enforcement and border stability amid tensions.
May 29, 2026
Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat
The USCIRF report states that Fulani militant violence in Nigeria surpasses that of Boko Haram and ISIS, with mostly Christians and also some Muslims being targeted in widespread attacks.
May 29, 2026
Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists
Hours after an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh, Gaza's Eid markets were full, revealing a disconnect with Hamas.
May 29, 2026
Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine
A drone entered Romanian airspace and struck an apartment building, causing an explosion and fire that injured multiple people, authorities said.
May 29, 2026




