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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.
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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...
4h ago
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.
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AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $3.38 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.38 per gallon, 1¢ lower than Thursday and 73¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.11 per gallon. It was also 14¢ lower than a week ago, 94¢ lower than a month ago, and 22¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile ...
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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...
6h ago
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...
6h ago
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 ...
18h ago
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...
18h ago
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.
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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
City of Vincennes Announces Change to Yard Waste Collection Policy
The Vincennes Street Department has updated its yard waste collection policy. Effective immediately, the city will no longer collect yard waste in bags marked with trash stickers. Yard waste must be kept separate from household trash. Bags with leaves, grass clippings, branches, or other yard debris will not be collect...
Jun 11, 2026
Senator Liz Brown Wants Indiana Recount Commission Member Recused
Indiana state Senator Liz Brown is asking Indiana Recount Commission member Paul Mullin to recuse himself from the recount of her primary win. Brown says the Indianapolis attorney made campaign contributions to her challenger, Darren Vogt. State Election Division records show Mullin gave Vogt two-thousand-dollars for h...
Jun 11, 2026
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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.
3h ago
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.
9h ago
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.
19h ago
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.
22h ago
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
Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election
Colombian lawmakers consider suspending President Gustavo Petro from office amid allegations he improperly intervened in the presidential election.
Jun 10, 2026
Britain introduces sweeping new powers to target foreign state-linked groups including Iran's IRGC
Britain's new National Security Bill would grant sweeping powers to designate foreign state-linked groups involved in assassination plots and sabotage.
Jun 10, 2026
World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct
Karim Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Netanyahu, suspended from the International Criminal Court amid allegations of serious misconduct involving nonconsensual sexual activity.
Jun 10, 2026




