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...

The Daviess County Highway department says County Road 1125 East is now open between County Road 950 South and the County Line, or Portersville Road. It was closed Tuesday due to flooding.

The City of Vincennes will hold the first of two Large Item Collection Days on Saturday. The city and Republic Services are again offering Vincennes residents free disposal of large unwanted items. The second collection day is Saturday, June 6th. On both days, residents may bring large unwanted items to Republic Servic...

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...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday was $3.82 per gallon, 4¢ lower than Wednesday and 61¢ lower than Thursday's national average of $4.43 per gallon. It was also 23¢ lower than a week ago, 17¢ lower than a month ago, and 66¢ higher than a year ago. Meanw...

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 ...

Hoosier gas prices are the lowest in the entire United States. Triple-A says the statewide average price is currently three-dollars-82-cents a gallon, well below the national average of four-dollars-43-cents. Governor Mike Braun has suspended Indiana's gas and excise tax, saving drivers nearly 60-cents a gallon. He cla...

The Daviess County Highway Department advises County Road 725 North is closed today between County Roads 1100 East and 1200 East for road improvements. 725 North will reopen to traffic around 4:30 this afternoon. Meanwhile, County Road 475 East is closed until 4:30 today between County Roads 1100 North and 1200 north f...

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...

The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that State Road 54 near Dugger in Sullivan County is scheduled for closure today (Thursday) for an emergency railroad crossing replacement project. The closure will occur at the railroad crossing near County Road 900 East. Work is expected to take three days to complete,...

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...

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...