Dale Man Arrested for Rape, Child Molesting
Indiana State Police say a Dale, Indiana man is facing rape, child molesting and other charges following an investigation that got underway in June. Police stopped 19-year-old Conner Madsen Friday evening on State Road 62 in St. Meinrad and arrested him without incident. In addition to child molesting, Madsen is charge...
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Indiana students to Get Free FAFSA Filing Help at College Goal Sunday
Financial aid professionals from across Indiana will be at 34 sites helping collegebound students and their families with the most important form for financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 PM (local time), November 9th. This free program assists Indiana students with filing the Free Applicatio...
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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Saturday)
The Triple-A motor club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Saturday stood at $2.92 a gallon, 2¢ lower than Friday, and 12¢ lower than Saturday's national average. It was also 15¢ lower than a week ago, 15¢ lower than a month ago and 14¢ lower than a year ago. Meanwhile, Triple-A says t...
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Scam Alert!
The Martin County Sheriff's Office says there's a new scam in which a man calls residents identifying himself as a Duke Energy employee. He says the intended victim's account is past due and payment must be made to avoid the service being shut off. He then asks for payment immediately and has even said he is waiting in...
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No New Childcare Vouchers to be Issued in Indiana
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says no new childcare vouchers will be issued in 2026 due to funding constraints, leading to a waitlist of 30,000 children. This decision has put childcare programs statewide at risk, with many facing closure. The FSSA cited a lack of funding until at least 2027 as ...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington man Friday on a warrant for a Petition to Revoke a Suspended Sentence. 71-year-old Dasil Mills is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 43-year-old Janene Green of Washington Friday on a warrant for four counts of Failure to App...
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Rotary Club of Dubois County and Mann Enterprises Raise Funds to Help End Polio
On October 24th, the Rotary Club of Dubois County partnered with all four McDonald's locations in Dubois County to recognize World Polio Day and raise funds to support Rotary International's global effort to eradicate polio. Through the community event, $500 was raised from the sale of Happy Meals, with Mann Enterprise...
Oct 31, 2025
Time to 'Fall Back' Sunday
Get ready to fall back this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end and Standard Time returns on Sunday. Clocks are set back one-hour at 2:00 am, meaning we would gain an hour and more light in the morning. We spring forward when Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8th of next year. However, this won't affect ...
Oct 31, 2025
Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Montgomery woman Thursday on a warrant for two counts of Failure to Appear in Court. 33-year-old Gabrielle Dlugosz-Matteson is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. 155 inmates were being held in the security center early Friday morning.
Oct 31, 2025
Knox Co.: Canadian Turns Himself for Failure to Register
A Canadian man turned himself in Thursday at the Knox County Jail on two counts of failing to register as a Sex or Violent Offender. 46-year-old Christopher Shonk, of Pickle Lake, Ontario, surrendered on a Knox Circuit Court warrant issued in January of this year. He is being held on ten-thousand dollars cash bond in t...
Oct 31, 2025
Daviess Co. Road Closing Advisory
The Daviess County Highway Department says that from Monday, November 3rd, to Monday, November 10th, County Road 800 North will be closed between County Roads 1100 East and 1200 East for road repairs.
Oct 30, 2025
Daviess Co. Scam Alert!
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says several people have recently fallen victim to various scams within the community. The public is urged to protect their personal information and make sure loved ones and friends are aware of the scams. You should NOT send money or gift cards to people you do not know. The sheriff...
Oct 30, 2025
Use of State Funds to Cover SNAP Funding Gap Rejected
The Republican-led State Budget Committee in Indiana voted against using state funds to cover a federal SNAP funding gap, which would have helped Hoosier SNAP recipients affected by the government shutdown. The proposal, introduced by a Democratic State Representative, called for allocating $100 million in contingency ...
Oct 30, 2025
Health Insurance Costs Could Skyrocket if Obamacare Tax Credits Expire
A new report warns that health insurance costs could skyrocket if Congress lets key Obamacare tax credits expire. The non-partisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says average out-of-pocket premiums would more than double, rising by about a thousand dollars a year. The biggest jumps are expected in Tennessee, We...
Oct 30, 2025
Indy and Fort Wayne Area Named as Top Locations for Casino Relocation
A new report names downtown Indianapolis and an area north of Fort Wayne as the top spots in Indiana for a possible casino relocation. The Indiana Gaming Commission hired Spectrum Gaming Group to find where an existing casino could make the most money if moved. Their study points to high potential around the Statehouse...
Oct 30, 2025
State Lawmakers Not Expecting to Convene Next Week Despite Call for Special Session
State lawmakers who have been called into a special session on redistricting are not expected to meet on Monday. Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston says the legislature will not be convening on November 3rd, so the timeline to redraw Indiana's congressional maps will need to be pushed back. This comes after Governor Mik...
Oct 30, 2025
Pike Co. Sheriff Seeks Information on Business Break-In
The Pike County Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in early Wednesday morning at the Dollar General store on State Road 64 in Pike County. The sheriff's office says the suspect fired multiple shots from a pistol to break through the store's glass doors to gain entry. Anyone with information that could aid in the...
Oct 30, 2025
Washington Man Now Facing 9 Counts of Child Molesting/2 Counts of Rape
Washington Police say the Daviess County Prosecutor has charged a Washington man arrested early Tuesday morning with nine counts of Child Molesting and two counts of Rape. 34-year-old Carlos Jomar Rivera Del Valle is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Washington Police Department's Crime...
Oct 29, 2025
Energy Department Announces Loan for Indiana Coal-Powered Fertilizer Facility
The Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has closed a $1.5 billion loan to Wabash Valley Resources, LLC, to help finance a coal and ammonia fertilizer facility in West Terre Haute. The project will restart and repurpose a coal gasification plant idled since 2016 to produce 500,000 metric tons of anhydrous ammoni...
Oct 29, 2025
Speed Limit Change Planned for State Road 56 In Pike County
The speed limit is going up on a portion of State Road 56 in Pike County. The Indiana Department of Transportation says it plans to increase the speed limit on Tuesday, November 4th, from 45 to 50 miles an hour between the Pike County line and just west of Petersburg. IN-DOT says the five-mile an hour speed limit hike ...
Oct 29, 2025
BMV Warns Customers of New Scam Text Messages
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning its customers of new text message scams that are now strongly mimicking the BMV's mobile website and improperly citing Indiana code. These messages should be considered fraudulent, and you should simply ignore them. Do not click on any links and delete the message immedia...
Oct 29, 2025
Vincennes & Ovruch, Ukraine Sign Sister City Agreement
The City of Vincennes hosted a virtual signing ceremony this morning to sign a sister city agreement with Ovruch, Ukraine. Ovruch is a city in the Chytomir Oblast section of Ukraine. Vincennes also has sister city agreements with Vincennes, France and Wasserburg, Germany.
Oct 29, 2025
Marion County Grand Jury Looking into Lt. Governor's Office Allegations
A grand jury investigation of Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith's office is underway regarding "ghost employment," which involves employees working outside their official duties while on the clock. Testimony was heard back in August and September, including claims of the distribution of an intimate i...
Oct 29, 2025
Tortoises Missing from Indianapolis Zoo Recovered
A pair of tortoises are back at the Indianapolis Zoo after going missing earlier this month. Zoo personnel realized the Egyptian tortoise and Northern Spider tortoise were missing on October 12th and reported it to police on October 23rd. Police have recovered the tortoises, which are both endangered species.
Oct 29, 2025
Jasper Veterans Day Closing
Jasper's City Hall, Street Department, and Utilities Administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Veteran's Day Holiday. The Jasper Street Department and Resource Recovery Site will also be closed on Saturday, November 8th. Trash and scheduled recycling normally collected on Tuesday, November 11t...
Oct 28, 2025
BMV Branches Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on Wednesday, November 12th. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, to complete an online transaction, or to find a ...
Oct 28, 2025
Medical Emergency Leads to School Bus Crash in Vincennes
The Vincennes Community School Corporation says a school bus driver experienced a medical emergency Tuesday, resulting in the bus hitting a guardrail on US 41. School officials say three students were on board at the time, and none were injured. The driver was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for observation. Parents a...
Oct 28, 2025
Employer Sponsored Health Coverage Continues to Soar
Americans are seeing family premiums for employer sponsored health coverage go up about six-percent this year on average according to a new survey. The nonprofit group KFF says the average annual healthcare premium cost for one family shared by employers and employees is around 27 thousand dollars. That follows a seven...
Oct 28, 2025
Free Admission to DNR Properties for Veterans, Active-Duty Military, November 11th
All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and everyone in their vehicle, will be admitted free to DNR-managed state parks, reservoir properties, state forest recreation areas, and off-road state recreation areas on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th. Veterans and military personnel should simply tell the gate ...
Oct 28, 2025
ICE Sets Up Shop at Indy Airport
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using Indianapolis International Airport for its operations up to three times a week. ICE has a facility within the airport's International Arrivals Building, separate from areas accessible to commercial airline passengers. The airport is federally regulated as a public-use a...
Oct 28, 2025
