Daviess County's unemployment rate in July was 3%, six-tenths of a percent lower than the same time last year. Martin County's jobless rate in July stood at 2.9%, three-tenths of a percent lower than July of 2025. Dubois County's rate was 3.1%, three tenths of a percent lower than the same time in 2025. Sullivan County...

Governor Mike Braun is directing the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file a complaint and petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to launch an investigation into NIPSCO following widespread and prolonged power outages in Northwest Indiana caused by severe weather that began on August 11th. Th...

Indiana's storm damage from last week's severe weather and flooding could top five-billion dollars according to Governor Mike Braun. Braun sent a major disaster declaration request to Washington Thursday after storms beginning August 11th impacted at least 22 counties. The governor says eight people were killed, 44 str...

A Jasper man detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has returned home after spending more than 40 days in custody. Angel Hernandez was detained in July after a traffic stop. His wife said he was already working toward becoming a U.S. citizen. Hernandez came to the U.S. from Mexico when he was 2 and has spent m...

Heads up if you drive through Shoals - INDOT is scheduled to begin daily lane closures on U.S. 50 starting Tuesday. The lane closures are due to maintenance on the bridge spanning the East Fork of the White River. Expect one lane to be closed during daytime hours, with a temporary traffic signal directing traffic. Work...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Monday was $3.51 per gallon, 1¢ lower than Sunday and 59¢ lower than Monday's national average of $4.10 per gallon. It was also 8¢ lower than a week ago, 2¢ lower than a month ago, and 37¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Trip...

The Jasper Street Department along with contractor Calcar Paving will start asphalt milling operations on Tuesday, August 25th continuing through Thursday, August 27th on the following streets: W. 2nd Street, from Main to Newton 4th Street, from Newton to Anderson E. 6th Street, from Mill to Anderson E. 8th Street, fro...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office says the start of construction on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound has been pushed back to Tuesday, September first. It had been scheduled to begin Monday, August 24th. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and ...

Governor Mike Braun and former Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Andy Zay reached a $625,000 settlement over the weekend to resolve Zay's lawsuit against the state. The State of Indiana will pay Zay $485,000 to settle his lawsuit over his removal from the IURC, saying that the total shows the "reasona...

Indiana's new bell-to-bell cell phone ban is getting mixed reactions from students. At Warren Central High School, administrators say students are more focused in class and socializing more, while some teens say they're concerned about staying connected with family. The school has reported high compliance, with no more...

More eyedrops are being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration says bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief are being voluntarily recalled over possible contamination. The FDA says the eye drops were sold at major retailers including CVS and Walmart, and cites the "lack of assurance of sterility" a...

The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes will host a World War Two living history event on September 5th and 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. The annual Salute to World War 2 Veterans includes free admission to outdoor events, including battle reenactments, and many exhibits both days. The event also feature...

Indiana State Senator Daryl Schmitt of Jasper is holding a series of town halls to hear from District 48 residents. Meetings begin later this month and continue into September and are scheduled for Chrisney, Derby, Petersburg, Princeton, Marengo and Huntingburg. Dates, times and venues are listed below. Schmitt represe...

Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here -- and Good Samaritan is helping beneficiaries understand their options. Good Samaritan will host two FREE Medicare 101 educational sessions on September 30th. There will be two times to fit your schedule: Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- and Dinner and Discover from ...

Good Samaritan will host a free mammogram screening event for uninsured and underinsured patients on September 17th at the Breast Care Center. The event is supported by a grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust. The event will take place September 17th from 3 to 5 p.m. at Good Samaritan's Breast Care Cente...