Governor Mike Braun has announced a 30-day gas tax holiday, suspending the 7% fuel usage tax for Hoosiers. The suspension may be extended if the emergency continues. Braun urged retailers to pass savings to consumers and said the state will monitor prices at the pump. He also asked the Attorney General to enforce prote...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana Wednesday was $4.14 per gallon, 9¢ higher than Tuesday and 2¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $4.16 per gallon. It was also 17¢ higher than a week ago, 67¢ higher than a month ago, and 90¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwh...

The Petersburg City Council has approved an $82M development agreement with Premier Property Management for the Prides Creek Apartment project. The project features 32 one-bedroom and 32 two-bedroom market rate units near the Pike County Little League Park on Buchta Drive. Projected rents are $720 for a one-bedroom and...

Governor Mike Braun is pitching Indiana as the nation's next big defense hub. Speaking at a summit in Indianapolis Wednesday, the Governor highlighted the state's role in nuclear modernization and drone technology. Braun says recent breakthroughs at sites like N-S-A Crane are already driving high-wage job growth, posit...

The Pike County Prosecutor's Office reports that four Petersburg residents face charges after a search at 63-93 North State Road 57. The search warrant was issued when a deputy detected burnt marijuana while serving court papers. 37-year-old Brandy Davis denied a consent search but did admit to smoking marijuana in the...

Washington Police arrested a Washington man Tuesday for Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor, Possessing a Weapon or Instrument of Violence by a Serious Violent Felon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana with a Prior Drug Conviction. 30-year-old Brandon Karns is being held without b...

Indianapolis Congressman Andre Carson is among the lawmakers and critics calling for the 25th Amendment to be used to remove President Donald Trump from office. Carson says Trump's threat to wipe a "whole civilization" off the planet if Iran failed to meet his demands is "beyond dangerous" and "...

Around 740-thousand E Mishan sauté pans are being recalled. There have been dozens of reports the handles on Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans are coming detached, creating a burn hazard. The pans were sold as part of a two-piece set at Costco, Walmart and Amazon and on their websites. Consumers sh...

No one won the jackpot in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday night's drawing rises to $110M. The cash option for a single winner would be $49.2M. Meanwhile, the top prize for tonight's Powerball drawing is an estimated $20M. The cash option for a single winner is $9.1. An...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 54 near Sullivan is scheduled to be closed on Friday at the railroad crossing near St. Clair Street. The closure is necessary for the repair of the crossing. Work is expected to take one week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour will be U.S....

Preparations are underway for the 49th Annual Vincennes Rendezvous, taking place May 23rd and 24th at the French Commons behind the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. This year's event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States featuring authentic merchants, food booths, and battle re-enactments celebr...

HYDRANT FLUSHING Flushing takes place every Spring and Autumn. Dates are announced on radio and printed in the newspaper. Customers are reminded to check for discolored water before doing laundry when their area is being flushed. SATURDAY, DAY 1 April 11, 2026 Flush CR300W and Cosby Road to the Old Vincennes Road...

The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy invites the community to the "Hometown Humor Takeover" at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on April 12th through the 15th. The free event will highlight how humor can improve health, well-being, and community connectedness, and will feature four nationally recog...

Registration is open for the second annual Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Pickleball Tournament, taking place June 26th through the 28th at the Daviess County Pickleball Courts in Washington. Players ages 8 and up of any skill level are welcome. Adults can register online; youth (under 18) must be registered by ...

After a year of research, product development and real-world business experience, seven Knox County high school entrepreneurs will present and sell their products and services at the annual CEO Trade Show on Sunday, April 12th. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. in Vincennes University's Green Auditorium. Students from...