A fire destroyed a home in Oaktown on Wednesday. The blaze was reported around midday at 409 Hickory Street, where Michele Brough and Pam Morrison live. Reports say it started in the kitchen and spread through the house. Oaktown-Busseron Township and Washington Township firefighters fought the fire into the afternoon. ...

Fire caused significant damage to a home in Decker in Knox County Wednesday morning. Johnson Township firefighters were assisted by units from the Vincennes Township, Vincennes City and Harrison Township Fire Departments. There were no injuries, however, a pet cat is unaccounted for. The cause of the fire is under inve...

A generous donor is offering to double your gift to the Daviess County Museum Endowment this Giving Tuesday. On Tuesday, December 1st, every dollar donated will be matched, up to $30,000. The endowment, held by Our Community Foundation, supports the Daviess County Historical Society Museum. Donations can be made online...

A Gibson County Sheriff's deputy arrested an Evansville woman for drunken driving Monday night following a traffic stop on US 41. 30-year-old Alyssa Bowles was pulled over for speeding near County Road 700 South. The deputy smelled burnt marijuana and saw signs the driver may have been impaired. After a roadside invest...

Williams Brothers Health Care Pharmacy Is Closing Its Retail Pharmacy in Vincennes. The final day of service is Wednesday, November 18th. The company blames low reimbursement rates, particularly from Medicaid managed care plans, which it says don't cover the cost of dispensing medications. Active prescriptions will mov...

Daviess County health officials have confirmed one lab-tested case of measles. County Health Officer Dr. Merle Holsopple says measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air. The virus can linger for up to two hours after an infected person leaves. People who aren't vaccinated are at risk, while the MMR vaccin...

Good Samaritan Hospital is reviewing its measles response plan as cases rise across Indiana. The state reports 145 confirmed cases this year, and most of those with known details involved people who were unvaccinated or whose status was unknown. Hospital staff are being educated and infection prevention protocols reinf...

Toyota is expanding its Princeton, Indiana plant again, investing $34 million and adding about 50 new jobs. The expansion supports the launch of Scion by Toyota, a new brand introduced Monday. Its first vehicle, the KEI-01, is an ultra-compact utility truck that will be assembled in Princeton and arrive in the U.S. in ...

Washington Police Chief Derrick Devine has received the Patriotic Employer Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program. Officer Jordan Andry nominated Devine in appreciation of his leadership, understanding and continued support of employees who serve in the Nat...

The National Park Service has announced the closure of the historic Lincoln Memorial Bridge on Highway 441 in Vincennes to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting Monday. The closure is expected to last through March 2027 while crews rebuild the granite towers and walls on the bridge's Indiana approach and restore ...

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is celebrating a new mental health program in Jasper. Deaconess Behavioral Health Pathways offers day treatment for people who need more than weekly therapy, but not a hospital stay. Patients get therapy and medication management, then go home at night. A blessing and ribbon cutting is...

State Senator Daryl Schmitt of Jasper will chair the Senate Committee on Environmental Affairs in the next legislative session. Senate leader-elect Chris Garten appointed the Republican to the post. Schmitt will also serve as Assistant Majority Floor Leader for Communication. Schmitt represents Senate District 48, whic...

The Vanderburgh County Data Center Committee held a public forum Tuesday night at Ivy Tech. Most of the county residents who spoke were opposed to data centers, while some supported them and say they will bring jobs and strengthen the community. Opponents have worries about noise, data security, environmental impact, a...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $3.52 a gallon, 5¢ lower than Tuesday and 42¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $3.94 per gallon. It was also 23¢ lower than a week ago, 40¢ lower than a month ago, and 54¢ higher than a year ago. Me...

Indiana State Police are sharing safety tips for fall driving. Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice, so slow down and avoid hard braking. Watch for frost on bridges and overpasses, and don't use cruise control in the rain. November is also peak season for deer crashes. Troopers say deer are most active at dawn and dusk...