The Vincennes Township Fire Department continues its investigation into a Friday night house fire on Old US 41 South. One firefighter was treated on scene for a heat related issue and a dog died in the home. The two-story home sustained heavy smoke and fire damage. Fire units responded to the fire around 8:00 p.m. Satu...

A Washington man was arrested Saturday afternoon after he was found in a vehicle in Lawrence County, Illinois that had been involved in a police chase that began in Washington. After the pursuit was terminated near the Mid-American Air Center in Lawrence County, the vehicle was found out of gas near the airport with 20...

A Washington man is facing a preliminary charge of Resisting Law Enforcement after fleeing police on Friday night. Washington Police say officers attempted to stop a cyclist in the 1700 block of Vincennes Avenue. The cyclist fled on his bike and then on foot. After a brief struggle, officers apprehended 31-year-old Jos...

Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday was $4.03 per gallon, the same as Saturday and 45¢ lower than Sunday's national average of $4.48 per gallon. It was also 44¢ higher than a week ago, 47¢ higher than a month ago, and 98¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Triple-A ...

Indiana is the first state with a military-aligned cybersecurity pathway for students. Governor Mike Braun will visit Bloomfield Middle and High School Monday to see it in action. The showcase follows the Indiana Cybersecurity Partnership's May launch. The goal is to expand from 69 high schools and about 560 students t...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 57 in Daviess County is scheduled to be closed Monday for pavement patching operations. The highway will be closed between Old U.S. 50 and Center Street for two weeks, depending on the weather. The official detour will be State Road 257 to U.S. 50 to I-69 to Stat...

Beginning on or around Tuesday, September 22nd, crews with CSX Railroad will be closing the crossings at 13th, 14th and 15th Streets in Vincennes for a rail replacement project. The closures are expected to last four to five days. The project requires all 3 crossings to be closed simultaneously.

Barr-Reeve Community Schools will hold a Referendum Community Meeting Monday at 6:00 PM at the New Alfordsville Fire-station located at 11680 East 700 South in Loogootee. The meeting will be held as part of a Special Board Meeting and will be live-streamed and recorded for those unable to attend in person. The livestre...

Indiana's unemployment rate in August was 3.3%. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says that by comparison, the national unemployment rate in July was 4.1%. In addition, Indiana's labor force participation rate is 63% compared to the national rate of 61.6%. That rate represents the percentage of Hoosiers 1...

It's pumpkin spice season once again. Many across the country have noticed a change in the weather, as the nights grow longer. That's because the official start of autumn is this Tuesday. That's when the fall equinox occurs in the Northern Hemisphere. The Old Farmer's Almanac says the equinox will occur precisely at 8:...

Hydrant flushing is underway in the City of Washington. Customers are reminded to check for discolored water before doing laundry while flushing is taking place in their area. You can find the complete flushing schedule below.

A sleep expert is offering tips on how to get better sleep. A.J. Schwichtenberg, the director of the Sleep and Developmental Studies Lab at Purdue University, says avoid naps that are more than 10 to 20 minutes, have a consistent bedtime and set conditions in the room to cool, dark and quiet. Schwichtenberg recommends ...

State Road 164 in Dubois County is scheduled for closure Monday, September 28th for a culvert replacement project. IN-DOT says the highway will be closed through early November between County Road 900 East and County Road 1000 East near Celestine. The official detour will be State Road 145 to State Road 56 to State Roa...

MSI Waste, a local waste management company, is launching Dumpster Days, a new community initiative in Vincennes aimed at helping local residents tackle long-overdue cleanups while creating cleaner, stronger neighborhoods. Each month, MSI Waste will select one local neighborhood from a list of submitted nominations to ...

Linton residents can learn whether they qualify for home-improvement grants at an informational meeting hosted by the city at 6 p.m. Monday, September 28th, at Linton City Hall. Residents can learn how to qualify for a grant to make important home improvements including a new roof, electrical system upgrades, heating a...