Local News
Vincennes Radio Host Ed Ballinger Passes
The area is mourning the passing of a longtime on-air voice of Vincennes radio station, and our sister station, WZDM. Former WZDM Morning Show host Ed Ballinger passed away at an Indianapolis hospital on Wednesday. Ed was the afternoon announcer for WZDM in the late 1990's and then moved to the morning show following t...
7h ago
Sullivan Lake Dredging Expected to Take Awhile to Complete
The dredging of Sullivan Lake in Sullivan is underway and is expected to take several years to complete. The work is being done in phases because of the size of the project and limits on funding. Grants from the Department of Natural Resources and local fundraising help support the work, including a lake maintenance fe...
7h ago
Daviess Co. Arrests
Daviess County Sheriff's deputies and Washington Police arrested a Washington woman Thursday for Unlawful Entry of a Motor Vehicle, Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle, and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. 43-year-old Danielle Krodel is being held on $20,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Meanwhile, the Daviess Co...
8h ago
Race Street to be Closed in Odon on Monday
The Town of Odon says Race Street between Grove Street and Oak Street is scheduled to be closed Monday after 8:00 a.m. for sewer and water installation projects. The public is asked to find alternate routes.
8h ago
Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $2.83 a gallon, 1¢ higher than Thursday and 15¢ lower than Friday's national average. It was also 10¢ higher than a week ago, 1¢ lower than a month ago, and 4¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the average pr...
7h ago
NWS Storm Spotter Classes
The National Weather Service will conduct three months of storm spotter classes across the area. Among the classes are one on March 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 45-03 State Road 54 in Bloomfield, and another from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. April 13th at Martin County Ambulance Services, 26-60...
Feb 26, 2026
Vincennes City Offices to be Closed March 6th for Employee Appreciation Day
Vincennes City offices will be closed Friday, March 6th for Employee Appreciation Day. All city offices and departments will be affected. Neither trash collection nor recycling pickup will be affected.
Feb 26, 2026
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Job Fair
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari will conduct a job fair on Saturday, February 28th. It will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 452 East Christmas Boulevard in Santa Claus. Those interested will start their day at Human Resources where they can apply for a position if they were not able to do so beforehand. Applican...
Jan 30, 2026
Governor Braun Signs Bill into Law To Bring Bears to Northwest Indiana
Governor Mike Braun is signing a bill that supports bringing the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier state. The Indiana Senate passed the bill after approving amendments made in the House. On Thursday, Governor Braun signed it into law, creating the framework to build a stadium for the Bears in Hammond.
8h ago
Fairness Act Now in the Hands of Governor Braun
The Indiana Senate has passed the FAIRNESS Act, a new immigration enforcement bill now heading to the Governor's desk. Authored by Senator Liz Brown, the bill requires local police to honor federal detainer requests and bans "sanctuary" policies at cities and colleges. It also allows the Attorney General to g...
Feb 26, 2026
Welfare Eligibility Overhaul Heads to Governor Braun
In a 39-9 vote, the Indiana Senate has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's welfare eligibility standards. Senate Enrolled Act 1, a top priority for Senate Republicans, now moves to the Governor's desk. The bill aims to dismantle "waste, fraud, and abuse" by implementing a "Hoosiers First" fi...
Feb 26, 2026
Road Closure Planned for State Road 57 In Greene County
The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that State Road 57 near Switz City in Greene County is scheduled to be closed on or around Tuesday, March 10th for the completion of a bridge deck overlay. State Road 57 will be closed between County Road West 100 South and County Road West 200 South. Additional roadway ...
Feb 26, 2026
Phase 2 Of Bridge Deck Replacement Project on U.S. 50 In Knox County Set to Begin
The Indiana Department of Transportation says that beginning on or around Tuesday, March 10th, lane closures will begin on US 50 over Fort Knox Drive in Vincennes. The closures are part of Phase 2 of a bridge deck replacement project. During this phase, eastbound lanes will be closed with westbound lanes handling both ...
Feb 25, 2026
Lane Closure Planned for State Road 61 in Pike and Knox Counties
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures on State Road 61 in Pike and Knox Counties are scheduled to begin on or around Tuesday, March 3rd. The lane closures will allow for a bridge deck overlay project on the bridges over the White River. Work will begin in the southbound lanes followed ...
Feb 24, 2026
Registration Now Open for Inaugural Hoops for Healthcare Event
Registration is now open for the inaugural Hoops for Healthcare event hosted by the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. The March Madness watch party will be held Friday, March 20th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington. Attendees may register online at givebutter.com/c/HFH26 or purchase...
Feb 17, 2026
Entertainment News
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Kristen Stewart's rambling ICE comments about LA trigger fierce 'word salad' backlash
Kristen Stewart divides internet with rambling ICE comments about Los Angeles culture, drawing both harsh criticism and passionate defense online.
3h ago
Country singer JD Graham 'barely alive' after breaking neck in semitruck crash
Oklahoma country singer J.D. Graham was airlifted to a hospital after a serious interstate accident with a semitruck that broke his neck and back.
5h ago
'Marshals' star Luke Grimes on why he and his wife ditched Hollywood for Montana
Luke Grimes reveals why he left Hollywood for Montana full-time, sharing how filming "Yellowstone" made him fall in love with ranch life over city living.
7h ago
Sarah Ferguson could face police questioning as key witness if she returns to UK after Andrew arrest: experts
Royal experts say authorities would likely want to interview Sarah Ferguson as a witness upon her return to the U.K. after Andrew's arrest in Jeffrey Epstein-linked inquiry.
10h ago
'The Wire' actor Bobby J Brown dies in tragic barn fire accident at age 62
"The Wire" actor Bobby J. Brown dies at 62 in barn fire accident. The beloved star who played Officer Bobby Brown succumbed to smoke inhalation Tuesday.
18h ago
'Bachelor' star, 36, gets candid about 'grieving an unlived life' after rare brain disorder diagnosis
"Bachelor Australia" star Megan Marx opens up about living with spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare brain disorder, and shares her journey of grief and adaptation.
20h ago
Model Tess Holliday claims she was denied life insurance for weighing 'over 300 pounds'
Tess Holliday on Wednesday claimed she was denied life insurance coverage by the "fatphobic" system because she weighs more than 300 pounds.
21h ago
Lindsay Lohan questions why no one removed her from Hollywood to 'protect' her during teen fame
Lindsay Lohan reflects on growing up in the spotlight, wishing someone had protected her more during her teenage years. Now the actress lives in Dubai with family.
22h ago
Shia LaBeouf runs from courthouse after posting $100K bond in New Orleans Mardi Gras battery case
Shia LaBeouf faces $100,000 bond and rehab order after allegedly assaulting multiple people during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Actor has been charged with battery.
Feb 26, 2026
David Spade claims Disney 'rat f---ed' him on salary for animated classic
David Spade reveals Disney allegedly paid him just $75,000 for "Emperor's New Groove" while other animated movie stars reportedly earned millions.
Feb 26, 2026
Jennifer Garner details sacrifices and challenges of co-parenting with Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner opens up about co-parenting with Ben Affleck, revealing how divorced parents must become "mom and dad" in separate households.
Feb 26, 2026
Crispin Glover allegedly held woman as 'sex slave' after luring her from UK to Los Angeles: lawsuit
Actor Crispin Glover has been accused of holding a woman as "sex slave" after allegedly luring her to L.A. with false job promises, according to a battery lawsuit.
Feb 26, 2026
US positions F-22 stealth fighters in Israel, puts 'almost any target in Iran at risk'
Eleven U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have reportedly been deployed to Israel's Ovda Air Base, marking America's first operational combat aircraft deployment.
1h ago
Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel messages
An individual was arrested after a statue of the late United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the statue's base were graffitied in the U.K.
5h ago
State Dept authorizes non-essential US Embassy personnel in Jerusalem to depart ahead of possible Iran strikes
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem authorized non-essential staff to leave as tensions continue to escalate ahead of a possible U.S. strikes on Iran.
8h ago
Sweden jams suspected Russian drone near French carrier as NATO war fears rise
NATO Orion-26 exercises face security breach as Swedish forces disrupt suspected Russian drone near French flagship Charles de Gaulle docked in Malmö, SVT reports.
17h ago
Tour guide arrested after drawing stick figure on 4,000-year-old pyramid
Egyptian tour guide arrested after allegedly sketching on 4,000-year-old pyramid goes viral on social media. Video shows stick figure drawn on ancient monument.
18h ago
Pakistan declares 'open war' on Afghanistan in response to Taliban's retaliatory strikes
Pakistan declared "open war" on Afghanistan after exchanging heavy cross-border fire Thursday, with both sides claiming to have inflicted casualties, according to reports.
19h ago
Trump's Greenland push drives Danish prime minister to call early election
Denmark's prime minister has called for a snap election for March 24 as she seeks to capitalize on rising support from her strong stance against Trump's Greenland push.
22h ago
Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks
Iran United States talks in Geneva concluded Thursday with the next round set for Vienna, according to Iranian officials, as both sides work toward a nuclear deal.
23h ago
Trump ally Orban issues scathing letter demanding Zelenskyy change Ukraine's 'anti-Hungarian policy'
Viktor Orbán demands Ukraine reopen oil pipeline in scathing letter, alleging "anti-Hungarian policy" amid energy supply dispute and election campaign.
Feb 26, 2026
Russia warns against 'provocative actions' around Cuba after 4 killed onboard US-registered speedboat
Russia is warning against "provocative actions" towards Cuba following a deadly shootout between the country's coast guard and U.S.-registered speedboat.
Feb 26, 2026
World Economic Forum president and CEO steps down after facing scrutiny over Epstein links
Børge Brende is leaving his role as World Economic Forum president and CEO after coming under scrutiny for connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Feb 26, 2026
India and Israel elevate ties to 'special strategic partnership' status during Modi visit
India and Israel elevated their ties to a "special strategic partnership" as leaders met and signed 16 agreements covering a range of topics.
Feb 26, 2026




