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Dedication Ceremony Scheduled in Vincennes Friday, May 16th for Gimbels' Department Store Historical Marker
A new Indiana state historical marker commemorating te former Gimbels' Department Store in Vincennes will be dedicated on Friday, May 16th. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony, which will take place at the corner of Second and Main streets in Vincennes at 12 p.m. Parking will be available along Main...
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City of Jasper Addressing Neighborhood Water Quality Problem
Jasper city leaders are fixing long-standing water problems in the Skyline neighborhood after a spike in complaints about rusty, discolored tap water. Crews originally suspected a bad water main but discovered a deeper issue. The city hired Fer-Pal Infrastructure to install a temporary water system and reline old pipes...
May 09, 2025

Pike-Gibson Water Spring Flushing Continues
Pike-Gibson Water says Spring flushing will continue during the week of May 12th through May 16th. Flushing will take place from the Patoka River south along State Road 57 to State Road 64, west of Oakland City and west of Somerville/Mackey and South of Francisco. Flushing will take place during normal business hours, ...
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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Saturday)
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Saturday stood at $3.08 a gallon, 2¢ two cents lower than Friday and 6¢ cents lower than Saturday's national average. It was also 14¢ lower than a week ago, 11¢ cents lower than a month ago, and 55¢ cents lower than a year ago....
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Jasper Chalk Walk Arts Festival Saturday, May 17th
Jasper Arts' 22nd annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival will be held at the Thyen (Ten)-Clark Cultural Center on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This year's Chalk Walk will see the return of balloon art, caricature drawings, bounce houses for children, t-shirt tie-dyeing, music, and chalking on the sidewalks. ...
May 09, 2025

Lane Closures Planned for U.S. 41 in Gibson County
IN-DOT says alternating lane closures are planned for US 41 in Gibson County near Princeton on or around Monday, May 19th as part of a bridge replacement project. The lane closures will occur between County Road 300 South and County Road South 100 West. Both north and southbound U.S. 41 bridges will be replaced during ...
May 08, 2025

Mark Your Calendar for Indiana's Free Fishing Days
If you missed the first Free Fishing Day on May 4th, mark your calendar for the next ones, June 7th and 8th and September 27th. While there are no licenses or stamps required on these special days to fish the state's public waters, all regulations such as seasons, bag limits, and size limits still apply. Free Fishing D...
May 08, 2025

Vincennes Aldi's Opening May 22nd
The new Vincennes Aldi's will be open for a sneak preview starting on Tuesday, May 20th, with an official ribbon cutting and grand opening May 22nd. The ribbon cutting will be at 8:30 that morning, with the store opening that same day at 9:00 AM. The new Aldi's is in Kimmel Crossing next to Marshalls.
May 07, 2025

Daviess Co. Sheriff's Office, Vincennes PD, and Knox County Sheriff's Office Ramping Up Patrols Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer travel, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, the Vincennes Police Department and Knox County Sheriff's Office are preparing to step up patrols to crack down on seatbelt usage. From May 17th through May 31st, local law enforcement will join police officers across ...
May 06, 2025

Good Samaritan Offering Women's Wellness Fair
Good Samaritan is offering a Women's Wellness Fair this June. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd at Highland Woods Community Center in Vincennes from 7 to 10 a.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. To participate in this year's event, women must make an appointment online at gshvin.org/wellnessfair or by calling 81...
Apr 28, 2025

Daviess Co. Health Fair May 30th
Daviess Community Hospital and the Daviess County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2025 Daviess County Health Fair on Friday, May 30th, from 7 to 10 a.m. in the hospital's main lobby, located at 1314 East Walnut Street in Washington. Open to the public, the event encourages all members of the community to take a pr...
Apr 14, 2025

Illinois Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Curbing Junk Fees
Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation designed to curb junk fees. The state Senate passed the Illinois Junk Fee Transparency Act. The bill is designed to target mandatory fees tacked onto purchases that provide little to no value and aren't disclosed to consumers up front. These include "convenience" o...
May 09, 2025

Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Vincennes woman Thursday on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. 45-year-old Amber Murphy was released from the Daviess County Security Center on $4,000 bond. Daviess County Sheriff's deputies also arrested 39-year-old Alan Walker of Evansville on Thursday on a wa...
May 09, 2025

Area Communities Awarded Share of $200M in Community Crossings Matching Grants
More than $200 million in state matching funds have been awarded to 245 Indiana cities, towns, and counties for local road improvement projects as part of INDOT's Community Crossings Matching Grant program. Daviess County received over $1.1M while Washington got $260,753. Martin County was awarded over $1.1M and Shoals...
May 08, 2025

Shelton to Seek GOP Nomination for Secretary of State
Knox County Clerk David Shelton has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at the 2026 Republican State Convention. He says while the current officeholder, Diego Morales, has made headlines for mismanagement, he has spent his career building credibility, not burning it....
May 08, 2025
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Billy Joel's wife says singer's ‘health has to take priority’ after he postponed tour due to medical condition
Billy Joel's wife Alexis Joel shared an update on her husband's health after he postponed four months of his tour due to a medical condition. Alexis also spoke out about her battle with endometriosis.
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Southern 'House of Cards' actress knew early on she wasn't 'the marrying kind'
Patricia Clarkson discusses prioritizing her work over her romantic relationships in her life. Clarkson's latest role is in the movie "Lilly," which is based on a true story.
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Vince Vaughn joins 'Rocky' and 'Sopranos' legends to spotlight food, family and tradition
Vince Vaughn is starring alongside "The Sopranos" alum Lorraine Bracco, "Rocky" star Talia Shire, Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and Tony Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro in the new movie "Nonnas."
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Missing key witness cripples Diddy prosecution as trial hits roadblocks before it begins: expert
As the opening of Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial approaches, prosecutors have seemingly lost a victim-witness. The rap mogul is facing life in prison.
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Shia LaBeouf once lived in NYC park, took steroids during dark period
Shia LaBeouf recalled a period in which he lived in New York City's Central Park, confessing that he was "not in a good way."
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Jelly Roll admits toughest part of losing weight after shedding nearly 200 pounds
On the carpet at the 2025 ACM Awards, Jelly Roll told Fox News Digital about the challenges he faced during his weight-loss journey and how the country music community has changed his life.
16h ago

Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles, moved family to North Carolina for calmer life
Dee Snider ditched Los Angeles for the rural lifestyle of North Carolina. The Twister Sister frontman and his wife chose to create a life they "never had."
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Dolly Parton refuses to judge 'American Idol' or 'The Voice' for this reason
Country music legend Dolly Parton revealed why she refuses to join "American Idol" or "The Voice" as a judge, despite her iconic status and extensive experience in the music industry.
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Hilaria Baldwin seemingly slams Amy Schumer for 'cruel' jokes about her heritage
Hilaria Baldwin's new memoir seemingly addressed the fallout from Amy Schumer's jokes regarding her Spanish heritage claims.
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Diddy's powerhouse lawyer doesn't drink, smoke, curse: What to know about Brian Steel
Diddy's lawyer, Brian Steel., previously defended rapper Young Thug in a similar racketeering trial. The Atlanta-based attorney was added to Diddy's team on April 15.
May 09, 2025

Prince Harry's betrayal driving Prince William to protect kids from heir-and-spare nightmare: expert
Royal experts reveal Prince William's determination to protect Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis from the "heir and spare" dynamic that affected his relationship with Harry.
May 09, 2025

Randy Travis stages stunning comeback with help from AI after devastating stroke
Randy Travis is using artificial intelligence to launch his latest tour after his 2013 near-fatal stroke left him with aphasia, or the loss of ability to understand or express speech.
May 09, 2025

Trump announces India and Pakistan agreed to ceasefire
President Donald Trump announces Pakistan and India agreed to ceasefire.
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Pakistan, India suggest possible de-escalation amid both countries' missile strikes
Pakistan’s foreign minister said his country would consider de-escalation if India stopped its attacks, after India said it sought non-escalation if Pakistan reciprocated.
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Denmark PM says 'you cannot spy against an ally' following reports of US spying on Greenland
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said "you cannot spy against an ally" after reports that the U.S. was gathering intelligence on Greenland.
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India says it has struck military targets inside Pakistan in series of new attacks
Many of the missiles which India launched against Pakistan on Saturday were intercepted, Pakistani military officials said.
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Men guilty of felling much-loved British 'Sycamore Gap' tree
Two men have been found guilty of cutting down Britain's beloved 'Sycamore Gap' tree, featured in Hollywood movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."
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New cold front? Kashmir standoff raises specter of US-China proxy fight
The conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region could have spillover effects and lead to a wider regional conflict and could become a proxy war between Washington and Beijing.
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Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins
Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.
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Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could signify how he intends to lead the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV, Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotion
Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic Legal Studies at Villanova University.
May 09, 2025

Russia's Putin hosts China's Xi at massive Moscow military parade on Red Square
Chinese President Xi Jinping stood next to Vladimir Putin in Moscow as thousands of Russia troops and military vehicles participated in the Victory Day parade.
May 09, 2025

Amtrak bilked out of $12M by at least 119 employees, doctors in fraud scheme; many still on the job: report
Amtrak paid more than $12 million in fraudulent medical claims for its employees as part of a scheme involving crooked doctors, officials said.
May 09, 2025

World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff
World leaders offered their immediate congratulations for Pope Leo XIV after he was elected to the highest authority in the Catholic Church and became the first American pontiff.
May 08, 2025