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Gibson County Fatal Accident

(Princeton, IN) -- The identities of a family involved in a Gibson County traffic accident on Monday have been released.

Murder Suspects Appear in Court

Two Jasonville men accused of murdering 19-year-old Katelyn Wolfe of Linton made their initial court appearances Friday in Greene County Superior Court.

Daviess Co. Arrests

Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Princeton man Friday on a warrant for a petition to revoke a suspended sentence for Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury.

Student Immunization Information

The Indiana Immunization Coalition wants to make it easy for parents of school aged children to plan ahead for required school immunizations.

You can find a list of all 2013-2014 vaccines required for school entry based on age and grade by visiting www.vaccinateindiana.org/schoolrequirements

State Road 445 to Reopen to Traffic in Greene County

State highway officials now say State Road 445 will be reopening to traffic in eastern Greene County after the morning rush hour on THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH.

IECC Board Deals With Projects

(Robinson, IL) -- The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees approved a pair of projects in the district at last night's meeting.

RPD Investigating Vehicle Theft

(Robinson, IL) -- The Robinson Police Department is investigating a stolen car.

Holiday World Gets National Honor

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari is once again being nationally recognized.

Newly Opened Cave Offers View of Ice Age

A newly opened cave in southern Indiana is taking visitors back to the Ice Age.

Weisheit Convicted In Arson Deaths

37-year-old Jeffrey Weisheit was found guilty Tuesday of Two Counts of Murder and One Count of Arson, a Class A Felony. The next phase is the penalty portion of the trial. The prosecution will present the aggravating circumstances they believe should enhance Weisheit's punishment. Weisheit faces a possible death sentence in the 2012 deaths of his girlfriend's two young children.

Pence: State Will Not Stand In Way Of Posey Fertilizer Project

The State of Indiana has effectively ended its official role in the Midwest Fertilizer project financing and turned responsibility over to local officials. Governor Mike Pence Tuesday instructed the Indiana Finance Authority to acknowledge its receipt of a "Receipt and Release Certificate” which effectively ends the State of Indiana's participation in the financing (MORE)

I-64 Accident Claims Life of 11-year-old

Monday accident in on Interstate 64 in Gibson County claimed the life of a young girl and injured several family members. The Lewis family of Fort Branch was east bound on Interstate 64 Monday evening when authorities say a semi crossed the median, blocked both eastbound lanes and forced their car to hit the rear of the semi. (MORE)

St. Mary's Layoffs Confirmed

St. Mary's Health System has confirmed reports that the company's workforce reduction plan will include the elimination of 61 full-time employees and 12 part-time positions. Also, eight vacant positions will not be filled. St. Mary's announced in May that they would roll out the cuts by the end of this month.

Break In At Posey County Church Camp

Authorities are investigating a break-in and vandalism at a Posey County church camp. A few weeks ago organizers showed up at the 61 year old camp on Bald Knob Road and found doors open and a number of kitchen supplies missing. A newly installed shower in a nearby cabin was also destroyed. The camp is still set to begin as planned on July 8. (MORE)

I-64 Wreck Involves 3 Semis; Car

A stretch of Interstate 64 in Gibson County remained closed Monday night after an accident involving three semi-trucks and a passenger vehicle. Near mile marker 28 on I-64, all westbound traffic was closed to traffic since the accident happened about 5:00 Monday evening. Crews worked for more than two hours to free one of four people trapped in a passenger car. (MORE)

State Trooper Recovering After Gun Shop Shootout

A State Trooper was shot Monday responding to a robbery at a Daviess County gun store. ISP officials say Trooper Jarrod Lents responded to the incident at the Black Oak Armaments Gun Shop located in Montgomery, just east of Washington. Lents exchanged gunfire with 60-year-old James D. Jones, of Shoals, and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (MORE)

Katelyn Wolfe Benefit

(Linton, IN) -- Another benefit is planned for the family of a murdered Linton teenager.

DuBois County Accident

The DuBois County sheriffs department yesterday worked an early morning single vehicle traffic accident.

FEMA Deadline Less Than Three Weeks Aways

(Robinson, IL) -- FEMA says the clock is ticking for people that want to get federal help for April's flooding.

Harrison County Drowning

Indiana Conservation Officers are continuing their investigation into a drowning that occurred last night in Harrison County.

NK Board, citizens come to Bobe's defense

(Bicknell, IN) -- North Knox School Board members, along with a good number of community members, stood up for North Knox Superintendent Darrell Bobe at last night's North Knox School Board session.

Indiana Stellar Communities

(Undated) -- Two Indiana cities including one in the southern half of the state were honored this week.

CMH Board Meets Tonight

(Robinson, IL) -- The Crawford Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees is meeting tonight.

City Council Committees Meeting Today

(Robinson, IL) -- A couple of Robinson City Council committees are getting together this afternoon.

Shimkus Votes On Abortion Bill

(Washington, DC) -- Congressman John Shimkus says he voted to end abortion after 20 weeks.

NK Board approves contract for gym consultation

(Bicknell, IN) -- The North Knox School Board has approved a contract to continue the process to construct the new North Knox auxiliary gym adjacent to North Knox Junior-Senior High School.

Bid opening for Rainbow Beach coming tonight

(Vincennes, IN) -- Bid opening for construction of a new Rainbow Beach is scheduled for tonight at six-30 at City Hall.

KC Commissioners pass emplyee ID requirement

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Knox County Commissioners has passed a requirement that all County employees wear identification badges.

KC BZA denies motion for turkey confinement

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals has denied a motion for a turkey confinement operation on Rehwald Road in Johnson Township.

KC Library Board accepts insurance renewal;

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Knox County Library Board has agreed to renew its insurance with United Healthcare.

HRB recommends chimneys stay in place

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Vincennes Historic Review Board made a recommendation that the Old Cathedral keep the chimneys on the former church library at Tuesday's meeting.

VPD Marijuana Arrest

(Vincennes, IN) -- Vincennes City Police arrested a Vincennes man yesterday after executing a search warrant at 1415 Broadway.

RPD Investigating Green Card Theft

(Robinson, IL) -- The Robinson Police Department is investigating a theft.

UPDATED-- Trooper shot, suspect dies in Daviess County gunfire exchange

(Montgomery, IN) -- A

n Indiana State Trooper has been released from an Evansville hospital after being shot in the line of duty.

KC Commissioners approve resolution calling for wheel tax

(Vincennes, IN) -- Knox County Commissioners have approved a resolution calling for a 25-dollar wheel tax for all Knox County vehicle owners.

Unit 3 Deals With Money Matters

(Palestine, IL) -- The Palestine Unit Three School Board took care of some money matters at last night's meeting.

Unit 4 Approves Non-Certified Staff Pay

(Oblong, IL) -- The Oblong Unit Four School Board took care of some personnel matters last night.

Governor Signs Fracking Bill

(Undated) -- Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation putting regulations on fracking into place in Illinois.

Final chapter in Hillcrest Building written in demolition

(Vincennes, IN) -- The final chapter of the fate of the Hillcrest Building was written last night, as the Knox County Commissioners voted to demolish the abandoned structure.

IECC Board Meets At LTC Tonight

(Robinson, IL) -- The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees will talk money when they meet tonight at Lincoln Trail College.

Vincennes Parks Department await word on Kiwanis grant

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Vincennes Parks Department is awaiting word on a possible 25-thousand dollar grant for playground equipment at Gregg Park.

Farmers Make Progress With Soybean Planting

(Robinson, IL) -- Farmers had near normal weather conditions last week and State Crop Statisitician Mark Schleusener says they made a lot of progress with soybean planting.

US 41 lane restrictions at White River bridge

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced lane restrictions on U.S. 41 for Bridge Inspection.

VCSC passes Monday resolution

(Vincennes, IN) -- The Vinc

ennes Community School Corporation passed a resolution Monday night to accept transfer students without prejudice.

Mayor Yochum waiting to decide on wheel tax

(Vincennes, IN) -- Vin

cennes Mayor Joe Yochum is continuing to take a wait and see attitude toward a wheel tax.

Three arrested in Lawrence County Illinois

(Lawrenceville, IL) -- The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department made three arrests over the weekend.

Suspect identified in Daviess County Shooting

(Montgomery, IN) -- Indiana State Police have identified the person killed in a shootout and armed robbery attempt yesterday in Daviess County.

BREAKING: ISP Trooper Shot In Line of Duty in Daviess County

(Montgomery, IN) -- An Indiana State Trooper is in Stable condition after being shot in the line of duty.

State Trooper Injured, Man Killed in Gun Store Robbery

An Indiana State Trooper was injured and another man killed Monday afternoon during the armed robbery of a Daviess County gun store.

Inmate Attempts Escape From Crawford County Jail

(Robinson, IL) -- Three officers were checked out at Crawford Memorial Hospital after an inmate tried to escape from the Crawford County Jail last night.

Fuller Returned To Crawford County Jail

(Robinson, IL) -- A man accused of arson is now in the Crawford County Jail.

RPD Arrests Several Over Weekend

(Robinson, IL) -- The Robinson Police Department made several arrests over the weekend.

Sunday PM Gas Leak Closes Roads In Gibson County

Roads around the area of State Road 64 and Top Hat Road in Gibson County were blocked off for hours Sunday after a vehicle hit a gas main. Vectren worked on fixing the gas leak and had the roads back open before 9pm. There were three people in the vehicle at the time of the crash, but no one was injured.

Arts Fest This Weekend In Mount Vernon

The Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Department has announced their first-ever Riverfront Arts Fest. It will be from 10 A.M. until 3 this Saturday, June 22. Demonstrations and vendors will include watercolor artists, ceramics, glass cutting and plein-air painting. The event will be held rain or shine

Annexation In Posey County Moves Forward

Some Posey County residents may be facing a tax increase in the near future. The Lake View subdivision in Mount Vernon and parts of the Western Hills Country Club and the West Ridge subdivisions could be annexed into city limits. The city council passed the annexing ordinance at the first reading Thursday night, but it has to pass two more times and the public comment period. (MORE)

Unit 3 Holding Hearing For $550K In Bonds

(Palestine, IL) -- The Palestine Unit Three School Board will talk about selling bonds tonight.

Extra Curricular Reductions On Unit 4 Agenda

(Oblong, IL) -- The Oblong Unit Four School Board will discuss extra curricular activities tonight.

Boards Move Meetings

(Undated) -- Normally all four school boards meet on the same night, but a couple of boards have moved their meetings.

IL Chamber Says Fracking Could Be Big For Area

(Robinson, IL) -- The Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Energy Council says fracking could be a major boost to the economy in this area.

Rep. Battles awaiting impact of Board of Education appointees

(Vincennes, IN) -- V

incennes State Representative Kreg Battles is waiting to see the effect of Indiana Governor Mike Pence's recent appointments to the Indiana Board of Education.

Sheriff's officials watch speed on Hickory Corner Road

(Vincennes, IN) -- The construction on State Road 61 is forcing many drivers to use Hickory Corner Road to reach parts of the road in-between the areas.

City police arrest two after weekend battery

(Vincennes, IN) -- Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested two people following a fight at a Ruppel Road location.

Vincennes man arrested on child abuse count

(Vincennes, IN) -- Vincennes City Police arrested a Vincennes man on child abuse charges yesterday afternoon following following a domestic disturbance.

Two sessions set for tonight

(Vincennes, IN) -- There are a couple of civic meetings scheduled for tonight. The Knox County Commissioners will meet at six at Good Samaritan Hospital's Eva Hill Auditorium.

WIC Farmers' Market begins today

(Vincennes, IN) -- The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program begins today. Farmers' Market checks will be issued in addition to regular WIC checks.

Executive Director of The Illionis Chamber Talks Refinery and Fracking

(Robinson, IL) -- The Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce's Energy Council was in Robinson this week to tour the Marathon Refinery.

Ridgeview Honors Former Employee

(Oblong, IL) -- Ridgeview Care Center has a new name for its newly refurbished activity room. They named it Priscilla's Gathering Room in honor of Priscilla Cohoon.

Employee Relations Committee Meeting

(Robinson, IL) -- A Robinson City Council committee is getting together next week. The Employee Relations Committee is meeting in closed session on Wednesday afternoon at three.

Remembering a Hero

(Vincennes, IN) -- Friends and relatives of Specialist Trevor Pinnick gathered around his grave for a memorial service at Vincennes ' Memorial Park Cemetery.

West Union Library Bringing In a Magician

(West Union, IL) -- The West Union Library is bringing a magician to West Union next week. T

U of I Extension Pruning Workshop

(Effingham, IL) -- The University of Illinois Extension is going to put on a pruning workshop next week in Effingham.

Upcoming Swim Clinic

(Robinson, IL) -- A swim clinic starts Monday at the Robinson City Pool. The clinic is open to kids at least seven-years-old and costs ten-dollars.

U.S. 231 Resurfacing Begins in Martin County

Pavement patching and resurfacing work has begun on 12 miles of U.S. 231 between U.S. 50/150 at Loogootee and State Road 58.

Haase Receives State Award

Robyn Haase, coordinator of Career and TechnicalEducation for Vincennes University's Project Excel, is the recipient of the 2013 Meredith Thompson Statewide Service to Career and Technical Education Award.

Injection Molding Manufacturer Expands in Southern Indiana

Injection molding and assembly manufacturer PRD is expanding its operations in Springville in Lawrence County Indiana.

IL: Quinn Wants Conference Committee To Find Pension Compromise

After another unproductive meeting with legislative leaders on pension reform, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is asking for a conference committee to be formed to find a compromise.

Vanderburgh Co. Sheriff Warns of Scam

Vanderburgh County residents are being targeted by telephone scammers claiming to be the county sheriff helping to collect a debt.

CCSO Arrests Two After Meth Lab Bust

(Robinson, IL) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office busted a meth lab yesterday.

RPD Makes Early Morning Arrest

(Robinson, IL) -- The Robinson Police Department made an arrest early this morning.

County Working On Property Tax Bills

(Robinson, IL) -- The Crawford County Board spent a lot of time talking about property taxes at their meeting last night.

35 Locals Sign Up For Flood Assistance

(Robinson, IL) -- Crawford County Emergency Management Agency Director Ken Pryor says 35 people have registered for federal aid from FEMA for April's flooding.

Porterville Blacktop Work Begins

(Robinson, IL) -- Resurfacing work on the Porterville Blacktop is beginning today.

County Reviews Clean Audit Report

(Robinson, IL) -- The Crawford County Board went through its audit report last night.

City Explains Private Pool Rules

(Robinson, IL) -- If you're planning to put a pool in your backyard this summer, you should check with City Hall first.

Lawrenceville Citco uses last year's budget this year

The La

wrenceville City Council Voted Last night to begin using last year's budget for this year. Mayor Don Wagner said the move is part of an effort to be more fiscally responsible by cutting wasteful spending and making sure the city's bills are paid up. Wagner said last year's budget was a good template to improve upon.

Lawrence County Eligible For Flood Aid

(Undated) -- Another area county will get federal money to help with cleanup from this spring's flooding.

Voters asked to help"Make a Difference" by Saturday night

he deadline to enter the Vincennes Kiwanis "Make a Difference Through Play" contest is tomorrow night at midnight. Votes are being accepted toward qualifying the local Kiwanis for a 25-thousand dollar grant. If awarded, the grant would bring new playground equipment at Gregg Park.

BMV closes for computer repair Saturday

The

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles' license branches will close tomorrow for a major computer maintenance project. The Indiana Office of Technology staff will start the computer project that day; all branches will re-open with normal hours starting again on Monday.
Also, the mybmv-dot-com Web site will be offline starting at six

Lawrenceville Council approves night of dancing

awrenceville will soon remember a night of dancing in September, but not the 21st night -- it will be the 7th.
Jan Loeb came before the Lawrenceville City Council Thursday night to ask permission to use the Ladener parking garage as a venue for a fundraiser that will benefit Lawrenceville's Downtown Revitalization Project.

Skelton Festival part 2 coming in July

(Vincennes, IN) -- Officials with the Red Skelton Foundation are preparing for the second part of this year's celebration of the 100th anniverary of Red Skelton's birth. The event will be commemorated with the opening of the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy. The museum is under construction adjacent to the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.