Shutdown Threatens Local Head Start Program

The ongoing federal government shutdown is putting hundreds of local children and families at risk, according to Pace Community Action Agency.Pace’s Head Start program serves 263 children across Knox, Daviess, Greene, and Sullivan counties. The organization warns

Combine Fire Burns Several Acres Near Washington

Fire crews in Daviess County responded Wednesday evening to a combine fire north of Washington. According to the Washington Township Fire Department, mutual aid was requested from the Plainville Fire Department to help contain the blaze. Neighboring

Nursing Shortage Forces Creative Methods to Fill Jobs

The nursing shortage in Indiana and nationwide remains dire. The Indiana Hospital Association says Indiana will need 5,000 nurses by 2031 as residents approach their golden years. One organization is seeking qualified nurses outside of U.S. borders to fill

Overnight Closures Coming to US 41

The Indiana Department of Transportation says southbound U.S. 41 in Gibson County will close overnight near Fort Branch beginning Tuesday, October 28. Crews will replace a damaged pipe between County Road 550 South and County Road 600

Vincennes Man Caught Driving Stolen Truck

A Vincennes man has been arrested in Jasper for auto theft. Police say 24-year-old Connor J. Smith was taken into custody Wednesday after officers discovered he was driving a stolen 2024 Toyota Tundra. Jasper Police were first