The Knox Sports Complex has made significant progress recently, moving closer to becoming a reality. Spearheaded by Dr. Sally Bodensteiner, a local family physician, the project aims to build a year-round indoor facility dedicated to group sports
The Knox County Commissioners have approved the first stage of a comprehensive plan to tear down, build new, and remodel several county buildings. Commissioner TJ Brink emphasized that the $16 million project will proceed without introducing new
Researchers are making progress on the Knox County Black History Preservation Project, which started over a year ago at the Knox County Library’s McGrady-Brockman House. Project Director Tom Bartholomew shared that the team is entering an exciting
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially certified the Vincennes Levee, concluding a process that began in 2006. Vincennes Utilities Services Manager Kirk Bouchie informed the City Council of the milestone, highlighting the history behind the
Much of Monday’s Vincennes City Council meeting was dominated by discussion surrounding the city’s utilities. Every four years, a utility rate study is conducted to determine if current utility rates are keeping up with current and future
This week is National Farmers Market Week. Fresh jams, jellies, fruits and vegetables draw thousands of people to more than 8-thousand farmers markets across the country. The gatherings foster a sense of community and provide consumers with
This week, the Francis Vigo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host the Southwest District meeting at Vincennes University. Established in 1890, the DAR has had a presence in Knox County since the
FROM INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING Residents across Indiana have raised concerns about the Indiana Department of Education’s proposal for new high school graduation requirements. The Arc of Indiana, a group that helps Hoosiers with developmental disabilities, says
Contractors are working diligently to finish the Lester Square Skatepark renovation…. That’s Vincennes Parks and Recreation Superintendent JR Field. Work started about two months ago on replacing the former delapitated particle board and metal skating surface with
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker has signed a bill to regulate new carbon capture, storage and pipeline projects. The technology involves capturing carbon dioxide created by power plants or other industries, transporting it and storing it deep underground.
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) officials heard public comment on a proposed road diet for State Road 441 in Vincennes on Thursday. Several turned out to hear the plan and voice concerns. A road diet typically involves
The Irreverent Warriors started a local chapter earlier this year. Their mission is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. The local coordinator is Stacy Boehm who says a great
A local charity group is reaching a donation milestone. The One Hundred Women who Care, was founded five years ago. The group meets quarterly, with each member contributing $100. During these meetings, members nominate and vote on
There are two new captains in town. Captain Joey Gates and Captain Pamela Gates are the new leaders at the Vincennes Salvation Army. The husband-wife team are originally from Kansas City, Missouri, and have two teenage sons
Indiana students are resisting a national decline in filing for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA form came out last December, and the U.S. Department of Education has worked through many issues, which has worried
A former cast member of the Red Skelton show is visiting Vincennes for the first time. Maureen Gaffney Wolfson worked on the Red Skelton Show from 1964 to 1968 and is in town for the very first
The first ever Red Skelton Comedy Convention begins Thursday 7/18. Executive Director of the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, Anne Pratt, was at our studios last week to chat about the inaugural event. redskeltonmuseum.org/comedy-convention
Vice President of the Knox County Fair Board, Will McCormick, dropped by the studios recently. We talked to him about the 2024 Knox County Fair which starts this weekend.
Friday, is opening day of the Knox County Fair. In addition to the midway, carnival, grandstand events, and free stage entertainment at the Vincennes University Pavilion, there is 4H, which is what Knox County Fair Board Vice
The weather is calling for rain, but for now, all 4th activities in Vincennes are on. Events start at Noon Thursday on Patrick Henry Square with food booths and other vendors being being hosted by the Vincennes