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Large fire breaks out at old Decker school
DECKER, Ind. (WTHI) — Firefighters from Gibson, Knox and Lawrence counties were called to a large fire Tuesday evening. It broke out at the old Decker school house on Main Street. We're told it's now a working sawmill. Knox County Dispatch told News 10 the fire started around 7...
Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Car Into Liquor Store
An Oakland City woman was arrested on Sunday after Gibson County deputies say she ran her car into the side of a building. Authorities were called to Oak 2 Barrel Liquors on Mulberry Street concerning the accident. They found a Chevy Trailblazer had hit the building causing damage. The driver,...
Public Meeting on Electric Vehicle Charging in Vincennes
Vincennes, IN – INDOT will host a public meeting on electric vehicle charging on July 16th at 11:30 a.m. at the Green Activities Center on the Vincennes University campus. This meeting is part of INDOT’s federally funded program to expand Indiana’s electric vehicle charging network. The program wants to deploy a national network of at least 500,000 charging stations by 2030. A presentation will begin 30 minutes after the doors open. Learn more and provide feedback at chargingthecrossroads.com.
ISP Arrest One After Evening Accident
Indiana State Police arrested a Vincennes woman following a call to a location near 15th and Main Streets. Troopers found 28 year-old Cara Kendall at the location. Kendall was charged with two counts– leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, and operating while intoxicated. No details of the accident have been released.
Alleged Drug Test Interference Leads to Princeton Woman’s Arrest
The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says a community corrections client is facing charges for attempting to use a device to interfere with a drug test that was being administered. 37-year-old Jeremy Livermore of Princeton was taken into custody Wednesday and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was...
Jessica Baker-Hope, 36, Vincennes
Jessica L. Baker-Hope, age 36, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on July 7, 2024. Born on December 16, 1987, to Douglas and Pansy “Coy” Baker, Jessica grew up in the warm embrace of her hometown, alongside her loving siblings, Peggy Baker and Douglas Baker Jr. After attending high school, she committed herself to supporting her family through her diligent work in factory settings, contributing not only to her family’s well-being, but also to the fabric of her community.
End of Month Operation Possible for City’s Newest Water Tower
Vincennes Water Utilities officials expect the City’s newest water tank to be ready for use soon. The actual construction of the tank at Hart Street and Richard Bauer Drive started last year. Vincennes Water Utilities general manager Kirk Bouchie says the plant’s completion time was thrown off by a...
Five Tornadoes Confirmed in Tristate Area, More Possible as Surveys Continue
The National Weather Service has confirmed two more tornadoes hit the tristate area yesterday, bringing the total to five. Surveys are ongoing, and more tornadoes may be added. The confirmed tornadoes include:. An EF-0 in Martin County, near Dover Hill with 85 mph winds, occurred around 7:20 p.m. northwest of...
Road Closure Planned for State Road 64 in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says a portion of State Road 64 in Princeton is scheduled for closure on Monday, July 15th for sewer repairs in the area. State Road 64 will be closed between North Center Street and the nearby railroad tracks. The project is expected to take two...
Good Samaritan Hospital Offering Free Stroke Screenings
Good Samaritan will offer free stroke screenings to the community on Wednesday, August 7th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Charles C. Hedde, MD Health Education Center. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and up to 80% of them can be prevented.
Ice sworn in with fire department
VINCENNES — Knox County native Chris Ice was sworn in as a member of the Vincennes Fire Department at Monday’s Board of Works and Public Safety meeting Monday. Ice said starting out on the job, he will be doing basic duties for the city’s department — anything from fire rescues to EMS runs and more. He has worked at Vincennes Township Fire Department since 2021.
Decker School Fire
The old Decker School building in southern Knox County was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday night. Firefighters from Knox and Gibson Counties and Lawrence County, Illinois responded to the blaze off US 241 in Decker. The building has recently been used as a sawmill. Decker residents were asked to conserve...
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