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03/05/2025

ALERT: Knox County is under a WIND ADVISORY until 1:00am, Thursday.

03/05/2025

It’ll be a wild day of weather today.

We have your First Warning Neighborhood Weather Forecast here:

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Keep the raincoat, the winter coat, and maybe even a windbreaker handy—you’ll need them all.Wednesday will be a day of all kinds of weather. Morning showers and a few rumbles of thunder will give way to rain mixing with scattered snow showers in the after...

03/05/2025

Grab the raincoat AND a warm coat as you head out the door—showers are sticking around for now. But don’t let the mild temps fool you. As the rain moves out, colder air moves in. Don't be surprised if you see a snowflake or two this afternoon.

03/05/2025

In case you haven't been outside since early this afternoon... it's been raining and is still raining.

03/04/2025

Dry and mild for the trip to school, but don’t forget to grab the umbrella before you leave! Rain showers move in this afternoon.

03/03/2025

Breezy and partly cloudy today with mild temps.

A slight chance of showers moves in overnight.

Full forecast here:

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County ) - Knox County will see partly cloudy skies throughout the day, with temperatures below average; reaching the lower 50s.A south wind at 5 - 10mph will pick up in the afternoon, with occasional gusts up to 20mph.By Monday night, clouds will gradually increase. T...

03/03/2025

You'll want to bundle up at the bus stop! It’ll be clear but chilly this morning. Despite a breezy day ahead, sunshine will help warm things up this afternoon.

03/02/2025

Wabash Valley Progressives have canceled Festival Latino this year.

Learn more about the reasons behind the decision here:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The annual Festival Latino event in Vincennes has been canceled for this year. The announcement was made on Saturday through a statement posted on the Wabash Valley Progressives’ (WVP) page.Organizers explained that they believe holding the festival ...

03/01/2025

CONGRATULATIONS SPARTANS!
Celebrate with us on Sunday, March 2nd in the SKMHS Gymnasium at 12:30 PM!
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02/28/2025

ALERT: Knox County is under a WIND ADVISORY until 7:00pm.

02/27/2025

The wiring is officially complete, and in perfect timing—the switch was flipped for the first time just as a thunderstorm rolled in! This week, we’ll be finishing insulation, and if all goes as planned, drywalling will begin this weekend.

We appreciate everyone’s support throughout this journey. As many of you know, costs for material have gone up. We are still accepting donations to help complete our office and studio and bring accurate, complete, timely news and weather coverage to Knox County.

Our goal is to start daily newscasts in May!

If you’re interested in contributing, click the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-knox-county-connected-wakc-relaunch

Thank you to everyone for being part of this with us! ❤️

02/27/2025

ALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for southern Knox County until 8:45pm

IMPACTED LOCATION(S): Decker, Monroe City, Wheatland

PRIMARY THREAT(S): Quarter Sized Hail

Stay with WAKC News Now and First Warning Neighborhood Weather for the latest.

02/27/2025

Some small thundershowers are developing and moving through Knox County.

02/26/2025

A stolen church bell from a Knox County church—cut into pieces and sold for scrap—has led to the arrest of a Knox County man.

Investigators say a tip from Illinois helped identify the suspect. Read the full story here:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A stolen church bell, cut into pieces and sold for scrap, has led to an arrest in Knox County.It started on February 6 when Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Royal Oak Presbyterian Church on E Royal Oak Church Road, located east of Vincennes between...

02/26/2025

Dozens of dogs rescued from a heartbreaking hoarding case are now receiving the care they desperately need at Vincennes Animal Shelter.

From pregnant pups to those battling mange, every dog is on the road to recovery—and they need your help!

Find out how you can volunteer or adopt here: https://www.weareknoxcounty.com/post/from-hoarding-to-hope-vincennes-shelter-cares-for-rescued-dogs

02/25/2025

Here is a look at gas prices around Knox County.

02/21/2025

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