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02/14/2025

Jasper Police arrested two people after an 11-month-old child was found inside a car Thursday morning.

Jasper Police arrested two people after an 11-month-old child was found inside a car Thursday morning. Officers responded to a 911 call around 8:40 AM from a woman reporting the child missing. Police found the infant inside

02/14/2025

The Daviess County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting and the alleged suspect is still at large as of this posting.

❗️ News Release❗️

February 14th, 2025

Shooting Investigation

The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of February 14th, 2025. At 2:05 am, Daviess County Central Dispatch received a call from Martin County requesting assistance for a male subject with a gunshot would at the address of 15075 N US Highway 231.

Deputies and EMS arrived and located a male subject with multiple gunshot wounds. Male subject was transported to Daviess Community Hospital and then transferred to another medical facility with his condition being stable.

The suspect has been identified as Alexander J. Carlquist, age 35, white male, 5’11, 180lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes. Carlquist’s may possibly be driving a 2004 Jeep Liberty, silver in color, plate number CHJ385 or a 2009 Ford Focus, silver in color, plate number CPQ532. Carlquist has ties to Perry County Indiana, and he should be considered armed and dangerous.

The attached photo is from May of 2024.

Please contact the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office at 812-254-1060 or submit a tip on the Daviess County Sheriff app, with any information about Alexander Carlquist or his whereabouts.

The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Loogootee Police Department, Martin County Sheriff’s Office and the Martin County Ambulance service.

02/14/2025

Counselors and Clergy were made available to South Knox students and staff today. Their services were being offered as the South Knox community mourns the loss of a beloved staff member who died unexpectedly on Thursday.

    Counselors and Clergy were made available to South Knox students and staff today. Their services were being offered as the South Knox community mourns the loss of a beloved staff member who died unexpectedly on Thursday. In a

02/14/2025

Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday and a reminder that it falls on this coming Monday, February 17th. Here in Vincennes at Grouseland, the historical mansion of the 9th President of the U-S, William Henry Harrison, residents are invited to celebrate with a special President’s tour, games, trivia, and activities and the Harley Hawk Live Raptor program.

Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday and a reminder that it falls on this coming Monday, February 17th. As a federal holiday, government offices, most banks, and post offices will be closed. Mail delivery will also be

02/14/2025

We are halfway through the month of February but when you look at the events calendar, the month has a plethora of activity in the Vincennes area.

We are halfway through the month of February but when you look at the events calendar, the month has a plethora of activity in the Vincennes area. The Old Town Players present their latest production called Death

02/14/2025

Joann, the national fabric and craft retailer, is closing 20 stores in Indiana. It’s been confirmed that the Vincennes location is on the list of stores to close.

Joann, the national fabric and craft retailer, is closing 20 stores in Indiana. It’s been confirmed that the Vincennes location is on the list of stores to close. The closures are part of a restructuring plan after

02/14/2025

South Knox Schools are operating on a 2hr delay today (Fri. 2/14). This is South Knox Schools only.

02/13/2025

Greene County General Hospital has a new team member—Sunny Grace Greene, a 9-month-old Australian Labradoodle therapy dog. Sunny, has been named the “Chief of Pawsitivity,” and recently completed seven months of specialized training at Ultimate Canine LLC in Westfield, Indiana.

Greene County General Hospital has a new team member—Sunny Grace Greene, a 9-month-old Australian Labradoodle. Sunny, named the “Chief of Pawsitivity,” recently completed seven months of specialized training at Ultimate Canine LLC in Westfield, Indiana. Starting February

02/13/2025

🚨SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨

This weekend's VU Baseball tournament at Jerry Blemker Field Feb. 14 through Feb. 16 has been cancelled due to cold weather and rain on Saturday.

The Trailblazers will take on Olney Central College Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at Jerry Blemker Field.

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02/13/2025

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced an update to its waiver invitation process for individuals waiting for home and community-based services. Effective immediately, those invited off the waiting list for the PathWays HCBS Waiver and Health and Wellness Waiver must complete all required steps within 180 days to begin receiving services.

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced an update to its waiver invitation process for individuals waiting for home and community-based services. Effective immediately, those invited off the waiting list for the PathWays HCBS Waiver

02/13/2025

Vincennes University Theatre kicks off The Real Inspector Hound tonight at 7 p.m. The play, a satire on theater criticism, humorously explores the world of two critics attending a play that isn’t quite up to par.

Vincennes University Theatre kicks off The Real Inspector Hound tonight at 7 p.m. The play, a satire on theater criticism, humorously explores the world of two critics attending a play that isn’t quite up to par. Their

02/13/2025

Author, Dr. Walter Rinderle , explored the Holocaust’s horrors and the quiet bravery of those who resisted at a discussion hosted by the Knox County Public Library on Wednesday night. Dr. Rinderle’s discussion was titled “Ordinary Heroes” and centered on the role of ordinary people who risked their lives to save Jews from the N***s.

Author, Dr. Walter Rinderle , explored the Holocaust’s horrors and the quiet bravery of those who resisted at a discussion hosted by the Knox County Public Library on Wednesday night. Dr. Rinderle’s discussion was titled “Ordinary Heroes”

02/13/2025

Accident rescue in Daviess County

02/12/2025

A legislative effort to require Indiana schools to install cameras in special education classrooms and seclusion rooms has stalled.

FROM INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING A legislative effort to require Indiana schools to install cameras in special education classrooms and seclusion rooms has stalled. The proposal, introduced by Republican Representative Becky Cash, was inspired by a WFYI investigation

02/12/2025

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people in a horse neglect case. Authorities began investigating Rochelle Peterson of Shoals on January 15th, finding eight emaciated horses in deep frozen mud without food or water.

Photos from the Martin County Indiana Sheriff’s Department page   The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three people in a horse neglect case. Authorities began investigating Rochelle Peterson of Shoals on January 15th, finding eight emaciated

02/12/2025

Vincennes University is celebrating 100 years of its Journalism and Photojournalism programs with a special event next Monday, February 17.

Vincennes University is celebrating 100 years of its Journalism and Photojournalism programs with a special event next Monday, February 17. The “Honoring a Century of Journalism” celebration starts at 11:45 a.m. at the Shake Learning Resource Center

02/12/2025

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum is updating residents on upcoming road projects, including a major paving project on Main Street set for this year.
The Mayor visited our studios recently and told us that the Main St. work will start late Spring or early Sumer.

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum is updating residents on upcoming road projects, including a major paving project on Main Street set for this year. The Mayor was in our studios recently and told us that the Main St.