Sunrise News

Four Area Family Farms Among 56 Honored with The Hoosier Homestead Award
Four area farming families were among 56 presented with a Hoosier Homestead Award Friday at the Indiana Statehouse. The award recognizes their commitment to Indiana agriculture. Indiana farms may qualify for three honors: Centennial Award for 100 years of ownership, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years of ownership and...
11h ago

French Lick Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
Following a nearly 3 ½ year investigation, Indiana State Police arrested a French Lick man earlier this month on a warrant for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor. The investigation revealed that 22-year-old Nathaniel Lang had allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a female minor under the age of 16. The allegat...
15h ago

Allergy Forecast: Pollen Counts Expected to be Higher
Forecasters are warning those with seasonal allergies that pollen counts will be higher than usual across much of the U.S. this year. A senior meteorologist at AccuWeather says pollen counts will exceed historical averages in 39 states as the warm weather approaches. The experts say those who suffer from allergies shou...
15h ago

Owensville Man Arrested Following Gibson Co. Traffic Stop
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says an Owensville man was arrested early Friday morning during a traffic stop on US 41 near Patoka. 22-year-old Johnny Gutierrez was charged with Operator Never Licensed after he was unable to produce a valid American driver's license.
17h ago

Two Terre Haute Men Facing Murder and Attempted Murder Charges
The Vigo County Sheriff's Office says two Terre Haute men are behind bars following two shootings Thursday night in northern Vigo County. 18-year-old Joshua Torpy of Terre Haute is charged with Murder and Attempted Murder while 22-year-old Kyle Peretti, also from Terre Haute, is charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, a...
17h ago

Vincennes Man Arrested on Drug Charges During Traffic Stop
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says a Vincennes man is facing charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Paraphernalia following a traffic stop for speeding on US 41. 46-year-old Cary Lee Keller was clocked at 90 miles an hour Thursday afternoon. Authorities say Keller did not have insurance and that the deputy sme...
18h ago

Hoosier Gas Prices Continue Upward Trend
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.20 a gallon, three cents higher than Thursday and 27 cents higher than Tuesday when the price per gallon began to rise. It was also 24 cents higher than a week ago, 25 cents higher than a month ago, and 31 cents lower than a year ago. Mea...
20h ago

Daviess Co. Arrests
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington woman Thursday for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Over .15%, Operating a vehicle While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance Causing Serious Bodily Injury, and Operating While Intoxi...
20h ago

Duke Energy's Rate Hike Now in Effect
Duke Energy's rate increase is now in effect, raising household electricity bills by about 8%, with another 3% hike coming next year. The increase covers $295 million in operating costs. Duke Energy says it will help strengthen the power grid, improve reliability, and expand infrastructure while keeping rates lower tha...
Mar 20, 2025

Indiana National Guard Heading Back to U.S.-Mexico Border
The Indiana National Guard is getting ready to be deployed again to the U.S.-Mexico border. The Indiana National Guard says this deployment will cost around nine-million-dollars and will last a year. They went to Texas for ten months last year into February at the request of Governor Gregg Abbott. Indiana National Guar...
Mar 20, 2025

Vincennes Man Facing OWI Charge in Gibson Co.
A Vincennes man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated early Wednesday morning during a traffic stop on US 41 near Princeton. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Daniel Martin was pulled over for speeding and failing to maintain a lane of travel.
Mar 19, 2025

Owensville Women Arrested on Drug Charges
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says two Owensville women are facing drug charges following an investigation into a report of drug activity at an apartment complex in the 100 block of West Short Street in Owensville. During Tuesday's investigation Methamphetamines, Drug Paraphernalia, and Marijuana were seized. 58-y...
Mar 19, 2025
Fox World News

Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government
Sudan's military has reportedly retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum after almost 2 years of fighting, marking a symbolic victory for its military against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
13h ago

Iran's leader warns US could receive 'severe slaps' following Trump's threats to Houthis
Iran's leader warned the U.S. could receive "severe slaps" following President Donald Trump’s threats toward Yemen’s Houthis, a report said.
15h ago

His brother's keeper: Gal Dalal pleads for help as his brother Guy suffers in Hamas captivity
Gal Dalal went to the Nova music festival to meet up with his brother, Guy. After a few minutes, the two were running from rocket fire, and Guy was taken hostage by Hamas.
16h ago

American released by Taliban returns home to 'champion's welcome'
George Glezmann received a warm welcome as he arrived in the U.S. after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a release that was secured by U.S. and Qatari officials.
17h ago

Trump's hostage envoy Boehler met with Taliban in Kabul in first in-person meeting since takeover
President Donald Trump's hostage envoy traveled to Kabul to meet with Taliban officials in the first in-person meeting since the 2021 takeover to secure release of George Glezmann and discuss "beneficial" issues.
18h ago

Israel orders IDF to seize more Gaza territory if Hamas doesn't release hostages
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to seize more territory in Gaza in retaliation to Hamas' refusal to release living and deceased hostages.
20h ago

Ex-Haiti envoy slams 'deeply flawed' approach of Biden admin
Daniel Foote, a former special envoy to Haiti, hits the Biden administration's failed policies over the gang-infested Caribbean island. Foote resigned in protest in 2021.
Mar 21, 2025

Freed Israeli hostage tells UN, 'No more excuses,' says aid is feeding terrorists
Eli Sharabi, who was held hostage by Hamas for 491 days, spoke to the United Nations Security Council about his experience and demanded the remaining hostages be released.
Mar 20, 2025

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims' families still seeking closure
Survivors and victims' families are seeking justice thirty years after the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network that killed thirteen people and left thousands sickened.
Mar 20, 2025

Israel begins ground operation in Hamas stronghold of Rafah, expands activities in Gaza
Israel began a military offensive in the Hamas stronghold of Rafah on Thursday as it continues to target the terror group following a short-lived ceasefire.
Mar 20, 2025

Canada says China executed 4 Canadians this year amid rising tensions between the countries
China executed four Canadian dual citizens due to drug crimes in recent months, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said, as tensions rise between the two countries.
Mar 20, 2025

Taliban frees American hostage George Glezmann following negotiations with US, Qatar
FIRST ON FOX: The Taliban on Thursday released American hostage George Glezmann after holding him for more than two years in Afghanistan following negotiations between the Trump administration and Qatari officials, a diplomatic source with knowledge of...
Mar 20, 2025
Bible Verse of the Day
Ephesians 6:10-11
“[The Armor of God] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
8h ago
Jeremiah 17:7-8
““But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no wor...
Mar 21, 2025
1 Peter 2:2-3
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”
Mar 20, 2025
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Mar 19, 2025
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Mar 18, 2025
Sunrise Sports

Lane Closures Planned for U.S. 41 In Knox County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says motorists will encounter alternating lane closures on U.S. 41 in Knox County beginning on or around Wednesday, March 26th. Crews will begin alternating lane closures on both north and south bound lanes of U.S. 41 over Kelso Creek, near Vincennes. The lane restrictions will ...
Mar 17, 2025

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS UPDATE!!!
South Knox captured the school's first ever state championship, beating Rensselaer Central 55-33 to win the Girls Class 2-A Basketball Championship. Kendal Hill led the Lady Spartans with 18 points and ten rebounds. Bren Hill added 17 points and 12 rebounds and Grace Detweiler chipped in with 12 points. South Knox wrap...
Mar 02, 2025

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME INFORMATION!!
The IHSAA girls state basketball championships take place in Indianapolis today. The South Knox Spartans will make their very first appearance in a title game as the 27-3 Spartans take on 26-2 Rensselaer Central in the Class 2-A Championship game. Tip off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is 12:45 and you can hear the game wi...
Mar 01, 2025

Saturday Night Sports Update (Girls State Finals Update)
It's on to the state finals Saturday for the South Knox girls' basketball team. On Saturday, The Lady Spartans defeated Parke Heritage 77-40 and Heritage Christian in the finals 57-40 to win the Jasper Class 2-A semi-state. What a performance by South Knox senior Ella Bobe, who scored 59 points in the two games. Bren H...
Feb 23, 2025
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