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UDWI REMC Names Shane Smith as New CEO
The Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC has named Shane Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer. The UDWI REMC Board of Directors selected Smith after a national search process to replace Doug Childs who will retire this summer after nearly eight years with the cooperative. Smith currently serves as the UDWI Ch...
13h ago

Montgomery Man Killed in Tractor Roll Over Accident
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office says a Montgomery man died Wednesday night when his tractor rolled over into a creek near the intersection of County Road 650 East and County Road 500 North in Montgomery. The sheriff's office says its investigation showed 25-year-old Aden Graber was driving the tractor on a path alo...
13h ago

Governor Braun: Indiana Out of Execution Drugs
Governor Mike Braun says the state is out of lethal injection drugs and he is not planning on buying more for the time being. Indiana killed death row inmates Joseph Corcoran in December and Benjamin Ritchie last month, and those were the state's first executions since 2009. Braun says he is open to addressing how to m...
15h ago

Peer Recovery Specialists to Provide On-Site Support for Patients Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
Daviess Community Hospital has expanded the reach of its Peer Recovery Services program, integrating Peer Recovery Specialists across all departments throughout the hospital and affiliated clinics. This systemwide initiative ensures that individuals struggling with substance use disorder will have timely access to pers...
Jun 04, 2025

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Car in Ft. Branch
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a pedestrian on a scooter was struck and injured by a car on Wednesday afternoon near Locust and Walters Streets in Fort Branch. The unnamed pedestrian was flown by helicopter to an area hospital while the driver was taken to Deaconess Gibson Hospital for a bloo...
Jun 04, 2025

Our Community Foundation Awards Grant to First Choice Solutions
First Choice Solutions in Washington has received a $892 grant from Our Community Foundation through the 2025 Fast Grant Program. The grant will cover the unexpected repairs and upgrades to the facility's sewer line. Since 1999, First Choice Solutions has been helping women and families in and around Washington, who ar...
Jun 04, 2025

Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic to Open in Greene Co.
Affordable veterinary care is getting a much-needed boost in Greene County and surrounding areas. The Greene County Humane Society has announced the grand opening of Fix 'n' Friends, a new low-cost spay and neuter clinic located inside the animal shelter in Linton. The clinic will officially open to the public on Monda...
Jun 04, 2025

Owensville Man Arrested Following Early Morning Disturbance
Gibson County Sheriff's deputies arrested an Owensville man early Tuesday morning after responding to a report of a disturbance in the 200 block of East Gibson Street in Haubstadt. Upon completion of their investigation, 36-year-old Kolby Williamson of Owensville was arrested for Battery and Possession of Methamphetami...
Jun 03, 2025

Suresh Lohano Memorial Garden to be Dedicated Wednesday, June 11th
Daviess Community Hospital will hold a dedication ceremony Wednesday, June 11th for the Suresh Lohano Memorial Garden. Dr. Lohano died in a car crash on Interstate 64 in July of last year. The dedication ceremony will be held at 4:00 PM near the Same Day Surgery side entrance near the hospital's front entrance. The mem...
Jun 03, 2025

Seymour Attorney Arrested on Multiple Charges Related to Theft and Tax Evasion
A Seymour attorney was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony counts of corrupt business influence, theft, and tax evasion. Indiana State Police say 45-year-old Jason Smith owned Smith Law Services and Floyd Harris Holdings, LLC and failed to pay taxes on millions of dollars deposited into the accounts of both entities. T...
Jun 03, 2025

Gov. Braun Fires and Replaces 3 IU Board Members
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun appointed new members to the Indiana University Board of Trustees, citing an "overwhelming" response from interested individuals. Braun's decision to appoint new trustees came after receiving full control over the board's composition through a state budget bill. The selection of Jim Bo...
Jun 03, 2025

Road Closure Planned Tuesday, June 10th for State Road 60 in Lawrence County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says a portion of State Road 60 in Lawrence County is scheduled for closure Tuesday, June 10th for a culvert replacement project. State Road 60 will be closed two and a half miles east of U.S. 50 near Mitchell. Work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weathe...
Jun 03, 2025
Fox World News

Netanyahu coalition threatened by conscription standoff with religious parties
Israel's political crisis deepens as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to leave Netanyahu's coalition over military conscription exemptions, potentially triggering early elections.
9h ago

Merz says US in 'strong position' to stop Putin, Trump says 'let them fight for a little while'
Trump compared war in Ukraine to children fighting in a park during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz, who emphasized that Trump is "the key person" who can pressure Russia to end the conflict.
9h ago

Russia vows to repair planes damaged by Ukraine in massive drone attack, claims they were 'not destroyed'
Russia is vowing to repair the planes that were seen heavily damaged by Ukraine over the weekend in a massive drone attack across multiple airfields.
10h ago

Pope makes plea for peace with Ukraine in call with Putin
In their first call, Pope Leo emphasized dialogue with Putin about the Ukraine war, while the Kremlin leader claimed Kyiv was escalating the conflict after recent infrastructure attacks.
10h ago

French report identifies Muslim Brotherhood threat as Ted Cruz seeks US terror designation for group
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz announced he is reintroducing his bill to designate the Muslim Brotherhood. This comes after a French report flagged the group as a threat.
11h ago

Hamas working to 'sabotage' Trump-backed aid group with 'fake news': Israeli official
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein says Hamas is trying to sabotage a U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid group so it can retain control in Gaza.
11h ago

Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense
German Chancellor Merz's meeting with President Trump is expected to cover trade disputes and defense concerns, with Merz backing Trump's call to increase NATO's military spending.
12h ago

Russia drone strike kills 5 in Ukraine after Putin promised retaliation in Trump call
At least five people, including a 1-year-old, were killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine just hours after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
14h ago

Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza Strip: 'May their memory be blessed'
Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages who were abducted during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 massacre that ignited the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
20h ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Refugees in their own country': Samaritan's Purse steps into Israel's war zones with needed relief
Edward Graham visits Israel’s war zones as Samaritan’s Purse delivers armored ambulances, builds trauma centers and helps restore hope to terror-struck communities.
Jun 05, 2025

Communist country dumps decades-old 2-child policy as birth rates plummet to alarming levels
Vietnam's National Assembly ends the two-child policy implemented in 1993 to combat overpopulation, now facing declining birth rates and a significant gender imbalance of 111 boys per 100 girls in 2024.
Jun 05, 2025

Trump admin stands by Israel, rejects UN resolution backed by UK and France
The U.S. rejected a one-sided U.N. Security Council resolution backed by the U.K., France, Russia and China calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Jun 04, 2025
Bible Verse of the Day
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Jun 05, 2025
1 Chronicles 29:11
“Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.”
Jun 04, 2025
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Jun 03, 2025
Hebrews 9:28
“so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”
Jun 02, 2025
Revelation 21: 2-4
“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the peopl...
Jun 01, 2025
Sunrise Sports

Saturday Night Local High School Basketball Scores
BOYS BASKETBALL South Knox 55 Eastern Greene 46 Northeast Dubois 54 Springs Valley 33 Washington 70 Pike Central 28 Gibson Southern 63 Evansville Memorial 61 OT Evansville Harrison 63 Jasper 57 Evansville Central 54 Parke Heritage 49 Wood Memorial 62 Shoals 24 New Albany 70 Evansville Reitz 65 Sullivan 64 White River V...
Jan 26, 2025

Friday Night Boys Basketball Scores and Highlights
In boys basketball last night, Vincennes Lincoln edged out South Knox 46-42. Joel Sanders hit 15 for Vincennes...Sam Singleton lead the Spartans with 14. Northeast Dubois over the Rivet Patriots 55 to 32. Fisher Lemon with 10 points for Rivet. Rivet falls to 2 and 10 on the season. The North Knox Warriors led 18-11 a...
Jan 25, 2025
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Saturday Sports News
In High School Boys Basketball action... Vincennes Lincoln beat Sullivan 48-39. Luke Hall paced the 9-4 Alices with 18 points. South Knox lost to Bloomfield 41-33. Justin Siewers led the 3-7 Spartans with 14 points. North Central downed Vincennes Rivet 66-48. Brody Shots led the 2-9 Patriots with 14 points. In girls ac...
Jan 19, 2025

Sports Resets for Monday-Tuesday, 1/6-7
The Monday, 1/6 Vincennes Lincoln @ Linton-Stockton girls V & JV basketball games have been POSTPONED to Saturday, 1/11. The JV game will tip at 11:00 AM, with the varsity to follow at 12:30 PM. The bus will depart at 9:20 AM. The Monday, 1/6 Vincennes Lincoln @ Barr-Reeve boys JV basketball tournament has been CAN...
Jan 06, 2025