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Vincennes Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery
Knox County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Vincennes man Monday for Aggravated Battery. Deputies arrested 42-year-old Jeffrey Marsh after being called to a residence on North Windy Hill Road concerning a battery complaint. Authorities say a 36-year-old woman was found bleeding from an eye injury. Marsh is accused of hit...
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IURC Approves Switch from Coal to Natural Gas at Two AES Units in Petersburg
AES Indiana has announced that it will be re-powering two more units from coal to natural gas. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission gave the company the okay to transition Petersburg Units 3 and 4. This change is expected to "save customers approximately $281 million over a 20-year period." It may also r...
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Free Admission to DNR Properties for Veterans, Active-Duty Military on Monday
All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and everyone in their vehicle, will be admitted free to DNR-managed state parks, reservoir properties, state forest recreation areas, and off-road state recreation areas on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th. Veterans and military personnel should simply let the gate at...
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Washington Veterans Day Closings
All Washington city offices and departments will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans' Day. There will be no trash pick-up. The Recycling Center will also be closed on Saturday the 9th. Residents with trash pick-up on Monday are asked to have their trash ready for pick-up by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday...
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Washington Leaf Pickup Schedule
Leaf pickup in the City of Washington will begin on or about Wednesday, November 13th. Residents are reminded that leaves must be raked to the curb, not into the street area. The areas for pick up will be published in the local newspaper. There will be two complete rounds made through the city streets and one complete ...
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Daviess & Martin Counties Lift Burn Bans
Daviess and Martin Counties lifted Burn Bans on Wednesday. The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency says recent rains have reduced the risk of large spreading fires. Most crops have been harvested and field tillage has begun, also reducing the risk of spreading fires. Officials say the weather pattern has changed...
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Indiana Gas Prices (Wednesday)
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana Wednesday stood at $2.97 a gallon, two cents lower than Tuesday and 14 cents lower than Wednesday's national average. Indiana's average was also ten cents lower than a week ago, 15 cents lower than a month ago, and 28 cents lower than a year ago. Triple A...
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Loogootee Man Facing Multiple Charges
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested a Loogootee man on multiple charges Tuesday. 41-year-old Jarit Knepp is charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated .15 or Greater, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangerment, Operating While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Operating While Intoxicated...
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Braun Elected Indiana Governor
Former President Trump won the state of Indiana in Tuesday's 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Mike Braun is the winner in the race for Indiana Governor. The Republican politician defeated Democrat Jennifer McCormick to take the position. Braun will take the seat over from incumbent Republican Eric Holcomb. Republ...
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Local & Areas Local Election Results
Daviess Co. Election Results In Tuesday's elections in Daviess County, incumbent Robin Dove defeated Jared Smith for North Daviess School Board District 3. And Incumbent Kyle Cornelius and Rob McCormick were elected to two At-Large seats on the Washington School Board. Voter turnout in Daviess County was just over 66%....
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Washington Commons Ribbon Cutting Friday
The new Washington Commons Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening will be held Friday from 3:00 until 8:00 PM. The ribbon cutting is at 3:00. There will be live music, food trucks and a beer garden from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
Nov 05, 2024
One Person Killed in Gibson Co. Crash
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash early Tuesday morning at the intersection of State Road 168 and Interstate 69. The sheriff's office says a car was northbound on the I-69 off ramp onto State Road 168 and pulled into the path of a pick-up truck that was eastbound on State Road 168. The d...
Nov 05, 2024
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UN removes quilt panel artwork calling for Israel's extermination after facing backlash
The United Nations on Wednesday said it has removed a controversial panel that included a painting that called for the extermination of Israel.
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China officially 'doesn't care' about Trump win; unofficially, experts say Beijing is rattled
China's initial response to President-elect Trump's victory was matter of fact, but experts say Xi Jinping will be closely watching Trump's words and actions.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu calls President-elect Trump – here's what they spoke about
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken over the phone already with President-elect Donald Trump, discussing Israeli security and the Iranian threat.
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Climate activists spray US embassy in London with orange paint after Trump reelection victory
Climate activists in the United Kingdom sprayed orange paint on a section of the U.S. embassy in London in protest of President-elect Trump's re-election win.
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World leaders react to Trump victory 'on history's greatest comeback'
World leaders quickly took to X to congratulate former President Donald Trump on his unprecedented victory against Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
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Ukraine and North Korean troops clash for first time, Zelenskyy warns of escalation
Ukraine has engaged militarily for the first time with South Korean troops that are supporting Russia in its ongoing war with its neighbor, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a nightly address.
Nov 05, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has removed Yoav Gallant as his defense minister, his office announced Tuesday.
Nov 05, 2024
Iran-backed Iraqi militia attacks Haifa, Israel with drones
An Iran-backed Iraqi militia launched a drone attack against Haifa, a port city in northern Israel, early Tuesday, according to Iranian state media.
Nov 05, 2024
U.S. soldier wounded during Gaza pier mission dies months after being injured
The U.S. Army confirmed the death of Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, 23, on Monday. Stanley had served during the Gaza pier mission, where he was injured.
Nov 05, 2024
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile hours before US election
North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile into its eastern sea, just hours before the U.S. election, military officials said.
Nov 05, 2024