We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at cshuttle@paxtonmedia.com or call us at 812-886-9955 The Vincennes University Alumni Association is encouraging new graduates to stay connected by updating their information and participating in alumni events Alumni Director Aaron Selby says joining the association is free and includes benefits like a newsletter and the Columns magazine Selby says graduates just need to sign up online “If you go on our web page vinu.edu/alumni There’s a large button on the top right where you can find that and then updates when we have different activities and events,” Selby said Selby adds that while some events may have a small fee to cover costs there is no charge to be part of the alumni association VINCENNES, Ind. (WISH) — Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb accepted an honorary doctorate in public service from Vincennes University during its Saturday commencement.  Indiana’s 51st governor spoke to the graduates for about 20 minutes largely focusing on his roots in Knox county like his parents having first met at the university.  “graduations are no place for politics.” Holcomb offered three important lessons he learned from his time in office.  embrace innovation and the changes that come with it Shortly after being term-limited out of office, Holcomb joined the board of directors for Doral Renewables The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has added 27 new members so far in 2025 reflecting a strong start to the year for the local business community Chamber President Jamie Neal credits the momentum to a new membership development director who has been actively reaching out to area businesses “We have a new membership development director and she’s killing it “We’ve added 27 new members to take part in the resources we offer—whether it’s marketing support or just collaborating to help make your business successful.” Ribbon cuttings for several of the new members are being scheduled for June, and more information is available at knoxcountychamber.com and on the Chamber’s Facebook page Neal also encouraged residents to take advantage of local events and businesses during the summer months She emphasized the importance of both shopping and touring local noting that Knox County offers a wide range of things to see and do The state of Indiana is now issuing fines to speeding drivers via its highway work zone speed cameras for the first time After testing the cameras for nearly a year the state is ready for enforcement to begin Lawmakers authorized speed cameras in highway construction zones in 2023 The Indiana Department of Transportation began testing them at a site on Interstate 70 last August the cameras moved to a work zone on I-465 and I-69 on the northeast side of Indianapolis drivers caught speeding were issued notices but not fined INDOT says 90 thousand of those notices have been sent in about four months If a driver is caught on camera going at least 11 miles per hour over the speed limit The second offense is a 75 dollar fine; each offense after that is 150 dollars A Flood Warning is in effect at the White River at Petersburg and Hazelton The National Weather Service says rainfall over the last few days totaling one to 2 inches along the lower White will cause minor flooding from this evening into early Saturday morning This morning the river at Petersburg was at 16 feet at Hazelton the level was at 15.6 feet The river will continue to rise another foot to 18 inches over the next few days Vincennes University celebrated the Class of 2025 on Saturday with Spring Commencement ceremonies on the Vincennes Campus Graduates crossed the stage inside the P.E Complex as the University recognized student achievements across a wide range of academic programs from nursing and education to technology and the arts a graduate of the College of Health Science and Human Performance reflected on the impact of her campus involvement “The thing that really helped shape my experience was getting involved and working for the Office of Student Activities,” Bradley said “Being a worker in the Office of Student Activities has brought me lifelong friends role models that I can look up to and learn from their guidance and opportunities that not many students get to experience.” The University also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service to former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb who completed eight years in office in 2024 Holcomb has long-standing ties to Vincennes and Knox County and praised the University for its statewide reach and reputation “I always knew that I could always count on VU to deliver on what I might have been out pitching whether it was around the state of Indiana or around the country “To think about all your campuses—from Fort Branch to all the high schools that you’re in—your presence and the impact and effect that that had.” VU conferred approximately 2,400 bachelor’s degrees Closing time is coming for the Vincennes Brewing Company Click Here for your 5 day Forecast For the 21st Nuit des Musées, on Saturday May 17, 2025, we're heading for the Service historique de la Défense (SHD) to discover this mecca of military symbolism inviting you in particular to explore its library where all the archives of the ministries in charge of military affairs since their creation are kept listing and collecting elements of military symbolism (including emblems and insignia) and thus contributing to works relating to the history of Defense including 450 km of archives dating back to the 17th century 2025 - 18:00 ⤏ 23:00To mark European Museum Night the Service historique de la Défense (SHD) is exhibiting exceptional DGSE archives dating back to the Second World War which were transferred to the SHD at the end of 2024 Discover our new temporary exhibition "From Liberation to Victory The scientific reception desk can answer your questions and help you with your research Presentation of the Salle des emblèmes by the Division Symbolique de la Défense the exhibition curators will be on hand to present the exhibition and answer any questions you may have Discover the history of the Château du Vincennes during the Second World War as you stroll through the castle's courtyards At 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm / duration: 40 min Meet at the reception desk at the entrance to the King's Pavilion to register for the event Join us for a badge-making workshop as part of the exhibition "From Liberation to Victory Get ready to plunge into the world of symbols and artistic creation At 6.30pm and 8.30pm / duration: 45 min / from age 7 Meet at the reception desk at the entrance to the Pavillon du Roi to register for the event Curators and archivists present emblematic archive and library documents from the Second World War preserved at the Service historique de la Défense At 6:45pm - 7:45pm - 8:45pm - 9:45pm / duration: 30 min / free admission A 40-strong orchestra brings the Liberation to life with music 8.30pm / duration: one hour / free admission Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana government has revoked a Knox County auto dealer’s license after an investigation of fraudulent practices An investigation of the Indiana Secretary of State’s office began July 31 and revealed that Banks One Stop Auto in Vincennes submitted falsified forms to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles the dealership used at least one person’s signature without that person’s knowledge or authorization The dealership is located south of Vincennes on U.S were permanently barred from operating or managing a dealership in Indiana The dealership was also required to return all metal dealer plates within 30 days and pay a $250 fine related to the audit Failure to comply with these requirements will result in further penalties according to the Indiana Auto Dealer Services Division of the Secretary of State’s Office A Washington Catholic School bus driver was arrested after police responded to a report of it being stuck in the mud on Monday The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says the bus was stuck at at US 50 and County Road 300W in Washington Deputies arrived to find a 2007 yellow Freightliner school bus owned by the Diocese of Evansville Catholic Church was transported to Daviess Community Hospital for a drug and alcohol screen His blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.221 All 38 children and four adults aboard the bus were safely removed Truelove was arrested and is currently being held at the Daviess County Security Center without bond He faces a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVWI) endangering Universities and public broadcasting organizations across Indiana are discussing how to navigate recently announced state and federal funding cuts Republican lawmakers in Indiana passed a state budget proposal last week aimed at closing a projected $2 billion shortfall The plan includes a 5% reduction in higher education funding for both general operations and building maintenance as well as the elimination of state funding for public media Vincennes University is among the institutions facing financial adjustments the university has been directed to set aside another 5% into a state reserve account Vincennes University’s public television and radio stations will also lose about $400,000 in state support due to the public media cuts a new executive order signed by President Trump instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to end all direct and indirect federal funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) The order argues that such subsidies are no longer necessary in today’s media environment and claims the two organizations do not consistently meet standards of impartiality As institutions and public media outlets brace for the impact of the cuts The Vincennes University community and sports fans are remembering the life of Harry Meeks The retired VU Women’s Basketball Coach died Saturday Meeks announced his retirement a year ago after 33 years leading the Trailblazer women’s team He joined VU in 1991 and became the program’s winningest coach with 750 wins and 11 NJCAA National Tournament appearances overseeing multiple national championships in other sports Meeks was inducted into the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2020 Meeks was among 8 VU coaches who were honored with NJCAA Coaches Legacy Awards The Old Town Players have officially thanked the community after surpassing their fundraising goal and securing a $50,000 state matching grant through Indiana’s CreatINg Places program The theater raised $82,353 by the end of its capital campaign The funds will go toward repairs to the roof and ceiling as well as improvements to the veranda and railing the theater’s board called the campaign “more than a financial milestone,” saying the response shows what’s possible when the community supports a shared vision “We are deeply humbled and grateful for your generosity,” the board said Old Town Players described the improvements as long overdue and said the upgrades will benefit both performers and patrons for years to come Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom announced it permanently shut its doors on April 13 “We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from this community,” the post read has unveiled its upcoming lineup for the 2025-26 season with auditions in late May and performances scheduled for August the mood shifts for the Halloween season with Misery a stage adaptation of the Stephen King thriller families can enjoy The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Old Town Players will present Beetlejuice Jr. followed by the season’s final show in May: the heartfelt comedy I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse All shows will be performed at the Old Town Players Theatre & Arts Center on Broadway Street in Vincennes Audition dates and performance details are available now on the Old Town Players’ website and social media A temporary emergency no parking order is now in effect on Second Street between Vigo and Willow Streets in Vincennes allows space for escorts of large farm equipment heading into the city The need for the restriction stems from ongoing INDOT construction projects which eliminated other options for routing the oversized vehicles City Engineer John Sprague told the Board of Public Works on Monday that over the past weekend parked cars created several close calls for farm escorts The order is expected to remain in place for several weeks City officials are working with Rivet Junior-Senior High School and the nearby church to limit disruptions as both are located along the affected route Sprague also noted that a similar restriction may be needed again when work begins on Vigo Street between Sixth and the Memorial Bridge The City of Vincennes has awarded construction bids for its new firefighter training center though no start date for the work has been set The Board of Works approved four contracts Monday including $48,480 to Hendrickson Concrete and Construction for foundation work Wabash Utilities received three contracts: nearly $41,000 for storm and sanitary lines and just under $11,000 for building utilities The lowest site-clearing bids were rejected with that work expected to be done in-house The center is being funded by the state and is part of a statewide effort to expand live fire training opportunities In other action in city government on Monday the Vincennes City Council has unanimously approved the third and final reading of an ordinance which vacates a portion right-of-way on Buntin Street The change will allow for proper setback requirements related to a building project and is not expected to negatively impact city infrastructure The council previously held a public hearing on the ordinance with no public comments The measure passed 6–0 in each of its three readings the Vincennes City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance 6-2025 which proposes changing the zoning of a property at 1420 Hart Street from C1 commercial to R1 residential Council members noted the property was previously residential and that the change aligns with surrounding zoning That ordinance now heads to the Area Plan Commission before returning to the council for further readings A new fire training center in Vincennes took another step forward on Monday It was June of last year when it was announced that Vincennes and Knox County were set to receive a new state-of-the-art firefighter training facility as part of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Hub-and-Spoke training model The Vincennes Fire Department and Vincennes Township Fire Department were selected to jointly receive the new facility The expansion of centers aims to bring live fire training closer to firefighters across the state eliminating so-called “training deserts.” Monday night the Vincennes Board of Works received five bids for construction of the facility The bids included five alternates for various parts of the building The bids were taken under advisement and will be reviewed by the city engineer’s office before being awarded The Vincennes Board of Works also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Interfact who will install cameras at six railroad crossings across the city The cameras will monitor crossings at 2nd and 15th Streets as well as Main motorists can check the app to see which crossings are open Each camera costs $1,000 to install and $500 a year to maintain The $9,000 project is funded from the city’s existing budget Mayor Joe Yochum commented that the plan was first discussed a couple of years ago Officials say the system is already in use in Muncie and could help reduce traffic delays from long train stops It's now official: Vincennes Lincoln High School will have a new conference affiliation "The Alices will be a great addition to the conference with their long tradition in athletics and great community support," the conference said in a statement "We look forward to a long partnership in the WIC." Vincennes Lincoln has attempted to leave the SIAC in recent years despite only being a member since 2020 A move to the Pocket Athletic Conference was voted down in 2022 The Alices have finished eighth each school year in the all-conference standings and haven't won a conference championship in any sport More: What would Vincennes Lincoln leaving mean for the SIAC? Two options in play The Vincennes Community School Corporation unamiously voted on Monday to apply for membership to the WIC It will leave the SIAC with nine member schools: Bosse The conference has reached out to other schools for expansion allowing one nonconference game in football Should Vincennes Lincoln remain a member through next year it would play a full conference schedule in every sport Any change for the SIAC would begin in 2026-27 with that timeline Cascade and Indian Creek) are reportedly leaving the WIC following this school year Two others (Brown County and Cloverdale) are backing out in football only Vincennes Lincoln High School is attempting to leave the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference The Vincennes Community School Corporation made the decision on Monday in its board of school trustees meeting the board chose to apply for admittance to the Western Indiana Athletic Conference which may include the end of the 2024-25 school year The Alices had been a member of the SIAC since 2020 following the closure of the Big Eight The SIAC would have nine members should Vincennes leave: Bosse More: SIAC football teams live in a bubble by only playing each other. Will that ever change? "This would give us a fresh start and a chance to rebuild a culture of success within Vincennes Lincoln athletics," Lincoln Athletics Director Chris Lancaster said during the meeting Vincennes Lincoln had been on the verge of leaving in recent years. The Courier & Press reported in January 2022 that school officials were exploring an exit due to on-field struggles in conference games Vincennes Lincoln attempted to join the Pocket Athletic Conference the Alices would join a conference in a state of flux The WIC is currently comprised of Brown County Cascade and North Putnam) are joining the Indiana Crossroads Conference next year Indian Creek is also leaving after this school year Brown County and Cloverdale are backing out in football only Vincennes Lincoln has not won any SIAC championships since rejoining – it was previously a member from 1936-1980 – but had become more competitive in recent years Football finished in a five-way tie for second in 2023 It had finished eighth each season in the SIAC all-sports standings "This isn’t us running from a challenge," Lincoln Principal Shea Duke said during the meeting "It’s finding the right challenge for the students that we have That is difficult to keep students positive and engaged "people are willing to come forward and take care of that for us." During the meeting administrators said a lack of success in the SIAC created a negavite culture within Vincennes athletics The coaches voted 11-5 to find a new conference with similar community values "I think we’re an outlier in the SIAC," Lancaster "The city schools of Evansville kind of operate under one umbrella It’s not a community-based type of situation." PHOTO FROM KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT Another main road was affected by river flooding on Wednesday  US 50 west in Knox County near the intersection with State Road 241 is down to one lane as river levels began pouring over the road Numerous other roads remain closed and again authorities are urging motorists to abide by those road closing and high water signs and not attempt to drive through the water Knox County Emergency Management reminds the public that they can access  511IN.org  for statewide travel information. Local road and travel information can be accessed at knoxin.wthgis.com Looking at the latest river stages according to the National Water Prediction Service the White River at Edwardsport was at 26.7 feet overnight and dropping below Edwardsport it was at 26.5 overnight and falling At Petersburg the white was nearly 27 feet and is currently forecast to rise to 27.7 and crest Friday night before beginning a slow fall   That is under two feet below the record stage of 29.5 feet The Prediction Service say the White at Hazelton is at 27.7 feet and will rise to 29.5 and crest over the weekend Flood stage at Petersburg and Hazelton is 16 feet The Wabash River at Vincennes is forecast to reach 21.8 feet today and then begin to fall Conference realignment is returning to Southwestern Indiana The Vincennes Community School Corporation voted on Monday for Lincoln High School to seek admission to the Western Indiana Athletic Conference This move would come less than five years after the school joined the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference in the fall of 2020 the SIAC would be left with nine schools: Bosse More: How SW Indiana high school teams are rolling with the punches following winter storms What would Vincennes Lincoln's departure mean for the conference Nearly all sports would switch to an eight-game conference schedule for sports It would allow one non-conference game each in football opening the door for a number of intriguing matchups with the PAC One example would be the possible return of the Goal Post Trophy between Jasper and Southridge Scenario two: expansionThe SIAC has informally reached out to a number of schools since December to gauge potential interest The current conference bylaws do not have a maximum membership cap This would create the need for two divisions in football with multiple nonconference games or a rotating unbalanced schedule if the total membership exceeds 10 "(Vincennes Lincoln) feels like moving to a different conference is better for their school community," said SIAC president John Skinner change could come for the largest athletic conference in Southwestern Indiana Vincennes University will launch an Early College Online program in summer 2025 giving Indiana high school students a new way to earn college credit The program is open to students in grades 9–12 at public It offers courses taught by VU faculty and helps students work toward the Indiana College Core which all high schools are now required to offer under a 2024 state law Some schools may not have enough credentialed teachers to meet the requirement Students can earn at least 30 credits at $100 per credit hour VU says that’s about 70% cheaper than attending a public university for a year A new Zaxbys restaurant is now open in Vincennes A ribbon cutting was held today to mark the occasion Owner Manish Malhotra said his team chose Zaxbys because of its fast-paced chicken concept and strong brand reputation “We were looking for something on a fast pace chicken restaurant Chicken tenders are one of the biggest hits out there Zaxbys has a great product,” Malhotra said as well as 11 Arby’s locations across Indiana Malhotra said Vincennes was a natural choice for expansion There is a lot of growth coming in here,” he said He thanked the city and Mayor Joe Yochum for their support in bringing the restaurant to Knox County Zaxbys is located on Hart Street next to the Vincennes Township Fire Department Congressman Mark Messmer recently made a stop in Vincennes for a discussion on regional economic trends The April 22 visit marked his first to Knox County since being elected Representative for Indiana’s Eighth Congressional District Messmer met with Knox County Chamber of Commerce President Jamie Neal and Knox County Indiana Economic Development CEO Chris Pfaff Pfaff said they were grateful for the opportunity to discuss important related issues in Knox County Messmer sits on  three key House committees – Agriculture Zaxby's is celebrating the opening of its newest location in Vincennes the new Zaxby's is owned and operated by Manish Malhotra of MHDZ LLC and is now open for both dine-in and drive-thru service the new store hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday with Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum and the Knox County Chamber of Commerce “We are excited to bring Zaxby's to the very welcoming Vincennes community,” said owner and operator “We look forward to serving Zaxby's delicious Chicken Fingerz and more in a family friendly environment and fostering growth opportunities in the neighborhood.” The app is available for download on Google Play and the App Store Ordering for delivery is also available directly through the app LLC’s first Zaxby's location in the area The new restaurant is expected to provide up to 40 new employment opportunities Interested applicants may visit workthecoop.com to apply for all available positions More than 100 young readers and their families joined the Vincennes University Education Department for its third annual Story Walk recently It was held near the Summers Center on the VU campus and  brought The True Story of the Three Little Pigs to life through colorful displays and literacy stations created by VU Education majors and discovered why food spoils — all while walking through the story outdoors The Story Walk is said to be a creative way to encourage early reading as well as respond to Indiana’s literacy crisis where one in five third graders can’t read Associate Professor of Education and developer of VU’s Science of Reading program we spend a lot of time with our kids at the ball field We spend a lot of times with our kids at parks but we don’t really spend a lot of times outside doing literacy “So this is a way for our kids to actively engage in we’re bringing to life literacy for them.” and conservation display — with each child receiving a free book and goody bag The Downtown Vincennes Association and Knox County Chamber of Commerce are inviting the public to “Spectator Alley” this Saturday from 11 to 2 It’s described as a high-energy celebration set up at 1st and Main Streets—right near the finish line of the Vincennes Historical Half Marathon Spectator Alley will feature live music by Wade and Jamie and a 21-and-over pop-up bar with a $10 cover Downtown businesses will be open during the event and completed “Race Through Downtown” giveaway cards will be collected for a drawing Officials say that Spectator Alley is meant to bring together the community and cheer on runners during one of the city’s signature spring events race participants can pick up their swag bag and t-shirt the night before the event at The Pantheon on Main Street from 5 to 7:30 p.m Race day packet pickup will be available from 7 to 7:45 a.m at the Burkhart Insurance parking lot on North 1st Street Organizers strongly encourage runners to get their materials early to avoid delays on race morning You can search our site using the form provided below News & Reviews News Wire Vincennes to install system to inform drivers of blocked crossings Photos from cameras at crossings are posted to free app to aid motorists — The city of Vincennes has reached agreement with a Muncie company to install a system informing drivers when railroad grade crossings are blocked PBS station WVUT reports the city’s Board of Works approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Interfact to install cameras at six grade crossings in the city sending the images to a free app that drivers can check to see which crossings are clear Each of the solar-powered cameras costs $1,000 to install and $500 annually to maintain Interfact’s system is currently being tried in Muncie, thanks to funding from the City of Muncie and Ball State University. More information is available here A similar system, from the company BlockedCrossings, is being tried in the Goshen, Ind., area [see “New company uses cameras …,” Trains News Wire Wouldn’t want the facts to get in the way of a good story Vincennes is only served by 1 railroad now The former C&EI that brings traffic to/from Chicago from the yard in Hopkinsville The former B&O that runs from East St Louis to Queensgate in Cincy The Illinois Sub West only works as far west as Flora IL and is handled by a once in a week local The Illinois/Indiana Sub East has little traffic to Mitchell and almost none to Seymour due to tunnels that can’t take double stacks So I am trying to figure out what would block an intersection for so long All the local traffic is staged at Alice Yards south of town The NYC/Penn Central Egyptian line through Vincennes was torn out ages ago the system starts sending a message every minute to the cell phone of the railroad’s CEO This system allows you to enroll in direct alerts Members enjoy 15% off any purchase in our store. Join Today Get updates and special offers via email from Trains.com brands Vincennes PBS will host a free screening of Carl the Collector on Saturday at Davis Hall on the Vincennes University campus The event features a viewing of Carl the Collector a new PBS Kids program about an autistic raccoon named Carl The character offers a unique perspective that helps build understanding and acceptance of autism in young viewers Families attending the event can enjoy free popcorn attendees are encouraged to RSVP through the Vincennes PBS Facebook page to help staff plan for seating and refreshments You can RSVP at this link. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE Vincennes PBS will host a sensory-friendly tour of its television and radio studios on Saturday The tour will accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities by reducing lights Education and Community Outreach Coordinator Allison Bowers said these events are part of the station’s broader efforts during Autism Awareness Month to engage local schools and families “I’m trying to lead by example and hoping more events around Vincennes will start offering sensory-friendly options,” Bowers said (photo from Knox County-Severe Weather Preparedness Facebook Page and  McCormick’s Thermal Drone Services) residents across the area are hoping for a chance to dry out forecasters say more precipitation is possible by midweek Heavy downpours triggered flash flood warnings Friday night and Saturday Authorities continue to urge drivers not to travel through flooded roadways Deputy Director Jim Evans with Knox County Emergency Management says there were no water rescues or dramatic situations in Knox county He noted that other counties have seen more rescues and storm-related damage Evans says the flooding is affecting the usual trouble spots. If it flooded before, it’s likely flooding again. A map of road closures and high water areas is available online at knox.in.wthgis.com. and Martin counties remain under a Travel Advisory urging motorists to use caution and avoid hazardous areas where only essential travel—such as commuting to work or responding to emergencies—is recommended A Freeze Watch and Warning are in effect today and tomorrow with morning lows dipping into the low-to-mid 30s and possibly into the upper 20s by Tuesday morning White River: A Flood Warning remains in effect Between 5 and 9 inches of rain has fallen across the region Major flooding is expected from Spencer downstream the river reached 24.7 feet overnight and is expected to crest at 26.5 feet early Wednesday Wabash River (Memorial Bridge): Measured at 19.6 feet this morning It’s expected to rise to 22 feet by midnight Saturday Embarras River (Lawrenceville): At 37.6 feet this morning forecast to crest at 39.3 feet by Wednesday A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 10 a.m with visibility reduced to a half-mile or less Sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing could be damaged by freezing temperatures An Indiana man is among at least 18 deaths in the nation blamed on the storms that hit several states in the south and Midwest Officials say conservation officers recovered the body of a Morgan County man who went missing during the weekend’s  floods The Department of Natural Resources reported that 59-year-old Bradley Justus was clearing debris from a pond overflow Saturday when he was sucked into a culvert Rescue efforts were hindered by hazardous water levels Officers recovered the body yesterday (Sunday) after accessing the pipe from above A local state trooper has been honored for their dedication bravery and devotion to the agency and Indiana citizens Trooper Tanner Hurley of Vincennes is assigned to the Evansville State Police Post and at the ISP annual awards this week he received the Top District DUI Award for removing 64 impaired and dangerous drivers from Indiana roadways in 2024 ranking fourth in the state for DUI arrests Hurley is a certified Drug Recognition Expert who often arrests drivers under the influence of drugs Meanwhile out of the Jasper State Police Post received the Jasper District Top OWI Award for apprehending 30 impaired drivers in 2024 Ewing is a nine-year veteran of the Indiana State Police and also serves as a Drug Recognition Expert Also out of the Jasper State Police Post,Master Trooper Gaven Wilson who resides in Daviess County has been selected as the 2024 “Trooper of the District a 30-year veteran of the Indiana State Police patrols Daviess and Martin Counties and serves as a Field Training Officer He also sponsors “Just Say No” and “Level Up” programs in area schools and has served in the Mobile Field Force he led investigations involving serious crimes such as rape and auto theft—most of which were self-initiated Wilson completed 47 public information officer (PIO) events at schools and churches and is well-known among educators and youth in the region Vincennes Lincoln has officially made the pivot from the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference to the Western Indiana Conference The WIC announced last week the Alices had been accepted to the fold just a short time after Vincennes' school board voted to switch leagues A vote of the WIC principals was unanimous and the move will take effect for the 2026-27 school year Former member Cascade backed out of a potential return to the WIC as well with Brown County and Cloverdale going to independent schedule as they look to rebuild their programs the other six schools will all play each other in WIC play next season with the two-division format disbanded More: Girls state wrestling: Quick exits leave area trio looking forward to next year Edgewood has added a series with South Spencer and third-year program Irvington Prep to fill out its 2025 schedule The only meeting between Edgewood and Vincennes occurred in the 2021 sectional Levi Salters (48-43) took over the football program in 2017 and led the Alices to sectional finals in 2021 and 2023 and a sectional title in 2019 "It changes our driving dynamics a little bit but Vincennes will be a solid program we're adding to the conference," Edgewood football coach Scott Fischer said Owen Valley's football schedule has Southmont and Cloverdale (replacing IC) in weeks 2 and 3 and at West Vigo in Week 7 with Week 9 up in the air Swimming will also be affected next year with three of the six programs pulling out Owen Valley did not field a team this year and and West Vigo would be the only teams left until Vincennes joins in track and wrestling for boys and girls; baseball and football for boys; softball and volleyball for girls and unified track It will be the third-largest school in the conference behind Northview (894) and Edgewood (761) In class sports other than football and soccer South Putnam and Sullivan are 2A while Cloverdale is 1A and West Vigo are 3A; Brown County and Sullivan are 2A; and South Putnam and Cloverdale are 1A the Alices' boys basketball team is currently headed by former Mustang coach Dave Mahurin who has lifted VL from six wins to 11 last year and a 9-4 start to this season Former Rivet coach Tim Young runs the girls team Sullivan is the only WIC member that regularly plays Vincennes boys though Northview was the Alices' boys opener for many years until 2019 Sullivan has been Vincennes' girls opener since 2021 Vincennes' last sectional titles in each sport: baseball (2022) boys and girls swimming (none); boys tennis (2024) volleyball (2020) and boys wrestling (2001) The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced multiple road closures and lane restrictions across Knox 41 southbound near Vincennes will close for bridge maintenance over Kelso Creek lane closures begin tomorrow (Tues 4/1) on State Road 57 near Plainville for a bridge deck overlay over Lagoon Ditch Temporary traffic signals will control traffic northbound I-69 traffic near Petersburg where I-69 crosses State Road 57 will shift to the southbound bridge due to reconstruction work One lane will remain open in each direction All of the work is dependent up on the weather Officials urge motorists to drive with caution around the work sites A new AI company is launching out of the Pantheon in downtown Vincennes this week The business incubator announced earlier this month that TerraForce created by founder Michial Jacob has created new farm automation said TerraForce’s success highlights the incubator’s role in supporting entrepreneurs “Terra Force is something that came out of the Ag Tech committee So we have farmers specialty crop farmers sitting at the table with innovators like Mike he’s a mechanical engineer and figuring out their problems One of their problems is labor on our melon farms Mike has developed an autonomous melon harvester TerraForce uses AI-powered robotics to handle labor-intensive farm tasks A press conference to mark the launch will be held at 1:30 p.m Jacobs plans to have his new A-I harvester on display on 5th Street downtown during that press conference Due to that 5th will be closed from Main to Busseron from 1:30 p.m