VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A well-known nationwide Italian restaurant chain has closed one of its Vincennes locations. Fazoli’s on North Sixth Street permanently closed its doors Tuesday. A sign posted on the door read, “This location is now closed.” The closure is believed to be connected to financial troubles involving Fazoli’s parent company, FAT Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. It is unclear whether the Vincennes location was im

BRUCEVILLE, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office is warning semi drivers to follow the posted detours for State Road 67. State Road 67 from Coon Hunter Road to White Oak Road near Bruceville closed at the end of April for a bridge deck replacement project. According to the sheriff’s office, many drivers — including semi drivers — are instead using Old Bruceville Road as a detour, even though the road is “not designed to handle these heavy trucks.” Two

EDWARDSPORT, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Heavy rain is creating flooding issues for drivers across Southern Indiana. State Road 358 outside Edwardsport near the Knox/Daviess County line closed on Wednesday evening after water from the White River began crossing the roadway. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation were on site placing barricades in multiple locations along the road. The National Weather Service is forecasting the White River to crest around 20

BRUCEVILLE, Ind. (We Are Knox County) — The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is offering free black lung screenings for local coal miners. The screening will take place Thursday, May 14, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Coal Mine One, Portal 2, located at 8788 N. Perry Road in Bruceville. According to NIOSH, the screenings are open to all coal miners, including former miners, underground miners, surface miners, and contr

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Here are the latest election results for Knox County races. Knox County saw 6,744 ballots cast in Tuesday’s primary election, according to unofficial results. That included 4,413 Election Day votes, 201 paper absentee ballots, and 2,130 walk-in absentee votes. Election officials reported all 26 precincts had reported with none incomplete. Voter turnout was listed at 29.46% out of 22,890 registered voters. KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF (Democrat)

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The name of the victim who died following a crash on Highway 50 east of Vincennes on Tuesday has been released. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says 88-year-old Marlin Dreiman of Monroe City was killed after his truck was hit by a dump truck. Investigators say Dreiman was traveling south on Anson Road and failed to yield the right of way to a dump truck traveling east on Highway 50. The dump truck, driven by 46-year-old Scotty Demoss of

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Two separate crashes shut down parts of U.S. Highway 50 east of Vincennes on Tuesday afternoon. The first crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Anson Road near Fritchton. Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin tells We Are Knox County’s news partner WTWO that one person died in that crash. The crash involved a dump truck and a pickup truck. About 30 minutes later, two vehicles collided at the same intersection, acc

MONROE CITY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A local nonprofit is stepping up to help residents affected by the boil advisory in Monroe City. Helping His Hands will distribute water Friday at Monroe City Town Hall from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Residents are limited to one case of water per household. Officials ask drivers picking up water to enter from Cleveland Street and exit onto Breckenridge Street. Monroe City has been under a boil advisory since Thursday afternoon. The adv

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Knox County resident was awarded one of the state’s highest honors. Dan Short received the Distinguished Hoosier Award from Indiana Governor Mike Braun. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the state. Short, a deputy sheriff and school resource officer, tells WAKC News Now the recognition came as a surprise. “Receiving the award is a deeply humbling honor." Over the years,

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Two people have been arrested following an investigation into what authorities describe as a scam. According to the Vincennes Police Department, 37-year-old Amanda Marie Peyregne and 47-year-old Andrew David Peyregne, both of Mobile, Alabama, were arrested and charged with two counts of delinquency of a minor and two counts of theft. Detectives allege that one or both of the Peyregnes escorted juvenile children dressed in football gear t

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - People will have an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired medications this week. Good Samaritan Hospital is hosting a Drug Take Back Day on Tuesday, April 21. Residents can bring medications to hospital staff, who will be set up under the awning at the 6th Street entrance for proper disposal. Accepted items include vitamins, prescription medications, prescription patches and ointments, pet medications, and over-the-coun

VINCENNES, Ind. ( We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Police Department is investigating a reported scam involving local businesses. According to the VPD, the scam involved juvenile children dressed in football gear who were allegedly escorted by one or two adults. Investigators say the group went to businesses claiming to be collecting donations for a football fundraiser. Police say the incidents occurred on Friday, April 17. The Vincennes Police Department confirmed to WAKC