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

FREELANDVILLE, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - State Road 159 in Freelandville will close to drivers starting Tuesday. The Indiana Department of Transportation says an emergency pipe replacement project prompted the closure. INDOT crews discovered a failed pipe and a sinkhole near the intersection of State Road 159 and State Road 58. It is expected to take about three days to replace the pipe and repair the road. Drivers are encouraged to use State Road 58 and State Road 67 as a

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Less than 24 hours after it was issued, a boil order affecting customers of Vincennes Water Utilities has been lifted. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum informed WAKC News Now around 2:00 that the order was lifted. Mayor Yochum shared a statement from Vincennes Water Utilities that says the six locations that initially failed testing were resampled, with more extensive testing conducted. Officials say each site was tested both upstream and down

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Some businesses in Vincennes that announced closures Friday night due to the boil order are now beginning to reopen. Several of those reopening say they’re making temporary changes to how they operate. That includes things like using plastic utensils, allowing outside water or soft drinks, and adjusting food preparation methods. Even with those changes, some restaurants are offering limited services—such as carryout only or reduced menus