VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum has been selected as the Democratic nominee for Indiana's 39th State Senate District. Yochum was selected during a caucus in Washington on Thursday evening after previous Democratic candidate Joseph Baughman withdrew from the race. Yochum announced his intention to seek the nomination earlier this week. Yochum has served as mayor of Vincennes for 15 years and says he plans to continue serving as mayor while cam

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Metronet customers in Vincennes are experiencing an internet outage. Reports of the outage began around 5:00 Tuesday afternoon. According to Metronet’s website, the company is investigating an active outage affecting the service area. “We are investigating an active outage in this service area,” Metronet said. The outage is affecting homes and businesses. A cause of the outage and estimated restoration time have not been announced. To re

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Health officials are warning residents to take precautions after mosquitoes in Knox County tested positive for West Nile virus. The Knox County Health Department says the State of Indiana confirmed the virus after entomologists set traps throughout the state to catch mosquitoes and test them for the presence of West Nile virus. "While it is not unusual to have mosquitoes in Knox County test positive for the West Nile virus, it is impor

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum is seeking the Democratic nomination for Indiana's 39th State Senate District. The vacancy comes after Joseph Baughman, who won the Democratic primary in May, withdrew from the race. Yochum told WAKC News Now his decision to seek the nomination comes from his years of experience in local government and a desire to bring that perspective to the Statehouse. “I’ve had 15 years of local government, and I think that

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The YMCA VanGo public transportation program in Vincennes received two AARP Indiana Community Challenge Grants totaling $30,000 One of the grants will help pay for the installation of shelters at several Vincennes Trolley stops. YMCA VanGo Assistant Director Ed Yochum told WAKC News Now that the shelters will be placed at some of the trolley’s busiest stops. “We’ll have several stops that will have shelters,” Yochum said. The shelters ar

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - For generations, the names of those who signed the Vincennes Oath of Allegiance were preserved only in historical documents. Now, those names have a permanent place in the community through a new monument unveiled at the Old Cathedral’s French and Indian Cemetery in Vincennes. The monument honors all 186 signers of the Vincennes Oath of Allegiance, recognizing the people connected to a moment in local history that dates back to the Ameri

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - We are learning more information about the death of a man who helped organized Vincennes’ annual Fourth of July fireworks show. According to the Knox County Coroner’s Office, 73-year-old Robert “Bob” Johnson died Friday following a “fireworks-related incident” that occurred in Lawrenceville, Illinois. An autopsy performed on the morning of July 5 determined that Johnson died as the result of a traumatic brain injury sustained while setti

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The annual fireworks show in Vincennes has been postponed following the unexpected death of a longtime event organizer. The announcement was made around 3:15 p.m. Saturday. According to the Vincennes Mayor’s Office, Bob Johnson, who organized and conducted the community fireworks display for many years, has died. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” the Mayor’s Office said in a stat

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - From historic tributes to fireworks, Vincennes is set for a festive Fourth of July weekend filled with community events celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The Fourth of July fun kicks off on Friday morning with the opening ceremony for the Voices of Valor HD Tribute Wall. The exhibit is a traveling memorial honoring U.S. service members through historic war exhibits and remembrance panels. It is currently on display along the Vincenn

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A time capsule buried in the summer of 1976 at George Rogers Clark National Historical Park will be opened during a special community program on July 4. Park staff exhumed the capsule earlier this week, which was placed during the Bicentennial dedication nearly 50 years ago. Chief Ranger Joe Herron told WAKC News Now the capsule contains letters and other items from the era that were added by community members and students from local sch

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A tribute honoring the men and women who have served the United States is now on display along the Vincennes Riverwalk. Members of Lincoln High School’s JROTC, the Veterans Recovery Program, and City of Vincennes employees assembled the Voices of Valor HD Tribute Wall Thursday morning. The exhibit includes three main tributes: the Vietnam Wall, honoring more than 58,000 fallen service members; the Global War on Terror Tribute, recognizin

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - As dangerously high heat indexes continue across the area, several organizations in Vincennes are providing cooling centers where residents can escape the heat. According to the United Way of Knox County, the following cooling centers are available during each location's normal operating hours and include: First City Sunrise Shelter https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559011932995 Vincennes Public Library 502 N. 7th Street; Vincenn