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October 14 Designated ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ by Knox County Commissioners
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Knox County Commissioners have approved a proclamation declaring October 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day.” The proclamation was approved in a 2-0 vote during the Knox County Commissioner’s meeting last Tuesday. Commissioner Kellie Streeter was not present at the meeting. Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah last month. Commission President T.J. Brink said Commission Vice President Tim Ellerman III brough

Nathan Springfield
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Signal Energy Team Helps Warm Up Wheatland with Coat Drive
WHEATLAND, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A team working on a renewable energy project in Wheatland is helping make sure those in need stay warm this winter. Workers with Signal Energy recently collected coats and winter clothing for families in Wheatland Assistant Project Manager Glen Golden told WAKC News Now that the team collected 140 coats and raised $3,250. “It feels good to contribute,” Golden said. “We know there are people who cannot sometimes afford coats, hats, and gl

Nathan Springfield
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Several Railroad Crossings to Temporarily Close in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Several railroad crossings in Vincennes will temporarily close over the next two weeks. According to the city of Vincennes, CSX will be replacing rails. City officials say the crossings at 10th Street, 11th and Scott, and Hart Street will close on October 14. That work is expected to take about four days. Then, the crossings on Busseron Street and 13th Street will close on October 20. A timeline for that project is unknown. City official

Nathan Springfield
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Wheatland Celebrates Completion of New Town Hall
WHEATLAND, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - After years of planning and months of work, construction of Wheatland’s new Town Hall is now...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Change-of-Plea Hearing Scheduled for Dylan Smith
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Accused murderer Dylan Smith appeared in court on Thursday. During the pre-trial hearing, a...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 10, 20251 min read


AgroRenew Suspends Plans for Knox County Manufacturing Plant
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - AgroRenew has announced that plans to build its manufacturing plant in Knox County have been...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Vincennes Prepares for a “Wicked” Ride with Witches on Bikes
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Witches and warlocks will soon be taking over Vincennes, and you have the chance to join them!...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Public Invited to Open House on Blue Jeans Solar Project
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The public is invited to learn more about plans for a large-scale solar project in Knox County....

Nathan Springfield
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Officials Respond to Vandalism at Lester Square Park in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Recent vandalism at a Vincennes park has officials frustrated and parts of the park temporarily...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Good Samaritan Confirms Hospice Services Will End in December
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - We are learning more about Good Samaritan’s decision to end its hospice service. The hospital...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Good Samaritan Hospital to Close Hospice Program
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Good Samaritan Hospital has announced it will be closing its hospice program. The last day of...

Nathan Springfield
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Benches and Trash Cans Installed Along Trolley Route in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Riders waiting for the Vincennes Trolley now have a place to sit instead of standing at the curb....

Nathan Springfield
Oct 2, 20251 min read
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