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Officials Share Information After Lost Dog Found in "Poor Condition"
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Officials are speaking with WAKC News Now as the condition in which a lost dog was found sparks conversation on social media. According to the Vincennes Animal Shelter and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the dog was last seen on March 14. On March 25, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a dog found near Bruceville, described as being in poor condition. A sheriff's deputy responded and took the dog to the Vincennes A

Nathan Springfield
Apr 42 min read


Project Safe Prom Returns with Powerful Message for Knox County Students
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - For the first time in 15 years, Knox County high school students got a firsthand look at the consequences of dangerous decisions behind the wheel. Juniors from North Knox, South Knox, Vincennes Lincoln and Vincennes Catholic attended Project Safe Prom on Thursday. “I want them to see what could happen if bad choices are made,” said Knox County Deputy Coroner Gordon Becher. The event brought together several local agencies, including fi

Nathan Springfield
Apr 22 min read


Vincennes Police Department Increases Patrols Targeting Speeding and Distracted Driving
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Police Department says officers will increase patrols in the coming days as part of an enforcement effort targeting speeding and distracted driving. According to VPD, officers will work overtime from April 4 through April 13, 2026, to identify and stop drivers who are speeding or violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows Indiana recorded 249 speeding-related fatal

Nathan Springfield
Apr 11 min read


WIN Energy REMC Awards Operation Round Up Grants
Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District (left to right): Christopher Nettles, Watershed Specialist; Hillary Dreiman, Soil Health Specialist; Gavin Benock, District Technician KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - WIN Energy REMC recently announced the recipients of its Operation Round Up grants, with two organizations in Knox County receiving funding. The Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District received $10,000 to purchase rafts, paddles, and life jackets

Nathan Springfield
Mar 311 min read


Exit Ramp from Highway 41 to Willow Street to Temporarily Close
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - An exit ramp along Highway 41 will temporarily close beginning Tuesday. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the exit ramp from northbound Highway 41 to Willow Street/State Road 441 will be closed during daytime hours. The closure will allow crews to perform bridge deck and joint maintenance. Work is expected to take about two days to complete, depending on weather conditions. During the closure, drivers will be detoure

Nathan Springfield
Mar 301 min read


Driver Rescued After Floodwaters Sweep Car Off State Road 358
EDWARDSPORT, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Officials are reminding drivers not to ignore road closure signs after a driver had to be rescued from floodwaters near northern Knox County. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened around 7:00 Monday morning on State Road 358 near Edwardsport. The sheriff’s office tells WAKC News Now the driver went around road closed and high water signs and drove into floodwaters. The rushing water then swept the car off

Nathan Springfield
Mar 91 min read


Internet Safety Presentation Set for Thursday at Lincoln High School in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Community School Corporation is helping parents make sure their kids stay safe on the internet. Officers with the VCSC Police Department will host an internet safety presentation for families on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m. The event will be held in Ader Auditorium at Lincoln High School. The presentation is designed to give parents and guardians practical information and resources to help protect children while navigating o

Nathan Springfield
Mar 41 min read


Knox County Commissioners Propose Updates to Solar Ordinance
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Knox County Commissioners outlined proposed updates to the solar ordinance Tuesday, after hearing feedback from residents at a public comment meeting over the weekend. LINK: Knox County Commissioners Hear Public Feedback on Solar Ordinance WAKC News Now spoke with each commissioner by phone Tuesday evening about the changes they would like to see. Commissioner President TJ Brink said he believes the ordinance needs stronger language an

Nathan Springfield
Mar 32 min read


Knox County Commissioners Hear Public Feedback on Solar Ordinance
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Solar development is sparking debate in Knox County as residents and county leaders discuss possible changes to rules on setbacks, system maintenance, and land cleanup after projects. Knox County’s current solar ordinance was adopted in 2020. READ MORE: Dozens of residents gathered at the Blue Jeans Community Center in Monroe City on Sunday to share their thoughts during a public comment meeting with Knox County Commissioners. Opinion

Nathan Springfield
Mar 23 min read


Knox County Commissioners Seek Public Input on Current Solar Ordinance
KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Residents in Knox County will have a chance to share their thoughts with county leaders on the current solar ordinance. A public comment meeting will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the Blue Jeans Center in Monroe City. “I want to make sure everyone is heard,” said Knox County Commissioner TJ Brink. “There are a lot of folks who work during the week who may not be able to come to these meetings.” The current solar ordinan

Nathan Springfield
Feb 181 min read


IDHS Seeks Public Help in Vincennes Vehicle Fire Investigation
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is asking for the public’s help following a fire in Knox County earlier this week. IDHS is investigating a vehicle fire that occurred in Vincennes on Tuesday, February 3. An exact location of the fire was not released. Investigators are seeking information about the owner of a vehicle seen in the area. The vehicle is described as a white Ford pickup truck with a toolbox and a fuel tank mounted

Nathan Springfield
Feb 51 min read


Amazon Announces Plans to Build New Delivery Station in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Amazon has announced that it will be building a delivery station in Vincennes. The 104,000-square-foot delivery station will be located in the Knox County Industrial Park at the corner of Keller Road and Industrial Park Boulevard. According to a press release from Amazon shared with WAKC News Now by the Knox County Economic Development Corporation, construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks. According to Amazon, delivery stati

Nathan Springfield
Feb 51 min read
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