VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Animal Shelter is taking part in a statewide adoption event this weekend to celebrate Indiana Loves Shelter Pets. The event is part of a proclamation issued by Governor Braun to highlight the importance of pet adoption in building no-kill communities. On Saturday, all adoptions will be $25. The goal is to help more pets find homes and reduce shelter overcrowding. The event is supported by the Best Friends Animal Society, a

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) – After announcing plans to close its hospice program, Good Samaritan has now confirmed that care will continue through a new partnership. The hospital announced Wednesday that CommonSpirit Health at Home will acquire and take over operations of Good Samaritan Hospice. “With this acquisition, CommonSpirit Health at Home will bring hospice services under their umbrella, allowing for a seamless transition and continued coordination of care f

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A traffic stop in Vincennes early Thursday morning ended with four people behind bars on multiple drug charges. According to the Indiana State Police, a trooper stopped a vehicle on 15th Street near Main Street around 12:43 a.m. after observing it driving down the middle of the roadway. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Mariah D. Lewis of Vincennes. Three passengers — 29-year-old Bryce Cummings, 33-year-old Kandace Hawkins, and 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Witches and warlocks will soon be taking over Vincennes, and you have the chance to join them!...

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....

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Recent vandalism at a Vincennes park has officials frustrated and parts of the park temporarily...