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

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A piece of Vincennes history has returned home. Inside the Vincennes City Fire Department sits a 1926 Ahrens Fox fire engine — a truck that once responded to emergencies across the city nearly a century ago. The engine was purchased by the Vincennes Fire Department in June 1926. “It was here for roughly 40-plus years,” said Vincennes Fire Department Training Division Chief Jeff Latta. Latta says the engine was stationed at different fir

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The dangerous heat isn't letting up across Knox County, but there are a few ways to beat the heat. Rainbow Beach at Gregg Park in Vincennes is offering free admission on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, giving families a chance to cool off at no cost. The pool is open daily from noon until 6 p.m. If you can't make it to the pool, splash parks are also available in Knox County. In Vincennes, the splash park is located at Four Lakes Park

BICKNELL, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in northern Knox County during the severe storms that moved through on Sunday, June 21. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado occurred around 7:00 p.m. approximately three miles west of Bicknell. The tornado was rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with estimated peak winds of 85 mph. Estimated to be 80 yards wide, it traveled about 0.30 miles before lif

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) – A man was arrested following a crash near the intersection of Hebert Road and Washington Avenue Tuesday night. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived around 11:00 p.m. and found a car crashed on railroad tracks near the intersection. Deputies said they found 34-year-old Davy J. Williams lying in front of the vehicle which was stuck on the railroad tracks with its rear end in the air and its front tires digging in

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Preliminary reports from the Indiana State Police say that a trooper was flung into a ditch after his vehicle was struck by a car. Sergeant Seth Rainey with the Indiana State Police told We Are Knox County’s news partner WTWO/WAWV, preliminary reports suggest that the trooper was having issues with his patrol vehicle around 6:17 p.m. when it died on U.S. Highway 41 north of Tom Road. According to Sgt. Rainey, the trooper allegedly had his vehicle

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A well-known nationwide Italian restaurant chain has closed one of its Vincennes locations. Fazoli’s on North Sixth Street permanently closed its doors Tuesday. A sign posted on the door read, “This location is now closed.” The closure is believed to be connected to financial troubles involving Fazoli’s parent company, FAT Brands, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year. It is unclear whether the Vincennes location was im

BRUCEVILLE, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office is warning semi drivers to follow the posted detours for State Road 67. State Road 67 from Coon Hunter Road to White Oak Road near Bruceville closed at the end of April for a bridge deck replacement project. According to the sheriff’s office, many drivers — including semi drivers — are instead using Old Bruceville Road as a detour, even though the road is “not designed to handle these heavy trucks.” Two

EDWARDSPORT, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Heavy rain is creating flooding issues for drivers across Southern Indiana. State Road 358 outside Edwardsport near the Knox/Daviess County line closed on Wednesday evening after water from the White River began crossing the roadway. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation were on site placing barricades in multiple locations along the road. The National Weather Service is forecasting the White River to crest around 20