VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The holiday season is off to a cheerful start for some families in Knox County. The community came together Tuesday for the 27th annual Shop with a Cop event in Vincennes. Students from Vincennes Lincoln High School, Vincennes Rivet, North Knox, and South Knox joined officers from the Vincennes Police Department, Bicknell Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Indiana Conservation, Knox County Probation, t

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - As the community prepares for this year’s Shop with a Cop event, students at Riley Elementary School are adding to the effort. On Friday, members of Riley’s Student Council presented a $200 check to the Vincennes Police Department to support the annual program. According to a press release from the Vincennes Community School Corporation, students raised the money by purchasing baked goods made by teachers for just a quarter each. Student

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Many people have taken to social media to express frustration with the recent temporary closures of a Vincennes pharmacy. Several posts shared on Facebook allege that the Pharmacy at Walgreens on College Avenue has been closed multiple times since November 20. The pharmacy was listed as temporarily closed on Monday, December 8 on the store's website. Most recently, the pharmacy was closed on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Hazelton man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Knox County. According to the Indiana State Police, deputies stopped a car driven by 27-year-old Jared VanPatten on Highway 50 Tuesday evening. Officers say VanPatten was allegedly speeding and nearly hit two other vehicles. Inside the vehicle were a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, who ISP says were later identified as VanPatten’s children. While speaking with hi

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - -The Knox County Area Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday evening to review the county’s solar ordinance and gather feedback from residents. According to Knox County Area Plan Commission Executive Director Colt Michaels, there are no specific changes being proposed at this time. “The existing solar ordinance (part of our larger zoning ordinance) was adopted in 2020, and it is typical to review ordinances every five ye

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Some city offices in Vincennes are experiencing a phone outage. The Vincennes Mayor’s Office confirmed the issue on Facebook just after 9:00 Monday morning and said a technician is working to resolve it. Residents needing assistance from city offices during the outage can email info@vincennes.in.gov . The Vincennes Police Department is also affected. The department says anyone needing to speak with an officer or file a police report shou

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A house fire in Vincennes earlier this week remains under investigation. The fire happened at a home in the 1100 block of Broadway Street around 7:45 Wednesday evening. RELATED: Firefighters Battle House Fire on Broadway Street in Vincennes Vincennes City Fire Chief Brett Bobe told WAKC News Now that the Indiana State Fire Marshal was at the home on Thursday investigating the fire. It took firefighters around four hours to bring the fire

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Firefighters are currently battling a house fire on Broadway Street in Vincennes. Firefighters were called to a home in the 1100 block of Broadway Street around 7:45 Wednesday evening. A family member who owns the property told WAKC News Now that no one was living in the home at the time of the fire. At one point, flames could be seen coming from the roof and windows through the heavy smoke. Firefighters from the Vincennes City and Vince

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Dylan Smith, a Vincennes man charged with murder, appeared in court for a change-of-plea hearing on Monday. Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan confirmed with WAKC News Now that Smith changed his plea to guilty during Monday morning's hearing. Carnahan noted that the State did not offer a plea deal in this case — instead, Smith, through his attorney, proposed the agreement. “Through his attorney, Mr. Smith offered to plead guilty, waive

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The City of Vincennes’ family is getting bigger! Officials announced Wednesday that Vincennes has formed a new sister-city partnership with Ovruch, Ukraine. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum and Ovruch Mayor Ivan Korud formally signed the agreement during a virtual ceremony Wednesday morning. “The Sister City relationship will provide opportunities for cultural, educational, and civic exchange, as well as collaboration between residents, school

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Pace Community Action Agency says it will continue services thanks to community support. Last week, the nonprofit announced that its Head Start program might not receive new federal funding after November 1 if the shutdown continued. RELATED: Government Shutdown Threatens Pace Head Start Program In a video posted to its Facebook page on Tuesday, CEO Tai Blythe said Head Start services will continue. Health Connection will keep taking a

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Two men are in custody after police responded to reports of gunfire in a Vincennes neighborhood early Monday morning. The Vincennes Police Department told WAKC News Now that officers were called to the area of Daleview Drive around 2:15 a.m. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers found 21 spent shell casings in the roadway, and a vehicle parked nearby was hit multiple times. A witness reported seeing two people running from th