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Vincennes police: $5K reward in arson case on South 15th St.

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) — Investigators from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are seeking public assistance in an arson investigation after a fire in Vincennes. On Thursday evening, the Vincennes Fire Department and Vincennes Police Department responded to a fire…

The Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope

VATICAN CITY — A senior Vatican official announced the new pope’s name in Latin from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. He is Cardinal Robert Prevost — an American from Chicago.  Editor’s note: This is a developing story. An earlier version…

Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to help protect, enhance natural resources in Southern Indiana communities

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy Foundation today announced it is awarding shareholder-funded grants to three conservation groups and local governments in Southern Indiana undertaking a wide range of environmental initiatives to enhance parks and greenways, help natural habitats thrive, and…

Public Information Meeting scheduled for Mid-States Corridor

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Mid-States Corridor project team will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, April 16, to share the draft purpose and need statement, as well as draft preliminary alternatives and access options for…

Hatchets Coach Gene Miller Has Retired From The Radio Booth

WAMW announced this afternoon that former Washington High School basketball coach, Gene Miller, will be hanging his headsets out as he will be retiring from his role as a color commentator on the radio for retirement. After Miller retired from…

Duke Energy shares resources to help customers manage increased energy usage when temperatures drop

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is offering information on how customers can save energy and money through financial assistance, energy-saving programs and conservation tips. Ways to manage winter heating bills Duke Energy offers free programs and tools to help customers…

Martin County Police Crack Down on Animal Abuse Case

The following article might be disturbing to some viewers. The following article has been provided by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office on their Facebook page. All images and depictions were shot by the Sheriff’s Office and released to the public….

Trump Administration Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the…

GALLERY: Snow and Sleet Fall in Loogootee

The following photos were taken our Editor & Chief, Braydyn Bear-Lents on Monday, January 6, 2025. More photos coming soon: