Update on Dennis T. Smith: No Longer In The Area
UPDATE: Loogootee Police Department has said “Suspect’s cell phone has pinged back in Bowling Green, KY, and there is no further evidence he is in the area.” It is believed that Smith is no longer in the Loogootee/Martin County area….
U.S. 231 Construction Postponed: Delay Details for Local Drivers
Motorists in Daviess and Martin Counties should prepare for potential delays on U.S. 231, as a scheduled road maintenance project has been postponed. Originally set to begin on August 11, the construction remains on hold, with officials planning to announce…
Loogootee Police Seek Assistance in Locating Armed & Dangerous Dennis T. Smith
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Dennis T. Smith, a 26-year-old man who is considered armed and dangerous. Smith was last seen near Pizza Junction in Loogootee following a vehicle pursuit and crash, prompting…
Severe Rain Causes Flooding in Loogootee & Southwest Indiana
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — More than 2 inches of rain dumped on southwest central Indiana Wednesday, sparking flooding in several areas, including the town of Loogootee. Meteorologists say the downpour, accompanied by training storms expected to continue into the evening, has…
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about…
Loogootee Senior Center Unveils New Mural Celebrating Local Talent
Loogootee, IN — The Loogootee Senior Center proudly announced the completion of its newest artistic endeavor: a vibrant and inspiring mural crafted by a talented young artist from the community. This project not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the…
Loogootee Post Office to Reopen Soon After Tornado Damage
LOOGOOTEE, Ind.- The Loogootee, Indiana, post office is set to reopen within the next one to two weeks with some conditions. The facility has been closed for two months following the March 15 EF2 tornado that damaged the areas in…
U.S. Strikes Iran: B-2 Bombers Target Nuclear Sites
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) – U.S. forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a “very successful attack,” President Donald Trump said on Saturday, adding that the crown jewel of Tehran’s nuclear program, Fordow, is gone. After days of deliberation and…
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…
Joyce Ann Spears, 76, Passes Away June 8- 1951-2025
Joyce Ann Spears, aged 76, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at Poplar Care Strategies on June 8, 2025 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1948 in Temple, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Quentin Albert McWilliams and…