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Vigo Co. Commissioners appoint Mark Elliot to Wabash River Regional Development Authority

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vigo County Commissioners have appointed Mark Elliot to serve as Vigo County’s representative on the Wabash River Regional Development Authority Board of Directors. Vigo County Commissioners approved Elliot’s appointment during their November 3 meeting. County officials said Elliot will bring extensive experience in finance, real estate development, long-term planning […]

Vigo County, IN · 1d

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Changes could be coming to how the Vigo County Council budget is formed

The Vigo County Council approved a $112 million budget for 2027 on Monday while Auditor Larry Hutchings indicated the county may seek to change its budget formation process in the future.

Vigo County, IN · 1d

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Daviess County Veterans Day Program and Parade Set for Sunday

The Daviess County Veterans Day Parade and Program at the Museum on Main Street is set for this Sunday. The day begins with the special program featuring guest speaker Randy Mills, who will talk about one of only two Medal of Honor recipients in Daviess County, Don Carlos Faith…. Following...

Daviess County, IN · 1d
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Both Tax Proposals Fail in General Election

(Undated) — The election is behind us, and neither of the countywide tax proposals passed. According to the “Unofficial Summary,” the Crawford County Public Safety Tax overwhelmingly failed, with only 1,664 “Yes” votes and 4,854 “No” votes. The County School Facility Sales Tax only did slightly better, with 2,985 “Yes” votes and 3,560 “No” votes. In the race for County Board District 1, Tami Branham beat our Brigetta Brannon. In District 2, Kathryn Miller beat Don Daugherty. In District 4, William Shick beat Melanie Dart, and in District 5, Trent Routien beat Lorraine Akande. For a full breakdown of vote totals, visit the “Election HQ” at WTYEfm.com.

Crawford County, IL · 2d
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2026 Election Results: Local Winners, Referendum Decisions and Indiana State Races

The Barr-Reeve referendum passed by just 25 votes, and Republicans won the contested Washington Township races in Tuesday’s Daviess County election. With all 28 precincts reporting, the referendum received 547 yes votes and 522 no votes, passing with just over 51 percent support. In the Washington Township trustee race, Republican Michelle Guy defeated Challenger Democrat Rowdy Abbott, 2,354 votes to 1,082. Republicans Andrea Brown, Debbie Goodwin and Don Williams won the three Washington Township Board seats, finishing ahead of Democrats Anita Ash, Bruce Hatton and Gary Arthur. Several county candidates ran unopposed, including Sheriff Steve Sturgis, Commissioner Tony Duncheon, Clerk Lauren Milton, Auditor Jennifer Welsh and Assessor Crystal Ostby. All school board candidates on the ballot were also unopposed. A total of 6,772 voters cast ballots in Daviess County, representing just over 39 percent of registered voters.

Daviess County, IN · 2d

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A look at the top contenders in PAC high school girls basketball in 2026-27

The IHSAA girls basketball season began on November 2. The 2025-26 campaign was a good one for the PAC. Eight of the 13 conference teams finished with winning records — a good representation for the level of basketball being played in Southwestern Indiana. Gibson Southern won the conference after missing out in 2024-25. But it was Washington, the PAC runner-up, that was the furthest advancing team in the postseason, making its first semi-state appearance since 1996-97. More: Top IHSAA girls basketball games to watch across Southwestern Indiana As is the case every season, rosters will look different with seniors departing. But some may benefit more than others with a higher number of returners. As the season gets underway, it’s time to check in with the top eight PAC teams from last season. Gibson Southern Gibson Southern finished 17-7 last season with an undefeated PAC record. But it was also the first season in the last five for the Titans to finish without a postseason title. They lost the sectional semifinal to Reitz, 58-49. Gibson Southern coach Kyle Brasher said the team learned a lot last season. Among those lessons being the importance of each possession. “We really learned how much

Indiana · 1d

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Freelandville's Kellie Streeter Flips District 45, First Knox Countian Since John Gregg

Freelandville's Kellie Streeter is the new state representative for Indiana House District 45, capping a campaign that began with her toppling a 10-term incumbent in the Republican primary. The Knox County Republican followed that win over Bruce Borders with a general-election victory over Democrat Becky Mayfield by more than two to one.

Knox County, IN · 2d

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Knox County’s Town, Township Results

Several town and township elections were also decided in yesterday’s Knox County elections. Juan Fuller was elected Monroe City Clerk Treasurer. Republicans Jeff Hageman and Michael Johnson and Democrat Clayton Groves were elected to the Monroe City Town Council. Republican Tara Sydow defeated incumbent Democrat Terry Goff for Vigo...

Knox County, IN · 2d

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Donations Still Being Accepted for Knox County “Shop with a Cop”

We are around a month away from the annual Knox County Shop with a Cop. The event brings law enforcement and kids together for a shopping spree at the Vincennes Wal-Mart. This year’s event will happen on Tuesday, September 8th. Vincennes Police Department public information officer Macey Baxter says...

Knox County, IN · 12h

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Knox Co. to hold caucus for commissioner seat after Streeter’s win

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A caucus will be called to select a candidate to complete the unexpired term of former Knox County Commissioner Kelly Streeter, after she was elected as the new State Representative, District 45. According to a news release from Knox County Clerk David Shelton, Streeter submitted her resignation on November 3, […]

Knox County, IN · 2d

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Generations Launches “No One Goes Hungry” Campaign to Fund Home Delivered Meals

Generations, Area 13 agency on Aging, has launched its holiday fundraising campaign, “No One Goes Hungry,” to provide much needed nutritional assistance to homebound older adults across Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Knox, Martin, and Pike counties. The effort which runs through the holiday season, aims to raise funds to reduce the current waiting list for Home Delivered Meals and provide this much needed service to local older adults. As the costs of and need for these services have increased, the funding has not. There are currently 265 individuals on a waiting for this vital nutritional assistance, and community support is critical. All contributions will make a direct impact here at home. Donations can be made online at www.generationsnetwork.org or by mail to Generations MOW, PO Box 314, Vincennes, IN 47491.

Pike County, IN · 1d