We Are Knox County

10/17/2025

IN 42: Hospice care at Good Samaritan will continue under new ownership. We’ll tell you who’s taking over and when.

Plus, will we see sunshine to end the work week? Details in your First Warning Neighborhood Weather Forecast.

10/17/2025

The stoplights at 6th and Vigo Street in Vincennes are coming back!

The traffic signals were removed over the summer for intersection and sidewalk upgrades as part of INDOT’s State Road 441 project.

10/16/2025

After plans to close its hospice program, Good Samaritan has confirmed those services will continue under new ownership.

See what this means for patients and when the change takes effect on our website:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) – After announcing plans to close its hospice program, Good Samaritan has now confirmed that care will continue through a new partnership.The hospital announced Wednesday that CommonSpirit Health at Home will acquire and take over operations of Good Samaritan H...

10/16/2025

A traffic stop in Vincennes led to the discovery of more than 20 grams of he**in, hundreds of syringes, and over $1,200 in cash.

See what Indiana State Police say led to the arrests:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A traffic stop in Vincennes early Thursday morning ended with four people behind bars on multiple drug charges.According to the Indiana State Police, a trooper stopped a vehicle on 15th Street near Main Street around 12:43 a.m. after observing it driving down t...

10/15/2025

IN 42: If you’re driving through Vincennes, your trip may include a detour. We share details about a project CSX is working on and what railroad crossings are affected.

Plus, will this beautiful fall like weather stick around for Wednesday? We have that answer in your First Warning Neighborhood Weather forecast.

10/14/2025

Knox County Commissioners voted last week to designate October 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day,” a decision that has drawn both support and opposition in the community.

Read more about the proclamation and vote in our poll on our website:

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Knox County Commissioners have approved a proclamation declaring October 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day.”The proclamation was approved in a 2-0 vote during the Knox County Commissioner’s meeting last Tuesday. Commissioner Kellie Streeter was not present at the...

10/14/2025

IN 42: Work on Wheatland’s new Town Hall is complete. We share why this new building is such an important upgrade for Wheatland.

Plus, it’s back to work for some on Tuesday — we have a look at your First Warning Neighborhood Weather Forecast.

10/14/2025

A team working on a renewable energy project in Wheatland helped power up a different kind of change — giving back to the community through a winter coat drive.

Find out how you can donate or get a coat if you're in need:

WHEATLAND, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A team working on a renewable energy project in Wheatland is helping make sure those in need stay warm this winter.Workers with Signal Energy recently collected coats and winter clothing for families in WheatlandAssistant Project Manager Glen Golden told WAKC N...

10/13/2025

Several railroad crossings will temporarily close in Vincennes over the next few weeks.

Find out which crossings on our website:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Several railroad crossings in Vincennes will temporarily close over the next two weeks.According to the city of Vincennes, CSX will be replacing rails.City officials say the crossings at 10th Street, 11th and Scott, and Hart Street will close on October 14. Tha...

10/13/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Use caution if you’re traveling on Highway 41 south of Vincennes.

There has been a crash at the intersection of Highway 41 and St. Thomas Road.

We will have more information when it becomes available.

10/12/2025

After years of planning and months of construction, Wheatland’s new Town Hall is complete.

The new facility offers space and amenities the old office never had.

Read more on our website:

WHEATLAND, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - After years of planning and months of work, construction of Wheatland’s new Town Hall is now complete.An open house was held Sunday to celebrate the project’s completion.The new building marks a major upgrade from the town’s previous facility on State Roa...

10/10/2025

Dylan Smith, who is charged with murder, appeared in court on Thursday.

A change-of-plea hearing is now scheduled, and the trial has been pushed back.

More details are on our website:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Accused murderer Dylan Smith appeared in court on Thursday.During the pre-trial hearing, a change-of-plea hearing was scheduled for Friday, October 31, at 3:30 p.m.Knox County Prosecutor Dirk Carnahan told WAKC News Now that the defense requested the hearing, b...