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12/10/2025

IN 42: The 27th annual Shop with a Cop event took place on Tuesday. We share details about this year’s program and how it helped make the holiday season a little brighter for local families.

Plus, will temperatures warm up or stay chilly heading into Wednesday? We have the answer in your First Warning Neighborhood Weather forecast.

12/10/2025

COMMUNITY COMMENT: On Monday, WAKC News Now reported that intermittent closures at the Vincennes Walgreens Pharmacy have made it difficult for some customers to fill their prescriptions.

We also asked readers on our website whether these temporary closures have affected them or someone in their household. Here are the results of that poll.

You can share your experience — and find a link to the full story — in the comments below.

12/09/2025

If you saw a lot of police cars at Walmart on Tuesday, don’t worry — it was all for a good cause.

Law enforcement officers from around Knox County spent the morning helping children in Pace's Head Start program pick out Christmas gifts during the annual Shop with a Cop event.

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 jo...

12/09/2025

People and businesses across the community, including students at one Vincennes school, are coming together to support this year’s Shop with a Cop event.

Read more about the donations and how the program helps local families during the holidays.

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 prog...

12/08/2025

Customers say intermittent closures at the Vincennes Walgreens Pharmacy are creating challenges in getting prescriptions filled.

Read how it’s affecting some people and what Walgreens told WAKC News Now on our website:

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.Th...

12/06/2025

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12/05/2025

LIVE: 2025 Vincennes Christmas Parade

12/03/2025

The Indiana State Police says a Hazleton man was arrested Tuesday evening on multiple charges following a traffic stop on Highway 50 in Knox County.

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 spe...

12/02/2025

REMINDER: Knox County is under a TRAVEL ADVISORY.

Slick spots have been reported throughout the county so slow down and allow yourself extra time if you’re out on the roads this morning.

12/02/2025

It’s snowy morning in Knox County.

All Knox County schools are closed today due to the weather.

You can view a complete list on our website:

WAKC's CloseLine provides you with instant school and business closings, delays, and cancellations in Knox County, Indiana.

12/02/2025

Snow is continuing to fall throughout Knox County.

12/02/2025

Snow is falling in Vincennes and other parts of Knox County.

Knox County remains under a Winter Weather Advisory until 7:00am Tuesday.

1-2 inches of snow is possible.