Vincennes PBS

10/16/2025

🤖 The future of farming is being built right here in Knox County!

At the Agricultural Technology Showcase at the Pantheon, local innovators and investors came together to explore how robotics and AI are reshaping agriculture, featuring Vincennes startup TerraForce, developing a robotic harvester right here at home.

Watch the full story now on the Vincennes PBS YouTube channel.

10/16/2025

Knox County officials say their roads have improved from “poor” to “fair,” but inflation and state funding gaps are making progress nearly impossible.

To learn more about the wheel tax and what it could mean for Knox County residents you can watch the full Beyond The Headlines episode now on our YouTube channel.

10/16/2025

Four Knox County residents face multiple drug charges. Meanwhile, Good Samaritan has announced that CommonSpirit Health at Home will take over operations of Good Samaritan Hospice. Plus, leaders of the Pantheon in downtown Vincennes say they’re disappointed by the suspension of the AgroRenew project in Knox County. Learn more on today’s Newsbreak.

10/16/2025

FIRST CITY NEWS
Washington Police say two juveniles are in custody following a high-speed pursuit early Wednesday morning. A Precision Immobilization Technique, or PIT maneuver—a technique that uses a controlled bump to spin a fleeing vehicle and bring it to a safe stop was used to end the chase.

Washington Police say two juveniles are in custody following a high-speed pursuit early Wednesday morning. Officers on third shift stopped to check a vehicle around 4:20 a.m. near East National Highway and State Street. They reported the

10/16/2025

FIRST CITY NEWS
The Vincennes City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing city salaries for 2026. For the 14th consecutive year, city employees are set to receive raises.

The Vincennes City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing city salaries for 2026. For the 14th consecutive year, city employees are set to receive raises. Council member Marc McNeece said Vincennes has been

10/16/2025

🎃 Vincennes Farmers Market Fall Kid’s Festival – Saturday, October 25th! 🍂

The Vincennes Historic Farmers Market is teaming up with Blazer 91.1 WVUB, Vincennes PBS and the Knox County Learning Kitchen for a fun-filled Kid’s Fall Festival in the courtyard of the Old State Bank — right next to the Farmers Market!

👧🧒 Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to sign up to sell their own homemade creations — Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas-themed items are all welcome!

📅 Event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Location: Old State Bank Courtyard (next to the Farmers Market)
📞 To register: Call Shirley Rose at 812-882-5162 or stop by the Farmers Market this Saturday, October 19.

Mark your calendars and bring the family for a great day of creativity, community, and fall fun! 🍁

10/16/2025

FIRST CITY NEWS
Leaders of the Pantheon in downtown Vincennes — a business incubator and co-working space — have expressed their disappointment in the suspension of the AgroRenew project in Knox County. In a statement they clarified that while it provided early-stage support through connections and resources, it did not invest in AgroRenew, which made its own business decisions and partnerships beyond the center.

Leaders of the Pantheon in downtown Vincennes — a business incubator and co-working space — have expressed their disappointment in the suspension of the AgroRenew project in Knox County. The Pantheon says the bioplastics concept that became

10/16/2025

FIRST CITY NEWS
The Vincennes City Council has given final approval to an ordinance establishing how first-floor space in the downtown business district can be used. Under the new rule, ground-level areas of commercial buildings must be reserved for businesses such as retail shops, restaurants, services, and entertainment venues.

The Vincennes City Council has given final approval to an ordinance clarifying how first-floor space in the downtown business district can be used. Under the new rule, ground-level areas of commercial buildings must be reserved for businesses

10/15/2025

AgroRenew's CEO says their project is not canceled. Plus, the Indiana Environmental Health Association has recognized a Daviess County Health official with one of its top honors. Learn more on today’s Newsbreak.

10/15/2025

Phones being serviced at Knox County 911/Central Dispatch

10/15/2025

FIRST CITY NEWS
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period begins today, October 15, and continues through December 7. This is the one time each year when anyone with Medicare can review or change their coverage.

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period begins today, October 15, and continues through December 7. This is the one time each year when anyone with Medicare can review or change their coverage. Beneficiaries can switch between Original Medicare

10/14/2025

Shooting in Santa Claus, Indiana

Shooting in Santa Claus Leaves Two Deceased from Murder / Su***de

Spencer County - On October 14th, 2025, at approximately 12:17 p.m., the Spencer County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Jamie Adkins, age 48, stating she had just shot her husband. Officers with the Santa Claus Police Department, Indiana State Police and Spencer County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence in Santa Claus Indiana. Officers attempted to make contact with the female but were unsuccessful. Officers then made entry into the residence. Upon entry into the residence, officers located a deceased male, John Adkins, age 49, with gunshot wounds and Jamie Adkins with a gunshot wound. Jamie Adkins was transported by ambulance to Owensboro Hospital in Kentucky where she died from her injuries.

This investigation is still pending. Autopsies will be conducted in Vanderburgh County and in Chrisney, Spencer County. All family members have been notified.


Investigating Officer: Sergeant Josh Greer
Assisting Agencies: Santa Claus Police Department and Spencer County Sheriff’s Office
Assisting Officers: First Sergeant Rob Gardner, Sergeant Ted Clamm, Sergeant John Davis, Master Trooper Trey Lytton, Trooper Connor Giesler and Detective CJ Boeckman