A free spring celebration spanning four venues with family activities, local vendors, live music, and more Ferdinand is set to burst into color on Saturday, May 2nd as the community gathers for Community in Bloom, a free springtime festival stretching across Main Street and beyond. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents and visitors alike…
Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred in Spencer County on Monday evening. According to authorities, Indiana State Police and Spencer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on west of Saint Meinrad on State Road 162 north of State Road 62 at about 8:20 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicated Amber…
Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced the Nancy Hanks Rest Area on eastbound I-64, located at mile marker 59, is closed; westbound remains open. According to INDOT, the Nancy Hanks Rest Area on the westbound side of I-64 will be updated in the future. The eastbound location is closed permanently. (This is a correction…
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 28, 2026 Hoosiers can track fuel prices in real time using IN Fuel Watch, an online portal released by Attorney General Todd Rokita Tuesday documenting gasoline prices at more than 4,600 gas stations across the state. The portal features live statewide metrics like the average price of gasoline…
The Dubois County Council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing the county’s withdrawal from the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority during its regular meeting on Monday. The council passed Ordinance Number 2026-05 on its second reading, with Council President Michael Kluesner noting that the ordinance provides either a 12- or 18-month notice of withdrawal as…
The Jasper Municipal Water Department announced repairs have been completed on the water main break on 5th Avenue between Kluemper Road and Truman Road. A Boil Water Advisory is NOT in effect. There are no potential health effects. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Jasper Water Department at 812-482-5252….
by Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle April 27, 2026 A new report finds Indiana ranks 38th in the nation for teacher pay despite recent efforts by lawmakers to boost teacher salaries — a trend the Indiana State Teachers Association attributes to inflation, compression of mid-career salaries and limited collective bargaining rights. The National Education Association…
Food lovers are invited to indulge in the wide variety of local businesses featured in the “Yumm…MAY Tasty Tour Passport”, from cozy cafés and crave-worthy sweet treats to popular pubs, destination restaurants, and beloved local favorites across Dubois County. This month-long dining experience celebrates locally owned establishments while encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore…
A new generation of aviators took to the ground last week as 23 students from the Patoka Valley Career and Technical Education (CTE) Aviation program completed an immersive field study at the Evansville Regional Airport (EVV). The cohort, consisting of 14 juniors and 9 seniors from area high schools, traveled from the Huntingburg Regional Airport…
