Public can listen to SkyWarn online for severe weather information
Attention public safety personnel and Dubois County residents: When severe weather threatens our area, many have been staying ahead of the storm by using their scanners to listen to the Dubois County Skywarn communications on our 147.195 MHz repeater located in Jasper, Indiana. The repeater was recently upgraded and now supports both traditional FM and…
WBDC Country Showdown 2025 line-up announced
Anticipation and excitement are higher than ever as country radio station 100.9FM WBDC has announced the contestants for the 43rd Annual WBDC Country Showdown. It will be held at the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. EST. The country music talent search gives local talent the chance to win over $1,000 in…
Dubois County property taxes projected to decrease under new law
Senate Bill 1, authored by Sen. Holdman and sponsored by Rep. Thompson, contains numerous provisions affecting property tax assessments, levies, deductions, and local income tax structures. The bill, which is headed to Governor Braun for approval, would implement changes gradually between 2025 and 2031, with some of the most significant impacts beginning in 2028. For…
Indiana Senate sends finalized local property, income tax plan to governor
by Casey Smith and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleApril 15, 2025 Shortly after midnight Tuesday, Indiana Senate Republicans agreed to significant changes in an immense local property and income tax plan — avoiding risky negotiations in favor of sending it to Gov. Mike Braun. Despite earlier reservations — and a pressure campaign to veto…
Chief Deputy Jesus Monarrez announces run for Dubois County Sheriff
Chief Deputy Jesus Monarrez announced his candidacy for Dubois County Sheriff on the Republican ticket for the May 2026 primary election. With nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience, Monarrez emphasizes his commitment to community safety and preserving the county’s values as central to his campaign. “One county, one community, one mission – safety,” stated…
Dubois County Recorder warning public of property tax scam
Dubois County Recorder Jackie McPherron reported a scam her office was made aware of recently. According to McPherron, a Dubois County resident received an official-looking document labeled “Tax Investigation”. The document alleges the recipient is the subject of an investigation by the State of Indiana and that the state intends to seize their assets and…
Huntingburg police conducting death investigation
The Huntingburg Police Department is investigating the death of an adult female and a juvenile. At approximately 3:37 pm, officers were dispatched to the address of 107 N. Geiger Street in Huntingburg after a 911 call reported an unresponsive person in the home with blood around them. Deaconess Memorial Emergency Medical Services and Huntingburg Fire Department…
Historical Society marks 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride
The Dubois County Historical Society is reminding the public that 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding and initiating its celebration by remembering “Paul Revere’s Ride,” which took place on April 18, 1775. Just as two lamps were placed in Boston’s Old North Church Tower to alert Minutemen of the approaching…
Dubois County to test sirens Tuesday, April 15 at noon
Due to an upgrade to the county sirens, a test will be done on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. This is only a test for the county sirens; the Jasper sirens will NOT sound.
Jasper fire destroys home on 13th Street
A family was displaced when a fire destroyed their home on the 100 block of 13th Street in Jasper on Sunday morning. The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the fire at about 9 a.m. When they arrived, responders found smoke pouring out of the house and began working to suppress the fire to…
Friday: 13 roads still have water on them
Friday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 13 county roads were still impacted by high water. In Madison Township, the following roads are flooded. Boone Township Bainbridge Township Patoka Township
New Mid-States Corridor documents show preliminary access points on route
The draft Purpose and Need statement and draft preliminary alternatives for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor are now available on the project website (MidStatesCorridor.com). Here is a link to the Purpose and Need document. The public can also review several preliminary drafts of the route with access points below and links are available on the…
OFS Brands assessing damage after severe wind hits manufacturing facility
OFS Brands is working to assess damage and develop recovery plans after severe winds tore off sections of the roof and damaged the building. “Thankfully, it was late in the day, so very few people were in the building and nobody got hurt,” said Ryan Menke, Chief Strategy Officer for OFS Brands. “That is the…
Indiana House Republicans OK massive local property, income tax plan that Democrats dub a ‘scam’
by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital ChronicleApril 11, 2025 A gargantuan local property and income tax plan — alternately dubbed a “great win” by Republicans and a “scam” by Democrats — cleared the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday. The 65-29 vote was decided largely along party lines. It came a day after lawmakers made…
Thursday: Flooded roads down to 17
Thursday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported that 17 county roads still had water on them. In Madison Township, the following roads are flooded. Boone Township Bainbridge Township Patoka Township
Two oaks in Central Green
Two white oak trees will be growing in Central Green to honor and memorialize Phil Gramelspacher. Friends and family planted the pair Wednesday afternoon with the help of members of the Four Rivers Forestry Committee and Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners Association. Not that they needed any help; Phil’s wife, Annie, and three children, Molly, Kathryn…
Huntingburg planning to add concrete reinforcement for Fourth Street brick pavers
The city is moving forward with plans to reinforce Fourth Street’s brick pavers with concrete at key intersections, addressing ongoing maintenance issues while preserving the street’s distinctive appearance. During Tuesday’s council meeting, the council discussed an agreement with VS Engineering to develop options for repairing the brick street, which has experienced problems particularly near intersections….
Governor gets more savings for homeowners in amended property tax proposal
by Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital ChronicleApril 10, 2025 After days of silence, Gov. Mike Braun gave a thumbs up on a significant property tax amendment minutes before Republican leaders brought it to the House floor. The measure passed on a 70-27 vote along party lines. Braun made property taxes a cornerstone of his 2024 campaign,…
Regional Wellness Center project planning on pause amid funding uncertainty
Jasper’s Regional Wellness Center project has been placed on hold until summer as officials await clarity on future funding sources, the mayor announced during a recent Economic Development Commission meeting. While design work continues with contracted developer Krempp Construction, final decisions about the project’s scope will remain pending until the city completes its long-range financial…
Rising waters
It takes about 12 to 14 hours for the water increase on the East Fork of the White River measured at Shoals to make it downstream to Portersville. The gauge is currently at about 30 inches and still rising, so Bart Schmitt expects the ground level of his home near Portersville Bridge to be flooded…
19 roads still impacted by water
Wednesday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported 19 county roads still had water on them. In Madison Township, the following roads are flooded. Boone Township Bainbridge Township Patoka Township
State confirms 5 new measles cases in Allen County
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed five additional cases of measles in Indiana, bringing the total to six in 2025. The newly reported cases are three minors and two adults in Allen County. The initial case was reported earlier this week. All six cases are connected to each other but at this time…
Framing Ferdinand hosting Community in Bloom
Framing Ferdinand, an Indiana Main Street program, is hosting Community in Bloom! on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community in Bloom! will celebrate spring’s spirit and bring the town together through vibrant, engaging, and family-friendly activities. Organized by the newly formed Main Street Committee in Ferdinand, this event is designed…
Resident pushing for county to regulate grass clippings on roads to prevent motorcycle crashes
A local resident is urging Dubois County Commissioners to establish an ordinance prohibiting grass clippings on roadways, citing motorcycle safety concerns and potential accidents. Russell Friedman presented his case during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, explaining that wet grass clippings create hazardous conditions for motorcyclists. “The grass..is 85% water, which makes it slick, almost like ice,”…
Four county roads closing overnight week of April 14-18
The Dubois County Highway Department will have four overnight closures next week for bridge deck overlays. On Monday, April 14, 2025, we will close the intersection of County Road 400 West and County Road 150 North near Shiloh Road and County Road 600 West in Duff between County Roads 350 South and 400 South. They…
25 roads impacted by flooding
Tuesday, the Dubois County Highway Department reported some roads had come off the flooded while others had been added and the number remained 25 roads impacted by water. In Madison Township, the following roads are flooded. Boone Township Marion Township Harbison Township Bainbridge Township Patoka Township
Southeast Dubois County Schools seeking input for new preschool programming
The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation has launched a new initiative to improve preschool education for three and four year old children in the area it serves. Officials from the school corporation are reaching out to parents and community members to participate in an online survey regarding preschool needs in the area. “We value input…
Truck/trailer fire shuts down U.S. 231 for several hours
Compressed natural gas fed a fire that engulfed a UPS truck with two trailers, closing U.S. 231 in Witz Bottoms for several hours Monday evening. According to Jasper Chief Kenny Hochgesang, the fire department had just finished a training session at MasterBrand in Jasper when they were dispatched to the fire scene at about 8:30…
Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana hosting 5K celebration at the Jasper Middle School on April 26th
Registration open for participants and volunteers Girls on the Run of Southwest Indiana is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated end-of-season 5K Celebration, scheduled for April 26th at the Jasper Middle School. This non-competitive, family-friendly 5K serves as the culminating end-of-season event for local Girls on the Run participants and as a…
Indiana Dept. of Health confirms first measles case in Allen County
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of measles in Indiana this year. The case is in an unvaccinated minor in Allen County, and state and local public health officials are working together on the investigation and to confirm any additional cases. The patient is stable and recovering, and no…
Haysville St. Paul’s Lutheran Church announces matching grant opportunity, seeking support for renovation project
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located in Haysville, Indiana, is honored to announce that it has received a $125,000 matching grant from Sacred Places Indiana, a program of Indiana Landmarks, a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to preserve and maintain this historic place of worship. This generous grant offers a remarkable opportunity for the community to…
