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The Indiana State Department of Health reports 281 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday. Four of those occurring in Knox County where the case count is now at 50. 16 of those are still active

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 715 new cases of coronavirus across the state Wednesday with 64 additional deaths from the disease. One of those cases was number 7 here in

An investigation into the death of an infant in southwestern Indiana has resulted in charges being filed against the mother. Reports out of Washington indicate that emergency medical personell were

One man was injured after being involved in a two vehicle accident on Indiana State Road 67 south of Bicknell Wednesday. Authorities say that a vehicle being driven by Aaron Kincaid of Bicknell was

Lawrence County States Attorney Michael Strange has announced the recent sentencing of a Richland County man to prison. 32 year old Jacob Angle of Olney was charged with Class 3 Illinois Felony

The Vincennes University Class of 2020 will be celebrated with the first ever virtual commencement ceremony. The ceremony will premiere Friday June 26th on the Vincennes University website and the

The Knox County Council met in a special session Tuesday in Vincennes to deal with fiscal matters. They will begin hearings on the formulation of a 2021 budget in mid-September. The hearings will

Lawrence County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1 according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The factor also known as the multiplier is the method used to

The Illinois State Board of Education has officially released its plan and guidelines for a return to school in the fall. Among the numerous recommendations are teaching staff and students wearing

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 331 new cases of the coronavirus Tuesday in the Hoosier state with 14 additional deaths. Knox County remained stationary at 47 cases with no