Rural Birdseye death investigation now a homicide investigation
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department has determined that the death of a man that occurred near Birdseye was the result of a homicide. The investigation is still underway and police do not have a suspect. They are asking for help from anyone with information about the incident. If you have information, please contact the department at […]
Victim in death investigation identified; police seeking more info from public
Update: The Dubois County Coroner’s Office told WITZ AM/FM News that Atkins suffered a closed head injury and classified the cause of death as blunt force trauma. More details are pending a toxicology report. Previously: The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of the man found deceased at a home north of Birdseye […]
Huntingburg store connected to red-carpet film premiere featuring original Buffy the Vampire Slayer
When several stars of a new film made in northern Indiana walk down the red carpet for its premiere Friday evening, they’ll have a Huntingburg business to thank for looking great. Beth and Earl Carter, owners of BC Exquisite Bridal and Formal Wear in Huntingburg, as well as employee Lauren Sergesketter, will be heading up […]
Police investigate assault on Jasper Riverwalk; $1,000 reward offered
The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation of an alleged assault that took place on the Riverwalk on Wednesday evening. The victim reported that he was assaulted by two male subjects on the Riverwalk south of the 15th Street entrance in the wooded area at about 9:30 p.m., said police. The victim […]
Death investigation underway near Birdseye
The Dubois County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death at a residence on Harts Gravel Road north of Birdseye. According to authorities, they received a 911 call was received from a female at 1:59 p.m. stating that there was a deceased male at the residence. After responding, deputies secured the scene and took several individuals to […]
Tech Support Scam striking everywhere
Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of deceptive pop-up alerts on their computers claiming that their devices are infected with viruses and could be vulnerable to hackers. Individuals are being targeted through pop-up messages designed to resemble security alerts from legitimate computer manufacturers or other technology companies. The pop-up alerts claim that […]
Volunteer group plans new playground and more for Maple Grove Trailer Park
When word passed through the trailer park on Jasper’s north side that some volunteers were coming to remove a couple of trees near a playground, the residents showed up to help. Many hands make light work. What was expected to take about four long evenings turned into two short afternoon sessions at Maple Grove Trailer […]
Cover crop, soil testing, heavy use area funds available for Dubois County farmland
The Dubois County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting applications for conservation practice incentive payments on Dubois County crop ground. Cost share is available for cover crops, grid soil sampling, heavy use protection areas, livestock watering facilities, and pasture renovation. These cost share opportunities are part of two local SWCD programs and are not […]
Prayer workshop planned in Ferdinand
Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand are offering a program, “Introduction to Centering Prayer,” that will explain this quiet, reflective prayer form grounded in the Christian tradition. The workshop will be held Saturday, August 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time at the Benedictine Hospitality Center at Kordes Hall on the grounds of Monastery Immaculate Conception […]
DNR seeking man who dumped car parts at Pike County cemetery
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident in Pike County in which someone dumped a large pile of car parts at a rural cemetery in Pike County. According to DNR officers, the suspect is a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 210 pounds with brownish red hair, blue eyes and is in his 30s. […]
Police, Jasper man battered, confined woman during domestic incident
A Jasper man is in jail on multiple felonies after allegedly battering a woman and then blocking her from calling police for help early Wednesday morning. Police were called to a residence on the 1300 block of Mill Street at about 1:52 a.m. after Dubois County 911 Communications received a call from a female crying […]
Hicks: Don’t dismiss the idea of a Universal Basic Income
The notion of a universal basic income (UBI) is quite popular these days, and is undergoing pilot tests in a few countries. The idea has created some strange bedfellows as support develops, and there are both practical and philosophical problems with it. Still, I think UBI is a provocative idea that everyone should consider with […]
To boil or not to boil; how does the city decide to issue a boil order when there is a leak?
Sometimes, when there is a water leak, residents are told to boil their water; other times they aren’t. This raised some questions recently as Jasper experienced several water line breaks around the Fourth of July holiday. Tim Doersam, Jasper’s Gas & Water Manager, took some time to explain the reasoning behind boil orders being issued […]
More than $12,000 granted by Dubois REC Operation Round Up
In total, more than $300,000 given to community through Operation Round Up grants Trustees for the Dubois REC Operation Round Up fund met last month to award grants to local groups and organizations. In this grant cycle, the co-op topped more than $300,000 in grants, as nine organizations received a total $12,323 in June. This […]
Southridge Football Boosters plan parent meeting for Monday
The Southridge Football Boosters will have a Parent Meeting Monday, July 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Huntingburg Elementary Gym. All parents with players interested in playing from 7th grade to 12th grade need to attend.
Kayaking at Patoka Lake, July 29
Bring your kayak to Patoka Lake on July 29 for a two-hour paddle with naturalists to look for bald eagles, beavers and other wildlife. The adventure starts at 9:30 a.m. at the secluded King’s Bridge Boat Ramp. You can also meet the naturalists at the Patoka Lake Office to car caravan to the boat ramp. The caravan will leave […]