Local News and Sports

(NNDC) Vicki from Cardinal Selling Services is very excited about their online auction and local liquidation of some really unique items including a factory liquidation with equipment, wood products like unfinished wood table tops and much more this weekend great for the craftsman in the family or growing local business in need of those type […]

(NNDC) Due to City of Huntingburg COVID-19 protocols, the City of Huntingburg Transit System is closed until further notice. The public is not at risk of being a direct contact. Employees are being asked to self-quarantine, which has resulted in staffing issues. We will notify the public when the Transit System is operating again. Jacque […]

(NNDC) USA Today nominated Cheetah Chase in a recent poll as one of the “10Best” New Amusement Park Attractions in 2020. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Cheetah Chase is the World’s First Launched Water Coaster and the first full-circuit dueling water coaster.  “We need your vote!” says park President & CEO Matt Eckert. “We heard from […]

Jasper (NNDC): News Now had the opportunity to interview Christine Golden regarding several exciting topics. One is a partnership with several local organizations to consolidate local resources of all types into one place. Part 2 Christine discusses the new cultural center and library. This was a Zoom meeting so you may have to adjust sound […]

(NNDC) Indiana recently received approval from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) for 10 more years. This program is an alternative to traditional Medicaid expansion, and the extension allows the state to continue health coverage for more than half a million low-income adult Hoosiers. More from Senator Mark Messmer […]

(NNDC) New moves just released from Tai Chi instructor and Black Belt Jim Birkle Jim has just released a DVD that includes these moves plus others, for more information call 812 630 0383 to get your copy. Click on video for Tai Chi lesson.

The Jasper Police Department received a 911 call at about 2:15 am 11/21/2020 reporting a male with a gunshot wound needing assistance on Rhine Strasse near the 47th Street intersection.  The male was later identified as, Andres C. Lopez (19 Years old) of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Jasper Police Department received a second call from Memorial […]

The town of Huntingburg has a new mayor-elect. After Thursday’s mayoral caucus, Republican Steve Schwinghamer was chosen to represent Huntingburg. Neil Elkins was the other candidate for the position. Schwinghamer, a Huntingburg native, will replace current Mayor Denny Spinner, who will step down next week to accept a position with the Indiana Office of Community […]

(NNDC) Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced the University is ending in-person classes earlier than previously scheduled at both the Vincennes and Jasper campuses due to rising COVID-19 positivity rates and accelerating growth in cases in Indiana and the country. The final day of face-to-face instruction for the fall semester is Friday, Nov. 20, […]

November 8 – November 14The Week in Indiana History 1888     Charles Edward Henry began production at the Opalescent Glass Works in Kokomo.  It was one of many glass operations which resulted from the “Gas Boom” in Indiana in the late 19th century.  Early clients included Louis Comfort Tiffany.  Still in business, the company is […]

Dear Student/Parent/Guardian,Please accept my apology for this late communication regarding our school operations changes beginning Wednesday, November 11. A staff email was shared out to the community prior to our completion of this communication and a translated version being completed for students, parents and guardians. It was not my intent for everyone to hear this […]

(NNDC) Jasper Engines & Transmissions Chairman/CEO Doug Bawel announced the appointment of Jason Nord as Vice-President of People Services, along with serving on the company’s Executive Committee. Jason has been with JASPER for 23 years, serving Human Resources (People Services) in various capacities. He received his Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification in 2007, and […]