Gibson County

A Princeton man was arrested Thursday after police discovered multiple illegal substances while responding to a disturbance call. According to the Princeton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on October 16, 2025, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers said they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the home. After obtaining consent to search the residence, officers reportedly found between seven and eight pounds of marijuana, […]

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident Wednesday evening along Highway 168 near Snake Run Road. Authorities say the vehicle left the roadway and came to rest on its side in a wooded ditch. Responders spent about an hour clearing brush and debris to allow a towing company to remove the vehicle from the area. The Fort Branch Fire Department, Haubstadt Police Department, Gibson County Sheriff’s […]

A street paving project in Princeton is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 16, at 10 a.m. and continue through Friday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. During this time, Brumfield Avenue will be closed to all traffic from Third Street to Eighth Street while crews complete the work. Motorists will still be able to cross Brumfield at intersections, but through traffic will not be permitted. City officials are asking drivers […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures along Interstate 69 in Gibson County. Beginning on or around Monday, October 20, alternating lane closures will be in place between Mackey and Glezen to allow crews to complete paving operations. During the work, one lane will remain open in each direction within the construction zones. INDOT advises drivers to slow down, watch for crews, and expect possible delays through […]

Emergency crews were called to the rail line near Duke Energy's Gibson Generating Station for a train derailment early Wednesday. According to authorities, the derailment happened on the Indiana Side of the Big Four Bridge, injuring a couple of rail workers. The train was hauling coal from Mount Carmel to Gibson Station. The investigation into the accident continues.