First City Focus

The Wabash Valley Progressives are working diligently to see a tribute to the Indigenous Peoples from our area come to life in the form of Niihka Park. The park is being planned on a section of land that sits along the Downtown River Walk in Vincennes. We’ll find out what’s being planned and how you can help make it a reality.
The Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous brings thousands of tourists to Vincennes  area this time of year. We’ll find out how the hundreds of volunteers who get involved help make the weekend the success that it is each year.
And the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy is celebrating its 10th anniversary, while the 18th annual Red Skelton Festival is just a few weeks away. We’ll find out what’s in store.
You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.
First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

In one year Vincennes and Knox County will be hosting the “Dark Side of the Wabash,” as our area celebrates the Total Solar Eclipse. We’ll find out how preparations for the big day are already moving forward.
Indiana’s Secretary of Education recently made a stop at Washington High School. We’ll find out how the college and career program is preparing students for their future.
And a few Vincennes elementary students took their cooking skills to task– all for Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge. You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE. First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

This week on First City Focus: Community aide continues to grow in response to the deadly tornado that swept through two of our communities. We’ll look at how folks are helping those affected.
Anyone looking for ways to donate time or funds here are some reliable ways to reach out:
Donations for Sullivan: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
-Text HELPSULLIVAN to 41444 to donate to the United Way of Wabash Valley

Donations for Crawford Co., IL: United Way of Crawford County

To Donate items or to Volunteer Help:
Helping His Hands Disaster Response

PACE Community Action Agency is bringing back its popular Boys and Beyond program. Find out how this and other programs continue to serve those in our area.

And the Vincennes University Audio Recording program knows a thing or two about making great sound. We’ll step inside this state of the art facility that allows students the chance at a unique education.

You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.

First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Generations continues to serve the local aging community, as well as others in need of services. We’ll find out about different events and programs that are coming up.

The sport of Pickleball continues to grow in popularity for those looking to keep active as they age. We’ll find out just what this sport entails and how local folks can join in at the Vincennes YMCA.

The Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse has a new and larger location to call home. We’ll take a look at how the new facility will help the growing program.

The North Knox Champions Together group continues to achieve success while also celebrating inclusiveness. We’ll find out how.

And the Developmental Services, Inc. in Daviess County recently held a basketball game to help promote awareness and inclusion for those with all abilities. We’ll take a look at the competition featuring the DSI Terminators and some Daviess County “celebrities” on the court!

We’ll have these stories on First City Focus — Saturday night at 7:30 on Vincennes PBS!

You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.

First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

On this episode of First City Focus: Phase one of a complex restoration and repair project of the approach structure of the Lincoln Memorial Bridge in Vincennes is nearing completion. We’ll take a look at some of the hurdles in working with the historic structure.
Tucked away in Martin County sits the largest commune in Indiana. We’ll visit Padanaram and find out why its members love to call the 2,000 acre property home.
And it’s been 98 years since the deadliest and longest traveling tornado in US history spanned from Missouri to Princeton, Indiana and became known as the “Tri-State Tornado.” We’ll take a look at this unique twister and the destruction it left behind.
You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.
First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

The expansion project of the  Knox County Jail continues to move forward. We'll take a look at how construction of the new addition is shaping up, and how it will benefit more than just the Sheriff's Department. Vincennes University's Homeland Security program is preparing for its annual Capstone Academy. We'll find out what's being planned for this year's two day event. After a two year hiatus, the public was able to revisit the history of the march by George Rogers Clark and his men to challenge the British army at Fort Sackville. We'll go along on this year's journey to relive those pivotal steps. And it's not every day that you see tractors lined up at your local high school-- except during National FFA Week, of course! We'll visit South Knox High School to see how the Future Farmers ended the week. We'll have these stories on First City Focus -- Saturday night at 7:30 on Vincennes PBS! You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE. First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

This week on First City Focus: A Southern Indiana non-profit is going to great heights in fundraising to fulfill the wishes of local children dealing with dire health conditions. We'll see what's being planned by the Granted foundation for its urban rappelling event this spring.
A special home in Dubois County is creating a safe place for women in need. We'll explain how the Dove Recovery House is opening their doors to make a difference.
Washington High School's home for football is going through a major renovation. We'll take a look at the history of Hatchet Hollow and what's being done to bring it new life.
Plus we'll visit a special event that created a Night to Shine for many local folks with special needs.
We'll have these stories on First City Focus -- Saturday night at 7:30 on Vincennes PBS!
You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.
First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

The Vincennes University Theatre Department is hard at work preparing for another great semester of on-stage productions. We’ll take a look at what’s being planned. The Old Town Players have a strong history in Vincennes. We’ll take a look at how the theatrical group came to be and some of the challenges they’re facing today. And just blocks off of the Ohio River in Southern Indiana sits a candy shop known for its rich historical roots. We’ll see what sweet offerings have helped place Schimpff’s Confectionery on the map. You can watch all episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE. First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

The Applied Behavior Center for Autism has opened up a Vincennes center to help those with a diagnosis on the spectrum. We’ll find out what resources are available. Disc golf is growing in popularity and the effort to create a space to play the sport in Knox County is taking off. We’ll show you where. Anyone wanting to get involved with this project can contact Austin Sievers at 812-396-8194 [email protected] — or Tyler Sanders at 812-910-0646 [email protected]. And the Purdue Extension office in Knox County is continuing its mission to provide educational training and resources in a number of areas. We’ll tell you what’s coming up over the next few months.