First City Focus

The City of Bicknell continues to move forward with projects aimed at improving the community there. We’ll find out what’s being planned for the new year. We’ll have the second part in our special series on local broadcast legend Dave Hunter– who has spent over four decades bringing us the Vincennes University men’s basketball games. And the Knox County Health Department continues its mission to promote wellness in our community. First City Focus airs on WVUT Vincennes PBS Saturday 7:30pm. 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: The City of Vincennes has been very busy this past year, and next year is already shaping up. We'll find out what city officials are working on. Dave Hunter has been the voice of the VU Trailblazer men's basketball team for 41 seasons now. But did you know he also served our country as a member of the White House communications team? We have a special look at his time in the nation's capital. And the Daviess County Historical Society Museum is working on making history accessible to all. We'll find out exactly how. 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: Christmas at Grouseland is being celebrated this month, while the historic home is also displaying a new exhibit featuring the signatures of several Presidents. We'll also learn more about an exciting new project that will add a visitor's center to the landscape. We'll take an up-close look at the annual Shop with a Cop event hosted by the Vincennes Police Department that brings local officers and children together in the giving spirit of the holidays. This time of year can be tough for those who are struggling to make ends meet. We'll find out how the St. Vincent DePaul Vincennes District is helping to ease some of those burdens. 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: It’s that time of year when we see those red kettles outside of our favorite stores paired with the familiar sound of bells ringing. But how did the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign first start? We’ll look back at the history of the holiday fundraiser. The city of Vincennes is one of nine communities in Indiana chosen for the Hoosiers Enduring Legacy Program, and now city leaders need to hear from residents on how to help improve our community as part of this effort. Perhaps you’ve noticed new sculptures scattered throughout downtown Vincennes? We’ll find out how this public sculpture exhibit is bringing art out into the open. And the VU Blues Ensemble pays a special tribute to the late Evan Twitty. 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.

Coming up this week on First City Focus:

 The Red Skelton Museum has plenty to offer the public any time of year...but an ABBA-solutely Christmas Show coming up will make a "Dancing Queen" out of many. We'll find out how to send an "S.O.S." to make sure you don't let this opportunity go "slipping through your fingers." The Tulip Trestle in Greene County has remained a steady attraction over the years. We'll find out how this unique structure came to be many years ago and how folks there are working to keep the structure a part of their community. And the Vincennes/Knox County Preservation Foundation is bringing back a popular December tour. Find out how you can visit local historic homes decked out for the holidays. 

This week on First City Focus: Daviess County is one of five counties in the state of Indiana chosen for a pilot program designed to address the mental health of released inmates through a peer recovery process. We’ll find out how the program is being designed to help former inmates successfully transition out into society. The challenges of today’s fickle economy can be a hardship for small businesses. We’ll take a look at recent hardships and how local resources are trying to assist. And present day challenges also have the United Way of Knox County helping to support community initiatives more than ever. We’ll find out how you can help support the United Way’s current campaign. 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 charitable group called Comforting Hearts has organized its effort to create a new playground in Washington that will feature fun for every child. We’ll find out how this inclusive playground can become a reality for children of all abilities. Farm families work through generations to grow our country’s food supply, but what does it take to pass the business down to the next family members in line? We’ll find out how succession planning is key in helping these farms stay in business. And technology in the ag industry is advancing into a new era. We’ll take a look at current advancements in the field, as well as what’s in store in the near future. First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

On this episode — October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a chance to honor the lives lost too soon and help those who are grieving for them. We’ll find out how Good Samaritan Hospital is helping in this effort. Special training is underway to educate a variety of local professionals to help children affected by traumatic experiences in their life. We’ll explain how ACEs training is making a difference in our local communities. The latest theatrical season is underway for the Old Town Players. We’ll find out what shows will be hitting the stage this year. And take a trip with us to the Bluffs of Beaver Bend where 210 acres of forestry and sandstone cliffs tower over the White River near Shoals, Indiana. First City Focus airs on Saturday nights at 7:30 on Vincennes PBS! First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

On this episode — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the upcoming “Think Pink” ride is looking to help those going through the battle. Find out how you can get involved with the Think Pink Charity. The Knox County High Tech Crime Unit has a new officer. We’ll find out how K9 Bogey is helping with the unit’s investigations. A local band is making a big impact– but not just with their music. We’ll take a look at how One Cause is using their message to help those in need. And a recent 9/11 tribute is helping to keep the memory alive in Vincennes of those lost on that tragic day. First City Focus airs on Saturday nights at 7:30 on Vincennes PBS! First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

This week on First City Focus: Final planning is underway for the annual First City Music Festival. We’ll find out what’s in store for festival goers. A League of Their Own was released 30 years ago this summer. We’ll take you on a trip to the two southwestern Indiana stadiums — League Stadium and Bosse Field — which played key roles in the movie’s creation. Pike County is making great use out of the new Elmer Buchta Training Center. And Downtown Vincennes recently celebrated its annual Festival Latino. First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.