First City Focus

This week on First City Focus: A special home to help kids during a difficult time in their life is now open in Knox county. We’ll find out how the Isaiah 1:17 House is ready to serve those entering foster care. Just like hundreds of hospitals across our nation, Good Samaritan is currently dealing with a crucial nursing shortage. We’ll find out how simulated labs might be part of a solution. And at the same time Vincennes University is looking to enroll current LPNs, or licensed practical nurses, into a new pathway to earning their bachelor’s degree in nursing.

On this week’s episode of First City Focus: The Pantheon Business and Innovation Theatre continues to benefit the local community. A once-popular– natural spring — hidden more than 100 years– has been re-discovered at the French Lick Resort in West Baden. And National Suicide Prevention Month is coming up in September. Find out how the Knox County Suicide Prevention Walk is being organized to create awareness. You can register for the event HERE. First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

On this week’s episode of First City Focus: The Cal Ripken 10 year old World Series is coming to the Vincennes Cub League. We’ll find out how the local community can get involved. The Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse is creating a place to thrive for those battling mental illness. We’ll visit the family behind the SD Meadows Folk Art Gallery in Palestine, Illinois who is making their unique mark in the world of art. And we’ll check out the sights and sounds of the Knox County Fair.  First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Welcome to First City Focus. On this episode: As the summer harvest gets underway in Knox County, so does a special program aimed at educating the children of migrant workers.

Vincennes University continues to improve and expand its facilities. We’ll find out about the latest projects.

Take a flight back in time with us in the historic Ford Tri-Motor plane from the 1920’s. Plus learn how the Mid-American Pilots Association is trying to encourage flight education through a special scholarship.

And the Vincennes Animal Shelter continues its mission to serve dogs and cats in need in the local area. Find out how volunteers make all the difference.

Join us as we focus on these stories and more on First City Focus.

Welcome to First City Focus. 

On this episode: Knox County continues to try to bridge the broadband gap. We'll find out the latest efforts in getting our rural neighbors connected.

One of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the united states is just down the road in Ferdinand, Indiana.  The Sisters of St. Benedict will share with us their rich history and the mission that lies at the center of all that they do.

Summer is in full swing and the Knox County Chamber is busy bringing local businesses together while also planning a great event for the community.

And the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge offers a nature escape this summer. We'll show you what's waiting for you in the great outdoors there.

Join us as we focus on these stories and more... On First City Focus.