21 June

Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden

New York City police say a 51-year-old man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden

21 June

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year

“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers

20 June

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air

20 June

Extreme heat expected again at Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat early next week

20 June

At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

Police in Chicago say at least 12 people in a crowd on a street suffered gunshot wounds after an SUV pulled up and two people inside started shooting

19 June

Heart of Ohio Trail Sees Busy Start to Summer as Visitors Explore Knox County

As the first official weekend of summer arrives, the Heart of Ohio Trail is once again becoming one of Knox County’s busiest outdoor destinations. The paved multi-use trail stretches for more than 20 miles through Knox County, connecting Mount Vernon, Centerburg, Fredericktown and several rural communities. Throughout the summer, the trail welcomes cyclists, runners, walkers and families looking to enjoy …

19 June

The Arista Villas – What Mount Vernon’s Proposed 100-Home Development Would Bring

One of the largest residential developments proposed in Mount Vernon in recent years is taking another major step forward this week as City Council considers legislation designed to help move the project toward construction. Known as Arista Villas, the proposed subdivision would bring approximately 100 new single-family homes to nearly 40 acres along Vernonview Drive (State Route 768) on the …

19 June

“Fishing With Dad” Event Planned Sunday at Ariel-Foundation Park

Families are invited to celebrate Father’s Day weekend outdoors during a free community fishing event at Ariel-Foundation Park. The Knox County Fatherhood Commission will host “Fishing With Dad” on Sunday, June 21, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park, located at 10 Pittsburgh Avenue in Mount Vernon. The free event welcomes fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and all father figures …