First City Focus

By: Vincennes PBS
  • Summary

  • First City Focus shines a spotlight on the people, places and events that make Southwestern Indiana what it is today. First City Focus aims to keep you informed, entertained and engaged in your local community and beyond.

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Episodes
  • Sheltering Those in Need
    Nov 16 2024

    We'll learn about a new mission happening in Vincennes. First City Sunrise is working to help those who are in immediate need of housing.

    Generations is looking to the community for assistance in funding its Meals on Wheels program, which feeds more than 400 homebound senior citizens in our area.

    The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy has started work on a $4 million expansion. We'll learn how the monetary gift provided by Lothian Skelton is making room for a feature gallery and more.

    And most folks living in and outside of Indiana know what Hoosier Hysteria is. We'll take a look at how the game of basketball has grown deep roots in the state.

    Tune in to Vincennes PBS to watch First City Focus on Saturdays at 7:30pm. You can also watch episodes of
    First City Focus on demand HERE.
    First City Focus is supported in part by
    Duke Energy, First City Wealth and Colonial Assisted Living.

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    29 mins
  • The Legacy of Bicknell's Hooper Field
    Nov 1 2024

    We’re taking a look at our latest History Vault episode, exploring the legacy of Hooper Field in the Knox county city of Bicknell. We’ll learn how the St. Louis Cardinals were beat out by the Bicknell Braves on that field in 1921.

    The local Daughters fo the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter is recognizing a historic figure of our community. Find out why Francis Vigo is being honored today.

    Do you know the local legends involving the infamous Cannonball Bridge? We’ll tell the tales of the structure, which connects Knox county to Lawrence County, Illinois.

    When it comes to packing a healthy lunch– especially for your kiddos or grandkids– it can be quite the challenge. We’ll aim to make it an easier feat in our inaugural Learning Local segment.

    And ’tis the time of year for raking leaves, or is it? We’ll explore the benefits of leaving those leaves be, or when clearing them out is necessary in our latest installment of Growing Smarter.

    We have a packed episode you won’t want to miss!

    Tune in to Vincennes PBS Saturdays at 7:30pm. You can also watch episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.

    First City Focus is supported in part by Duke Energy, First City Wealth and Colonial Assisted Living.

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    31 mins
  • Presenting Macbeth on the Red Skelton Stage
    Oct 19 2024

    As the fall semester at Vincennes University gets into full swing -- the Performing Arts Department is working on its latest production. We'll look at what's coming to the Red Skelton stage.

    The Innovative Teaching Summit is returning to VU. We'll find out what's being planned to help educators in their mission of serving students.

    Governor Eric Holcomb recently made a stop in Knox County, making a historic announcement with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. We'll have the details.

    A recent art exhibit titled Uprooted featured at the Shircliff Gallery brought nature in doors.

    And what exactly goes in to creating the autumn colors many love to see before the leaves begin to fall?? We'll find out on this episode of First City Focus!!

    First City Focus is supported in part by
    Duke Energy, First City Wealth, and Colonial Assisted Living.

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    28 mins

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