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
  • 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
  • Exploring the History of the Knox County Poor Farm
    Sep 27 2024

    We’re giving you a first hand listen of two new digital series we are rolling out online! We’ll show you the premiere episode of History Vault, which takes you through the origin story of the property in Knox County known as the “Poor Farm.” Find out how this facility started and what it has been used for over the last 142 years.

    Then we will debut our other new digital series: Trails & Crossroads. We’ll show you Indiana’s very first state park and we’ll take a look at how this park helped set the standard for our state parks more than a hundred years ago.

    Our in-studio guest, Chaze Patrick, will join us to explain how INvets is working in service of Indiana’s veterans across the state. We’ll find out how this organization is bridging workforce gaps for those who have served their country and how employers can utilize its services within their operation.

    Join us for these stories and more on the next First City Focus — Saturday night at 7:30pm on Vincennes PBS!

    Watch our new Digital Series as episodes roll out on our Vincennes PBS YouTube Channel here.
    You can also watch episodes of First City Focus ON DEMAND here.



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    30 mins

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