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!

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

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.

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!

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Vincennes native Bud Richardville was killed in action during WW II. A new book and local efforts honor his duty and sacrifice.
VU is celebrating the largest freshman class on the Vincennes campus since 2021. Final preparations are underway for Knox County's Festival Latino event.
And get a glimpse of the recent State of Workforce presented by the Knox County Chamber.

Lester Square Park is one of the Vincennes City Parks. A recent addition of a brand new skate park there is now complete. We’ll found out how it’s designed to serve skaters for years to come.
The Grow City Teaching Garden is in it’s sixth summer of progression. We’ll learn how it’s working with other community entities to help provide gardening education and resources.
Speaking of community learning opportunities, the Knox County Community Learning Kitchen continues to spread it’s mission that eating healthy can be fun. We’ll find out what’s being planned for the future.
And we’ll take a trip back in time to visit an area drive-in theater still up and running today.
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Construction is winding down at the new Veterans Affairs clinic in Vincennes. We’ll find out how this new facility will enhance the care our veterans receive when the doors open in a few weeks.

The Verne Store is celebrating more than a 125 years of serving Knox County. We’ll take a look at the history and what the future may hold for this iconic landmark.

And the Daviess County museum is preparing for a great speaker series. We’ll find out what’s being planned.

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

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On this episode, we’re sharing more of the great stories we’ve brought you so far this year.
Who can forget the great total solar eclipse of 2024? We’ll re-visit that monumental day in Vincennes.
Vincennes University is investing in the future of stem– by partnering with local elementary schools.
Lincoln High School opened its doors to more than a hundred employers for its second annual career fair.
An art display earlier this year paid tribute to the challenges of coal miners.
And the Vincennes YMCA is undergoing a major renovation.
Join us for these stories and more on the next First City Focus — Saturday night at 7:30pm on Vincennes PBS!
You can also watch episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.

On this episode, we’re going to re-visit some of the great stories we have brought you so far in 2024…but we’ll start with a new story, as Vincennes University’s women’s basketball coach Harry Meeks is retiring after three decades at the helm.

We’ll take another look at Project Search and how the program aims to integrate special needs young adults into full time employment.

Vincennes University’s Conservation Law program put students through a grueling 24 hour challenge.

And we’ll take another journey on some of Indiana’s bike trails.

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

You can also watch episodes of First City Focus on demand HERE.

First City Focus is supported by: First Vincennes Savings Bank, Good Samaritan Hospital and Duke Energy.