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.

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

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!

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

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.

The Vincennes University campus recently hosted an extensive active-shooter training for several different police departments. We’ll find out how this experience could save lives when seconds count.

Do you know how to respond to someone who is having a mental health crisis? An upcoming QPR training session (Question, Persuade, Refer) could help you learn what to say.

AgroRenew has broken ground on it’s $83 million plant, which aims to turn local produce waste into biodegradable plastics.

4H season is upon us. We’ll take a look at the preparation underway for the different projects that will be on display at the Knox County Fair.

And local teenagers were invited to take part in a Junior Firefighter Camp, all in an effort to learn more about this important role in our community.

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.

The summer months bring an increase in swimming activities for all ages. We’ll find out how a new initiative, LifeVest is trying to prevent this summer fun from becoming a tragedy, by providing swim vests at public pools.

It’s been one year since a new structure was rolled out for the Family Health Center in Vincennes. We’ll find out how the system is serving our community.

We’ll stop by the recent Mega Pet Adoption event that took place in an effort to find homes for many dogs and cats overcrowding area shelters, like the Vincennes Animal Shelter.

And we’ll visit the Vincennes Historic Farmers Market as it gets into full swing for another busy season!

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.