We're starting off the new year by revisiting our biggest story of 2024: the Total Solar Eclipse that happened on April 8, 2024!
Join us as we go through what was our live broadcast during the eclipse, showcasing many of the events that were celebrated in our community leading up to Eclipse Day.

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.

We’ll catch up with Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum to review how 2024 went for the city, as well as discussing what’s being planned for the new year.

We’ll tag along as many local kids’ Christmas wishes come true, thanks to the Shop with a Cop program.

‘Tis the season for all the decorations! But are you sure your holiday spirit isn’t putting your home in jeopardy? We’ll find out what to look for where holiday safety is concerned, and we’ll learn on how to recycle those unwanted gift boxes and old holiday decorations!

We’ll re-visit the history of the Red Kettle Campaign as the Salvation Army calls for more volunteers and donations to help those in need.

And we’ll journey along the Parade of Lights in Downtown Vincennes as part of our own collaboration with the Knox County Community Learning Kitchen for a holiday giveaway!

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.

Helping His Hands is working in overdrive this time of year to serve those affected by natural disasters, as well as those in need of food and more. We’ll find out how you can help them help others during the holidays and through out the year.

We’ll join the Vincennes State Historic Sites to learn how the Piankeshaw and other Native American tribes lived locally hundreds of years ago.

And we’ll celebrate the grand opening of the Marion VA Health Care System‘s newly constructed clinic in Vincennes.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.