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Change of Venue, Insanity Defense Filed in Dylan Smith Murder Case
The defense in the Dylan Smith murder case has filed for both a change of venue and an insanity plea in the case. In filings this week, the defense wants to move the trial outside of Knox County, as well as to set groundwork for an insanity defense. The 30 year-old Smith is accused of the August fifth shooting death of...
17h ago

INDOT to Start Willow Patching Friday
The Indiana Department of Transportation will do some patching work on Willow Street starting this Friday. The work will affect Willow from Niblack Road to near Ramsey Road. Since this is the continuing four-lane part of Willow Street, one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. The patching work will sta...
17h ago

Temporary Work Starts Today on 41 Over Kelso Creek
Temporary lane closures are scheduled to begin today on U.S. 41 over Kelso Creek in Vincennes. The closures will allow for road grinding work. Work will occur on both north and south bound bridges over Kelso Cree...
17h ago

Knox County Government Space Study Committee to Restart
The Knox County Commissioners have approved a restart of a committee to consider space concerns for County government. The new committee will consist of three members-one Knox County Commissioner, and two Knox County Councilmen. On a 2-1 vote, the Commissioners selected Tim Ellerman the Second to sit on the committee. ...
17h ago

Vincennes Animal Shelter Seeking Help in Gibson County Animal Hoarding Case
Officials with the Vincennes Animal Shelter are expressing how grateful they are for the outpouring of support from our community following a recent dog hoarding case in Gibson County. 14 dogs were surrendered and the Vincennes shelter accepted 10 ...
Sep 16, 2025

Petersburg Man Arrested in Vincennes
Indiana State Police arrested a Petersburg man overnight following a traffic stop on Sixth Street in Vincennes. Officers pulled over the vehicle driven by 30 year-old Andrew Swain. A roadside investigation found Swain was driving while impaired with a controlled substance. He was also found in possession of meth, marij...
Sep 16, 2025

LTC Gets Marathon Donation for Tech Center
Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Illinois has received a $100,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Corporation to support the construction of LTC's new Technology Center. The state-of-the-art facility will house the college's Process Technology, Bro...
Sep 16, 2025

IU Turning Point Holds Vigil for Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA at Indiana University held a vigil for co-founder Charlie Kirk following his assassination. Students and public officials attended the event at the Indiana Memorial Union to honor Kirk's life and support for free speech on campuses. IU Chapter President James Chambers said Kirk's death "felt like...
Sep 16, 2025

Sidewalk Work and More Happening to Tie Together Vicnennes
The City of Vincennes is working on a planned pedestrian look running from Vincennes secondary schools to the Wabash River. Part of the process is part of improvements to Richard Bauer Drive. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum expects that road and adjoining sidewalks to be complete within a few years. The other main sidewalk ...
Sep 16, 2025

Seasonal Heat and Winter Cold Join Together at INDOT
Even with the recent hot, dry conditions in the area, the Indiana Department of Transportation is thinking about the winter months to come. Work is about to start to change their vehicles from summertime mode to snow and ice-clearing duties. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan reminds everyone to winterize their cell phones, by...
Sep 16, 2025

Linda Hammelman, 83, Vincennes
Linda Mae Hammelman, a cherished matriarch and friend, passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 83, in Vincennes, IN. Born on November 15, 1941, outside of Edwardsport, IN in the Black Creek area, to Ernest and Robertine Berryman. Linda's life was a testament to her loving and kind nature. Linda was the treasur...
19h ago

David Allen, 89, Vincennes
David Wilford Allen passed away at the age of 89 on September 14, 2025, in his hometown of Vincennes, Indiana. Born to Samuel David Allen and Avis Elizabeth "Nicholson" Allen on June 9, 1936, David's life was filled with devotion to his family, commitment to his work, and service to his community and faith. D...
Sep 16, 2025
John Konen, 65, Cayuga
John M. Konen, 65, of Cayuga, Indiana passed away on September 8, 2025. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 19, 1960, to the late John L. and Margarette (Courtright) Konen. John graduated from Rivet High School and continued his education at Vincennes University, where he received his associate's degree. John ...
Sep 14, 2025

Robert Eugene Bond, 84, Oaktown
Robert Eugene Bond, age 84, of Oaktown, Indiana, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Evansville, Indiana, on September 11, 2025. Born in Oaktown, Indiana, on May 21, 1941, to Robert O. Bond and Josephine "Grubaugh" Harris, Robert's life was one of dedicated service, unwavering...
Sep 14, 2025

Alice Jones, 73, Loogootee
Alice Mae "Holt" Jones, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, transcended from this life on September 8, 2025. Born on February 24, 1952, to the late Ermin and Vera "Lundy" Holt, she leaves behind a loving family who cherishes her memory; her children, Angela ...
Sep 12, 2025
Edwards Russell, 85, Washington
Edward Dean Russell, aged 85, passed away on September 8, 2025, in his hometown of Washington, Indiana. Born on March 14, 1940, to Edgar and Ruth E. "Jackson" Russell, Edward was a man whose life was defined by joy, service to his country, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones. After attending Washington ...
Sep 12, 2025

Lee Riggle, 60, Vincennes
Walter Lee Riggle Jr. 60, better known as Lee born on December 2, 1964, in Indianapolis, IN left us unexpectedly on September 8, 2025. Lee is the son of Walter Lee and Deanna (Bright) Riggle. He was a devoted husband to Debbie (Owens) Riggle, and together they created a beautiful family filled with love and laughter. L...
Sep 12, 2025

Patsy Parmenter, 77, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patsy Ann Parmenter, 77, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and passionate educator. Patsy was born on March 4, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of James and Edith O. (Klein) Campbell. Patsy departed this world on September 1, 2025, surrounded by ...
Sep 12, 2025

Betty Cardinal, 80, Vincennes
Betty Joann Cardinal, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 12, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, and lived a vibrant and loving life of 80 years, filled with the joy of family, friends, and the ...
Sep 11, 2025
Anita Blice, 83, Vincennes
Anita Blice (83) died on September 8th , 2025 at Aperion Care in Vincennes, Indiana. Anita was born in Vincennes in 1942 to the late Willard and Virginia Goodson. She graduated from Lincoln High School where she participated in Band and accompanied the Choir. She then attended Vincennes University where she accompanied...
Sep 10, 2025

Larry Beaman, 89, oaktown
Larry Lee Beaman,89, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the Oaktown, Indiana community, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on June 11, 1936, to the late Dorothy Meeks Beaman and Sylvan Beaman, Larry lived a life marked by dedication to his family and his community...
Sep 10, 2025

Darrell Deem, 68, Washington
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cyrus Darrell Deem, better known as Darrell, a cherished husband and father, devoted dentist, and a vibrant spirit who enriched the lives of so many. Born on February 18, 1957, in Vincennes, IN the son of Cyrus Alexis and Carrol (Osborne) Deem. Darrell embraced life with a ...
Sep 06, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
In boys soccer action....Vincennes Rivet blanked North Knox 8-0. Scoring goals for the Patriots were Henry Holka, Brady Stearns, Xavier Poyser, Geo Ralston, Cooper Strickland, Miles Holka, Miles Gardner and Joe Hostetler. The Rivet Volleyball team lost a tough 3-2 decision to Loogootee. Claudia Herman has 20 kills and ...
19h ago

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
The Lincoln boys' soccer team blanked Vincennes Rivet 3-0. Morgan Horst, Lukas Lang, and Claudson Thomas scored the L-H-S goals. In volleyball: The South Knox Varsity evens its record at 7-7 with a 3-0 win over Shakamak. Madison Parish and Janet West led with seven kills apiece. Parish also added 13 points, with12 scor...
Sep 16, 2025

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday
On the local sports scene for today.. The Lincoln boys soccer team will host Riet at 5pm and you can watch the live Stream at TOC Network sports.com The Lincoln girls' soccer team entertains Wood Memorial at seven. WRV takes on the South Knox Tennis at 5:30. South Knox Volleyball host Shakamak at 6pm. Lincoln Golf host...
Sep 15, 2025

Friday Night Lights Report (Friday Sports)
Memorial 28, Mater Dei 21 (OT) Reitz 19, North 14 Vincennes Lincoln 46, Central 13 Castle 43, Harrison 0 Jasper 63, Bosse 0 Gibson Southern 40, Henderson County 14 Heritage Hills 45, Southridge 0 Washington 38, Princeton 35 Boonville 35, North Knox 6 Mount Vernon 49, South Spencer 7 North Posey 38, Tell City 21 North D...
Sep 13, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
The Lincoln Golf team finished 5th out of 10 Teams at the SIAC tournament. Top Lincoln Finisher was Daylin Thompson who fired a 96, The South Knox Lady Spoartans won a four-team match over Orleans, Crawford County, and homestanding Springs Valley. South Knox defeated Orleans by one stroke, 223 to 224. Valley had 232, w...
Sep 11, 2025

Knox County Sports Recap for Wednesday
Tough night for the Lincoln Alices Volleyball team which lost 3-0 at Jasper. Jasper won the JV and freshman contest 2-0. Evansville Christian was a 3-0 winner over Vincennes Rivet. Kendyl Newman posted 30 digs while Claudia Herman eight kills. In golf, Pike Central won a tri-match with Princeton second and South Kno...
Sep 10, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Vincennes Lincoln won the tennis battle of Vincennes last night 5-0 over Vincennes Rivet. L-H-S singles winners included Mabry Fleck, Carter Johnson, and Reed Hall. Doubles winners were Dayton Piper and Carter Hahn, and William Burgess and Jadon Miller. The Vincennes Lincoln High School JV football team lost 42-7 to ...
Sep 09, 2025

Saturday Sports Update
The South Knox Varsity volleyball (5-6, 2-0) went 2-2 in the Robinson Invitational. They defeated Lawrenceville (25-21, 18-25, & 15-6) and North Knox (25-7, 20-25, & 15-6) and lost to Marshall (24-26, 25-19, & 14-16) and OblongThe Lady Spartans play again on Wednesday (9/10) when they travel to White River ...
Sep 07, 2025

Wednesday Local Sports Update
Lincoln boys Soccer fell short tonight in a 3-1 loss to Evansville Harrison. The boys look to recover from some nagging injuries tomorrow and carry a strong second half on as we face Evansville Central at home on Thursday night. LHS Varsity Volleyball defeated the Hatchets in Washington Tuesday night They are 7-6 for t...
Sep 03, 2025

Knox County Sports for Friday
In volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices defeated Pike Central in four sets last night at Alice Arena. The Alices dropped the first match 22=25, before winning the last three 25-14, 25-22, and 25-19. Alivia Eaton led with 11 kills and 10 points fir the Lady Alices. Marlo Thorne had nine points, nine kills, and tw...
Aug 29, 2025

Knox County Sports Update for Thursday
The Lincoln volleyball team will host Evansville Central at 7:30 and you can watch the game live streamed on The toc-sportsnetwork-.com. The Lincoln golf team will play Pike Central at Prides Creek beginning at 4:30 The Lincoln Tennis team visits Barr-Reeve at five. South Knox volleyball team travels to Robinson for a ...
Aug 28, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV told US ambassador he is praying for Charlie Kirk, his family after assassination
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Trump meets with Prince William, Kate Middleton and King Charles during Windsor Castle arrival
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