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Road Closure Planned for U.S. 150 In Orange County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says U.S. 150 near Paoli is scheduled to be closed Monday for a small structure replacement project. The closure will occur over Lick Creek, near Triangle Road. Work is expected to last through August, depending on the weather. The official detour will be State Road 56 to State ...
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Lane Closures Planned For I-69 In Daviess County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 7th on I-69 in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur near Elnora between the 73- and 80-mile markers. The lane closures will allow for minor patching and bridge deck overlay work, which is expected to las...
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More Students Choosing Apprenticeships in Indiana
More Hoosier students are choosing apprenticeships as an alternative to a four-year college degree. Indiana now has more than 22,000 active apprentices, ranking fourth in the nation. Since taking office in 2025, Governor Braun has approved $6.2 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship programs. Braun said st...
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Daniels back at Purdue.. .for a while
Mitch Daniels is back at Purdue University as interim president. His first official day in that role was July 1st. Daniels is stepping into the role following the departure of President Mung Chiang, who left West Lafayette for the same position at Northwestern University. Daniels was President of Purdue from 2013 to 20...
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Patoka Lake Clean Up Day set for September 26th
The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 26th, in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road in Dubois. Participants may register on-site and will be assigned areas t...
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Sodexho-free meal giveaway
Officials with Sodexho will have their free breakfast and lunch giveaway again this Friday from four to six p-m. The food will be given out from four to six at the Clark Middle School parking lot loop. The meals are available to all-regardless of school corporation residence. The giveaway will also happen each Friday...
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Knox County Budget preview
The Knox County Council is about two and a half months away from working on budget numbers for next year. This will be the first upcoming budget to figure in a set of property tax cuts approved by the State of Indiana. This year's Knox County budget hearings are set for September 14th to 18th, in the Elihu Stout buil...
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Lane Closures Planned For I-69 In Daviess County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 7th on I-69 in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur near Elnora between the 73- and 80-mile markers. The lane closures will allow for minor patching and bridge deck overlay work, which is expected to las...
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ISDA Launches Cost-Share Program for Southwest Indiana Producers
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has launched a cost-share program to help southwest Indiana producers improve farm management and conservation. The program will initially serve 23 southwest Indiana counties, including Knox, Daviess, Gibson, Greene, Martin, Pike, and Sullivan. .
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AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $3.10 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.10 per gallon, 3¢ lower than Thursday and 72¢ lower than Friday's national average of $3.82 per gallon. It was also 18¢ lower than a week ago, 49¢ lower than a month ago, and 6¢ lower than a year ago. Meanwhile Tr...
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Ronald Jones, 80, Vincennes
Ron Jones, age 80, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Newburgh, Indiana. Born on February 7, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, he was a steady and hardworking man who valued family and service. Ron graduated from Lincoln High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he built a long caree...
Jul 03, 2026
Laura Stroud, 86, Brownsburg
Laura Jean (Gore) Stroud, age 86, of Brownsburg, Indiana, previously of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Carlisle, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love of her family and unselfishness. Jean graduated from Carlisle High School and carried the values of hard work through...
Jul 03, 2026
Jan Marie Wonder, 76, Washington
Jan Marie "Christensen" Wonder, age 76, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Washington, Indiana. She was born on March 12, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Kenneth and JoAnn "Grimes" Christensen. Jan lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and steady care for the people aro...
Jul 01, 2026
Teresa Reedy, 55, Carlisle
Teresa A. Ready, age 55, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Evansville, IN. She was born on July 28, 1970, in Sullivan, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion to family, and a warm spirit that touched many. Teresa was the beloved daughter of Rebecca "Land" Ready and the late Larry Ready. She was...
Jul 01, 2026
Dale Hancock, 73, Vincennes
Dale Rubia "Hancock" Linneweber, age 73, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 24, 2026. She was born on February 19, 1953, in Linton, Indiana, to Robert and Ruth "Carrico" Hancock. Dale fought a gallant battle against cancer with nothing less than a positive attitude. Dale lived her life with ...
Jun 28, 2026
Terry Opell, 81, Vincennes
Terry W. Opell, 81, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the Opell clan he loved so dearly. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes (Gordon) Opell, and his father-in-law, Carl Krumwiede. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Louise (Fritchley) Krumwiede; his beloved wife of 60 years,...
Jun 25, 2026
Vifginia Biggs, 74, Vincennes
Virginia "Jenny" Fredrick- Biggs, 74, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on April 16, 1952, in St. Francisville, Illinois, to the late James Edward and Ma...
Jun 23, 2026
Judy Kontz, 81, Vincennes
Judy Kay Koontz, age 81, passed away on June 19, 2026, one day after celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary, with her family lovingly at her side. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, to Kathleen and Ronald Busse, Judy lived a life filled with joy, compassion, and an endless smile that warmed every room she entered. She was ...
Jun 23, 2026
Tom Cazzell, 78, Bicknell
Tommy "Tom" Cazzell, age 78, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to family. Tom served in the United States Army. He remained proud of his service and of the values he upheld. Afte...
Jun 22, 2026
Shelby Fall Jr., 87, Vincennes
Shelby Joseph Fall Jr., 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born on November 8, 1938, to the late Shelby Fall Sr. & Carrie (Babineaux) Fall in Lawtell, Louisiana. Shelby spent his childhood and adolescence in Lawtell and graduated from Lawtell Hi...
Jun 22, 2026
Gene Timmel, 94. Sevierville, TN
Gene "Paul" Timmel, 94 of Servierville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June17,2026. He was born March 13,1932 in Petersburg, IN to the late Robert Paul and Mary Elizabeth Timmel. My Dad was an amazing man. He was an intelligent, devoted, strong, supportive, loving Husband, Father...
Jun 21, 2026
Jane Wineman, 94, Vincennes
God sent His angels to bring Jane Elizabeth Reed Wineman to be home with Him on June 13, 2026. Jane married her one great love on June 13, 1953. How like God in His perfect way to bring them together in glorious heaven on their 73rd wedding anniversary, and to give this loving comfort to their daughters. Jane, 94, was...
Jun 21, 2026
Cub League Complex to Host Another Set of Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional Games
The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from July 16th to 19th. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. Around ten to 12 teams will be involved, with two Vincennes host teams included in the two fields. T...
Jul 02, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Alli Hayden Ends Tennis Career With Statewide Showcase
South KNox Senior Alli Hayden participated in the North vs. South Girls Tennis All-Star Match in Pendleton, IN on Sunday, June 14th with 25 other seniors. The match consisted of three rounds, and points were accumulated for either the North or South based on scores. In the first round, Alli played doubles with Ally Mc...
Jun 15, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...
Jun 08, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...
Jun 05, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...
Jun 04, 2026
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Baseballers Set for Afternoon Baseball Semifinal at Linton
One Knox County team is still alive in baseball sectional play, as the North Knox Warriors play Sullivan at one this afternoon in the Linton Sectional. The Warriors were defeated by Sullivan when the two played early in the year. You can hear the game this afternoon on 105.7, WUZR. The winner plays tonight at six in ...
Jun 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In baseball: A single run in the seventh was enough for the North Knox Warriors to defeat the host Linton Miners 3-2 at the Linton baseball sectional. Two wild pitches allowed Carter Becher to score the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh. Levi Pahmeier turned in a stellar complete game outing, as he allowe...
May 29, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursday
In baseball tournament action: Vincennes Lincoln's Brady Anderson came up with a one-hitter, as the Alices advance to the Jasper Sectional semifinals by defeating the host Wildcats 2-0. Anderson struck out eight in the win. The Alices scored in the first and in the seventh to get the victory. Nash Ransom and Tyson G...
May 28, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The South Knox Lady Spartans were defeated in Sullivan sectional play by the Linter Miners 12-4. Linton led 10=0 before the Spartans scored two in the sixth, and two in the seventh, to extend the game to the full seven innings. Braelyn Gladish set a new single-season hits record with a first inning do uble, as she rec...
May 27, 2026
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Couple publicly caned after alleged TikTok kiss sparks outrage in Indonesia
A viral TikTok livestream led to a public caning for a young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province after they were convicted of kissing during a TikTok livestream.
Jul 03, 2026
Six Kurdish fighters killed in IRGC ambush as clashes spread across western Iran
The PDKI says six Kurdish fighters were killed in an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp ambush near Piranshahr, while the Revolutionary Guards claim five Kurdish militants are dead.
Jul 02, 2026
11-year-old dies from rabies after bat landed on his face while he was sleeping
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died of rabies after a bat landed on his face as he slept, according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Jul 02, 2026
Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes
Video shows Hernán Alberto Gil Flores carried through cheering crowds after eight days trapped in a collapsed shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Jul 02, 2026
Russia unleashes nearly 600 missiles and drones on Kyiv in deadliest strike since May
Ukraine's U.N. ambassador called Russia a "pariah state" after Moscow launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 18 people and wounding more than 90 people.
Jul 02, 2026
UN chief backs official who reposted anti-Israel activist's claims amid calls for investigation
United Nations official Vanessa Frazier faces criticism for sharing unverified claims from a woman facing terror charges linked to Hamas on social media.
Jul 02, 2026
After 1,000 days of war: Many Israeli children carry trauma into summer break
Israeli children begin summer vacation still coping with war trauma, as 84% reportedly showed signs of emotional distress since the Hamas-led attack.
Jul 02, 2026
Vatican excommunicates breakaway Catholic bishops who defied Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X bishops after unauthorized consecrations, declaring the traditionalist Catholic movement in schism.
Jul 02, 2026
Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral
Tehran prepares massive security operation for Ali Khamenei's July 9 burial, mobilizing Basij militia and IRGC for expected historic turnout.
Jul 02, 2026
Families sue Maduro in US, accuse ex-president of directing police unit tied to extrajudicial killings
Families of five Venezuelan men filed a lawsuit accusing Nicolás Maduro of overseeing FAES, a police unit allegedly responsible for extrajudicial killings.
Jul 01, 2026
Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise lead stars who've shared why they're proud to be Americans
Carrie Underwood, Gary Sinise, Dolly Parton and other stars have shared why they're proud to be Americans as the USA turns 250.
Jul 03, 2026
Lee Greenwood says he's 'very proud' to stand next to Trump during America's 250th celebration
Lee Greenwood says he's "very proud" to stand with Donald Trump this Fourth of July and perform at the country's 250th anniversary celebration.
Jul 03, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story in photos as wedding day arrives
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding day arrives after their love story began with an "Eras Tour" shoutout on the "New Heights" podcast in 2023.
Jul 03, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's MSG wedding guest list: Everyone reportedly confirmed for star-studded event
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding at Madison Square Garden has a star-studded guest list, including Ed Sheeran and possibly Blake Lively.
Jul 02, 2026
Aaron Tippin says patriotism is 'very strong in America' ahead of Fort Campbell 4th of July show
Aaron Tippin honors military families and Charlie Daniels at a Fort Campbell Independence Day celebration for America's 250th birthday event.
Jul 02, 2026
Country star Chris Janson says respecting the flag is the number one lesson he wants his kids to learn
Chris Janson and Steven Curtis Chapman are collaborating on a new rendition of "America the Beautiful" ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Jul 02, 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding could unleash unprecedented global spending frenzy: expert
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding is already generating a cultural wave that experts say transcends sports and pop culture.
Jul 02, 2026
'Lethal Weapon' star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's battle at 79
Danny Glover opens up about his Alzheimer's diagnosis, reflecting on his Hollywood career and what he still hopes to accomplish.
Jul 01, 2026
Rock star Sly Stone's 20,000-guest MSG wedding set the precedent for Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce nuptials
Nearly 50 years before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported Madison Square Garden ceremony, Sly Stone wed Kathy Silva at MSG before a live concert.
Jul 01, 2026
Vanilla Ice explains why he will always 'raise the flag' at his shows after doubling down on Freedom 250 show
Vanilla Ice defended his decision to perform at the Great American State Fair, adding that he has the American Flag waving at all his concerts.
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