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Indiana's 2026 Free Fishing Days Announced
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources final Free Fishing Day will happen today. Indiana residents can fish the state's public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp. The "Free Fishing Days," are excellent opportunities to learn to fish on your own, with family or friends, or simply tr...
Sep 26, 2026
KC Highway Department- CCMG work
The Knox County Highway Department will move its C-C-M-G paving focus to Kuhn Road on Monday. That road will be repaved from State Road 159 to Myers Road. Then on Tuesday, Buckthal Road will get work from Water Works Road to Pine Bluff Road. Drivers in those areas are reminded to be aware of those work crews in those a...
Sep 26, 2026
Brazil Man Still Seeks Answers 38-years After Shooting Deaths of Father and Stepsister
A Brazil man is continuing to seek answers nearly 38 years after his father and stepsister were shot and killed inside their home. 32-year-old Ricky Mustard and his 16-year-old stepdaughter, Tonya Pickett, were killed on November 16th, 1988. The case remains unsolved. Shane Mustard was 13 when his father and stepsister...
Sep 26, 2026
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INDOT Reminds Hoosiers to Place Campaign and Other Signs Outside State Right-of-Way
INDOT reminds Hoosiers to keep campaign and advertising signs outside state rights-of-way. State law prohibits signs on state-owned or maintained property year-round. This includes intersections, interchanges, medians, shoulders, and roadside areas parallel to highways. If unmarked, estimate the boundary at a fence lin...
Sep 26, 2026
MSI Waste Launches "Dumpster Days" to Help Vincennes Neighborhoods Clean Up
MSI Waste is launching Dumpster Days, a new community initiative in Vincennes aimed at helping local residents tackle long-overdue cleanups while creating cleaner, stronger neighborhoods. Each month, MSI Waste will select one local neighborhood from a list of submitted nominations to receive a free 40-yard dumpster for...
Sep 26, 2026
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Road Closure Planned Monday for State Road 164 in Dubois Co.
State Road 164 in Dubois County is scheduled for closure Monday (September 28th) for a culvert replacement project. IN-DOT says the highway will be closed through early November between County Road 900 East and County Road 1000 East near Celestine. The official detour will be State Road 145 to State Road 56 to State Ro...
Sep 26, 2026
Good Samaritan Hosts Medicare 101 Educational Sessions
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15th - and Good Samaritan is helping beneficiaries understand their options. Good Samaritan will host two FREE Medicare 101 educational sessions on Wednesday, September 30th. There will be two times to fit your schedule: Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - and Dinner and ...
Sep 26, 2026
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Linton Holding Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Project Informational Meeting
Linton residents can learn whether they qualify for home-improvement grants at an informational meeting hosted by the city at 6 p.m. Monday (September 28th) at Linton City Hall. Residents can learn how to qualify for a grant to make important home improvements including a new roof, electrical system upgrades, heating a...
Sep 26, 2026
Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.94 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Thursday and 55¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.49 per gallon. It was also 6¢ lower than a week ago, 45¢ higher than a month ago, and 76¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Trip...
Sep 26, 2026
Vincennes Man Charged with Murder, Arson in Death from Monday House Fire
A Vincennes man was arrested yesterday afternoon on murder and arson charges in the fire-related death of Aileese Tucker. 37 year-old Shane Carie is charged with both counts in the Monday evening death. Tucker died after being airlifted to and Indianapolis hospital following her rescue from the fire. Crews responded ...
Sep 25, 2026
Daniel Lynch, 56, Vincennes
Daniel Patrick Lynch, 56, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John and Jane "Pearson" Lynch. Daniel spent much of his life working as an operating engineer on various construction projects. He was a hardworking man who took pride...
Sep 25, 2026
Donna Essenberg, 90, Oaktown
Donna Jean Essenberg (Heydenberk-Curtis) 90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart, MI. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart, MI, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart...
Sep 23, 2026
Kathryn Freewood, 70, Oakland City
Kathryn Ann Presswood, age 70, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and love. Kathryn graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and later attended Vincennes University. She w...
Sep 22, 2026
Ben Kramer, 72, Oaktown
Bernard "Ben" Leo Kramer, age 72, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on July 1, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and a wide range of interests that brought him joy and purpose. Ben graduated from Nort...
Sep 21, 2026
Michael Thornsbury, 69, Loogootee
Michael David Thornsbury, 69, of Loogootee, IN, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio. Mike served in the US Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief. After leaving the USAF, he continued his love of Aviatio...
Sep 18, 2026
Damon Jones, 49, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts but a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Damon Dale Jones on September 12, 2026. Damon was born on November 9, 1977, in Vincennes, the son of David and Linda (Dale) Jones. He was a beloved son and brother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of kindness and j...
Sep 15, 2026
Marilyn Dearmon, 95, Noblesville
Marilyn Jane Myers Dearmin passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Washington, Indiana, to Flavian E. Myers and Priscilla Young Myers. Marilyn was preceded in death by her four siblings, Jay Myers, Janet Myers Heiney, Flavian Myers, Jr., and Mary Myers Baker. She is surviv...
Sep 14, 2026
Larr y Legg, 87, Vincennes
Larry R. Legg, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 31, 1938, to the late Edward and Margaret Legg. Larry graduated from Decker High School. He married the love of his life, Elsie McDaniel, on October 31, 1969. Larry worked for many years with Indiana...
Sep 12, 2026
Larry Spangle, 89, Danville
Larry Spangle, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Danville, IN. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn "Risley" Spangle, and the two ...
Sep 12, 2026
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 6, 1959, to the late Charles and Hazel Newberry. Susie worked for many years in environmental services at several of the local nursing homes. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, camp...
Sep 09, 2026
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2026. Donna was born on May 25, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Clay Owen and Mary "Stone" Ziegler. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. While attending V...
Sep 08, 2026
Sheila K. Snyder, 74, Vincennes, Indiana
Sheila K. Snyder went to meet the Lord on September 4, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 74. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Pansy Hatcher Welton and Sherman Welton. Sheila lived her life with grace, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was a lifelong resident ...
Sep 07, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update
North Knox shut out Princeton 49 to 0 Vincennes Lincoln was victorious over Edgewood for their homecoming 35 to 14 North Decatur defeated Linton 28 to 6 Forest Park shut out Pike Central 45 to 0
Sep 26, 2026
Knox County Sports REcap for Friday
In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in three sets. The Lady Spartans won the match 25-19, 25-14, and 25-15. Janet West led the way with 14 kills and 12 service points. Natalie West had 18 digs and ten points, with Braelyn Gladish tallying 20 digs. Shelbi Carie scored ten ...
Sep 25, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Wedneseay
Around Knox County yesterday: In Volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors lost in three sets to Linton,. The Lady Miners took the match 25-17, 25-8, and 25-19. Baylie McCoy had four kills for the Lady Warriors, while Jersey Sturgeon added seven digs. The South Knox Lady Spartans lost in three sets to Northeast Dubois...
Sep 23, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated Eastern Greene in three sets-25-14, 25-14, and 25-3. Makayla Carie led with 21 service points, 19 assists, and five service aces. Braelyn Gladis and Shelbi Carie both added 10 points each. Brooklyn Flanigam scored eight kills, while Janet West ...
Sep 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursday
A change has been announced to Friday's Girls Golf sectional at the High Pointe Country Club in Bicknell. Due to expected excessive heat on Friday, the sectional will tee off at nine a-m. In Volleyball: The South Knox Spartans lost in three sets to Barr-Reeve. The Lady Vikings took the match 25-16, 25-11, and 26-8. Br...
Sep 18, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans lost in two games at Lawrenceville. The Lady Indians took the win 25-22 and 25-18. Braelyn Gladish led with 21 digs, while Brooklyn Flanigam added 14, with Maddie Short adding 11. Flaingam also added five service points and 8 assists. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices move to 1...
Sep 17, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
A change has been announced to Friday's Girls Golf sectional at the High Pointe Country Club in Bicknell. Due to expected excessive heat on Friday, the sectional will tee off at nine a-m. In golf action yesterday: Vincennes Lincoln lost to Terre Haute South, 185 to 194. Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the Alices wit...
Sep 16, 2026
Indiana Football Hall of Fame Ceremony Coming for David Carter
1972 Lincoln High School grad, and former NFL lineman, David Carter will be placed in the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Homecoming Friday, September 25th. A plaque award will happen between the first and second quarters of that evening's Vincennes Lincoln's Homecoming game. Prior to that, Carter will be honored i...
Sep 16, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors were defeated by Wood Memorial in 3 sets. The Lady Trojans took the match 25-23, 25-17, and 25-19. Jersey Sturgeon led with 13 digs, while Dixie Wallace had five kills. Top point scorer was Katie Wolfe with seven. The South Knox Lady Spartans fall to 11...
Sep 15, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update
South Putnam defeated Vincennes 49 to 13 Rensselaer Central 33 North Knox 14 North Daviess 63 Pike Central 0 Sullivan 46 Linton 7
Sep 12, 2026
Week Three Beckons for Knox County Football Teams
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices will look for a 2-1 record as they head off to West Terre Haute to face the West Vigo Vikings in a W-I-C matchup. You can hear the game tonight here on 92.1 WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are also looking to go to 2-1 on the year, but it won't be easy, as they travel to 2-A Number 9 North P...
Sep 04, 2026
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Supersonic Russian jets trigger joint scramble by NATO allies amid Putin 'clowns' jab
Finnish F/A-18 Hornets and Swedish Gripens scrambled jointly for the first time to intercept supersonic Russian military jets over the Gulf of Finland.
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Pope Leo calls out 'false compassion' of medically assisted suicide during French hospital visit
Pope Leo XIV condemned assisted suicide as "false compassion" during a Mass in Lourdes, France, urging the healthcare community to reject causing death.
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Four American tourists among 6 killed after explosion levels building near Athens' Acropolis
A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.
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UK police arrest 'explosive' suspects near US airbase, key to Iran war
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Finland's Stubb credits Trump for pushing Ukraine peace talks while dismissing Russian invasion fears
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Israeli UN envoy's Starlink video reaches millions, with nearly 40% of Instagram viewers in Iran
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Pope Leo draws staggering 800,000 faithful to heart of Paris for massive outdoor Mass
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'Wave of freedom' sweeps Latin America as Trump ally takes fight to Marxist terror group
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Sep 25, 2026
Fighter jet pilots eject moments before fiery crash in Wales
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Sep 25, 2026
Pope Leo XIV begins historic 4-day visit to France
Pope Leo XIV's historic France visit includes a private meeting with abuse victims in Lourdes and a Saturday Mass expecting up to 1 million people.
Sep 25, 2026
Bruce Campbell says Hollywood studios left 'very sour' taste after he was 'kicked out' of lead role
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Child actor recalls receiving disturbing prison mail from fans during peak of '90s fame
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Country stars Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore fuel romance buzz with covert awards show exit
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'Knots Landing' star Ted Shackelford spotted with walker during rare Los Angeles outing at 80
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Ben Affleck admits his teenager roasted his dating history while at dinner
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Maren Morris flaunts bikini body in photodump from her girls trip to Bali
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Sep 26, 2026
Shaun Cassidy says teen idol fame trapped him before he made drastic career move at 21
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Sep 26, 2026
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparks backlash with 'inappropriate' plunging dress at state dinner
Lauren Sánchez Bezos sparked fierce debate over her plunging black dress at the White House state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sep 26, 2026
Sylvester Stallone shares harrowing new details about abusive childhood
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