The City of Vincennes and Republic Services will hold their second large item collection day of the month on Saturday.       Vincennes residents can drop off large, unwanted items free of charge from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Republic Services on North Second Street.     ...

 The future of a permanent daylight-saving time bill is uncertain "with no clear path forward."       That's according to the Senate Majority Leader John Thune.       The South Dakota Republican told Politico that President Trump feels strongly ...

 Indiana University has ordered three fraternities to cease all activities while hazing investigations continue.       University officials say Beta Theta Pi, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu were recently placed under cease-and-desist orders.       Earlier dire...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says a section of State Road 56 in Pike County is scheduled to be closed on Monday, October 19th for a culvert replacement project.       The closure will occur between State Road 257 and Old Petersburg Road.       This...

A nationwide analysis of over a million Google reviews of public vehicle registration and driver's license offices shows      Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles has come out ranked number one.       The analysis was done by SEO Backlinks of around 46-hundred Google...

Fire Prevention Week is underway, and this year Indiana is focusing on lithium-ion battery safety. State Fire Marshal Steve Jones says everyday charging habits can prevent fires.       He says always use the charger that came with your device, charge on a hard, flat surface -- never on a b...

 Vincennes University has announced the launch of Workforce U, a rebranding of its Business and Industry division that provides customized workforce training for major employers including Amazon, Walmart, Toyota, Subaru, and Cummins.       The initiative is intended to expand the univ...

Washington Police arrested three Washington residents Tuesday for Possession of Methamphetamine.       43-year-old Taylor Waller is also charged with Possession of a Schedule 2 Drug.       39-year-old Rhonda Voyles and 65-year-old Maria Ramsey face additional ...

Vincennes fire crews are working on a fire to at least one apartment on the second floor of the building at Sixth and Broadway. Smoke is showing from the exterior of at least one of the apartments on the northern side of the building, on the side facing Sixth Street. At this time, no cause for the fire has been releas...

The Knox County Area Plan Commission has favorably recommended two notable Knox County development projects at last night's session. The first approval was for the Lucky Point solar project in southern Knox County. The positive vote was made with conditions on the developer. That vote was preceded by a public hearing o...

Aileese Tucker, a precious daughter, beloved child of God, honor student, gifted young woman, and faithful soul whose earthly journey ended far too soon at just age 19. How someone so young, so full of promise, so filled with life, could be taken from us. Just weeks ago, she was celebrating her high school graduation a...

Christopher A. Burtch, 56, of Robinson, Illinois passed away with family by his side on October 4, 2026. He was born in Robinson, Illinois on October 9, 1969, to Mark Burtch and Brenda Miller. Chris graduated from Newton High School. He worked for 29 years with Hershey. Chris was an avid sports enthusiast and card coll...

David Frederick Niehaus, 59, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born February 13, 1967, in Vincennes, the son of Bernie and Patty (O'Neill) Niehaus. David lived his entire life in Vincennes, a community he loved deeply and served faithfully. His lif...

Joan E. "Herzberger" Cress, who was born on April 20, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away on October 2, 2026, in Bicknell, Indiana, lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the quiet strength she brought to those around her. She was the daughter of Clifford T. and Helen D. "Wilki...

Wilma Iona Fleenor, age 101, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, having lived a long and beautiful life filled with faith, family, friendship, and love. Wilma was born on December 31, 1924, and was a lifelong resident of Washington, Indiana. She was the oldest of three children, growing up alongside her two y...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

South Knox moves on to face Pike Central in the Class A tournament at South Knox. The Lady Spartans defeat North Knox 9-0, while Pike Central eliminated Rivet 4-1. A three-goal second half led the Lady Chargers to that victory. South Knox now gets Pike Central in the sectional final at 2 pm Saturday. At White River ...

In boys' soccer action last night: At Gibson Southern: The Vincennes Lincoln Aices saw their season come to an end with a 1-0 loss to Southridge. The game was scoreless at halftime, but a lone second-half goal by the Raiders eliminated LHS, and moved Southridge into tomorrow night's semifinals. The Alices end a stella...

Around Knox County: In Volleyball: Vincennes Lincoln lost in a close four-set match to Gibson Southern last night. The Lady Alices won the first set 25-23, but the Lady Titans took the final three for the match, 26-24, 25-21, and 25-23. The Vincennes Rivet Lady Patriots defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in four ga...

Around the area: In girls' Soccer sectional competition last night: In Class 2-A at Washington: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices had their season end with a 6-0 loss to Gibson Southern. The Lady Alices end up the year at 12-3-2. Gibson Southern will face Heritage Hills; the Lady Patriots defeated Princeton last night ...

Volleyball pairings are set for the coming IHSAA tournament series. The tournament games will be played on October 13th, 15th and 17th. In Class 3A: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices face Gibson Southern as part of the eight-team Jasper Sectional. Other matchups have Southridge facing Washington, Heritage Hills playing Jas...

Cloverdale defeated north knox 41 to 23 Evansville north took down Vincennes Lincoln 34 to 17 South spencer beat pike central 63 to 0 Eastern won out over linton 56 to 12

An old conference foe, and a new conference foe, await Knox County's football teams tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices travel to Bondurant Stadium in Evansville tonight to play a former SIAC foe-the Evansville North Huskies. Kickoff time is 7:30; hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors head the opposit...

Around Knox County: In Tennis: South Knox defeated Vincennes Rivet for the Tennis Sectional title last night 4-1 at the Lincoln High School courts. South Knox got singles wins from Reid Hall, Layne Hays, and Warren Shepard, and a doubles win from Cooper Neal and Ethan Cork. Rivet's lone victory was in doubles, through...

Around Knox County: In Tennis: It will be Vincennes Rivet vs. South Knox for a tennis sectional title at the LHS courts this evening. Rivet defeated Vincennes Lincoln 3-2 in their sectional semifinal matchup. Lincoln's Carter Johnson defeated the Patriots' Henry Holka at number 1 singles, with LHS' Conner Hahn defeati...

Around Knox County: In soccer: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices dominated play in a 6-0 victory over the Sullivan Golden Arrows on Senior Night at LHS. The Alices led 5-0 at half, and cruised to victory by dominating possession on the evening. Claudson Thomas had three goals for the winning Alices, with single goals from ...

Around Knox County: The IHSAA has drawn soccer pairings for area teams in the upcoming IHSAA tournament. In boys soccer: In Class 2-A: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices will start out against Southridge in Match One of the Gibson Southern sectional. Match two features Princeton at Heritage Hills. The bye matchup will have...

Svetlana Shipilova, the mother of the anti-plague institute worker who died in Russia, has reportedly spoken out following her daughter's death.

A 15-year-old wearing a helmet camera allegedly killed a school employee and wounded two others in Poland's second school stabbing attack in two days.

The Friends of Zion summit drew delegations from 122 countries to Jerusalem, where released hostages and bereaved families shared their stories.

Eliya Cohen, freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, and Nova festival survivor Ziv Abud shared their harrowing stories at the United Nations.

Glenn Corn, a former CIA officer, explains why Vladimir Putin's Kremlin cannot be trusted on the Russian researcher's death, citing past coverups.

French student protests over school conditions spiral into violent unrest, as experts warn a red-green alliance is fueling a broader revolt,

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended the police response after a teen lost his hand and another was blinded amid student protests.

August Hanning, 80, who led Germany's BND from 1998 to 2005, faces espionage and attempted treason charges tied to roughly 2,000 classified documents.

The U.S. military in Okinawa banned troops from leaving base after a Marine was arrested for allegedly killing a woman at a Naha hotel on Saturday.

A cargo ship sank and a second vessel caught fire in a combined aerial and maritime drone attack inside Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.

MyHeritage confirmed Sydney Sweeney and Marilyn Monroe are ninth cousins once removed, tracing their family trees to a shared 17th-century ancestor.

Natasha Gregson Wagner describes the childhood sleepover that shattered her world when she learned Natalie Wood had died off Catalina Island.

Luke Grimes revealed he hasn't spoken to Kevin Costner since their "Yellowstone" days ended and seriously doubts the actor would ever appear on "Marshals."

Wynonna Judd reveals she enabled Grace Kelley's meth addiction by giving her money for drugs, a painful realization explored on her album "The Hard Truth."

Chet Hanks posts video confronting Eric André at ComplexCon over their years-long feud after the comedian's past comments to the media.

Valerie Bertinelli fired back at trolls who called her "obsessed" with late ex-husband Eddie Van Halen, after she paid tribute to him online.

Mattie Music Group alleges Olivia Dean's "I've Seen It" repeatedly copies the melody of Bill Withers' Grammy-winning "Just the Two of Us."

Comedians like Patton Oswalt and Michelle Wolf are urging Sebastian Maniscalco to reverse a SiriusXM channel rebrand they say hurts working-class comics.

Bryan Seaver's expletive-filled emails about Nashville hotel security surfaced in court documents filed just days before Dolly Parton's death.

Dennis Haskins' death certificate lists Parkinson's disease and other significant conditions the 75-year-old "Saved by the Bell" actor faced.