About two months remain, before the Knox County Council works 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 building at Sev...

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage following a 25 percent decline in donations throughout the month of June. With the summer travel season in full swing and school blood drives on hiatus, the gap between the available blood supply and patient need is widening at an alarming rate. While all ...

The Vincennes Community School Board has accepted Aaron Hall's appointment as the new Assistant Principal at Lincoln High School. Hall moves to the position from his spot as Athletic Director at Clark Middle School. Hall brings over two decades of educational experience to the position. He is currently working toward...

Daviess County's Our Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Teaching Innovator Grant program. That offers up to $250 to educators in Daviess County schools. Funded by the Foundation's Unrestricted Funds, the program supports creative projects that enhance student learning. The program has two gran...

12th District Illinois U-S House Democrat candidate Julie Fortner will hold a town hall at the Lawrenceville Armory at 1522 Porter Avenue in Lawrenceville. The session will happen from two to four p-m on Monday afternoon, July 20th. The session will also be a meet and greet for the candidate. Fortner faces Republican...

The Knox County Salvation Army is asking for your help to get them through the a financial squeeze they feel in the summer months. Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates reminds everyone though they are funded well during their Christmas kettle drive, need knows no season. The Food Pantry is also in need of ...

Vincennes' newest park will be dedicated today at the north end of the Vincennes Riverwalk. Minooteeni Park is a celebration of the history and legacy of various Native American tribes that called this area home. Two Native American speakers, whose tribes once lived in this area will speak later today. Burgundy Flet...

The Vincennes Board of Works has accepted a payment in lieu of taxes-or PILOT-from the non-profit Vincennes Housing Authority. The V-H-A has given the City its equivalent tax amount of 61-thousand 805 dollars. V-H-A officials make the payment each year as part of their appreciation for the City providing their propert...

The Vincennes City Council has approved a rezoning of land along Thompson Drive from a mix of zoning designations to all R-2 residential. The designated zoning area is at 80 Thompson Drive. The rezoning is part of an overall move to build a set of residences in that area. Council passed the motion unanimously. Counci...

Vincennes Water Utilities officials have benefited from over three million dollars in grants provided through the READI initiative. The grants were provided to regions across Indiana to improve infrastructure and other needed areas across Indiana. V-W-U general manager Kirk Bouchie knows the funding directly benefited ...

Janet "Montgomery" Morgan, age 85, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Janet graduated from high sch...

Miketta Hope Kirby, age 25, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Bicknell. She was born on October 21, 2000, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to those she cherished most. Miketta was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend whose presence b...

Albert Lee Bement Jr., age 63, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1962, in Linton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to his family. Albert served his country in the United States Army, an experience that reflected his sense of duty and commitment. Followin...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Linda S. Hagemeier, Linda was born on June 19, 1943, in Vincennes and she departed this earthly realm on July 8, 2026, at the age of 83. Linda is the daughter of Glenn and Geneva (Sheren) McCrary. She married Michael J. Hagemeier and he preceded her in death in 2006. Li...

Theresa J. Westfall, age 63, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. Theresa was born on May 21, 1963, to Charles and Emma Joan "Harper" Westfall. She was a lifetime resident of Bicknell, Indiana. Theresa is survived by her son, Jeremy Westfall; her brother, Russell Westfall ...

Joseph M. Hartigan, age 75, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away at his home on July 1, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. Joseph & his brothers attended St. John's Catholic Sch...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry R. Coonrod, who left this world peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Jerry was born on September 8, 1938, in Vincennes, the son of James Robert "Tick" and Mary Frances (Leech) Coonrod. He married Georgianna Johnson on April 22, 1967. For over forty ...

Tina M. "Phipps" Beard, age 65, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on January 8, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a spirited love for all living things around her. Tina was a bubbly and full-of-life woman whose presen...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

A full-scale terror attack drill at Kibbutz Bror Hayil simulates Oct. 7-style infiltration, training civil defense squads near the Gaza border.

The Houthis threatened to strike King Khalid Airport in Riyadh after what they called "blatant aggression" targeting the Sanaa airport runway.

A senior U.S. official says the USAID OIG investigation picked up where the U.N. failed, examining UNRWA staff links to terrorism beyond Oct. 7.

Keir Starmer announced sweeping national security powers after British intelligence linked antisemitic arson attacks to an Iran-backed proxy.

Yulia Svyrydenko resigned as Ukraine's prime minister, with Zelenskyy saying he offered her a new role in relations with a key international partner.

A fiery chain-reaction crash involving multiple tractor-trailers killed at least 10 people in western Mexico, while four Americans were transported to local hospitals.

Officials said the fire broke out around midnight at a northern Bangkok pub, sending thick smoke through the venue as patrons tried to escape.

A migrant whose asylum claim was rejected fled Ireland to Istanbul before the murder investigation began, sparking an Interpol and Europol manhunt.

Germany recorded 751 group rape cases in 2025 with 578 non-German suspects identified, as a Nuremberg grooming gang investigation continues to expand.

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John Schneider says people who feel unsafe seeing the American flag in neighborhoods are "out of their minds" and defends neighborhood watch signs.

A co-star said Sam Neill contracted pneumonia before his death Monday, months after the "Jurassic Park" star said he was cancer-free after battling stage-three non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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Jennifer Lopez faced backlash for her wide-brimmed hat at Wimbledon's Royal Box, with fans saying it blocked views during the men's singles final.

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Tom Cruise is nearly unrecognizable in the "Digger" trailer, playing an eccentric oil magnate whose venture could trigger an $18 trillion disaster.

Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette, and Cillian Murphy lead emotional tributes to Sam Neill, remembering the beloved actor's kindness and dry humor.

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Mark Joseph reveals Ronald Reagan's generous spirit sometimes backfired, including costing his son Mike a college football scholarship in Arizona.

Sofia Vergara shared a sizzling red bikini photo from a yacht as she celebrated turning 54 during an Italian vacation with family and friends.