Beginning on or around Monday, August 24th construction will start on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible. At the exit you can expect a shift to either the left ...

    Dr. Tamera Halter has been named the new Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Vincennes University.       Halter stepped into her new role on August 6th.       She takes over from Interim Dean Dr. Jason King. ...

Indiana State Senator Daryl Schmitt of Jasper is holding a series of town halls to hear from District 48 residents. Meetings begin later this month and continue into September and are scheduled for Chrisney, Derby, Petersburg, Princeton, Marengo and Huntingburg. Dates, times and venues are listed with this story on our...

Vincennes YMCA director Dennis Kordes updated Vincennes City Council last night on the success of the Vincennes Trolley. The city-wide scheduled bus system has been a vital free service to good numbers of Vincennes residents. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the service has succeeded beyond what he originally expected. ...

A man from Pike County and his one-year-old daughter no longer have a home after it caught fire Sunday night in Winslow. Zakareya Shalabi says their mobile home caught fire around 9:30 p.m. on County Road 25 North. Shalabi says he and his daughter were not hurt, but they lost their belongings. Firefighters are investi...

Hydrant flushing in Oaktown is planned for tomorrow across the entire community. The flushing will happen during daytime hours. While flushing is happening, those on Oaktown Water could see some drop in water pressure, and water discoloration.

The Vincennes Board of Works has approved installation of a new two-inch gas line running on Kimmel Road northward to the under construction First Bank facility. Centerpoint Energy is doing the work from Kimmel and Main to the property. Since the line is on Vincennes City property, the Board of Works had to approve th...

Eighth District Congressman Mark Messmer will host an agriculture community discussion and breakfast on Monday at the Vincennes Knights of Columbus. The session will run from eight-30 to ten at the Felt King Road location. Messmer will bring expertise with him, as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. The break...

Vincennes Community Schools will publish a nearly 47 and a half million dollar budget estimate for the 2027 school year. The final number is up around four and a half million dollars for the final numbers for 2026. The biggest increase is an estimated 1.1 million dollar increase in the Education account. It also incl...

      As students return to school this week, drivers are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and watch for children near roadways, crosswalks, and school zones.       Motorists should obey posted speed limits, stop for school buses with flashing red lights and...

Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...

Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...

Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...

Norma Sue Fremder, age 98, died in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 4, 2026. She was born June 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Fred and Anna "Brown" Fremder. She received her early education at St. John's Lutheran School and Lincoln High School in Vincennes. Norma earned degrees in music education from Ind...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" A. Kitchin, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 9, 1936, in Decatur County, IN she was the daughter of Charles and Audra (Craig) Connall. She married Donal...

t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael E. Latshaw, who left us on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on June 26, 1955, Mike is the son of William E. and Roberta (Elliott) Latshaw. Mike lived a simple yet rewarding life. He was known for his dedication to the City of Vincennes, whe...

Breonica came into this world at 4:41 pm at Gateway Women's Center in Newburgh, Indiana, under emergent circumstances. Her parents, Derek and Brandy Ruggles and her big brothers Drew and Remington were proud to welcome the tiny 1 lb5 oz, 12 inches long sassy little girl into their family. Being so frail, she spent the ...

John William Arnold was born on November 21, 1944, in Tell City, Indiana to Carl and Leoma Arnold, who preceded him in death. John passed away on July 30, 2026. John's journey was marked by his love for his family, friends; new and lifelong, personal and professional achievements, and his deep love for the game of golf...

Ted Hazel, age 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to his family. Ted served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the 716th Military Police and worked for the Pro...

ames "Jim" Lorel Coleman, 95, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and savior on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers. Born in New Albany, Indiana, on September 24, 1930, to Lorel "Coke" and Helen (Cooper) Coleman, Jim grew up in southern Indiana between ...

Samuel "Sam" B Grove, 66, formerly of Washington, IN passed away in Beaufort, SC on July 24, 2026. Friends may visit with Sam's family from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 2020 State Street, Washington, IN 47501. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:...

R. Ellen Salmon, age 68, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away on July 25, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1958, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and an uplifting spirit. Ellen graduated from high school and went on to dedicate much of her working life to caring for others. She w...

South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...

The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices came up with a county win over both Vincennes Rivet and South Knox. The Lady Alices totaled an 18 hole score of 379, compared with 415 for Rivet and 448 for South Knox. Vincennes Lincoln's Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the meet, with an 85.

Today is first practice day for many high school sports teams across Indiana. Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball teams may start their official workouts today. Football teams may also begin non-contact practices today; thei first day of full-contact football practice is on Thursday. Girls' golf teams start...

North knox grad Clint Roesler has stepped down from the head coaching position at Mitchell following two years on the job. He has left the position to take an assistant coaching spot with Vincennes University. Roesler was hired on at Mitchell in 2024 to lead their boys' basketball progam. He will start as a Trailblaz...

It was a Ohio Valley Regional sweep for the South Lexington Crush, as thei win both titles yesterday at the Vincennes Cub League complex. ' In the 9 and under title game, the Crush defeated the Vincennes All-Stars 8-7. The Vincennes team got the final by defeating Valparaiso Blue in the semifinal, and South Lexington ...

The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from today through Sunday. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. The Vincennes 10 and under team will begin play Campbellsville Kentucky at Joe Bilskie Senior Fie...

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...

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named six military commanders as an expert says Tehran is preparing for prolonged confrontation, not settlement.

President Donald Trump says he is "low-keying it" with Iran as sanctions and a naval blockade compound Tehran's financial crisis and inflation.

Video posted to social media shows a building crumbling in Pereira, Colombia, as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people.

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell says drone company leaders are now primary targets as Russia and Ukraine race for battlefield AI and autonomy advantages.

The INS Drakon is the largest submarine built in Germany since World War II, carrying a $634 million price tag as Israel bolsters naval power.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the Board of Peace's 15-point Gaza proposal, demanding Hamas surrender all weapons before any withdrawal.

Victims of a six-month jihadi kidnapping in Nigeria's Kwara State describe starvation, forced births and the burying of fellow captives in a forest hideout.

Spain recorded the EU's highest number of jihadist terrorism arrests in 2025 as suspected extremists were identified among 72,000 migrants flooding into Ceuta.

Abelardo de la Espriella inherits soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap as he vows to rebuild U.S. ties.

Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member between this fall and 2029, U.S. intelligence assesses, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland directly.

Mick Jagger's viral club video shows the 83-year-old Rolling Stones frontman energetically dancing under a disco ball to the band's new song.

A suspect was arrested after a vehicle was stolen from Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills mansion, which is currently under renovation and unoccupied.

Jessica Alba's August Instagram carousel showcases a tiger-print bikini selfie, golf outings, family beach time, and moments with Danny Ramirez.

Brad Pitt tells Esquire he got "back off the wagon" after seven years sober and describes the one period he says he understood suicide as relief.

Rod Stewart postponed his Cincinnati concert at Riverbend Music Center due to a minor medical procedure.

Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on "The Dukes of Hazzard," died from a heart attack at age 84, his wife announced.

Kelly Clarkson's sheer blouse blew up during her "Studio Sessions" show at Caesars Palace, exposing her black lace bra in a viral wind gust.

Hailey Bieber shared a yellow string bikini selfie on Instagram as part of her summer photo carousel. The Rhode founder also showed off her beauty routine with Rhode eye patches.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla allegedly asked Kate Middleton to change her name spelling over royal crest concerns, leaving Prince William fuming.

Joan Jett underwent orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae, forcing cancellation of her September shows including Bourbon & Beyond festival.