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Loogootee Hydrant Flushing Runs Now Through Friday
The Loogootee Water Department is continuing its annual water main flushing program through Friday. To reduce disruptions, crews will work overnight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Residents may notice temporary drops in water pressure or cloudy water during the flushing process. Customers are encouraged to check water quality ...
12h ago
October 6th Set for Lucky Point Hearing Before Knox APC
The Knox County Area Plan Commission will meet a week from today for a public hearing on the Lucky Point Solar plant in southern Knox County. The hearing will happen that evening at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Vincennes Water Plant at 1134 River Road. The application is available for review at the Knox County Area Plan ...
12h ago
KC Council Passes Budget; Commissioners Help Get Their Items Into Line
The Knox County Council has submitted its budget for 2027 for state review. The Department of Local Government Finance will work with Council members to set the final numbers for next year. The Knox County Commissioners worked with Council, especially on their part of the overall fiscal budget. Council president T-J B...
12h ago
KC Sheriff's Department Working to Fill Jail Staff Openings
The Knox County Sheriff's Department currently has openings for a couple of officers to serve in the Knox County Jail. The facility is located on Old Decker Road, just south of Vincennes. Knox County Chief Deputy Sheriff John Fuller says being a jail officer is a good first step toward becoming a Department road deputy...
12h ago
State of Indiana Expecting Better Funding in Teacher Pension Account
State officials are predicting a one-billion-dollar annual payment to the state's teacher pension fund won't have to happen by 2028. Indiana pension officials say the fund that covers teachers hired before 1996 could be fully funded by then. Since 2018, lawmakers have made four-point-three-billion-dollars in extra paym...
12h ago
Vincennes City Council Passes Preliminary Budget; More Cuts Possible Before Final Passage
The Vincennes City Council has passed the City's 2027 budget on first reading during last night's session at City Hall. The next budget will have some cuts in it, due to reduced revenue from a statewide set of property tax cuts. The available budget amount for the coming year is just under 24 million dollars. Vincenn...
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More CCMG Paving Set for Knox County in the Next Week
The list of projected paving for Knox County roads is now set for the rest of the week. Starting today, Buckthal will get surfacing work from Water Works Road to Pine Bluff Road. Tomorrow, the work moves to Hudson Road from Jericho Road to the Greene County line. At this point, work is set for parts of Transformer Roa...
12h ago
ISP Taking Recruits for Next Class
The Indiana State Police is officially looking for its next class of recruits. The I.S.P. is accepting applications for both new candidates and lateral transfers from other law enforcement agencies. Trooper trainees undergo ...
Sep 28, 2026
Knox County APC to Hold Lucky Point Solar Hearing October Sixth
The Knox County Area Plan Commission will meet October sixth for a public hearing on the Lucky Point Solar plant in southern Knox County. The hearing will happen that evening at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Vincennes Water Plant at 1134 River Road. The application is available for review at the Knox County Area Plan Comm...
Sep 28, 2026
Indiana to Get Federal Electric Grid Funds
The state of Indiana will be receiving 175-million-dollars from the federal government to upgrade what's called a "choke point" between two regional electric grid operators. U.S. Department of Energy General Counsel Jonathan Brightbill says the challenge is "making the...
Sep 28, 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
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
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 ...
13h ago
Soccer Sectional Pairings Now Set
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...
Sep 28, 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
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Motorcycle patrols swarm Iranian cities, checkpoints rise as regime braces for unrest
Sources told Fox News Digital that IRGC, Basij and police have flooded Tehran with checkpoints and patrols as student protests over compulsory hijab grow.
4h ago
Hero cop stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for armed guards
The Yom Kippur attack outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville has intensified demands for armed security at Jewish institutions across Canada.
6h ago
At least 40 rescued, 2 dead as boat capsizes after machete fight near Puerto Rico
A machete fight aboard a makeshift migrant boat near Mona Island caused it to capsize, leaving survivors stranded in open waters for over 12 hours.
14h ago
US visa clash exposes Sudan's forgotten war as foreign powers compete for strategic foothold
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan struck a defiant tone after Washington withheld his visa amid a dispute over a proposed 90-day humanitarian truce in Sudan.
23h ago
Iran under scrutiny after plot foiled near UK base used by US military
Experts suspect an Iran link after five were allegedly arrested with explosives near a U.K. U.S. military base. Russia and Islamic terrorists are also under scrutiny.
Sep 28, 2026
UK airbase terror suspects being released on bail as Iran denies connection
Five RAF Fairford terror suspects were released on bail as counter terrorism policing probes possible foreign state involvement in the plot.
Sep 28, 2026
Foiled terror plot at bomber base signals wider threat to US military installations: expert
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford may have planned a complex, coordinated VBIED attack on U.S. strategic bombers, a former intelligence official says.
Sep 28, 2026
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.
Sep 27, 2026
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.
Sep 27, 2026
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.
Sep 27, 2026
Lady A's Charles Kelley diagnosed with rare blood cancer after painful health scare
Lady A's Charles Kelley shared a video revealing that unexplained rib fractures led doctors to discover multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer.
3h ago
'Saved by the Bell' star Dennis Haskins dead at 75
Dennis Haskins first portrayed Mr. Belding on "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" before the role became iconic across the "Saved by the Bell" franchise.
8h ago
Judge Judy passed the torch to son Adam Levy with one blunt piece of advice
Adam Levy reveals the blunt advice his mother Judge Judy Sheindlin gave him before he took the bench on "Adam's Law" and how he confronts nepo-baby pressure.
8h ago
Royal family unclear of Harry and Meghan's motives as 'frustration' lingers: expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the U.K. has the royal family questioning their motives as experts debate a half-in half-out role.
11h ago
Reality star claims daughter, 20, 'had fentanyl in her system' in airport bodycam
Teresa Giudice claimed Milania Giudice "had fentanyl in her system," according to airport bodycam footage. And Milania responded saying she was "laced."
19h ago
Sylvester Stallone says he'd be in 'big trouble' trying to make his career in today's Hollywood
Sylvester Stallone says he'd be in "big trouble" launching his career in today's Hollywood and even challenged anyone to try casting "The Godfather" now.
19h ago
Emily Ratajkowski slips subtle nod to boyfriend Romain Gavras into daring VMAs look
Emily Ratajkowski's VMAs manicure featured initials matching boyfriend Romain Gavras, and her guest pass officially listed her as his plus one.
23h ago
'Lioness' star Zoe Saldaña says she can't imagine taking on another Taylor Sheridan role
Zoe Saldaña says her demanding lead role as Joe McNamara on "Lioness" is all she can handle from Taylor Sheridan's growing television empire.
Sep 28, 2026
Rod Stewart confirms final tour after heart procedure and health scares
Rod Stewart announced his "Final Encore Tour," revealing next year's dates will be his last-ever tour after a coronary stent procedure and health setbacks.
Sep 28, 2026
Josh Duhamel credits controversial routine for feeling better than in his 30s
Josh Duhamel says he feels better at 53 than in his 30s after starting testosterone replacement therapy, despite his agents warning him not to.
Sep 28, 2026






