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Area Cops Part of "Click It or Ticket" Starting Today
The Washington Police Department and Daviess County Sheriff's Office are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign. Beginning Monday and running through May 31st, officers and d...
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INDOT to Start Work on I-69 in Daviess County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin today (Monday) on I-69 in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur between mile markers 66 and 69 near Washington. IN-DOT says they will allow for mi...
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Rain LPossible in Area This Coming Week
A wet week is possible across the area. That follows a relatively dry period that hit the area the area for part of the weekend. Forecaster Ryan Martin doesn't expect a lot of dry periods throughout the week. Right now, forecast high temperatures this week are in the upper 60's to lower 70's.
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Pike-Gibson Flushing Continues
Pike Gibson Water Spring Flushing Schedule for Week of May 11th - May 15th Jds 5-11-2026 Pike-Gibson Water says Spring flushing continues this week in the following areas of Gibson County: • Along State Road 57 from the Patoka River to Somerville and all sid...
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GAs Prices Much Lower Across Indiana to Start the Week
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday was $4.39 per gallon, 5¢ lower than Saturday and 13¢ lower than Sunday's national average of $4.52 per gallon. It was also 44¢ lower than a week ago, and $1.31 higher than a year ago. In V...
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Indiana Expanding Its Health Platform
The Indiana Health Prices platform is being expanded. Governor Mike Braun's office says the expansion is aiming to bring information on hospital cash prices, prescription resources, and voluntary provider submissions to one location to help people save on healthcare. &ens...
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Washington Man Sentenced on Meth Charge
A Dubois County Superior Court judge sentenced a Washington man last week for Possession of Methamphetamine. 42-year-old Michael Arteaga had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a negotiated plea agreement with the state. Arteaga w...
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AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.54 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $4.54 per gallon, 18¢ lower than Thursday and 1¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.55 per gallon. It was also 26¢ lower than a week ago, 40¢ higher than a month ago, and $1.42 higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Tr...
May 09, 2026
Evansville Habitat House
Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville held a dedication for a newly completed home as part of the Diocese's Jubilee Build. Several speakers took part in the ceremony, offering congratulations and support to the new homeowner and her family. The homeowner said it has been a long journey and she is ...
May 09, 2026
Toyota's 30th in Princeton
Toyota Indiana is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Princeton by donating over $300,000 to organizations and community initiatives, including a $50,000 gift to the University of Evansville. The university will use the money to by a vehicle so staff can travel across the region to lead hands-on STEM-related programs f...
May 09, 2026
Suzanne Mardis, 90, Vincennes
Suzanne Mardis, 90, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on January 4, 1936 in Bastrop, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Grimes and Ruth Minyard, her sisters Barbara George and Ramona Holcomb and her beloved husband of 40 years James O. (Rig) Mardis Sr. Sue lived a life ...
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Kenny Owens, 83, Vincennes
Kenneth Ray Owens, 83, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Gentlecare Nursing Home in Vincennes, Indiana at 9:05am. He was born on October 22, 1942, to the late Jim Owens Sr and Maxine Owens, in Vincennes, Indiana. Kenny called Vincennes home for his entire life. He used to love to play basketball, softball, and bowling whe...
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Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes
Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...
May 05, 2026
Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
May 04, 2026
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
May 03, 2026
Philip Smith, 74, Vincennes
Phillip C. Smith, known to many as Butch, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 74. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Butch was a man who valued hard work, loyal...
May 01, 2026
Virginia Madding, 88, Vincennes
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Stephens) Whalen Madding, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Born on December 29, 1937, to Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens, Ginny lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. She was a proud graduate of L...
May 01, 2026
James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes
James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...
Apr 28, 2026
Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes
Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...
Apr 28, 2026
Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes
Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...
Apr 27, 2026
Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes
Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...
Apr 24, 2026
Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes
Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...
Apr 23, 2026
June 6th Set for Free Physicals for North Knox Student-Athletes
North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for athletic teams in the coming school year. The physical exams will be given at North Knox HighSchool on June sixth from eight to 11 am. The exams will be for North Knox student-athletes entering grades five through twelve. The physical form is required for stu...
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High School Sports Report Brief
Sullivan defeated Lincoln 9 to 4
May 09, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursady
The Rivet Patriots reversed a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the 4th and 6th to defeat North Central 4-2. Brody Shots and Jayden Thacker combined to strike out ten Thunderburds in the game. Thacker got the win in relief of Shots. Miles Holka had a big sixth inning RBI to secure the win for the Patriots. A grand slam f...
May 07, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
May 05, 2026
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
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Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer plans to sign a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing ceremony.
May 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
May 01, 2026
Knox County Sports for Thursday
In baseball: For the second time in two days, the North Knox Warriors hold off a late rally to win-this time over Rivet, 5-4, at Saint Vincent Field. Three runs in the fourth inning lead the Warriors to victory. Levi Pahmeier gets the win on the mound, with Rylen Oxby getting the save. Jayden Thacker took the loss fo...
Apr 30, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln broke a scoreless extra inning tie at home with a run in the 9th inning, and defeated Castle 1-0. A successful squeeze bunt by Paxton Smith brought in Cooper Collins with the winning run. Colton Winning pitched the final two innings, and got the win, following a scoreless seven-inning o...
Apr 29, 2026
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Remains recovered of US soldier who went missing in military exercises in Morocco, 2nd soldier still missing
The remains of a U.S. soldier were recovered in Morocco's Atlantic waters after he fell off a cliff during a hike, as the search remains for a second missing soldier.
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Massive 11,000-carat ruby believed to be second-largest ever found in conflict-ridden country
A massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Burma is being hailed as the second-largest ever found in the conflict-ridden country, according to state media.
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Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor
Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.
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China's undersea cable threat raises $10T fears as Trump-Xi talks loom
Former intelligence official warns China and Russia can inflict devastating economic chaos by targeting undersea cables carrying 99% of global data.
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From London synagogues to New York preschools - antisemitic attacks escalating on both sides of the Atlantic
London rally draws thousands protesting antisemitic attacks as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands zero tolerance and stronger enforcement.
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Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband
Wang Chunyan claims the the CCP destroyed her family, imprisoned her for seven years and killed her husband in its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners.
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North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report
North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.
May 10, 2026
Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court
A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
May 10, 2026
Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.
May 10, 2026
Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.
May 09, 2026
Martin Short breaks silence on daughter Katherine's death: 'It's been a nightmare'
Martin Short breaks his silence on daughter Katherine Short's death by suicide at age 42, speaking about grief and mental health on CBS Sunday Morning.
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'The Price Is Right' contestant wins biggest single-game payout in show's 54-year history
"The Price is Right" contestant Vanesa McCaskell won the largest single pricing game prize in the show's 54-year history during a Mother's Day episode.
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Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel strips down to just swimsuit bottoms in sultry new clip
Supermodel Candice Swanepoel posted a topless Instagram video wearing only Tropic of C bikini bottoms while playing Etta James' "At Last" on a table.
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Jessica Alba stuns in red corset and lace mini dress as she celebrates her 45th birthday
Jessica Alba celebrated her 45th birthday with boyfriend Danny Ramirez and friends, posting stunning outfit photos and party moments on Instagram.
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Anna Nicole Smith's daughter turns heads at Kentucky Derby: What to know about Dannielynn Birkhead
Nearly two decades after Anna Nicole Smith's death, her daughter Dannielynn Birkhead steps into adulthood with a dramatic Derby weekend makeover.
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'70s icon Charo admits no drugs, no sugar and lots of exercise are her anti-aging secrets
Charo, 75, shares her anti-aging secrets, including exercise, no drugs, dark chocolate, and befriending time itself since it's impossible to fight against it.
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Jerry Seinfeld takes jab at 'Friends,' claims network copied his sitcom 'with good-looking people'
Jerry Seinfeld took a jab at "Friends" during a comedy set, joking NBC recycled his sitcom concept with a more attractive cast of characters.
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'DWTS' winner Robert Irwin was 'death rolled' by a 14-foot crocodile he named after Jimmy Fallon
Robert Irwin shares how a 14-foot crocodile he named Jimmy Fallon death rolled him during wildlife research in a scary encounter he lived to tell.
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'American Pie' alum Shannon Elizabeth turns to OnlyFans for 'fresh start' as divorce unfolds
Shannon Elizabeth, 52, launched an OnlyFans account and says she feels more empowered than ever as she rebuilds her life after going through a divorce.
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Jane Seymour says savage Oscars review comparing hair to 'mildewed mattress stuffing' haunts her decades later
Jane Seymour recalls a critic comparing her 1981 Oscars hairstyle to "mildewed mattress stuffing" before Ralph Lauren wanted to copy the look.
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