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...

Drivers who use I-69 in Daviess County will see delays starting next week. INDOT says lane closures begin Wednesday, October 14th near Newberry. The driving lanes in BOTH northbound and southbound lanes will be closed between County Road 900 East and County Road 25 West. Crews will be doing pavement patching and bridge...

The Indiana Department of Transportation is working to keep roads in the best shape they can, despite a suspension of gasoline taxes since April. That surcharge is among the top ways INDOT projects are funded. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan says that, and the number of gas-avoiding electric vehicles on the road, equals le...

State officials are reminding Indiana Hunters of how they can help hungry Hoosiers. Indiana Hunt for Hunger turns donated deer into healthy venison that is provided to Hoosiers through food banks across the state. Hunters take their field-dressed harvested deer to one of more than 50 participating meat processing sites...

The Knox County Commissioners have approved in first reading an ordinance adjustment for solar plant setbacks. Attorney Charles Traylor tells the Commissioners the new plan would increase setback distances from solar facilities. The approved amendment gives a 500 foot setback, if property borders the solar plant in ...

The Buffalo Trace Festival gets underway Thursday and runs through Saturday in downtown Petersburg. The three-day celebration features live music, carnival rides and games, food and craft vendors, a beer and wine garden, a community parade, pageant activities and other family entertainment. The Buffalo Trace Festival i...

All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Monday, October 12th, due to Columbus Day. Recycling will not be picked up with collection resuming on Monday, October 19th. Trash pick-up will remain on schedule. The City Collection Site on Old Terre Haute Road will be closed Columbus Day as well as Saturday, Oct...

A kayaker reported missing Sunday night on the White River in Daviess County was located unharmed. The Washington Township Fire Department reports that multiple fire departments and law enforcement agencies assisted in the search. The Washington City Fire Department and Daviess County Sheriff's Department brought in dr...

The Indiana State Police is officially looking for its next class of recruits. The I.S.P. says the application deadline for both new candidates and lateral transfers from other law enforcement agencies is Sunday, October 11th on the state government website. Trooper trainees undergo 24 weeks of academy instruction, whi...

The Knox County Solid Waste Management District will have a shredding day at its headquarters on Tuesday, October 13th. The district is centered at 810 South 17th Street in Vincennes. The shredding will be that afternoon from three to five-which is after the district's normal business hours. County S-W-M-D director Mi...

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...

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...

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

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.

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said the United States could potentially help in a future push for a united Ireland after Trump backed it.

Trump claims France's student protests are about "Islam wanting to take over" as Sébastien Lecornu reports the school system's heaviest toll in decades.

Iván Cazarín Molina, known as "The Tank," was arrested in Zapopan after U.S. sanctions tied him to El Mencho's inner circle within the CJNG.

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.

Holly Madison revealed she'd embrace manufactured drama on a "Real Housewives of Las Vegas" but refuses to be "puppeted" like on "Girls Next Door."

Miranda Lambert says she and Carrie Underwood survived roughly seven years as the only female artists in country music and deserve a ribbon for it.

Michael Douglas reveals in his memoir "One Helluva Ride" that he called five women in one day to prove his commitment to Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Debra Messing explains why affordability, public safety and congestion pricing concerns led her to back Republican Bruce Blakeman for governor.

Sheila E. says she was never told that Shari Sanders' body remained in the crowd at the Carson Jazz Festival until after her performance ended.

Oscar winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred opposite Marlon Brando and Cary Grant, has died at 102 after a career spanning seven decades.