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Rain, Warmer Temps Likely
A good chance of rain will return sometime tomorrow. However it will bring warmer temperatures with it, especially into the beginning of next week. Forecaster Greg Melo warns us what to expect for Saturday. Melo also feels a real taste of summer will come to the area-especially on Sunday and Monday. After this weeke...
11h ago
Greene County General Hospital Reporting Second Anthem Breach
Greene County General Hospital says it has issued a second breach notice to Anthem after months of working to understand why certain claims were not being paid correctly. The Hospital previously issued a breach notice related to Anthem claim payment issues. GCGH says Anthem has not cured that first breach and has not f...
11h ago
DAR Taking Veterans Banner Applications
The Daughters of the American Revolution are preparing to display veterans' banners as part of a remembrance of Memorial Day. The banners honor those who served our country in all of America's wars. Linda Ruppel is with the D-A-R. She warns everyone the banner cost has increased this year, from where it has been in pre...
11h ago
Freelandville Man Arrested in Martin County
A Freelandville man is facing drug and other charges following a traffic stop Tuesday evening on US 50 in Shoals. 58-year-old Robert Neukam was pulled over for speeding. Neukam was found to have an active warrant out of Vigo County. Suspected Methamphetamine was found on his person and suspected legend drugs, controlle...
11h ago
OCU Finds Deal to Ensure It Stays Open
Oakland City University says a new partnership deal should keep the school open and operating normally. School leaders say classes, sports, and daily operations will continue, though details of the agreement have not been released yet. The announcement comes as some employees say they still have not been paid because o...
11h ago
School Cellphone Ban Officially Signed Into Law
Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for the state's cellphone ban at all K-12 schools on Wednesday in Whiteland. Braun officially signed the bill March 5th, a few days after the General Assembly approved it with bipartisan support. The new law takes effect July 1st and requires schools to ban st...
11h ago
Vincennes Water Utilities Working to Fix Water Line Extension Problem
Vincennes Water Utilities officials have set aside ten-thousand dollars to fix some farmland along a water extension to Essex Road. The issue was presented at this week's V-W-U Board meeting. The work will be done along with contractor Kerns Excavating. The problem was with soil compaction affecting crop growth along...
11h ago
INDOT Focusing on Bridge Work This Year
INDOT crews continue bridge work continues across the area this construction season. The work furthers their recent focus on safeguarding the spans on state and federal highways. INDOT's Gary Brian reminds everyone even though the process can be long, in the end, it is worth it. The other major multi-construction sea...
May 14, 2026
City of Vincennes Large Item Collection Coming
The City of Vincennes, in conjunction with Republic Services, is once again offering residents of Vincennes an opportunity to dispose of large, unwanted items at no charge. Two large item disposal days will be held on Saturday, May 30th and Saturday, June 6th. On both days, Vincennes residents may take their large, unw...
May 14, 2026
Petersburg Man Facing Drug and Firearm Charges
The Pike County Prosecutor's Office has filed drug and firearm charges against a Petersburg man. 35-year-old Timothy Stelling is facing charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Dealing in Methamphetamine, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. A Habitual Offender sentencing enhancement has also been filed...
May 14, 2026
Carolyn Harting, 76, Vincennes
The family of Carolyn 'Jane' Harting is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home in Sandborn, Indiana. Jane was born on October 6, 1949, and transitioned out of this life peacefully to be with her Heavenly Creator, God the Father. Jane touched many lives with her generosity, endless shar...
20h ago
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 ...
May 10, 2026
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...
May 10, 2026
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
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
12h ago
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesay
In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln gets a four-hit shutout from pitcher Justice Johnson, as part of a 6-0 home win over Jasper. The Alices also got two runs batted in from both Cooper Collins and Nash Ransom in the victory. The Alices plated two runsi nthe first, second, and fourth to secure the win. In softball: The Vin...
May 13, 2026
Knox County Area Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In baseball: The Rivet Patriots took a 9-2 lead, and held on in the sixth and seventh to defeat South Knox 9-7 at South Knox. Brody Shots got the win on the mound, giving up no hits in 5 2/3 innings of work, but did walk nine in his time on the mound. The only South Knox hit was a single from Cooper Neal in the 7th in...
May 12, 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...
May 11, 2026
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
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Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report
UKMTO reports a ship was boarded by unauthorized personnel near the Strait of Hormuz off the UAE coast and headed toward Iranian territorial waters.
May 14, 2026
Non-Jewish professor says he was fired for calling out Hamas supporters in online post
Canadian professor Paul Finlayson says he was fired for defending Israel on social media amid a wave of antisemitism following the Oct. 7 attacks.
May 14, 2026
Hamas used sexual violence 'deliberately and systematically' on Oct 7, commission report finds
Investigators say Hamas perpetrators deliberately used sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon during the Oct. 7 massacres in southern Israel.
May 14, 2026
Trump pledges to raise detained pastor's case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit as family pleads for help
Pastor Ezra Jin's daughter speaks about her father's detention in China and Trump's pledge to raise his case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit.
May 14, 2026
What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a moment when both Washington and Beijing are trying to stabilize one of the world's most consequential rivalries.
May 14, 2026
Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: 'Vulnerable to detection'
Iran claims it has deployed small submarines as an "invisible guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, but analyst says the vessels pose limited strategic threat.
May 14, 2026
Trump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support" as retired U.S. commanders debate whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
May 13, 2026
Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'
Pakistan denies allowing Iranian aircraft to use its airfields amid U.S.-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump says Pakistani mediation efforts have been "great."
May 12, 2026
Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.
May 12, 2026
Inside the Christian border town in Lebanon that says it survived by defying Hezbollah
Residents of Rmeish, a Christian town in southern Lebanon, say they confronted Hezbollah and blocked them from using the village area.
May 12, 2026
Harvey Weinstein rape trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked
A jury was unable to reach a verdict in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial, leading the judge to declare a mistrial Friday. The case was concerning the alleged 2013 rape of Jessica Mann.
2h ago
Nicki Minaj blasts Gavin Newsom's silence, Jay-Z's alleged sabotage in scorched-earth break from Democrats
Nicki Minaj accuses Jay-Z of trying to derail her career and says Republican support convinced her to publicly back Trump and the MAGA movement.
3h ago
Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' formula turns country stars into scene-stealers as Morgan Wade makes her debut
Taylor Sheridan casts country singer Morgan Wade as bartender Carol in Dutton Ranch, the latest "Yellowstone" spinoff debuting May 15 on Paramount+.
6h ago
'Duck Dynasty' star opens up about wife's affair, says marriage 'doesn't have to end' after betrayal
Al Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame and wife Lisa confront her past affair in new Lifetime film "Faith & Forgiveness," sharing how they saved their marriage.
7h ago
Khloe Kardashian questions lack of progress in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Khloe Kardashian says it's "mind blowing" that authorities have no new information in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case after more than 100 days.
20h ago
Kelsea Ballerini stuns in striped bikini before hinting at new music collab
Kelsea Ballerini kicks off summer early with a stunning beach bikini photo and hints at new music in an Instagram post captioned "simply vibing."
20h ago
Lainey Wilson marries Duck Hodges in 'dream' Tennessee waterfall cave wedding
Grammy winner Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot at a historic limestone cave in Dickson, Tennessee, with a waterfall backdrop.
22h ago
Demi Moore sparks 'fascist propaganda' backlash at Cannes after telling Hollywood to stop fighting AI
Demi Moore sparked outrage at Cannes by declaring Hollywood's fight against artificial intelligence is lost, urging the industry to embrace AI instead.
23h ago
Spencer Pratt's Hollywood uprising grows as Katharine McPhee and David Foster mock Karen Bass at fundraiser
Katharine McPhee and David Foster serenaded Spencer Pratt at an L.A. fundraiser as Hollywood support grows for his mayoral campaign against Karen Bass.
May 14, 2026
Spencer Pratt's Hollywood uprising grows as Katherine McPhee and David Foster mock Karen Bass at fundraiser
Katherine McPhee and David Foster serenaded Spencer Pratt at an L.A. fundraiser as Hollywood support grows for his mayoral campaign against Karen Bass.
May 14, 2026








