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GasBuddy Releases Summer Travel Survey
Gas experts predict this summer will be the priciest at the pump in years. GasBuddy has released its Summer Travel Survey for 2026, and it forecasts an average price of four-dollars-and-80-cents per gallon from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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National Democratic Party Group to Help 11 Indiana House Hopefuls
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee says it will help 11 Indiana House candidates in their efforts to break the Republican supermajority. The Democratic National Party says they have identified six districts they believe they can flip that are currently held by the GOP along with five districts currently repr...
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Homicide Suspect Arrested in Daviess Co. Following Tip
Indiana State Police say an Illinois murder suspect was apprehended Thursday on I-69 in Daviess County. The ISP, Daviess County Sheriff's Office, and Washington Police had earlier been contacted about a possible murder suspect traveling on I-69. 37-year-old Brandon Jones of Chicago was pulled over by a state trooper ne...
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Driver arrested for OWI Causing Death After Fatal Dubois Co. Crash
Police say a Jasper woman died Wednesday night when an intoxicated driver veered left of center into the path of her vehicle on State Road 64 in Dubois County. Dead is 36-year-old Dana Strohmeyer. Two juveniles in Stohmeyer's vehicle were transported to Deaconess Memorial Hospital. The driver of the other vehicle, 37-y...
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Washington Police and Daviess Co. Sheriff's Office to Increase Patrols to Target Seatbelt Enforcement
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. Now through May 31st, officers will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using thei...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
Indiana State Police arrested a Washington man Wednesday for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance, Operating While Intoxicated Endangerment, Dealing in Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Felon. 30-year-old Marqu...
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Emergency Personnel Exercise at Washington JH/HS on May 27th
Washington Community Schools will hold a police and emergency response drill at Washington Junior/Senior High School on May 27th at 5:00 p.m. This exercise aims to enhance coordination among emergency responders. No students will participate; only adult volunteers will be involved. School officials say this activity is...
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AAA: Thursday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.05 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday was $4.05 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Tuesday and 51¢ lower than Thursday's national average of $4.56 per gallon. It was also 20¢ lower than a week ago, 32¢ higher than a month ago, and 92¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwh...
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Hoosiers Urged to Plan Ahead and Slow Down During Memorial Day Travel Period
Nearly one million Hoosiers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend. Drivers are urged to plan ahead for heavy traffic. To ease congestion, INDOT will temporarily lift most highway restrictions starting today (Friday) at noon, but officials remind motorists to buckle up, drive sober, and slow down in per...
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49th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous this Saturday & Sunday
The 49th Annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous is this Saturday & Sunday on the grounds of the French Commons located at Second and Willow Streets behind the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. The theme for this year's event will be the national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States o...
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Norma "Jean" Dixon
Norma "Jean" Dixon, of Vincennes, Indiana, departed this life on May 20, 2026, at her home with several of her children by her side. She was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, on July 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Ray and Agnes "Snider" Garvey. She grew up on the farm in St. Francisville, Illinoi...
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Rick Gandy, age 66
Rick Gandy, age 66, was born on November 21, 1959, in Glendale, Arizona, and passed away on May 16, 2026, in Edwardsport, Indiana. Rick lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors. Rick graduated from North Knox High School and went on to work in several occupations. He worked...
May 20, 2026
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John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana
John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:37 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, with beloved family at his side. John was born on May 12, 1973, in Vincennes, IN, to Gene Randall and Patricia Ann (Combs) McCormack. At the young age of 4 months old,...
May 20, 2026
George Weiss, 69, Vincennes
George Weiss, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1956, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a sense of humor that everyone loved. George spent much of his life working as a truck driver, a career that took him everywhere...
May 18, 2026
Beth Myers,. 76, Bloomington
Beth Myers, age 76, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by compassion, simple joys, and the love she shared with those around her. Beth was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her p...
May 18, 2026
Cathie Richie, 64, Vincennes
Cathy "Frye" Richie, age 64, born May 21, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, her hometown. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a generous spirit, and she will be remembered always for the kindness she showed to others and the deep devotion she had for her l...
May 17, 2026
Elva Scott, 92, Stillwat4er, OK
Elva R. Scott, 92, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and formerly of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. We find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and reunited with his beloved wife of 62 years, Donetta. Affectionately known as "Junior" or "Scotty" by many, he was born to Elva...
May 17, 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...
May 14, 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 ...
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
Sports Update Action Report Softball, Baseball, Tennis
In high school softball action The Lady Alices lost to 3A #5 Edgewood 5-0 The Lady Alices went toe to toe with One of the best teams in 3A, except for the 5th when Edgewood was able to string a few hits together and pushed 5 runs across. The Lady Alices finish the regular season with a 23-3 Mark and look to compete for...
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Sports Update Action Report Softball and Girls Tennis Sectional Semi-Finals
The Lady Alices softball team pounded out 19 hits to beat West Vigo 15-6 The Alices improve to 23-2 and travel to Ellettsville to take on 5th ranked Edgewood today for a 6PM start Sectional Semi-Finals in girls tennis South Knox defeats Vincennes Linsoln 5 to 0 That leaves South Knox Varsity Record (18-0) South Knox ...
May 21, 2026
After Rain, the Vincennes Tennis Sectional Planned to Start Today
Vincennes Rivet will face Vincennes Lincoln in sectional tennis action this evening. The Vincennes tennis sectional opener was delayed 24 hours by rain. That match will begin at five this afternoon. Tomorrow, the winner of the Lincoln-Rivet game will face undefeated South Knox. The other semifinal tomorrow will pit Was...
May 19, 2026
College Signings for Kyson Parker, Camden McCory
It was a packed Warrior Room at North Knox High School, as both Cam McCory and Kyson Parker signed college letters of intent. McCory signed to play football at Rose-Hulman, while Parker committed to play with Oakland City University. Family, friends, and teammates of both seniors were in attendance as part of their s...
May 19, 2026
An In-House Hire for the NK Lady Warriors
North Knox High School will stay in-house to replace the retiring Steve Meurer. North Knox assistant Jessi Parker will take the head coaching position for the 2026-27 season. This is Parker's first head coaching position. She is a 2002 North Knox graduate; along with coaching with Steve Meurer, she also was coached b...
May 19, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Monday
Two North Knox student-athletes will sign letters of intent this afternoon for area colleges. Kysron Parker will sign a letter of intent to play basketball at Oakland City University. Parker started over part or all of three years from the Warrior varsity. Also, Cam den McCory will sign his letter of intent to play fo...
May 18, 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...
May 15, 2026
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
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Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body
Angry residents reportedly set fire to an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo during a clash over retrieving the body of a suspected Ebola victim.
10h ago
US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime
U.S. arrests sister of Cuba's GAESA military conglomerate leader over alleged ties to the communist regime, Secretary of State Rubio announces.
16h ago
Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns
A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest in a single day this week, raising fresh concerns about dangerous overcrowding on the world's tallest peak.
May 21, 2026
Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines
Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem were among 19 killed in a Philippine army firefight with suspected communist insurgents tied to the New People's Army.
May 20, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei using 'bin Laden template' to survive, learned from Abbottabad: analyst
Analyst compares Mojtaba Khamenei's disappearance from public view to Osama bin Laden's decade of hiding, calling it a strategic milestone for the U.S.
May 20, 2026
Three sisters found dead in ocean at popular tourist beach as police probe mysterious tragedy
Three sisters from London were formally identified after being found in the water near Brighton beach as police continue investigating their deaths.
May 20, 2026
Mamdani won't attend Israel Day Parade, breaking decades-long mayoral tradition amid antisemitism surge
NYC's Israel Day Parade expects record turnout after Mayor Mamdani confirmed he will not attend, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders citywide.
May 20, 2026
'Written in our DNA': Polish pilots who remember Soviet rule prepare for America's most lethal fighter jet
Poland expects its first F-35 fighter jets very soon as U.S. and Polish forces train together at a key NATO air base near the alliance's eastern flank.
May 20, 2026
Hezbollah grooms children for martyrdom through its scout movement, report claims
Experts say Hezbollah recruits and radicalizes youth through its Mahdi Scouts, preparing children to become fighters and carry out jihad missions.
May 19, 2026
WHO head 'deeply concerned' over 'scale and speed' of Ebola spread, says emergency committee will meet
WHO chief convenes emergency committee over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, citing over 500 suspected cases and 131 fatalities from the virus.
May 19, 2026
Former Prince Andrew faces widening misconduct probe as police launch witness hunt
Former Prince Andrew faces renewed police scrutiny as British investigators examine alleged sex crimes and misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein documents.
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Ken Jennings on the 'Jeopardy!' prep trick he swears by and the category that made even him sweat
Ken Jennings shares his best advice for aspiring "Jeopardy!" contestants, saying watching the show helps players learn the rhythm and types of material.
4h ago
Scarlett Johansson, who earned $43 million in 2025, says life is a constant 'deficit' at home
Scarlett Johansson admits work-life balance does not exist, saying she has learned to be kinder to herself about not doing everything perfectly.
5h ago
White House fires back after Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen take Trump swipes amid Colbert's farewell week
Over a dozen celebrities surprised fans on Colbert's second-to-last "Late Show," with Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen taking notable swipes at President Trump.
18h ago
Bella Hadid stuns in sheer lace gown with plunging neckline at Cannes
Bella Hadid turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a skin-baring custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown with a plunging neckline.
20h ago
Britney Spears said she was 'an angel' who could 'drink four bottles of wine' before DUI arrest: police report
Britney Spears told officers she was "an angel" before her DUI arrest in Los Angeles, with police noting slurred speech and drastic mood swings on scene.
20h ago
Jeff Probst accidentally spoils 'Survivor 50' finale moments before it airs in stunning live TV blunder
Jeff Probst accidentally spoiled a major "Survivor 50" moment by revealing the fire-making competition loser before the footage aired on live television.
23h ago
Josh Duhamel leans into Western cowboy role after decades of heartthrob roles
Josh Duhamel is reviving his career with Western cowboy roles, including Paramount's "The Rescue," after leaving Los Angeles for off-grid life in Minnesota.
May 21, 2026
James Franco rides Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo' legacy back into Hollywood after scandal: experts
Nearly a decade after sexual misconduct allegations, James Franco returns to mainstream Hollywood with a role in the "Rambo" franchise universe.
May 21, 2026
'Top Gun' actor defends his reputation after self-imposed, decade-long media ban from 'mishandled' profile
Miles Teller addressed decade-old "kind of a d--" label, saying the 2015 Esquire profile felt like a violation of what actually transpired.
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