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Sober Driving Focus Continues in Indiana
Indiana law enforcement is stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. State and local officers are working overtime now through September 7th to catch impaired drivers. Last year, nearly 23% of state traffic deaths involved alcohol. To help Hoosie...
19h ago
INDOT Smaller Area Projects Nearing Completion
The Indiana Department of Transportation continues its work toward area projects as the traditional construction season enters its final couple of months. INDOT's Gary Bryan says many of the smaller seasonal projects are complete-or close to it. One of the most notable completions was work on Hart Street at the U-S 4...
19h ago
Reduced Fee Adoptions in Place at Vincennes Animal Shelter
The Vincennes Animal Shelter is at full capacity, with no empty dog kennels, and shelter officials say they need the community's help. For the next week, all dog adoptions are just $25! All adoptable dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, and started on heartworm prevention. Of...
19h ago
Vincennes' Family Health Center Gets Federal Status
Vincennes' Family Health Center has become a Federally Qualified Health Center facility. The designation means the Center will receive federal grant funding to expand care options, increase financial stability, and serve more patients-regardless of their ability to pay. The previous eight year, the Center has operated...
19h ago
Potential Water and Sewer Bond Issue Still Under Discussion in Vincennes
Vincennes City Council members are awaiting a potential bond issue request from Vincennes Water Utilities. Monday night, Council approved a request to allow for more potential bonding in a possible document under discussion at this time. The vote to approve was a 3-3 tie, with Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum breaking the ...
19h ago
One Injured in Gibson County Crash
Emergency crews responded Monday evening after a train hit a pedestrian in Princeton. Gibson County Dispatch says the crash happened around 5:38 p.m. near Brown and Mill streets. Police, firefighters and EMS crews responded to the scene. Officials have not released information about the pedestrian's condition or what l...
19h ago
PACE Continues Feminine Hygiene Drive
Officials from PACE Health Connection are collecting feminine hygiene articles for use by high school students across their six county area. PACE's Melissa Mouzin Bennett knows a lack of pads and tampons can affect women and girls' everyday activities. Health Connection officials are taking donations from now through...
Aug 25, 2026
Authorities Offering Assistance to Ensure Sober Driving
Indiana law enforcement is stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. State and local officers are working overtime now through September 7th to catch impaired drivers. Last year, nearly 23% of state traffic deaths involved alcohol. To help Hoosie...
Aug 25, 2026
July Unemployment Lower in Area from Year AGo
Knox County's 3.5% unemployment rate for July was six tenths of a percent lower than July of 2025. In Daviess County, the July rate was 3%, six-tenths of a percent lower than the same time last year. The average unemployment rate of Indiana's 92 counties in July was 3.6%. The figures were released by the Indiana Dep...
Aug 25, 2026
Council Deadlocks on VWU Issue, Mayor Breaks Tie
The Vincennes City Council has approved a resolution concerning a possible water and sewer bond issue through Vincennes Water Utilities. The vote was three to three, with Mayor Joe Yochum casting the tie-breaking vote to approve the resolution. At this time, no specific bonds have been formalized or forwarded by the ...
Aug 25, 2026
Pete Carter, 89, Vincennes
Peter "Pete" Carter, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on May 21, 1948, to the late Buell and Frieda Carter. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and attended Vincennes University. On June 18, 1972, he married the love of his life, Marcia...
20h ago
John Newkirk, 60, Sandborn
John Ausman Newkirk, beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle, passed away on August 22, 2026 at 12:53 p.m. at the age of 60 with family at his side. John was born on August 21, 1966 in the country outside of Sandborn, Indiana to Eugene and Deloris Eloise (Ausman) (Cone) Newkirk. He grew up in Sandborn and Edwa...
Aug 25, 2026
Kay Halter, 79, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Frances Halter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Cleghorn) Cunningham. She married Richard Halter on Aug...
Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, Ft. Myers, Florida
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at HealthPark Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first born son of Stafford Freemont "Monty" Green and Martha "Marty" Carlock Green. Roy grew up in Washington, Indiana, where h...
Aug 20, 2026
Patricia Kirchoff, 88, Bicknell
Patricia "Clinton" Kirchoff, age 88, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 20, 1938, in Ayr, Scotland, to her parents, John and Isabella "Brown" Clinton. Patricia spent her early years in Scotland, where she attended university. Patrici...
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
After 80 years of good jokes, great crops, and endless love, Michael "Mike" Ray Held tipped his hat to a life exceptionally well-lived on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026. Passing away peacefully at his home outside Freelandville, Indiana, Mike officially traded in his tractor keys for a front-row seat to th...
Aug 17, 2026
Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
Philip Ray Mendenhall, 86, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Vincennes. He was born on March 17, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Bertha Burch Mendenhall and Roy Mendenhall. Philip lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to the people and places he loved. He proudly serv...
Aug 16, 2026
Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
Richard Leo Henderson, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, faith, and unwavering love for his family. Born to Thomas Robert Henderson and Norma Jean Henderson, Richard was a devoted son, a beloved brother to Ronald Henderson, a proud fa...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
Edgar F. Qualkenbush II, 36, of Vincennes, passed away on August 1, 2026. Edgar was born on May 20, 1990, in Vincennes, the son of Edgar F. Qualkenbush. He was a 2008 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and continued his education at the University of Evansville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...
Aug 09, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans took a five-set win over Washington. The Lady Spartans dropped the first two games, but won the next two and took the deciding fifth set, 15-10. Brooklyn Flanigam had a triple double for South Knox, with 21 digs, 17 poins, and 13 assists. Makayla Carie also recorded a triple...
Aug 25, 2026
Middle School Weekend Wrapup
In Middle School action: The Clark Middle School boys' soccer team defeated Mount Vernon 10-1. Kelan Stein scored three goals, with Kellen Hartman also added three of his own. Eli Leffler also added two goals, with one each from Sammy Ubaldo and Carson Riley. The Clark Middle School runners ran at Boonville on Saturd...
Aug 24, 2026
LHS Fifth in Boonville Cross Country Race; South Knox 10th, Washington 14th
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices gained a fifth place finish in the 21-teram Boonville Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Tell City won the meet, with Heritage Hills second. South Knox finish second, while Washington was 14th. Two LHS runners finished in the top ten, with Gage Williams fifth and Brody Francis tenth.
Aug 24, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report
Eastern Greene defeated Pike Central 41 to 12 Riverton Parke shut out Linton 21 to 0 Sullivan beat North Knox 41 to 7 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Terre Haute South 7 to 6
Aug 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Home openers are on the calendar for both Knox County football teams tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices start tonight with a non-conference game at Inman Field against the Terre Haute South Braves. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors also open at home tonight, as they ...
Aug 21, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Around Knox County: In volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors defeated Dugger Union in five games. The two split the first foursets, with North Knox winning the decisive fifth set 15-12. The Lady Warriors go to 1=0 on the year with the victory. In soccer: The Rivet Lady Patriots tied Sullivan 1-1 at Saint Vincent F...
Aug 20, 2026
Knox County Sports for Wednesday
Around Knox County: In volleyball: The Lincoln High School volleyball team defeated Pike Central in three sets, 25-5, 25-22, and 25-14. Hadley Piper had 10 points and 12 assists in the match. Hope Hambrick added nine kills, while Marlo Thorne scored 15 assists. The Lady Alices move to 3-0 on the year. In soccer: Sou...
Aug 19, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In Volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Linton Miners 3-2. The Lady Miners took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-14, before the Lady Alices won set 3, 25-22. In overtime, L-H-S won set 4 26-24, before taking the decider 15-9. The Lady Alices go to 2-0 on the year, whil...
Aug 18, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
LHS Wins Meet Over County Rivals
The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices came up with a county win over both Vincennes Rivet and South Knox. The Lady Alices totaled an 18 hole score of 379, compared with 415 for Rivet and 448 for South Knox. Vincennes Lincoln's Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the meet, with an 85.
Aug 09, 2026
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Hundreds of volunteers pull 360-tonne historic Japanese castle back into place by hand
About 1,800 volunteers pulled ropes to move the 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep back into position using hikiya, an ancient Japanese moving technique.
8h ago
Terrifying video captures people fleeing incoming mudslide at Nepal-China border
Video captures mudslides engulfing buildings in Gyirong, Tibet, minutes after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake triggered flash flooding near Nepal's border.
10h ago
Watchdog demands apology after UN memorial erroneously honors Hamas terrorist
UN Watch says UNRWA teacher Imad Youssif El Samhouri glorified terrorism for years before the United Nations honored him at a memorial service.
10h ago
At least 14 newborns killed in Pakistan nursery hospital fire
Video shows grieving families at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences after a nursery fire killed 14 infants when an AC unit compressor exploded.
15h ago
US military plane lands in Moscow, with Kremlin claiming it has no information: report
A video has emerged showing a U.S. military C-17A Globemaster III aircraft approaching for a landing at Moscow, Russia's Vnukovo airport on Wednesday.
Aug 25, 2026
Denmark's left-wing PM warns: 'Big enemy has started to grow from within' as Europe faces migrant reckoning
Mette Frederiksen's stance on Denmark immigration and border control puts her at odds with Spain's PM, as she names failed integration and Islamist extremism as key threats.
Aug 25, 2026
Could Iran's regime collapse? Experts assess Bessent's bid to sever financial lifelines
Scott Bessent's "Economic D-Day" against Iran sent the rial to an all-time low as experts debate whether maximum pressure can trigger regime change.
Aug 25, 2026
Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle
The United States formally removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after Marco Rubio authorized the rescission and delisted HTS.
Aug 25, 2026
Putin 'panicked' as defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day under Russian bombardment
Ukraine celebrated 35 years of independence amid fresh Russian attacks as an expert said Kyiv's deep strikes and battlefield pressure have left Putin rattled.
Aug 24, 2026
Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.
Aug 24, 2026
Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumor after undergoing body scan her doctor told her she didn't 'need'
Busy Phillips revealed her grade 2 oligodendroglioma diagnosis came after a Prenuvo scan her primary care doctor initially said she didn't need.
5h ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in UK with kids, marking dramatic return 6 years after royal exit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at Birmingham Airport with Archie and Lilibet, but no visible police presence was reported at the scene.
8h ago
'White Lotus' star Michelle Monaghan showcases her toned figure in string bikini during Indonesian vacation
Michelle Monaghan shared stunning bikini photos from her Indonesia vacation after Robert De Niro inspired her family's return to see Komodo dragons.
9h ago
Tim Curry, 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' actor, dead at 80
Tim Curry, the British actor who portrayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," died Tuesday at 80 after years of stroke recovery.
11h ago
Dolly Parton's life in her own words: from Smoky Mountains poverty to country music immortality
Dolly Parton's life in her own words reveals her Smoky Mountains childhood, faith, marriage to Carl Dean and her views on aging and what comes after.
17h ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't 'hijack' Prince George's historic Eton debut, royal expert says
Royal experts say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will likely "lay low" when Prince George starts at Eton College this September.
18h ago
Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80: A look at her life through photos
Dolly Parton got her start in the entertainment industry after making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 13. Here is a look back at her career in music, film and philanthropy.
Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Parton's 'all-American heart': How country icon forged special bond with US military
Dolly Parton's bond with the military included troop performances, patriotic art on a KC-135 Stratotanker and a fiery message to Saddam Hussein.
Aug 25, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's rep slams 'gossip and speculation' as death investigation deepens
The DEA is investigating Hayden Panettiere's death as her team says key details have yet to emerge and urges people with information to contact police.
Aug 25, 2026
Dolly Parton dead at 80
Dolly Parton, country music legend, has died after months of battling unknown health issues. Her nephew announced the news in a video posted to her Instagram page.
Aug 25, 2026







