Late this morning, the Knox County Commissioners approved on second reading a R-1 rezoning for ten acres of land. The vote to approve was 2-0, with Commissioner Tim Ellerman the Second abstaining from the vote. The approval on second reading came after the County Area Plan Commission gave the rezoning an unfavorable r...

The long-anticipated planned construction is set to start today on the Willow Street exit off U-S 41 southbound. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible. At the exit you can expect a shift to either the left or the r...

When you see the 2027 Indy 500, you will see cars fueled in large part by Indiana corn. Organizers of the IndyCar series will use a corn-based ethanol blend to power the high-speed machines throughout next year's IndyCar series. Dubois County farmer J..R. Reisner was a key part of the push to bring Indiana corn-based ...

A late-summer heat wave has caused the City of Vincennes to make a couple of adjustments. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the biggest change is likely earlier working hours for City Street and Sanitation workers. Mayor Yochum also reminds everyone to keep up on the conditions-especially concerning elderly friends or ...

Vincennes-based Helping His Hands has been busy this summer helping those in need across Indiana. The group is currently assisting flooding victims in a rural area north of Indianapolis. However, Helping His Hands director Jason Burkhart knows sometimes their help extends to the farthest reaches of the United States--...

The Indiana Supreme Court has set Jeffrey Weisheit's execution date for November 5th. He will be Indiana's fourth death row inmate put to death since the state resumed executions to carry out death sentences less than two years ago. Weisheit was sentenced to death for the 2010 deaths of eight-year-old Alyssa Lynch and...

A woman and her eight-year-old daughter were killed Saturday evening in a crash in Pike County. They have been identified by family as Amanda Wertman and her daughter Michaela. They were heading home to Pike County from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World when the crash happened, and four other children suffered critica...

 Beginning tomorrow, construction will start on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound.       The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible.       ...

The PACE Community Action Agency will start taking applications for its Energy Assistance program again on October first. The assistance is for those in need who meet income guidelines. PACE's Courtney Welage says a large number of applicants submitted forms to get the energy credit. Welage reminds everyone their assi...

      Indiana State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Pike County resulting in two fatalities and four juveniles being critically injured.       It happened on State Road 64 near County Road 1000 East.      &ensp...

Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...

Emil Francis Williams Jr. lovingly known as Sam went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026. Born to Emil "Newt" and Dorothy Williams in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the oldest of twelve and was naturally a leader with a work ethic like no other. Sam graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957. After gr...

David Bliss Oliver, age 84, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that touched everyone who knew him. David graduated from high school and later answered the call ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices take a 1-0 record into Brazil tonight to face the Northview Knights. This is the Alices' first ever game in the Western Indiana Conference. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors take an 0-1 record into their first Southwest Conference game of t...

Vincennes Lincoln senior catcher Cooper Collins is one of 20 players to represent the United States in the Pan American championships October 22nd to 29th. The tournament will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that week. The tournament is also a qualifier for the Under 18 World Championships, planned for C...

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...

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...

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.

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

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 ...

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...

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...

Germany closed Russia's Bonn consulate after linking Moscow to a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft.

António Guterres met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, but a U.N. readout omitted any mention of detained protesters or torture allegations.

Multiple U.S. embassies warned Americans in the Middle East to "exercise caution and heightened vigilance," while CENTCOM launched fresh strikes on Iran.

Ceuta residents burned migrant shelters as Pedro Sánchez accused Russian and Israeli-linked networks of spreading disinformation that fueled the crisis.

Israel Katz says IDF forces captured Hamas security chief Mu'in al-Arabid during a deep raid in Gaza, with airstrikes covering the withdrawal.

U.S. strikes on Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz triggered ballistic missile retaliation as Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel Monday.

Nepal and China's death toll climbed to 903 as roughly 4,200 people remained unaccounted for following the devastating flood and debris flow.

The bunkered Natanz structure was built between 2010 and 2017, raising urgent questions about Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities after two wars.

Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones in four days as Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow aims to exhaust Ukraine, with daytime attacks now disrupting Kyiv.

A 49-year-old visitor was airlifted to a hospital after suffering fractures in both legs on a Batman-themed roller coaster in Spain, lcoal reports say.

Sony Pictures Television Studios says it is recasting the "Wheel of Fortune" announcer role as an investigation into Jim Thornton's conduct continues.

The "Tulsa King" Season 4 teaser shows Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi targeted by someone posing as a police officer amid rising tensions.

A forklift accident during Ed Sheeran's concert load-out at Ford Field in Detroit injured six workers after equipment reportedly "lost control" near a tunnel.

Wellness coach Jim Curtis opened up on a podcast about Jennifer Aniston's private, loving nature and the relationship tools the couple relies on.

Carmen Electra's bold Berlin breakfast photos on Instagram show the 54-year-old actress posing in lace underwear and micro shorts on her balcony.

Glen Powell recalls a wild Nashville night with Hardy and Dan + Shay that ended with beer pong at Jelly Roll's bar at 3 a.m. while prepping for his role.

Luke Bryan told Theo Von he'd confront trolls who accused his "Fish Hunt Golf Drink" song of being AI-generated, calling out teenage critics online.

Dick Van Dyke, 100, shared a video of his inversion table workout on Instagram, proving his lifelong commitment to fitness is still going strong.

Randy Quaid claims Anne Hathaway is a "leftist, woke, horrible choice" to replace Nicole Kidman in the "Days of Thunder" sequel with Tom Cruise.

Sarah Ferguson is reportedly lined up for a tell-all TV documentary to share her side of the story after the damaging Jeffrey Epstein emails, according to royal experts.