A five-county survey on essential services-- including both Knox and Pike Counties in this area-- will be released later this week. That is the word from K-C-I-E-D-C director Chris Pfaff. The five counties are part of the Indiana First region; that region is tied into the state of Indiana's READI program. Pfaff told th...

  Lawmakers are split along party lines when it comes to their support or admonishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as "DOGE".       The department is being led by billionaire Elon Musk and is tasked with finding what it deems to be wasteful sp...

     The Indiana Sheriffs' Association is awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies.       There will be about forty $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students thro...

The current round of cold air in this area is expected to stick around a couple more days, before a significant warmup is forecast. High temperatures through at least Thursday are forecast to stay in the teens to 20's, with lows in the single digits. Below-zero wind chills are also expected in the next couple of days. ...

The Knox County Health Department is teaming with Verisit Blood Centers for a blood drive March 20th from nine to noon. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Bierhaus Building at 328 North Second Street in Vincennes. Donors can schedule their appointment through the Versiti donor portal at their Website. Tho...

The Knox County group Life After Meth is seeking community s upport to continue making a difference for men and women recovering from drug addictions. The program started in the Knox County Jail in 2005; in 20 years, it has expected from the jail into five homes in Knox County. Marcia Bishop has been running the LAM pr...

The Knox County Veterans' Service Administration reminds all veterans to remember their health insurance benefits. Veterans' Service coordinator Marty Qualkenbush believes many of the County's 31-hundred veterans aren't taking advantage of this benefit. Qualkenbush knows there are various reasons why veterans-and espec...

Starting Monday of next week, the Indiana Department of Transportation will close one lane of U-S 41 over the C-S-X overpass at Oaktown. The closure will allow for a bridge deck replacement on that stretch of U-S 41. The work will begin in the passing lane first, and then transfer to the driving lane as the project con...

Despite a lot of rain and potential snow melt, aera rivers are handling the added flow comfortably as of now. The White River at Edwardsport has had the highest water level, with the White topping just undr flood stage just after midnight this morning. Also, the Embarras at Lawrenceville rise to just under its flood st...

Housing addition is still on the minds of the leadership of Vincennes, as the City attempts to add more units to grow its population. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum gives one partial answer to the problem-- renovating or "flipping" old homes, and making them attractive. As for new development, the latest movement...

Craig Ryan Volle, 50, of Indianapolis passed away suddenly on February 14, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1974, in Vincennes, IN to Max and Ree Ann (Welton) Volle. Craig was raised in Freelandville, IN and is a confirmed member of the Bethel United Church of Christ. He attended and graduated from North Knox High School ...

Ashlynn Jeannette Smith, 26, of Washington, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while under the care of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born Ashlynn Jeannette Douglas on September 29, 1998 in Owensboro, Kentucky and was raised in Central City, Kentucky. This is ...

Rebecca Faye Traylor, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2025, at the age of 75 at her residence. Born on October 27, 1949, in Oakland City, Indiana, Rebecca brightened the lives of those around her with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. For over 15 years, Rebec...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Corrona, who left us peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 78. John was born on June 21, 1946 in Red Bud, IL the son of Phillip John and Irma Louise (Bendel) Corrona. He married Pam (Stover) Kimmel on September 6, 1986. John was a steadfast figure in...

Billy Joe McGregor, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 45 in Evansville, IN. Born on November 14, 1979, to Leroy Edward McGregor Sr. and Pamela "Boger" McGregor, Billy Joe carried the spirit of his hometown throughout his life. A familiar face in the loca...

Douglas K. Stafford, a beloved father, brother, friend, and self-employed farmer, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on February 21, 1964, Doug is the son of the late Donald and Lydia (Harrell) Stafford. Doug found immense joy in being a farmer, proud of his roots and the life he cultiva...

Glenda Carol "Hess" Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 9, 2025, at 5:09 a.m., at the age of 91. Glenda was born on August 9, 1933, in Shelburn, Indiana, to John I. and Naomi "Beach" Hess. She grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, with her sibl...

Frederick E. Leydet, 75, of Vincennes, IN went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2025, just 12 short days after his beloved wife, Donetta, passed. He was born April 27, 1949, in Logansport, IN to the late Charles and Janet (McNaught) Leydet. Fred graduated from Logansport High School in 1970. He married the love of hi...

Joyce Rayman, 96, better known as Granny, passed away at 9:20 am on February 6, 2025 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. Joyce was born on November 16, 1928 in Daviess County, IN the daughter of James C. and Ruth (Summitt) Lee. She married Ernest (Ernie) Rayman on April 7, 1951, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 200...

Derek William Hamm, 47, of Vincennes, IN passed away surrounded by family on February 5, 2025, after a severe car accident. He was born in Washington, IN on October 19, 1977, to Dennis L. and Jean A. (Holman) Hamm. Derek graduated from South Knox High school in the class of 1996. He continued his education at Vincennes...

Marcia J. Yeager, 85, passed away at her residence on February 3, 2025. Marcia was born on January 3, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Walter Gene and Josephine (Grannemann) Edwards. She married Edward Yeager on December 9, 1961 and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2010. Marcia owned and operated Yeager ...

Ethan Ray Norrington, born and passed on February 3, 2025, in Washington, IN, was a beloved newborn son of Amy and Jeremiah Norrington. During his brief time on earth, Ethan was surrounded by an immense love that will endure in the hearts of his family. He is cherished in memory by his grieving parents, his siblings, C...

Mother nature wiped out all boys high school basketball games in Knox County. The Castle at Lincoln game will now be played on Wednesday, February 26th. The JV will be at 6:30 with the varsity at eight. The Unified Basketball game will take place between the JV and varsity contest. The North Knox at North Central game ...

Vincennes Lincoln vs. Castle-- Reset for Wednesday, February 26th North Knox vs. North Central-- Reset for Wednesday, February 26th

The South Knox Lady Spartans won their first ever basketball Regional championship, downing Lanesville 67-56 to win a 2-A title at Charlestown. Bren Hill led the Lady Spartans with 21 points while Kendal Hill and Ella Bobe added 17 apiece. The news wasn't as good for Vincennes Rivet, who lost to Borden 41-35 at the Wes...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are now 13-6 on the season after a hard fought 45-42 home win over Bloomfield. Joel Sanders led the Alices with 17 points while Luke Hall added nine. The Vincennes Rivet Patriots beat Shoals 56-53. Wally Kiteka led the Patriots with 20 points. Brody Shots scored 11. Barr-Reeve beat South Kn...

South Knox and Vincennes Rivet girls basketball teams will have their final practice today before tomorrows Regional action. The 24-2 Lady Spartans take on 20-3 Lanesville at 4pm in Charlestown while the 15-10 Lady Patriots face off against 19-5 Borden at the West Washington Regional. Game time is 7pm. 3 Vincennes Linc...

In Boys Basketball Action tonight... 12-6 Vincennes Lincoln plays host to Class A number six and 13-5 Bloomfield. JV is at 6pm with the varsity at 7:30 and you can hear the game here on WZDM and watch the live stream at wzdm.com. 6-11 North Knox plays at 8-10 North Daviess. JV is at six with the varsity at 7:30 and you...

Four Knox County girls have been named to the HBCA All District Underclass team. Named to the squad include Kendal Hill and Grace Detweiler of South Knox, Lexi Primus of North Knox and Grace Archer of Vincennes Lincoln. Princeton and Evansville Central are tied for 9th in the latest class 3-A poll. In class A, Barr-Ree...

In Boys Basketball action last night...Linton beat Vincennes Rivet 68-21. Wally Kiteka led the 4-13 Patriots with eight points. Boys games in the area tonight... Evansville North is at Bosse Castle plays host to Gibson Southern Jasper travels to Mater Dei Memorial entertains Mt Vernon Washington is on the road to Herit...

Both the South Knox and Vincennes Rivet girls' basketball teams will be busy this week preparing for upcoming Regional action on Saturday after capturing Sectional titles. The 24-2 Lady Spartans will take on 20-3 Lanesville in the first game at Charlestown at four o'clock on Saturday. Game two at Charlestown has undefe...

Two Knox County Girls Basketball teams captured sectional titles last night. South Knox won the North Knox Class 2-A sectional, getting past the host Warriors 58-52. The victory moves the Lady Spartans into next Saturday's Regional at Charlestown against Lanesville. The Eagles beat Eastern Perkin 45-28 to win the Crawf...

As expected, it will be North Knox and South Knox in tonight's North Knox Class 2-A sectional final. Last night, the Spartans downed Sullivan 72-33 while The host Warriors beat West Vigo 53-15. Tonight's game tips off at seven and you can hear the game on WZDM 92.1fm , WUZR 105.7. Fm and also live streamed at wzdm.com....

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