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Knox County, Bicknell Among those Maxing Out on CCMG Grants
Area communities and counties have received their latest funding from the State of Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant. The statewide grant program funds road, street, and infrastructure assistance for Indiana communities and counties. Knox County got the maximum amount in this round, with 1.5 million dollars....
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Princeton Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Crash
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Princeton woman is facing multiple charges following a one-vehicle crash early Thursday morning near County Road 1250 South and County Road 50 East. Deputies found 49-year-old Stacy Glass's SUV in a ditch. ...
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Home Security Scam Under Investigation By VPD
The Vincennes Police Department is investigating reports involving individuals identifying themselves as security company representatives attempting to enter or entering homes for the purpose of "upgrades" to security systems. In each instance, the person or persons of inte...
16h ago
Vincennes Man Arrested for Exploitation of Dependent
Vincennes Police arrested a Vincennes man this morning on a single charge of exploitation of a dependent. 41 year-old Christopher Daggett was charged after being questioned at City Police headquarters. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on 15-thousand dollasr bond. No details of the alleged incident have been rele...
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Monday Free Admission for Veterans at Indiana State Parks
All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and everyone in their vehicle, will be admitted free to DNR-managed state parks, reservoir properties, state forest recreation areas, and off-road state recreation areas on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th. Veterans and military per...
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November 13th Leaf Collection in Washington
Leaf pickup in the City of Washington will begin on or about November 13th. Residents are reminded that leaves must be raked to the curb, not into the street area. The areas for pick up will be published in the local newspaper. &en...
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A1C Fingerstick Testing Available Next Week
The Knox County Health Department will offer fingerstick testing for blood-sugar levels on two days next week. The A-1-C based testing will be held at the department on Wednesday and Thursday, November 13th and 14th. The appointment is available by calling 812-882-8700. The results will be complete in around 15 minutes...
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KC Commissioners Get Update on Design for Emergency Operations Center
The Knox County Commissioners have approved the scematic design for the planned Emergency Operations Center at Tuesday's session. The Center will be located on the grounds of the former Poor Farm near Vincennes. Design firm R-Q-A-W is doing the design work. Lara Dawson of R-Q-A-W told the Commissioners the building wou...
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Vincennes University to Set Up Two New STEM Studios
Vincennes University will hold two STEM-based ribbon cuttings at two Catholic Diocese of Evansville schools on November 22nd. The studios will be dedicated at both Flaget Elementary in Vincennes, and at Washington Catholic Elementary. Those two locations will be the 11th and 12th design and innovation studios in this a...
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AES Converting Two Petersburg Plants to Natural Gas
AES Indiana has announced that it will be re-powering two more units from coal to natural gas. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission gave the company the okay to transition Petersburg Units 3 and 4. This change is expected to "save custome...
Nov 07, 2024
Connie Combs, 72, Vincennes
Connie was born on July 13th, 1952, in Vincennes, IN to Arthur W. Tedrow Sr. and Betty L. (Earley) Tedrow. Connie married David Combs of Vincennes on June 23rd, 1978 and were happily married for 46 years. She loved children with a passion and devoted most of her life to babysitting in her in home daycare. Connie was a ...
Nov 07, 2024
Terry Harper, 78, Vincennes
Terry L. Harper, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Vincennes on April 18, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Elkins) Harper, Terry was a devoted husband to his wife Mary Harper and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Throughout his years, Terry enjoyed playing euchre with frien...
Nov 06, 2024
Linda Williams, 86, Vincennes
Linda Ellen Williams was born on August 7, 1938, to Kenneth and Esther Laura (Willis) Williams in Vincennes, Indiana. She passed away at Serenity Springs/Northwood in Jasper on Friday, November 1, 2024. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and attended V.U. She married Gary Ferrier on October 12, 1958. Linda ...
Nov 05, 2024
Bryan Prusz, 53, Vincennes
Bryan Scott Prusz, age 53, passed away of a heart attack on October 30, 2024, at his home in Vincennes, IN. Born on February 23, 1971, in Nashville, IL, he was a man whose humorous spirit and playful nature enriched the lives of those around him. Bryan is survived by his son, Adam Prusz of Hillsboro, IL; his parents, H...
Nov 04, 2024
John Teising, 70, Vincennes
John Michael Teising passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 following a hard-fought battle against Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Vincennes, IN on September 27th, 1954 and was the youngest of Otto and Margaret (Clifton) Teising's four children. He grew up in Vincennes, playing and excelling at both baseball and b...
Nov 04, 2024
Tony Wichman, 71, Washington
Anthony (Tony) David Wichman (71) was born May 8, 1953, following a harrowing battle with cancer passed peacefully surrounded in the comfort of his family in his home on October 31, 2024. Tony, first and foremost a man that was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends he considered family was a man tha...
Nov 04, 2024
John F. Woolard, 82, Vincennes
John Frank Woolard Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in Vincennes, IN, at the age of 82. Born on December 14, 1941, in Sullivan County, IN, John, lovingly referred to as Frank or Pap by many, lived a life marked by devotion to his f...
Oct 31, 2024
Virginia Miller, 90, Vincennes
Virginia Hays Miller, 90, passed away peacefully on at 10:25 pm on October 27, 2024, at Gentle Care Nursing Home in Vincennes, IN. Born on February 28, 1934, in Detroit, MI, she is the daughter of William E. and Dorothy (Bruner) Hays. She married the love of her life James L. Miller on June 8, 1952, and together they m...
Oct 31, 2024
Suzanne Elliott, 79, Petersburg
Suzanne R. Elliott, a devoted and compassionate Registered Nurse, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at The Wyndmoor Assisted Living in Evansville, Indiana. Born on May 22, 1945, in Petersburg, IN she is the daughter of John and Evelyn Fern (Anderson) Sutton. Suzanne dedicated her life to providing care and co...
Oct 31, 2024
Dorothy Sievers, 97, Vincennes
Dorothy Jane Sievers, aged 97, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on the 28th of October, 2024. Born on the 13th of June, 1927, to Joseph and Edna Schlomer in the same town she would spend her entire life creating a legacy of love and dedication. Dorothy was a beacon of faith and...
Oct 30, 2024
Edward Lanning, 89, Vincennes
Edward Duane Lanning, aged 89, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at the age of 89 on October 23, 2024. Born on December 22, 1934, in Wagner, South Dakota, he was a son to George and Esther "Woods" Lanning. Edward was a man of warmth and spirit, characteristics that define the legacy he leaves behind. A gradu...
Oct 28, 2024
Steven Kovaleski, 50, Washington
Steven C. Kovaleski, 50, of Washington, Indiana departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2024. Steven was born on November 26, 1973 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Victoria Lou Kovaleski and Carl Kovaleski. He was a 1992 graduate of Washington High School and graduated in 1998 from the University of Evansville wher...
Oct 25, 2024
Friday Night Lights Report
Heritage Hills defeated Vincennes Lincoln 34-14. Quarterback Cooper Collins led the Alices, passing for two touchdowns and rushing for 61 yards. Mac McCormick rushed for 48 yards and caught three passes for 45 yards. Luke Lindsay and Brody Phillips each caught a touchdown pass for the Alices, which finished the season ...
Nov 02, 2024
Friday Sports Report
The Lincoln Alices opened up Sectional play with a 43-12 win over Princeton. BB McCrary rushed 12 times for 169 yards and a touchdown. Mac McCormick carried the ball 14 times 103 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Cooper Collins had a rushing touchdown while Moises Marroquin returned an interception 55 yards for a...
Oct 26, 2024
Sports Roundup for Thursday
It will be Vincennes Lincoln and South Knox in tonight's final of the Vincennes Tennis Sectional. In last nights semi-finals, the Alices beat Rivet 5-0. Posting singles wins for Lincoln were Joshua Clegg, Mabrey Fleck and Luke Hall. Also winning were the doubles teams of Joel Sanders and Jaden McCarter and the duo of...
Oct 03, 2024
Knox County Sports Recap for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln volleyball team lost at Class 2-A number five Barr-Reeve 3-0. Matti Collins had 12 assists for the Alices while Kiaya Farrar added five kills. Barr-Reeve won the JV match 2-0. Ciarra Herron had seven digs for Lincoln. The South Knox Volleyball team lost at Evansville Christian 3-1. Morgan Ober...
Oct 02, 2024
Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Castle won the Girls golf Regional at Country Oaks with a team score of 317. Also advancing were Bedford North Lawrence who finished second and Evansville Memorial third. Barr-Reeve was fifth and Washington sixth. North Knox senior Brooklyn Sturgeon fired an 85 but fell short of the mark to advance. The pairings have...
Oct 01, 2024
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The pairings have been drawn for the upcoming boys and girls' soccer sectionals. The sectionals Begin the week of October 7th. At the Washington 2-A Girls sectional... Vincennes Lincoln will play Southridge in the only match. The semi-finals will have Washington playing Gibson Southern and Princeton will take on the ...
Sep 30, 2024
Postponement in Vincennes Lincoln-Harrison Game Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln High School football game with Harrison has been postponed to 1 pm tomorrow afternoon. That announcement made by L-H-S athletic director Chris Lancaster. You can hear the tame tomorrow afternoon on 92.1, WZDM.
Sep 27, 2024
Weather Permitting, Week Six of HS Football Planne Tonight
he High School football season shifts into week number six tonight and the Lincoln Alices celebrate homecoming against the Harrison Warriors. The Alices are 2-3 on the season while Harrison is winless in five tries. Kickoff from Inman Field is 7:30. Our pregame coverage and home coming activities begins at 6:40 on w...
Sep 27, 2024
Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
The South Knox Volleyball team beat North Knox 3-0. Caroline Beard had a triple double with 19 points, 12 kills and 17 digs. Bren Hill also a triple double with 11 points, 13 kills and 12 digs while Ava Steffy added 27 assists. For North Knox, Malli Lyons had 29 digs. South Knox won the JV match 2-0 with Gracie Lewi...
Sep 27, 2024
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
The South Knox Boys soccer team played White River Valley to a 1-1 tie. Braydon Loudermilk scored the only Spartan Goal. The Rivet volleyball team beat Hutsonville-Palestine 3-0. Mary Herman led Rivet with 12 points and eight kills. Lexi Frey added 23 digs. On the local sports scene for today... The North Knox Volle...
Sep 26, 2024
Sports Roundup for Wednesdsay
The Lincoln soccer team defeated Shoals 4-1. Gera Silva scored twice for the Alices while Lukas Lang and David Ramirez also found the back of the net. Paxton Smith recorded 11 saves. The Rivet soccer team posted a 2-1 win over Evansville Day School. Miles Holka and Fisher Lemon Eached scored for the Patriots. The Lin...
Sep 25, 2024
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Elon Musk joins Donald Trump in 'very good call' with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Elon Musk joined in on President-elect Trump's first official phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, as confirmed by Fox News.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Turkish leaders brawl at council meeting over the cost of Republic Day
A fight over the cost of Republic Day celebrations in Turkey's capital resulted in lawmakers getting physical with one another during a recent meeting.
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Israel sends evacuation planes to Amsterdam after 'shocking' attack on Israeli soccer fans
Israeli soccer fans were attacked by anti-Israel protesters outside a stadium in Amsterdam. Up to 20 Israelis were injured and seven others are unaccounted for.
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What does President-elect Trump's win mean for US amid war between Israel, Hamas?
President Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu clashed over blunting Iran’s regime and proxies Hamas and Hezbollah. President-elect Trump is expected to view Israel’s enemies as America’s.
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After Trump win, French President Macron asks if EU is 'ready to defend' European interests
French President Macron, one of the first world leaders to publicly congratulate President-elect Trump, took a pro-Europe message to the European Union's meeting in Budapest on Thursday.
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Former Australian PM deletes critical tweets of Trump after winning election: 'Most destructive president'
The current Australian ambassador to Washington recently deleted posts from social media site X calling President-elect Trump "destructive" after he won the 2024 election.
Nov 07, 2024
A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup
After spending months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant, a robot has delivered a small sample of melted nuclear fuel.
Nov 07, 2024
Australia announces plan to ban social media for kids under 16
The Australian government on Thursday announced on Thursday its intent to ban social media usage for children under 16 and hold platforms responsible for compliance.
Nov 07, 2024
British doctor jailed for trying to kill mother's partner with fake COVID jab
Thomas Kwan, a 53-year-old British doctor, has been jailed for over 31 years for an unsuccessful plot to use a fake COVID-19 vaccine to kill his mother's partner.
Nov 07, 2024
Germany's Scholz rejects calls for no-confidence vote as coalition government collapses
German Chancellor Scholz is facing pressure to hold a confidence vote after he fired his minister of finance this week and faces a collapsing government that no longer holds a majority in parliament.
Nov 07, 2024
Martha Stewart's ex-husband, his wife say his marriage to lifestyle mogul was 'painful and abusive'
Martha Stewart's ex-husband Andrew Stewart and his wife Shyla Nelson Stewart responded to claims that the lifestyle mogul made in the new documentary "Martha." The couple said Andrew's marriage to Martha was "painful and abusive."
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'Jeopardy!' fans outraged over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce diss in 'nasty' clue
During a recent episode of "Jeopardy!," a clue about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship appeared to upset passionate fans as viewers came to the couple's defense.
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2025 Grammy nominees Taylor Swift, Beatles go head-to-head for record of the year
The Beatles are nominated for their first Grammy Award since 1997. They are going up against Taylor Swift and Beyoncé for record of the year at the 2025 award show.
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Authorities investigating Liam Payne's death rule out suicide in One Direction singer's fatal fall
On Wednesday, Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office announced in a press release that Payne did not die by suicide.
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Dolly Parton wants Kate Middleton and royal family to try her cooking at Dollywood this Thanksgiving
Dolly Parton would be more than happy to have Kate Middleton, Prince William and their kids join her for Thanksgiving at Dollywood, saying she will cook for them.
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Country star Zach Bryan's ex accuses him of emotional abuse, claims she was offered $12M to sign NDA
Country star Zach Bryan's ex Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia has accused the "I Remember Everything" singer of emotional abuse during their relationship.
10h ago
Donny Osmond says United States owes its greatness to military veterans 'period, full stop'
Donny Osmond spoke with Fox News Digital about what Veterans Day means to him, having a father who once served in the United States Army.
12h ago
'Jeopardy!' contestant calls out game show after awkward 'sexist' clue
"Jeopardy!" contestant Heather Ryan addressed an awkward situation she experienced on the game show over a "sexist" clue.
12h ago
Kate Middleton's cancer battle 'strengthened her Christian faith': experts
In September, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced in a video that she completed her chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.
17h ago
Hugh Grant movie slams AI; director warns 'it might kill us all'
Hugh Grant's new horror film, "Heretic," specifically mentions in the credits that no generative AI was used in the film, reportedly a first in the industry.
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