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KC Public Library Confirming its "Fee Free" Status
The Knox County Library Board has determined the facility will become "fine free" as of today. The new policy means all overdue fines will now be eliminated, with no further fines being assessed for overdue book returns. The policy makes official a Library fee w3aiver put in place in 2020. However, the Librar...
19h ago
Vincennes Water Utilities Preparing for Future
Vincennes Water Utilities continue their work toward setting extending water and sewer service for targeted growth areas of Vincennes. Those include the U-s 41 Industrial Park for industrial ventures, and future housing development to the east of the current City limits. Vincennes Water Utilities general manager Kirk B...
19h ago
GSH Hospice Preparing to "Light Up a Life"
Good Samaritan Hospital's Hospice reminds you to ?Light Up a Life" at their annual ceremony Thursday, December third at the Grand Bankquet Hall. That is located at Third and Main in downtown Vincennes. Jamie Kroeger is helping organize the ceremony. Kroeger says a small cost can lead to a big remembrance. Kroeger ...
19h ago
General Assembly Holds Organization Day, Ahead of Long 2025 Session
Indiana legislators gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday for Organization Day - the ceremonial start of the 124th Indiana General Assembly. The legislature reconvenes in January. Lawmakers will be putting together a new two-year state budget for Indi...
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Wreaths Across America Deadline Extended
The deadline for ordering wreaths as part of the Wreaths Across America program in Vincennes has been extended again. The new deadline is Friday, December 13th. The goal of the program is to place wreaths at the graves of an estimated 3,500 veterans buried at Vincennes City Cemeterie...
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One Killed in U-S 50 Crash Near Wheatland
One person was killed, and two others were injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 50 and State Road 550 in Knox County. The Knox County Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old Tammy Payton of Terre Haute was attempting to cross US 50 from State Road 550 ...
Nov 19, 2024
Flower Pot Sponsorships Helping for Holiday Season
Various groups are working toward sponsoring downtown flower pots for the Christmas season The flower pots are located throughout downtown, and especially on Main Street. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says another pillar of a successful Christmas season is remember two important words-- shop local. Various activities are ...
Nov 19, 2024
Smoking-Cessation Sessions Planned Tomorrow at VU
The Knox County Health Department and Vincennes University Counseling Center are sponsoring an event called "Bear with Me, I'm Quitting" for the Great American Smokeout. It will be held on tomorrow from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Tecumseh Dining Center and again from 12:...
Nov 18, 2024
Tonight Starts Work on U-S 41/Sixth Street Project
State highway officials say alternating lane closures are planned for later this month on US 41/6th Street in Vincennes. IN-DOT says the closures begin tonight between Executive Boulevard, Old Wheatland Road, and the U.S. 41 cloverleaf interchange. The alternating lane closures are due to paving operations which are ex...
Nov 18, 2024
With Phase One Open, All Eyes Move to Washington Avenue Phase Two
Washington Avenue Phase One is complete-- but now, the focus shifts to Washington Avenue Phase Two. The second set of work on that stretch will happen on Washington between Emison and Saint Clair. Physical closure of that stretch begins in the spring of 2027. However, Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says some restrictions a...
Nov 18, 2024
Elenor Newman, 94, Surprise, AZ (former Knox County resident)
Mary Elenor "Rinsch" Newman, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, graced the world with her loving and gentle spirit from the moment she entered it on August 20, 1930, in Freelandville, IN. Her journey through life was one marked by love, spirited adventure, and a gift for creating warmth and comfort in her ...
Nov 14, 2024
Michael Jon Heiden, 46, Vincennes
Michael Jon Heiden, 46, passed away at 12:35 pm on November 11, 2024. Mike was born in Carrington, ND on February 14, 1978 to Steve and Becky (Fandrich) Heiden. Mike was a kind soul and liked nothing more than spending time with his daughter and fishing. Fishing and music were Mike's passion and he always said he was a...
Nov 13, 2024
Bob McCracken, 86, Montgomery
Robert "Bob" McCracken, 86, of Montgomery, IN passed away peacefully November 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Washington, IN on April 11, 1938 to the late Foster L. and Pauline (Albin) McCracken. Bob graduated from Montgomery High School in 1956 and continued his education at Vincennes Un...
Nov 12, 2024
Frank Meyer, 88, Monroe City
L. Frank Meyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this world on November 9, 2024 at the age of 88. He was a man whose life was marked by deep love for his family, unwavering dedication to his work, and a kind and generous spirit that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Bo...
Nov 11, 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
Saturday Sports Update
In High School girls basketball action... Evansville Reitz beat Vincennes Lincoln 51-30. Tiah Riggs paced the Alices with nine points. South Knox scored the games first 20 points and rolled over Evansville North 69-35 on opening night for both teams. Madison Parish led the Spartans with a game high 14 points. Ella Bobe...
Nov 10, 2024
Friday Sports Update and Football Sectionals
In high school girls basketball action last night, Class 3-A number three Washington downed Class 2-A number one North Knox 57-51. Washington Junior Katie Reed led the way with 25 points And 12 rebounds. Lexi Primus paced North Knox with 11 points and Alex McKinley added ten. There are some local girls basketball games...
Nov 09, 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
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Archaeologists discover 12,000-year-old pebbles that could provide new insights about the wheel
Researchers gave a detailed look into perforated stones collected out of excavations in Israel, and came to the conclusion that they could have served as spindle whorls.
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Pope Francis rejects tradition, opts for humble wooden casket and burial outside Vatican
Pope Francis announced this week that he intends on having a much more simple funeral than those of his predecessors at the Vatican, including a humble wooden casket.
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Chief opponent to Uganda's president appears in court days after going missing
Kizza Besigye, a prominent critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, appeared in a military court Wednesday after being reported missing in Kenya.
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Japan says it will watch China's military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials said they are watching to see if China prevents further airspace violations; China explained that an August violation of Japanese airspace was unintentional.
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Biden admin vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution against Israel that would 'embolden Hamas'
The Biden administration vetoed a one-sided U.N. Security Council draft resolution on Israel on Wednesday. The council voted 14-1 for the draft, but as a permanent member of the body, the U.S. has a veto.
11h ago
Zelenskyy answers whether he's willing to cede Crimea, other territory in peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Fox News that his country "cannot legally acknowledge any occupied territory of Ukraine as Russian."
12h ago
Netanyahu offers $5 million to Palestinians for every Israeli hostage they help free
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu offers a $5 million reward for any Palestinian in Gaza who helps secure the freedom of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas after more than a year in captivity.
13h ago
After 97 UN aid trucks in Gaza are 'violently looted' by armed men, food prices soar
Food prices are rising in Gaza following the robbery of a U.N. convoy over the weekend, during which, drivers were forced to unload aid at gunpoint, officials say.
15h ago
US Embassy in Kyiv closed as 'potential significant air attack' looms
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has released a warning stating that they have "specific information of a potential significant air attack" taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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UN accused of downplaying Hamas terrorists' use of Gaza hospitals as new report ignores important details
IDF reported encountering terrorists in hospitals but Hamas' health ministry refuses to admit the group's presence there. Critics say the U.N. and others are too quick to parrot Hamas talking points.
20h ago
2024 CMAs red carpet: Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves shine at awards show
Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves all dazzled on the red carpet at Wednesday night's CMA awards, rocking glam country looks.
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Denzel Washington 'did a lot of damage' to his body drinking 2 bottles of wine a day
In a recent interview, Denzel Washington opened up about his past alcohol abuse and why he chose to find sobriety nearly ten years ago.
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Richard Gere flashes ‘obscene gesture’ during live 'Today' interview
Richard Gere, best known for his role in "Pretty Woman," flashed an "obscene gesture" during his appearance on the "Today" show.
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Daniel Craig criticizes fame, says being a 'celebrity kills you'
Daniel Craig, 56, explained why being a "celebrity kills you." The "James Bond" star's comments come after he praised singer Chappell Roan for speaking out about the pressures of fame.
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Alec Baldwin slammed by family of slain cinematographer as they boycott 'Rust' premiere
The family of Halyna Hutchins chose to boycott the "Rust" premiere three years after the fatal shooting that left the cinematographer dead.
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Matthew McConaughey ditched Hollywood for Texas, turned down $14.5M offer after being dubbed 'rom-com dude'
Matthew McConaughey was tired of being pigeonholed to romantic comedies, so he decided to leave Hollywood and settle down in Texas, saying he would not take any projects he was not passionate about.
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Lainey Wilson hosting CMA Awards, Post Malone receives first nomination: What to know about the show
The 2024 CMA Awards have arrived, featuring performances by Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Post Malone and many more.
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Country star Jelly Roll is 'petrified of losing' success after years of struggling
Country star Jelly Roll, who was in and out of jail starting as a teenager, confessed he's "petrified" of losing his success after struggling for years.
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'The Voice' winner Sundance Head’s hunting trip mishap made his life flash before his eyes
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Country music world stands by Morgan Wallen despite roller-coaster year
Morgan Wallen was arrested and charged in April for throwing a chair off a rooftop bar, but country fans still flock to their favorite artist who is nominated for seven CMAs.
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