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Republican Illinois State Rep Blasts Budget
Illinois House Republicans continue railing against the budget approved by majority Illinois Legislative Democrats. Among those speaking out is area Illinois Republican State Representative Adam Niemberg. Niemberg calls the problem a spending issue, and not a funding one. One of many issues Niemberg feels is wrong-he...
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INDOT Bridge Work Planned Next Week on U-S 41 Near Oaktown
The Indiana Department of Transportation has planned bridge maintenance work on U-S 41 near Oaktown. Starting this Monday, one lane of traffic will be affected in both directions on the bridges at Mariah Creek and on the C-S-X overpass. The work will take about a week to complete, weather allowing. Drivers are remind...
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Autism Therapy Providers Enrollment Pause in Place for Six Months
Enrollment of new autism therapy providers in Indiana is being paused effective Saturday. The state Family and Social Services Administration says the pause is for at least six months, with FSSA deputy secretary Eric Miller saying Indiana "has seen an incredible surge in ABA therapy over the past several years, a ...
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Amazon Work Seeking Subcontractors for Project
Work on the Amazon distribution center at Vincennes continues moving rapidly in the U-S 41 Industrial Park. Knox County Indiana Economic Development officials are helping coordinate subcontractor work in relation to the construction. KCIED director Chris Pfaff also notes his group is doing its part to help with the st...
7h ago
Special Meetings Coming Tomorrow in Odon
The Odon Town Council will meet tomorrow afternoon in an executive session, set at five p-m at the Odon Town Hall on Spring Street. The closed executive session is for discussion of an Odon Town employee's conduct. That executive session is set for 30 minutes. After that session is complete, there will be a open publ...
7h ago
Week Two of Vincennes Large Item Collection is This SAturday
The second week of Vincennes citywide large item disposal is set for this Saturday at Republic Services/ location on North Second Street. The large item collection will happen from eight to 11-30 that morning. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says City residents took full advantage of their opportunity last Saturday. Also, ...
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Tuesday Sets the Day for Men's Wellness Fair at Highland Woods
Good Samaritan will host a free Men's Wellness Fair is on Tuesday of next week at Highland Woods Community Center in Vincennes. The event runs that day from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It offers free health screenings including blood pressure, pulse oximetry, blood sugar, cholesterol, kidney function, and ...
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Evansville Town Hall Discusses Tax Cuts-- and Possible Municipal Service Cuts
Evansville- area residents spoke up during a town hall meeting concerning recently passed property tax cuts. The session was sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The goal was to keep people informed on local issues and encourage civic engagement. The meeting included a presentation and discussion with city and Va...
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Changing Weather Keeps Ten Ton Load Limit In Place in Knox County
The Knox County Commissioners have extended the ten-ton load limit on county roads for at least another week. The order was proclaimed by Knox County Commissioners president T-J Brink, due to varying temperatures and rainfall affecting Knox County roads. The continuing statute limits heavy equipment over ten tons from...
Jun 03, 2026
Shell Building May Be the Answer for EOC Development
Progress is moving forward on a possible use of the Knox County Emergency Operations Center. The Knox County Commissioners are considering a use of the Knox County Sheriff's Department shell building for that facility. An estimate showed the building contains nearly 37-hundred square feet of space on two floors. Knox ...
Jun 03, 2026
Shirley Bunte, 90, Bruceville
Shirley (Mattingly) Bunte, 90, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on November 24, 1935, in Washington, Indiana, to Alma (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly. She married Joe Bunte in 1954. They were married for 64 years until he passed away...
Jun 01, 2026
Beverly Patton, 86, Bicknell
Beverly Sue Patton, age 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, in the town where she was born on September 20, 1939. She lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the community she called home throughout her years. Throughout her working years, Beverly served in several roles...
May 31, 2026
JOhn Alton, 80, Terre Haute
John Clinton Alton, age 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by serving his country, having a family, and being a spirit that touched those around him. John enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together. He lo...
May 29, 2026
Carol Ann Bowers, 83, Freellandville
Carol Ann (Hislip) Bowers, 83, passed away on May 25, 2026. She was born April 19, 1943, to Willard and Elfrieda (Trabant) Hislip, in Vincennes, Indiana. She graduated in 1961 from Freelandville High School. Carol graduated from Vincennes University in 1963 with a secretarial degree. Carol was employed by Prudential In...
May 28, 2026
Charlotte Stinebaugh, 83, Bicknell
Charlotte Ann (Carrico) Stinebaugh, 83, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on June 27, 1942, in Freelandville, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her church, and the many simple joys that made her days meaningful. Charlotte graduated from Free...
May 27, 2026
Lois Marlene Noble 89
Lois Marlene Noble, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1936, in Petersburg, IN the daughter of George K. and Ruth E. (Fair) Griffith. She married Myron Noble on November 26, 1955 and he survives.She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in he...
May 25, 2026
Robert J. Clark (Bob) 99, from Vincennes
Robert J. Clark (Bob) 99, from Vincennes passed from this life to his heavenly home on May 20, 2026. Robert was born on January 24, 1927, in Indianapolis, IN, and moved to Vincennes with his parents Samuel Walter Clark and Eva Mae Kidwell-Clark. As a teen, Bob worked as a bellhop at the Grand Hotel in Vincennes. He als...
May 25, 2026
Lois Noble, 89, Vincennes
Lois Marlene Noble, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 25, 1936, in Petersburg, IN the daughter of George K. and Ruth E. (Fair) Griffith. She married Myron Noble on November 26, 1955 and he survives.She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she found solace and strength in he...
May 24, 2026
Norma "Jean" Dixon
Norma "Jean" Dixon, of Vincennes, Indiana, departed this life on May 20, 2026, at her home with several of her children by her side. She was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, on July 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Ray and Agnes "Snider" Garvey. She grew up on the farm in St. Francisville, Illinoi...
May 22, 2026
Rick Gandy, age 66
Rick Gandy, age 66, was born on November 21, 1959, in Glendale, Arizona, and passed away on May 16, 2026, in Edwardsport, Indiana. Rick lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors. Rick graduated from North Knox High School and went on to work in several occupations. He worked...
May 20, 2026
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John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana
John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:37 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, with beloved family at his side. John was born on May 12, 1973, in Vincennes, IN, to Gene Randall and Patricia Ann (Combs) McCormack. At the young age of 4 months old,...
May 20, 2026
George Weiss, 69, Vincennes
George Weiss, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1956, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a sense of humor that everyone loved. George spent much of his life working as a truck driver, a career that took him everywhere...
May 18, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...
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NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Baseballers Set for Afternoon Baseball Semifinal at Linton
One Knox County team is still alive in baseball sectional play, as the North Knox Warriors play Sullivan at one this afternoon in the Linton Sectional. The Warriors were defeated by Sullivan when the two played early in the year. You can hear the game this afternoon on 105.7, WUZR. The winner plays tonight at six in ...
Jun 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In baseball: A single run in the seventh was enough for the North Knox Warriors to defeat the host Linton Miners 3-2 at the Linton baseball sectional. Two wild pitches allowed Carter Becher to score the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh. Levi Pahmeier turned in a stellar complete game outing, as he allowe...
May 29, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursday
In baseball tournament action: Vincennes Lincoln's Brady Anderson came up with a one-hitter, as the Alices advance to the Jasper Sectional semifinals by defeating the host Wildcats 2-0. Anderson struck out eight in the win. The Alices scored in the first and in the seventh to get the victory. Nash Ransom and Tyson G...
May 28, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The South Knox Lady Spartans were defeated in Sullivan sectional play by the Linter Miners 12-4. Linton led 10=0 before the Spartans scored two in the sixth, and two in the seventh, to extend the game to the full seven innings. Braelyn Gladish set a new single-season hits record with a first inning do uble, as she rec...
May 27, 2026
Sports Update Action Report Softball, Baseball, Tennis
In high school softball action The Lady Alices lost to 3A #5 Edgewood 5-0 The Lady Alices went toe to toe with One of the best teams in 3A, except for the 5th when Edgewood was able to string a few hits together and pushed 5 runs across. The Lady Alices finish the regular season with a 23-3 Mark and look to compete for...
May 22, 2026
Sports Update Action Report Softball and Girls Tennis Sectional Semi-Finals
The Lady Alices softball team pounded out 19 hits to beat West Vigo 15-6 The Alices improve to 23-2 and travel to Ellettsville to take on 5th ranked Edgewood today for a 6PM start Sectional Semi-Finals in girls tennis South Knox defeats Vincennes Linsoln 5 to 0 That leaves South Knox Varsity Record (18-0) South Knox ...
May 21, 2026
After Rain, the Vincennes Tennis Sectional Planned to Start Today
Vincennes Rivet will face Vincennes Lincoln in sectional tennis action this evening. The Vincennes tennis sectional opener was delayed 24 hours by rain. That match will begin at five this afternoon. Tomorrow, the winner of the Lincoln-Rivet game will face undefeated South Knox. The other semifinal tomorrow will pit Was...
May 19, 2026
College Signings for Kyson Parker, Camden McCory
It was a packed Warrior Room at North Knox High School, as both Cam McCory and Kyson Parker signed college letters of intent. McCory signed to play football at Rose-Hulman, while Parker committed to play with Oakland City University. Family, friends, and teammates of both seniors were in attendance as part of their s...
May 19, 2026
An In-House Hire for the NK Lady Warriors
North Knox High School will stay in-house to replace the retiring Steve Meurer. North Knox assistant Jessi Parker will take the head coaching position for the 2026-27 season. This is Parker's first head coaching position. She is a 2002 North Knox graduate; along with coaching with Steve Meurer, she also was coached b...
May 19, 2026
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Trump expands Cuba sanctions beyond US companies in major crackdown on foreign enablers
Trump administration rolls out unprecedented secondary sanctions on Cuba targeting foreign firms doing business with military-linked conglomerate GAESA.
21h ago
Bodycam footage fuels backlash after police handcuff dying stabbing victim
Bodycam footage shows English police handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak after he said he was stabbed and could not breathe moments before dying.
22h ago
US ally Kuwait condemns 'brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks' after airport was hit
Kuwait has condemned "the brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones," saying Kuwait International Airport had been targeted.
Jun 03, 2026
Israeli official says EU sanctions reveal antisemitism hiding behind 'socially acceptable mask'
Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister accuses the EU of disguising antisemitism as anti-Zionism after sanctions hit Israeli civil society organizations.
Jun 03, 2026
Iranians speak out over possible Trump-regime deal
Iranians inside Iran express fear and frustration that a potential U.S.-Iran deal could leave the Islamic Republic intact despite economic devastation.
Jun 02, 2026
US ally answers Trump's call on Strait of Hormuz: 'Part of a diplomatic effort'
Romania allowed access to military bases for air refueling and defensive activities amid U.S.-Iran tensions, its foreign minister tells Fox News Digital.
Jun 02, 2026
Israel's military eliminates Hamas terrorist who helped abduct American-Israeli hostage, 3 others
The IDF announced it killed a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who participated in the abduction of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin during the Oct. 7 attack.
Jun 02, 2026
Hidden tunnel discovered in Tijuana may have supported cross-border trafficking operations
Authorities uncover a 265-meter underground tunnel near the U.S.-Mexico border equipped with lighting, ventilation and an electronic transport system.
Jun 02, 2026
Anti-cartel candidate 'The Tiger' channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker
Analysts say Colombia's presidential election signals growing regional rejection of leftist governments as voters prioritize security and counternarcotics.
Jun 01, 2026
US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend
CENTCOM announced that it targeted Iran in "self-defense strikes" during the weekend, asserting that CENTCOM will defend American interests.
Jun 01, 2026
Ted Danson says he wants to 'apologize forever' for doing blackface at Whoopi Goldberg roast
Ted Danson calls his 1993 blackface performance at Whoopi Goldberg's roast "arrogant and stupid," saying he wants to apologize for the rest of his life.
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Comedian Bert Kreischer says blood clot scare may have saved him from dying in a tour bus fire
Bert Kreischer reveals how a blood clot diagnosis and forced sobriety may have saved him from dying in a tour bus fire that erupted in seconds.
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Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson's past controversial remarks resurface after halting patriotic chant
Chris Robinson sparked backlash after shutting down a "U.S.A." chant at a Black Crowes concert in Tampa. Now, his past comments on politics are coming back to light.
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Cassie Ventura fled the United States after testifying against Diddy in sex crimes trial: docs
Cassie Ventura filed court documents revealing she no longer resides in the United States after testifying against Diddy at his sex crimes trial.
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Vanilla Ice refuses to quit Freedom 250 concert, says he won't let anyone tell him he 'can't be proud'
Vanilla Ice defends his decision to perform at the Great American State Fair's Freedom 250 concerts, saying he is proud of his country and honored.
16h ago
Cara Delevingne admits she used party drug GHB daily before terrifying seizures forced her sober
Cara Delevingne reveals she was taking GHB daily before suffering seizures, sharing new details about her addiction on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
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Country rocker Koe Wetzel says mirror reflection after fishing trip sparked body transformation
Country star Koe Wetzel recalls the moment he realized he let himself go, crediting peptides, clean eating, and gym time for his weight loss journey.
17h ago
Rupert Everett confesses 'I ruined myself' trying to build muscle for leading man roles
Rupert Everett reveals he wore custom-made bodysuits to appear muscular on set and says intense weightlifting has left him with lasting health issues.
19h ago
Kylie Jenner sends fans into a frenzy as she showcases her curves in pink string bikini
Kylie Jenner stuns in a pink string bikini during a Kylie Cosmetics girls trip to Turks & Caicos, sharing sunset dinner photos on Instagram.
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Jennifer Garner says divorce from Ben Affleck caused 'upheaval' that kept her from working for years
Jennifer Garner reveals how her divorce from Ben Affleck led to career sacrifices, telling InStyle about the "upheaval" that impacted her family and work.
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