Both Vincennes and Washington Police, and The Daviess County Sheriff's Office will be cracking down on impaired driving before Labor Day. They are teaming up with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. Officers across the state will work overtime sta...

Governor Mike Braun says emergency aid is now available for Hoosiers impacted by severe storm and flooding damage along with temporary housing grants. Braun says people can call 2-1-1 to report their needs, and staffing has been increased to meet the demand. The State Disaster Relief Fund is offering emergency aid gran...

The Indiana Senate is seeking interns for next year's Legislative session in Indianapolis. The 2027 session is the long legislative session, running from late December or early January, through the end of April. Internships will be offered in information technology, communications, legal, legislative, and policy office...

The Knox County Public Library will increase its budget by three percent for 2027, in a budget estimate presented to the County Library Board. The increase is the first for the Library since its 2022 budget. A public hearing will be held on the budget proposal at the beginning of the coming board session on Tuesday, S...

The Knox County Commissioners have made final approval for conversion of two non-residential areas to potential residential land. The approved areas include room in the 71-hundred block of Russell Drive near Bicknell, and in the 24-hundred block of Old Decker Road. Both were forwarded favorably from the Knox County A...

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum is reacting to the administrative error that knocked him out of contention in the State Senate District 39 race. Yochum was named by a District 39 caucus to replace the Democrat primary winner; however, a paperwork mistake ended his chances to run for that seat. Mayor Yochum admits to being ...

Heads up if you drive through Shoals - INDOT is scheduled to begin daily lane closures on U.S. 50 starting Tuesday, August 25th. The lane closures are due to maintenance on the bridge spanning the East Fork of the White River. Expect one lane to be closed during daytime hours, with a temporary traffic signal directing ...

Applications for Washington's Downtown Facade Grant Program are still being accepted. Property and business owners interested in improving the exterior of their downtown buildings are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to make updates that enhance both their individual property and the overall appearance ...

Dodi Lynn (Corn) Blackburn passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2026, with loved ones by her side. Born on January 26, 1963, at Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Indiana, Dodi built a life centered around compassion, hard work, and unconditional love for her family and friends. She graduated from Pike Ce...

The Knox County Commissioners have approved a budget request to reduce Knox County funding for the Pantheon Business Theatre from 150-thosuand to 50-thousand dollars. Commissioner Kellie Streeter moved to amend the amount back to the original 150-thousand-dollar amount. Streeter calls the full amount needed to ensure...

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...

Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...

Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...

Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...

Norma Sue Fremder, age 98, died in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 4, 2026. She was born June 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Fred and Anna "Brown" Fremder. She received her early education at St. John's Lutheran School and Lincoln High School in Vincennes. Norma earned degrees in music education from Ind...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" A. Kitchin, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 9, 1936, in Decatur County, IN she was the daughter of Charles and Audra (Craig) Connall. She married Donal...

t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael E. Latshaw, who left us on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on June 26, 1955, Mike is the son of William E. and Roberta (Elliott) Latshaw. Mike lived a simple yet rewarding life. He was known for his dedication to the City of Vincennes, whe...

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...

In Volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Linton Miners 3-2. The Lady Miners took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-14, before the Lady Alices won set 3, 25-22. In overtime, L-H-S won set 4 26-24, before taking the decider 15-9. The Lady Alices go to 2-0 on the year, whil...

Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...

South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...

The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices came up with a county win over both Vincennes Rivet and South Knox. The Lady Alices totaled an 18 hole score of 379, compared with 415 for Rivet and 448 for South Knox. Vincennes Lincoln's Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the meet, with an 85.

Today is first practice day for many high school sports teams across Indiana. Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball teams may start their official workouts today. Football teams may also begin non-contact practices today; thei first day of full-contact football practice is on Thursday. Girls' golf teams start...

North knox grad Clint Roesler has stepped down from the head coaching position at Mitchell following two years on the job. He has left the position to take an assistant coaching spot with Vincennes University. Roesler was hired on at Mitchell in 2024 to lead their boys' basketball progam. He will start as a Trailblaz...

It was a Ohio Valley Regional sweep for the South Lexington Crush, as thei win both titles yesterday at the Vincennes Cub League complex. ' In the 9 and under title game, the Crush defeated the Vincennes All-Stars 8-7. The Vincennes team got the final by defeating Valparaiso Blue in the semifinal, and South Lexington ...

The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from today through Sunday. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. The Vincennes 10 and under team will begin play Campbellsville Kentucky at Joe Bilskie Senior Fie...

The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from July 16th to 19th. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. Around ten to 12 teams will be involved, with two Vincennes host teams included in the two fields. T...

Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.

Britain's Home Office published a guide reminding asylum seekers not to rape or sexually harass people, noting women can earn money and make decisions.

Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.

A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.

Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.

Liberia agreed to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive on Thursday.

Iran appoints IRGC veterans of the Islamic Revolution and Iran-Iraq War to top posts, raising questions about its shrinking circle of commanders.

Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.

Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.

Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca, surfaced in the Strait of Gibraltar with wounds conservationists believe were caused by shotgun pellets.

The investigation into the death of star Hayden Panettiere has expanded to include the Drug Enforcement Administration, TMZ reported. The actress died Sunday at the age of 36.

Heather Graham shared stunning bikini photos from her Positano vacation with boyfriend Michele Civetta, exploring Italy's Amalfi Coast together.

John Stamos celebrated his 63rd birthday with a thirst trap mirror selfie on Instagram. "Full House" fans and co-star Candace Cameron Bure reacted to the steamy photo.

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are enrolled in a British school starting in September as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to leave Montecito.

Shirley MacLaine, 92, sent a video message to a New York theater screening "Sweet Charity," joking about Bob Fosse's directorial debut flopping.

Christy Carlson Romano compares early fame to CTE in a new op-ed, calling for stronger protections for child actors after Hayden Panettiere's death.

Jenna Fischer reveals why she left television series acting after 70-hour weeks and how the "Office Ladies" podcast gave her time for school drop-offs.

Kim Kardashian posted bikini photos and couple shots with Lewis Hamilton from their tropical family vacation in a new Instagram slideshow post.

Tim Robbins says Democrats must "get their stuff together" and stop relying on opposition, offering a blunt critique on the "SmartLess" podcast.

Céline Dion says she experienced stiff-person syndrome symptoms for about 17 years before her 2022 diagnosis, relying on Valium to function.