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UPDATE: KCARC Open House to be Postponed to Future Date
KCARC has announced a postponement of its open house, originally set for March 19th. In a statement, KCARC officials say various schedule conflicts and have caused the open house to be moved to a later date. No new date has been set for the open house at this time.
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Training Underway Now in New Fire Training Center
The Vincennes Fire Department is working early this week on instruction at its new fire training facility on Perdue Road. The space was developed as a joint effort between them, the Vincennes Township Fire Department, and the state of Indiana. State officials gave 750-thousand dollars for a fire tower; the two depart...
11h ago
OTP Seeking Donations for Teen Center's Future
Vincennes-based Old Town Players is seeking donations to make up for a possible cut or elimination of City support for its Teen Center. The two-year old center is located in the basement of the O-T-P facility at Fifth and Broadway. O-T-P spokesman Steve Gray knows the center is working-especially as a recruiting arm f...
11h ago
Roads Now Completely Re-Opened in Winslow
Roads are open again after the collapse of the Palace Lodge in Winslow four months ago blocked traffic. The building, one of Winslow's oldest, left debris across streets. The owners couldn't clear it, so the town hired a company to demolish the front and move the rubble onto the sidewalk. The project cost about $6,000,...
11h ago
VCSC Police to Hold Internet Safety Presentation Thursday Evening
The Vincennes Community School Corporation's Police Department will host an Internet Safety Presentation this Thursday at 6:00 PM in Lincoln High School's Ader Auditorium. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend to understand social media awa...
11h ago
March 19th Open House Set for KCARC
Vincennes-based KCARC is adding a new traning center as part of the Coonrod Production Center on Sixth Street in Vincennes. The center will be featured in an open house on March 19th from four to six that afternoon. The center is designed to feature multiple training stations and sewing machines, allowing candidates t...
11h ago
Sullivan Lake Dredging Underway Now
The dredging of Sullivan Lake in Sullivan is underway and is expected to take several years to complete. The work is being done in phases because of the size of the project and limits on funding. Grants from the Department of Natural Resources and local fundraising help support the work, including a lake maintenance f...
11h ago
US 50 About to Have More Bridge Work West of Vincennes
A week from today, lane closures will begin on US 50 over Fort Knox Drive in Vincennes. The closures are part of Phase 2 of a bridge deck replacement project. During this phase, eastbound lanes will be closed with westbound lanes handling both directions of travel. The work is expected to last through mid-August, depen...
11h ago
Solar Discussion Brings Crowd to Monroe City Yesterday
A good size crowd packed into the Blue Jeans Center in Monroe City yesterday for a public hearing on future solar projects in Knox County. The meeting was held yesterday at the request of Knox County Commissioners' president TJ Brink. The main topic of discussion was a recommended 300-foot setback for any future solar ...
Mar 02, 2026
SR 57 in Greene County to See Road Closure
The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that State Road 57 near Switz City in Greene County is scheduled to be closed on or around Tuesday, March 10th for the completion of a bridge deck overlay. State Road 57 will be closed between County...
Mar 02, 2026
Ed Ballinger, 65, Vincennes
Edward Charles Ballinger, 65, Vincennes, IN passed away on February 25, 2026 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Peru, IN on December 28, 1960 to Edward and Diana (Smith) Ballinger. He was a 1979 graduate of Peru High School. He attended Manchester College for one year where he played football...
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Brenda Stanczak, 85, Freelandville
Brenda J. "Roach" Stanczak, age 83, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Freelandville, IN. Born on May 6, 1942, in Vincennes, IN, Brenda's life was one marked by love, devotion, and the warmth of family and friends that surrounded her. Brenda spent her formative years in the community of Vincennes, where she...
Mar 02, 2026
Shari Hagemeier, 92, Edwardsport
Sharron "Walton" Hagemeier, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family in Edwardsport, IN. Born on October 20, 1933, in Gibson Co., IN, Sharron's spirit and loving nature left a lasting impression on all ...
Mar 01, 2026
Barbara Jean Gauger, 67, Oaktown
Barbara Jean Gauger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Oaktown, Indiana, at the age of 67. Born on November 1, 1958, in Alva, Oklahoma, Barbara was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Throughout her life, Barbara was known for her compassion...
Feb 26, 2026
Lavena Jean Wampler, 97, Washington
Lavena Jean "Evans" Wampler, a cherished beacon of compassion and warmth in her community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 in Washington, IN. Born on January 20, 1929, in Shoals, IN, to Cresy and Mae "Collins" Evans, Lavena's life was a testament to her loving, kind, and generous ...
Feb 26, 2026
Bill Carie, 86, Vincennes
William "Bill" Joseph Carie, 86, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2026 - exactly one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Judith "Lynn" Carie - gently reminding his family that the Lord's timing is perfect and His plans are always unfolding, even when we cannot yet see them. ...
Feb 24, 2026
Richard Biggs, 96, Vincennes
Donald J Biggs, 96, of Vincennes passed away on February 19,2026 peacefully at his home. He was the son of John Emmett and Helen C. Keller Biggs. Donald graduated from Decker High School and was awarded the Outstanding Decker Alumni award in 2003. He then graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Civil Engineering....
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Dr. Richard Beesley, 95, Vincennes
Rev. Dr. Richard V. Beesley, age 95 of Vincennes, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 19th at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Vincennes to Oscar V. and Ruth I. (Reel) Beesley. He married Naomi Ruth Rehwald on September 4, 1953. Surviving are his wife, Naomi, son Bruce Allyn Beesle...
Feb 22, 2026
Walter Roy Jr., 57, Washington
Walter Roy Jr., affectionately known as Jr. to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Washington, IN. Born on April 4, 1968, in Madison, IN, Jr. lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved. Jr. was the beloved son of the late Walter and Sue ...
Feb 19, 2026
Della Strate, 87, Vincennes
Della Mae Strate, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown. Born on March 5, 1938, to the late Floyd and Irene "Huffer" McCormick, Della cultivated a life that was a testament to her kindness and enduring spirit. Della graduated from the local high school...
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Grigsby, 92. Freelandville
Robert Niles Grigsby, born on January 23, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, passed away at the age of 92, with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side in Freelandville, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Robert spent his many years of life enriching those around him with his loving spirit and the joy he found in the simple pl...
Feb 17, 2026
Cheryl Reeder, 75, Vincennes
Cheryl Reeder, 75, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. Cheryl worked as a server for many years and at the Harmony Club for 13 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending t...
Feb 17, 2026
Lexi Primus Invited to Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Workout
North Knox senior Lexi Primus is one of six players from the area to be invited to the annual Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 workout. Primus is joined by two Washington players-Katie Reed and Shay Hawk-along with Allie Taylor from Princeton, Emily Parker from Boonville, and Bailey Hipe from Reitz. The annual top 6...
11h ago
NK Lady Warriors Coach Steve Meurer to REtire from Coaching
After 18 years heading the North Knox Lady Warrior program, head coach Steve Meurer is planning to step down as the team's leader. The letter spelling out his intentions has been sent to the North Knox School Board for their potential acceptance. Meurer will retire with 445 overall wins in 30 years of coaching at Nort...
Mar 02, 2026
Boys High School Basketball Action Report
In high school boys basketball action it was barr-reeve defeating bloomfield 49 to 45
Feb 28, 2026
Thursday Night Basketball on the Horizon Tonight for 3 Area Teams
The North Knox Warriors host Senior Night tonight, as they face the Loogootee Lions. Tip time is 7:30; hear it on 92.1 WZDM and live streaming on tocsportsnetwork.com. The South Knox Spartans will travel TO Oakland City to play the Wood Memorial Trojans. Tip time is 8 pm on 105.7, WUZR. The Rivet Patriots hit the roa...
Feb 27, 2026
ASn 0 for 3 Night for Knox County Boys Teams, as Sectionals Loom Next Week
The North Knox Warriors lost their final game of the regular season at home to Loogootee, 52-39. Rylan Oxby ed a balanced North Knox scoring attack with nine. The Warriors next face West Vigo in North Knox Sectional play on Tuesday evening. The South Knox Spartans were defeated by 20 by Wood Memorial on the road, 62-...
Feb 27, 2026
Three KC Teams in Action Tonight
Vincennes Lincoln will wrap up its regular season tonight in Switz City against White River Valley. Tip time for varsity action will be around 7:30; hear that game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are at home tonight, as they face Wood Memorial in a Blue Chip Conference matchup. Tip time is around 7:3; you can ...
Feb 24, 2026
Boys and Girls High School Basketball Action!!
Boys HS Basketball North Daviess Defeated White River Valley 61 to 39 Eastern Greene Beat Shakamak 58 to 39 Washington bested South Knox 67 to 42 Lincoln defeat the Evansville Memorial 48 to 35 And, it was Bloomfield defeating North Knox 87 to 46
Feb 21, 2026
Three Knox County Schools in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices return to Alice Arena tonight to face the Memorial Tigers. Tip time is 8 pm on 92.1, WZDM, and live streamed on tocsportsnetwork.com. The North Knox Warriors head to the Glover Gym to play the Bloomfield Cardinals. Game time there is 7:30 on 97.7, WAOV. The South Knox Spartans will travel t...
Feb 20, 2026
Three Knox County Boys' Basketball Teams in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are back in action tonight, as they will travel to Newburgh to play the Castle Knights. Tip time is 8 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. Two Knox County feams face off, as the Rivet Patriots will host the South Knox Spartans at the Holscher Gym. Tip time is 7 pm; you can hear the game...
Feb 17, 2026
North Knox, Washington Knox Get Semi-State Directions
The North Knox Lady Warriors will head to Greencastle this Saturday for the 2-A Girls' Basketball Semi-State at Greencastle. They will face Pekin Eastern High School around noon on Saturday. Game 1 features Heritage Christian and Parke Heritage; that tips off around ten a-m. You can hear that North Knox-Pekin Eastern g...
Feb 16, 2026
Girls and Boys High School Basketball Action Report!!!!
HS Girls Regional Basketball Evansville Christian defeated White River Valley 73 to 32 North Knox took out Mater Dei 48 to 42 In Boys HS Basketball South Knox handled Shoals 59 to 37 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Wood Memorial 62 to 55
Feb 15, 2026
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UK deploying warship, helicopters to Cyprus after drone strike
The U.K. deployed warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus after an Iranian drone allegedly struck a British Royal Air Force base. The prime minister vowed to protect 200,000 Britons in the region.
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Top Israeli military official reveals operation against Iran involved 'strategic and operational deception'
Israel announces strategic shift toward regional integration through Abraham Accords as military cooperation with Arab neighbors deepens significantly.
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Israel's military releases video showing obliteration of Iran's missile launchers, defense systems
The Israel Defense Forces announced it "completed additional waves of strikes in western Iran" targeting the regime's missile launchers and defense systems.
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Israel strikes Iranian leadership meeting choosing Khamenei successor
Israeli forces struck a meeting of Iran's Supreme Council on Tuesday as officials gathered to choose a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a source said.
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Ambassador Huckabee describes 'best option' for Americans looking to flee Israel
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee advises Americans in Israel on evacuation options amid unrest, recommending Egypt route as Ben Gurion Airport remains closed.
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Iran nuclear talks didn't 'pass the smell test' before Trump launched strikes, says Vance
Vice President JD Vance said U.S. envoys conducted three rounds of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, but negotiations failed.
17h ago
Iranian drone strikes shut down Qatar LNG production facilities, as energy prices surge
Drone attacks from Iran target Qatar's energy infrastructure and Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery, jolting global markets in largest surge since 2022 Ukraine crisis.
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Iran starts 'indiscriminate' strikes across Gulf of Oman, hits shadow tanker tied to regime
Gulf of Oman tanker attacks escalate as Iran retaliates against Operation Epic Fury with missiles targeting U.S. allies, disrupting commercial traffic through chokepoint.
21h ago
Trump presses NATO partners on support as Hegseth blasts hesitation
Trump reportedly disappointed in U.K.'s hesitation on Iran campaign as European allies show mixed support for U.S.-Israel military operations against Tehran.
21h ago
US casualties rise to 6 following Iranian retaliation for massive strikes
Six U.S. service members were killed in Iran's retaliation strikes across Middle East bases, officials report. Combat operations continue.
22h ago
Carrie Underwood remains unapologetic as 'American Idol' backlash turns into MAGA battleground
"American Idol" judge Carrie Underwood faces audience boos amid speculation about her perceived political beliefs, dividing fans on social media.
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'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell reveals incurable cancer diagnosis
Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis, canceling appearances for treatment. The "Evil Dead" star says his condition is "treatable" but not "curable."
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Justin Timberlake sues Sag Harbor police to block bodycam footage release from DWI arrest
Justin Timberlake sues elite New York village to block bodycam footage from his 2024 DWI arrest and claimed media would cause irreparable harm to his reputation and privacy.
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Cher's son reportedly claimed to be 'prospective parent' before arrest at elite prep school: What to know
Cher's son Elijah Allman faces charges after allegedly causing disturbance at elite boarding school, claiming to be "prospective parent" seeking enrollment.
6h ago
Billy Idol says smoking crack helped him quit heroin: 'It worked'
Billy Idol admits he used crack to quit heroin addiction in shocking revelation on Bill Maher's podcast, saying the unconventional method actually worked.
8h ago
Cher's son arrested twice in one weekend on burglary and assault charges in New Hampshire
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman was arrested twice in one weekend in New Hampshire, facing burglary and assault charges after alleged incidents at local properties.
18h ago
'Deadliest Catch' deckhand dead at 25
"Deadliest Catch" deckhand Todd Meadows, 25, tragically died while fishing off Alaska's coast. Captain Shelford calls it 'most tragic day' in boat's history.
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Sydney Sweeney sends fans into a frenzy while rocking barely-there lingerie and tights for her brand
Sydney Sweeney stars in new SYRN campaign photos for her lingerie brand's latest collection launching March 4. The "Euphoria" actress models her own designs.
22h ago
Shia LaBeouf 'not into' rehab push, cites 'small man complex' for Mardi Gras brawl
Shia LaBeouf "not into" court-ordered rehab after battery charges, claims "small man complex" rather than drinking problem following New Orleans incident.
23h ago
Jelly Roll hid painful 'secret' while celebrating at awards show
Country singer Jelly Roll reveals he flipped his ATV in January, breaking his collarbone but still attending the Grammy Awards despite the injury.
Mar 02, 2026





