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PACE Continues Feminine Hygiene Drive
Officials from PACE Health Connection are collecting feminine hygiene articles for use by high school students across their six county area. PACE's Melissa Mouzin Bennett knows a lack of pads and tampons can affect women and girls' everyday activities. Health Connection officials are taking donations from now through...
19h ago
Authorities Offering Assistance to Ensure Sober Driving
Indiana law enforcement is stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. State and local officers are working overtime now through September 7th to catch impaired drivers. Last year, nearly 23% of state traffic deaths involved alcohol. To help Hoosie...
19h ago
Doors Stay Open for People to Move to Vincennes
The City of Vincennes continues to extend its marketing campaign to attract new workers from far and near to consider coming here. Recent additions to the job market, and aggressive plans to build housing, are part of the City's strategy to bring new workers and families to Vincennes. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum believ...
19h ago
July Unemployment Lower in Area from Year AGo
Knox County's 3.5% unemployment rate for July was six tenths of a percent lower than July of 2025. In Daviess County, the July rate was 3%, six-tenths of a percent lower than the same time last year. The average unemployment rate of Indiana's 92 counties in July was 3.6%. The figures were released by the Indiana Dep...
19h ago
INDOT Plowing Through Construction Season
The Indiana Department of Transportation continues its work toward area projects as the traditional construction season enters its final couple of months. INDOT's Gary Bryan says many of the smaller seasonal projects are complete-or close to it. One of the most notable completions was work on Hart Street at the U-S 4...
19h ago
Five Billion Dollars Possible Damage Amount from Indiana Flooding
Indiana's storm damage from last week's severe weather and flooding could top five-billion dollars according to Governor Mike Braun. Braun sent a major disaster declaration request to Washington Thursday after storms beginning August 11th impacted at least 22 counties. The governor says eight people were killed, 44 str...
19h ago
New VU Greenhouse Named in Honor of Winemiller Couple
Vincennes University will use a gift fo set up a new greenhouse at its Ag Center on U-S 41 just north of Vincennes. The James D. and Kay Winemiller Greenhouse will be built, thanks to a donation from Nancy Winemiller-Basinger. She made the undisclosed gift in honor of her parents. The gift is one of many helping set u...
19h ago
Council Deadlocks on VWU Issue, Mayor Breaks Tie
The Vincennes City Council has approved a resolution concerning a possible water and sewer bond issue through Vincennes Water Utilities. The vote was three to three, with Mayor Joe Yochum casting the tie-breaking vote to approve the resolution. At this time, no specific bonds have been formalized or forwarded by the ...
19h ago
Vincennes City Council Passes Firehouse Flats EDA on 4-2 Vote
The Vincennes City Council has approved an economic development agreement-or EDA-on a proposed Firehouse Flats Subdivision. The vote was approved 4-2, with Ryan Lough and Richard Ashby voting against the resolution. The Firehouse Flats plan is being forwarded by developer John Anderson. Anderson says if completed, the...
19h ago
Vincennes Has Full Salt Supply-- But May Lack reserve Salt If Needed
The City of Vincennes has a full supply of street-clearing salt at this time-but probably will have trouble getting any more. That is the word from City Street Superintendent Jeff Wood. Wood says to this point, the current supply of salt has dried up. Vincennes officials feel the City will be OK with what they have,...
19h ago
John Newkirk, 60, Sandborn
John Ausman Newkirk, beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle, passed away on August 22, 2026 at 12:53 p.m. at the age of 60 with family at his side. John was born on August 21, 1966 in the country outside of Sandborn, Indiana to Eugene and Deloris Eloise (Ausman) (Cone) Newkirk. He grew up in Sandborn and Edwa...
19h ago
Kay Halter, 79, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Frances Halter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Cleghorn) Cunningham. She married Richard Halter on Aug...
Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, Ft. Myers, Florida
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...
Aug 20, 2026
Patricia Kirchoff, 88, Bicknell
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...
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
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...
Aug 17, 2026
Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
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...
Aug 16, 2026
Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
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...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
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...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
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...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
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 ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
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...
Aug 09, 2026
Norma Fremder, 98, Vincennes
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...
Aug 06, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans took a five-set win over Washington. The Lady Spartans dropped the first two games, but won the next two and took the deciding fifth set, 15-10. Brooklyn Flanigam had a triple double for South Knox, with 21 digs, 17 poins, and 13 assists. Makayla Carie also recorded a triple...
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Middle School Weekend Wrapup
In Middle School action: The Clark Middle School boys' soccer team defeated Mount Vernon 10-1. Kelan Stein scored three goals, with Kellen Hartman also added three of his own. Eli Leffler also added two goals, with one each from Sammy Ubaldo and Carson Riley. The Clark Middle School runners ran at Boonville on Saturd...
Aug 24, 2026
LHS Fifth in Boonville Cross Country Race; South Knox 10th, Washington 14th
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices gained a fifth place finish in the 21-teram Boonville Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Tell City won the meet, with Heritage Hills second. South Knox finish second, while Washington was 14th. Two LHS runners finished in the top ten, with Gage Williams fifth and Brody Francis tenth.
Aug 24, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report
Eastern Greene defeated Pike Central 41 to 12 Riverton Parke shut out Linton 21 to 0 Sullivan beat North Knox 41 to 7 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Terre Haute South 7 to 6
Aug 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Home openers are on the calendar for both Knox County football teams tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices start tonight with a non-conference game at Inman Field against the Terre Haute South Braves. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors also open at home tonight, as they ...
Aug 21, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
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...
Aug 20, 2026
Knox County Sports for Wednesday
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...
Aug 19, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
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...
Aug 18, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
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 ...
Aug 14, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
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...
Aug 11, 2026
LHS Wins Meet Over County Rivals
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.
Aug 09, 2026
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US military plane lands in Moscow, with Kremlin claiming it has no information: report
A video has emerged showing a U.S. military C-17A Globemaster III aircraft approaching for a landing at Moscow, Russia's Vnukovo airport on Wednesday.
10h ago
Denmark's left-wing PM warns: 'Big enemy has started to grow from within' as Europe faces migrant reckoning
Mette Frederiksen's stance on Denmark immigration and border control puts her at odds with Spain's PM, as she names failed integration and Islamist extremism as key threats.
14h ago
Could Iran's regime collapse? Experts assess Bessent's bid to sever financial lifelines
Scott Bessent's "Economic D-Day" against Iran sent the rial to an all-time low as experts debate whether maximum pressure can trigger regime change.
16h ago
Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle
The United States formally removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after Marco Rubio authorized the rescission and delisted HTS.
Aug 25, 2026
Putin 'panicked' as defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day under Russian bombardment
Ukraine celebrated 35 years of independence amid fresh Russian attacks as an expert said Kyiv's deep strikes and battlefield pressure have left Putin rattled.
Aug 24, 2026
Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.
Aug 24, 2026
Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors
A mountain of garbage collapsed after heavy rain at a major landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, burying nearby homes and launching a search for survivors.
Aug 23, 2026
Mexican governor facing US drug charges seeks leave just one day after returning to office
Embattled Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya's abrupt reversal follows pointed remarks from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum about putting nation above personal interest.
Aug 23, 2026
Hormuz crisis hides a deeper oil threat that could outlast the war
Art Berman warns that 8 million barrels shut in near the Strait of Hormuz may never fully recover, even after a ceasefire reopens the waterway.
Aug 23, 2026
Woman in her 30s who pretended to be a child and lived with family found guilty of fraud
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 37, lived with a family as their daughter for 14 months before her elaborate child identity fraud was uncovered.
Aug 23, 2026
Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80: A look at her life through photos
Dolly Parton got her start in the entertainment industry after making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 13. Here is a look back at her career in music, film and philanthropy.
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Dolly Parton's 'all-American heart': How country icon forged special bond with US military
Dolly Parton's bond with the military included troop performances, patriotic art on a KC-135 Stratotanker and a fiery message to Saddam Hussein.
5h ago
Hayden Panettiere's rep slams 'gossip and speculation' as death investigation deepens
The DEA is investigating Hayden Panettiere's death as her team says key details have yet to emerge and urges people with information to contact police.
8h ago
Dolly Parton dead at 80
Dolly Parton, country music legend, has died after months of battling unknown health issues. Her nephew announced the news in a video posted to her Instagram page.
10h ago
Jennifer Garner says she 'panicked' about financial stability after divorce from Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner reveals she "panicked" about finances after her split from Ben Affleck, realizing she needed to become a serious earner for her kids.
10h ago
Prince William 'blindsided' by Harry, Meghan return as Kate fears new turmoil from royal feud: experts
Prince William was reportedly "blindsided" by the Sussexes' U.K. return, with royal experts saying he and Princess Catherine are concerned about the fallout.
18h ago
Sydney Sweeney tells Tom Cruise to 'watch out' after strapping herself to top of airplane
Sydney Sweeney's video shows her strapped atop a flipping airplane, prompting the official "Top Gun" Instagram account to respond to her Tom Cruise joke.
Aug 24, 2026
Kacey Musgraves divides fans with immigrant children's plea, faces boycott calls to 'shut up and sing'
Kacey Musgraves asked fans to donate to the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights during her tour opener, sparking a divided reaction on social media.
Aug 24, 2026
Simon Cowell to miss weeks of 'AGT' filming as old injuries send him to surgery
Simon Cowell will miss weeks of "America's Got Talent" filming for a medical procedure tied to back issues from his 2020 electric bike accident.
Aug 24, 2026
Mariska Hargitay nearly left 'Law & Order SVU' over fear of being a 'one-trick pony'
Mariska Hargitay revealed she once told Julianna Margulies she needed to leave "SVU," but her blunt response changed everything.
Aug 24, 2026







