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Phoenix to Vincennes Meth Pipeline Reportedly Halted
State officials report a recent drug seizure has stopped a pipeline of drugs from Phoenix, Arizona to Vincennes. Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined Indiana State Police to highlight major public safety gains across Southern Indiana do far this year. That includes the dismantling of interstate drug trafficking networks...
7h ago
Vincennes Changes Rules for Yard Waste Collection
The City of Vincennes has made a change to its yard waste collection policy. Effective now, City sanitation crews will no longer collect yard waste in stickered bags. Bags of leaves, grass clippings, branches, and other yard debris will not be collected with regular trash disposal. The adjustment was mandated to th...
7h ago
Knox County Large Item Collection Set for Saturday
Tomorrow will be the day for the third annual Knox County large item collection at Republic Services' location on Second Street in Vincennes. The free large item collection will be available from eight to noon this Saturday. Some items-including paint, hazardous waste, industrial waste, and electronic devices-will not...
7h ago
Election Recount Set for Indiana House Primary
Indiana state Senator Liz Brown is asking Indiana Recount Commission member Paul Mullin to recuse himself from the recount of her primary win. Brown says the Indianapolis attorney made campaign contributions to her challenger, Darren Vogt. State Election Division records show Mullin gave Vogt two-thousand-dollars for h...
7h ago
Grant Cycle Continues for Group Being for Others
The group "Being for Others" has named several groups as recipients of their latest set of grant funds. Eleven groups will receive 137-thousand, 500 dollars for various activities. The largest grant was 15-thousnd dollars; that was given to Washington Cahtolic Schools for their Project Youth First. That is ...
7h ago
Vincennes Water Utilities Making Signficant Progress with READI Funds
Vincennes Water Utilities officials have reported major progress on using the City's READI dollars to improve infrastructure. Vincennes Water Utilities general manger Kirk Bouchie noted the progress at this week's meeting of the city's Utility Services Board. Bouchie knows the process hasn't been easy-but it has been ...
7h ago
Saturday Starts Ramp Closures on I-69 at U-S 231 Exit Ramps
Starting tomorrow, ramp closures from I-69 to U.S. 231 near Crane are scheduled. They include the northbound I-69 to U.S. 231 ramp and the U.S. 231 to southbound I-69 ramp. Only one ramp will close at a time, with one closed each weekend. The weekend detour uses I-69 northbound, State Road 45, and I-69 southbound. W...
7h ago
Fourth of July Eyes Downtown Vincennes
All Vincennes eyes are on the Fourth of July celebration in less than a month in downtown Vincennes. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove says this year's Fourth of July celebration will actually start on Friday, July third. Among the Fourth of July weekend highlights is the display of the Memorial Wall in do...
7h ago
Highway Department Truck Replacement Requested
The Knox County Council will consider a request for a set of vehicles in the Knox County Highway Department. Department officials are requesting a couple of dump trucks, and a set of pickup trucks, due to the age of the current models. Council members heard the request, and decided to consider it during their 2027 bud...
Jun 11, 2026
Two Arrested in Daviess County
Washington Police arrested a Washington man for Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor and Possession of Marijuana. 18-year-old Thailan Clark is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arrested 40-year-old Steven Garcia of Washington on a warrant for Assisti...
Jun 11, 2026
Evie Purry, 65, VVincennes
Evie May Purry, born on March 26, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Earl and Wanda B. (Wright) McCullough. Evie married Tommie Purry on May 2, 2003. Evie dedicated many years of her life to working at Wal-Mart, where her kind spirit and br...
Jun 10, 2026
Martha Burnett, 90, Washington
Martha "Marty" P. Burnett, age 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935, in Bloomington, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her friends, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Marty attended school and later built a ste...
Jun 09, 2026
John Coyle, 69, Vinennes
John H. Coyle, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1956, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and lived a life marked by dedication and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day. John graduated from high school and went on to build a steady and respected career as a CNC M...
Jun 07, 2026
James L. Southgate, 82, Freelandville
James L. Southgate, age 82, of Freelandville, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents, Edward Southgate and Norma "Mikesell" Smith. James graduated from high school and, afterwards, spent many years working in salvage yards and maintaining ...
Jun 07, 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
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...
Jun 08, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
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. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...
Jun 05, 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...
Jun 04, 2026
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
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over North Korea drone flights
South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for allegedly ordering drone flights over North Korea to justify martial law.
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Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit
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Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty - ask Trump to 'stay the course'
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Pope Leo hits beaches of popular European migrant entry point after criticizing global immigration policies
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Christian leaders hold emergency summit in Jerusalem to confront global rise in antisemitism
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UK spy powers draw US scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
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Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election
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Britain introduces sweeping new powers to target foreign state-linked groups including Iran's IRGC
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World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct
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Tim Allen says he 'never really wanted' to be a dad and opens up about sobriety and fatherhood regrets
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Brad Pitt fights for survival in 'Heart of the Beast' trailer as fans say he's 'cooler' than younger actors
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Millie Bobby Brown defends husband Jake Bongiovi after critics blast him for not helping with their bags
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Taylor Swift dances, shimmies and steals headlines as Knicks erase 29-point hole in NBA Finals stunner
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Country star Radney Foster cancels upcoming shows after serious infection sends him to the ICU
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Carly Pearce says heart condition left her fearing a heart attack: 'Is my heart OK?'
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