The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a collision involving a South Gibson School bus and a pickup truck. It happened when the truck ran a stop sign at County Road 500 West and State Road 168 and struck the school bus. Most students on the bus were not injured, and were taken to Gibson Southern High Schoo...

One person was injured in a house fire reported last night at 1226 North 11th Street in Vincennes. According to Vincennes Fire Chief Brett Bobe, firemen found the blaze in the front of the building. The injured person was removed from the structure, and taken to Good Samaritan Hospital; that victim's name remains unkn...

IN-DOT closed US 50 in Martin County today for a slide repair project. The closure is three miles east of Shoals where the temporary stoplight is located. Work is expected to last through mid-October, depending on the weather. The official detour is U.S. 50 to State Road 37 to U.S. 150. Local traffic will have access u...

Matching Grant paving today. The work is set to continue through at least Monday, October fifth. Work tomorrow is scheduled again on Hickory Corner Road, and also for Tower Road. Overall, the Hickory Corner Road continues through tomorrow. Road projects in the South Knox area will run through a week from today. The ...

Regular unleaded gasoline is soaring upward across the area and nationwide, but that doesn't hold a candle to the diesel price spike in recent weeks. Currently, the price for diesel fuel statewide is aiming toward seven dollars a gallon. Gasbuddy-dot-com analyst Patrick DeHaan blames not just the war in Iran-but one b...

Indiana is marking the 15th anniversary of Indiana Rail Safety Week this week. Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed the week to highlight rail safety, as Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police and partners expand education and enforcement statewide. Safety officials remind Hoosiers that every three hours in th...

Volunteerism is the focus of a couple of Vincennes activities-both of which have benefited various groups. The first was the construction of a new basketball court at Lester Square in Vincennes. A dedication block party is set for this weekend at that location. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum knows the effort went involve...

The Vincennes Civitan Club has named Austin Ray to be its president-elect for the coming year. Cathy Bush will serve as secretary, and with Samantha Yochum as treasurer, and Jim Wehrheim serving as immediate past president. The officers were installed in their positions at the last club session last week.

The Lawrence County Illinois Board has approved an application for a solar plant near Littlers' Creek. That location is about three miles south of Bridgeport. The work will be done by the group Azimuth Renewables. Azimuth will now begin planning for the installation. However, no actual construction will happen on th...

The area's August jobless rates have been released by the state's Department of Workforce Development/ Knox County's 3.5% unemployment rate for August was three tenths of a percent lower than August of 2025. Also, Daviess County's unemployment rate in August was 3%, two-tenths of a percent lower than the same time las...

Kathryn Ann Presswood, age 70, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and love. Kathryn graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and later attended Vincennes University. She w...

Bernard "Ben" Leo Kramer, age 72, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on September 18, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on July 1, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and a wide range of interests that brought him joy and purpose. Ben graduated from Nort...

Michael David Thornsbury, 69, of Loogootee, IN, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio. Mike served in the US Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief. After leaving the USAF, he continued his love of Aviatio...

It is with heavy hearts but a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Damon Dale Jones on September 12, 2026. Damon was born on November 9, 1977, in Vincennes, the son of David and Linda (Dale) Jones. He was a beloved son and brother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of kindness and j...

Marilyn Jane Myers Dearmin passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Washington, Indiana, to Flavian E. Myers and Priscilla Young Myers. Marilyn was preceded in death by her four siblings, Jay Myers, Janet Myers Heiney, Flavian Myers, Jr., and Mary Myers Baker. She is surviv...

Larry R. Legg, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 31, 1938, to the late Edward and Margaret Legg. Larry graduated from Decker High School. He married the love of his life, Elsie McDaniel, on October 31, 1969. Larry worked for many years with Indiana...

Larry Spangle, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Danville, IN. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn "Risley" Spangle, and the two ...

Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 6, 1959, to the late Charles and Hazel Newberry. Susie worked for many years in environmental services at several of the local nursing homes. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, camp...

Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2026. Donna was born on May 25, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Clay Owen and Mary "Stone" Ziegler. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. While attending V...

Sheila K. Snyder went to meet the Lord on September 4, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 74. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Pansy Hatcher Welton and Sherman Welton. Sheila lived her life with grace, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was a lifelong resident ...

Cassandra Rose "Catiller" Jensen, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 30, 1991, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived her life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. Cassandra built a life centered on family, love, ...

Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...

Around Knox County: In volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated Eastern Greene in three sets-25-14, 25-14, and 25-3. Makayla Carie led with 21 service points, 19 assists, and five service aces. Braelyn Gladis and Shelbi Carie both added 10 points each. Brooklyn Flanigam scored eight kills, while Janet West ...

A change has been announced to Friday's Girls Golf sectional at the High Pointe Country Club in Bicknell. Due to expected excessive heat on Friday, the sectional will tee off at nine a-m. In Volleyball: The South Knox Spartans lost in three sets to Barr-Reeve. The Lady Vikings took the match 25-16, 25-11, and 26-8. Br...

In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans lost in two games at Lawrenceville. The Lady Indians took the win 25-22 and 25-18. Braelyn Gladish led with 21 digs, while Brooklyn Flanigam added 14, with Maddie Short adding 11. Flaingam also added five service points and 8 assists. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices move to 1...

A change has been announced to Friday's Girls Golf sectional at the High Pointe Country Club in Bicknell. Due to expected excessive heat on Friday, the sectional will tee off at nine a-m. In golf action yesterday: Vincennes Lincoln lost to Terre Haute South, 185 to 194. Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the Alices wit...

1972 Lincoln High School grad, and former NFL lineman, David Carter will be placed in the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Homecoming Friday, September 25th. A plaque award will happen between the first and second quarters of that evening's Vincennes Lincoln's Homecoming game. Prior to that, Carter will be honored i...

Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors were defeated by Wood Memorial in 3 sets. The Lady Trojans took the match 25-23, 25-17, and 25-19. Jersey Sturgeon led with 13 digs, while Dixie Wallace had five kills. Top point scorer was Katie Wolfe with seven. The South Knox Lady Spartans fall to 11...

South Putnam defeated Vincennes 49 to 13 Rensselaer Central 33 North Knox 14 North Daviess 63 Pike Central 0 Sullivan 46 Linton 7

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices will look for a 2-1 record as they head off to West Terre Haute to face the West Vigo Vikings in a W-I-C matchup. You can hear the game tonight here on 92.1 WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are also looking to go to 2-1 on the year, but it won't be easy, as they travel to 2-A Number 9 North P...

Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The Rivet Lady Patriots lost in three sets to the Princeton Lady Tigers. Princeton took the match 25-16, 25-18, and 25-15. Jocelyn Thacker led with 8 kills for Rivet, while Kaley Hawkins added five. Piper Lewis scored 9 service points, while Addison Fuller tallied 8 digs. In Soccer:...

Around Knox County: In Soccer: The South Knox Spartans led 4-0 at halftime, and cruised on to a 4-1 victory over Vincennes Rivet at home. The match had been set for play yesterday afternoon at Rivet, but excessive heat caused a move to an evening game at South Knox. The Spartans move to 2-1-2 with the win, while Rivet ...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns the risk of Russian drone, missile or land attacks against countries bordering Russia is "very high."

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine government ship in the South China Sea Friday, sparking a diplomatic dispute between Beijing, Manila and the U.S.

Gulf leaders arrive at the United Nations General Assembly facing urgent questions about Iran, Houthi threats and Gaza's future amid shifting alliances.

Giorgia Meloni's proposed legislation would cap foreign students per classroom and ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools to foster integration.

China's upgraded base near Camp Lemonnier features new antennas and signals intelligence assets turning the Red Sea into a surveillance hub.

Over 100 world leaders descend on the United Nations General Assembly as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine dominate the diplomatic agenda.

President Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian converge on New York City for the U.N. General Assembly amid strict U.S. restrictions on Iran's delegation movements.

Ambassador Mike Waltz says President Trump will push Gulf leaders and allies to enforce Iran sanctions at the United Nations, warning of consequences for noncompliance.

Federal German prosecutors indicted seven suspects who allegedly stockpiled weapons for Hamas to target Jewish communities and Israeli diplomats.

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones and missiles at Moscow in what Russia calls the largest attack of the war, damaging a major oil refinery.

Actor Javier Bardem promoted a petition to remove Pink as a UNICEF ambassador, drawing fierce pushback from Michael Rapaport and Selma Blair.

Taylor Swift's website countdown ended with an announcement of her upcoming single, "Patient Zero," but had Swifties trying to guess what it could be.

Presley Gerber died at age 27 while staying at a rehabilitation facility, putting a renewed spotlight on Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's family.

Hayden Panettiere, who was found dead inside a Greenville, South Carolina residence on Aug. 16, died at age 36.

Jaclyn Smith's memoir details her four marriages, a chance encounter with Warren Beatty, and the long-distance love that lasted 35 years.

Sylvester Stallone says he learned about Trump's Hollywood ambassador appointment while watching TV and later told the president it was impossible.

Paris Hilton, Brooklyn Beckham and Brody Jenner led tributes to Presley Gerber, remembering Cindy Crawford's son as a kind and gentle soul.

Kid Rock and Presley Gerber's ex-girlfriend posted tributes to the model, days after Cindy Crawford's son's death. Gerber died Sunday at a rehab facility in California.

Presley Gerber shared video of his ibogaine psychedelic treatment in Mexico months before his unexpected death at a rehab facility at age 27.

Presley Gerber's cause of death was "deferred" after he died at a rehabilitation facility Sunday in Los Angeles, Calif., at age 27.