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Major Electric Companies in Indiana Face SCrutiny
State regulators are putting Indiana's five largest electric companies under the microscope next week. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold an all-day investigative inquiry next Tuesday in Indianapolis to address rising energy costs and bill transparency. While the public can watch the hearing via YouTub...
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10-Ton Load Limit Stays in Place At Least Another Week in Knox County
The Knox County Commissioners have decided to keep their ten-ton load limit on County roads in place for at least another week. At Tuesday/s Commissioners' session, Commissioners' president T-J Brink says in part, cold conditions at that time led to the decision. Also, Brink says the warming weather we are seeing now...
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Triple A Reporting Continued Gas Price Raises
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Wednesday stood at $3.80 a gallon, 4¢ lower than Wednesday's national average of $3.84 per gallon. It is $1.05 higher than a month ago, and 87¢ higher than a year ago. In Vincennes, prices are holding the line right now just below the state...
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Governor Braun Unveils Billion Dollar Ag-Science Initiative
Governor Mike Braun has unveiled a one-billion-dollar agriculture and life sciences initiative. He says his plan will create 100-thousand high-paying jobs over the next ten years. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will commit one-billion-dollars in tax credits for the effort. The initiative targets agricultu...
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"Peak Performance Center" Starts April 1st at Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital is expanding its therapy program as part of a re-brand to the Good Samaritan Center for Peak Performance. The new title will be in place staring on the first of April. Alaina Moyer is with the program. She says the arrival of noted doctor Terry Fenwick is the catalyst for the new name and purpo...
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Knox County Commissioners Considering EOC Proposal
The Knox County Commissioners continue to forward a possible Emergency Operations Center setup in the Knox County Sheriff's Department shell facility. The idea is under consideration at this time. The empty shell building will contain nearly 39-hundre square feet of space on two floors. County officials are considerin...
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Banks Backs SAVE Act on Senate Floor
Indiana Senator Jim Banks took to the Senate floor to support passage of the voting-related SAVE Act. The biggest part of that is to require voter I-D to vote at their polling place. Banks says Indiana state law requires it already. Senate Democrats oppose the SAVE Act. They claim its passage would take voting privil...
9h ago
Daviess County Man Arrested on Unlawful Entry Charge
Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arrested 41-yer-old Steve Aishe of Washington for Unlawful Entry of School Property by a Serious Sex Offender. Aishe is being held without bond
9h ago
BMV Text Scam Making Rounds
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles warns of a new scam involving fake texts about unpaid traffic violations. These messages contain links that mimic official state websites and can generate fake BMV receipts and confirmation numbers. Do not click any links and delete such texts immediately. The BMV does not notify cu...
Mar 18, 2026
Another Award Given Out by Daviess County-Based Foundation
Daviess County's Our Community Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Washington Carnegie Public Library's STEM program through its David Wildridge Science and Technology Fund. The grant will help purchase needed STEM materials for both the Open Stem Lab (focused on kids in grades K-through-8) and STEM Little Explo...
Mar 18, 2026
James Lowery, 51, Vincennes
James Franklin Lowery Jr., born on February 7th, 1975, in Oklahoma City, OK, passed away at the age of 51 on March 17th, 2026, in Vincennes, IN. Known for his kind heart and adventurous spirit, James's departure leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. James, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, is...
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Joan Chambon, 88, Vincennes
Joan Chambon, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 14, 1937, to the late Jewell and Pearl Hocker. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and continued her education at Vincennes University, where she graduated in 1958. Joan married the love of her life, D...
Mar 17, 2026
Marilyn Bilskie, 89, Vincennes
Marilyn M. "Horrall" Bilskie, born November 23, 1936, to Beryl and Lucille "Tennis" Horrall, who preceded her in death. Husband Vincent Bilskie Jr. and daughter Jackie Bilskie and great-grandson Boone Bilskie also preceded her in death, along with her twin brother Marlin "Buzz" Horrall, an...
Mar 12, 2026
Patricia Clark, 74, Washington
Patricia D. Clark, 74, of Washington, Indiana passed away on March 9, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 12, 1951, to the late John and Mildred "Mickey" Wilkins. Patty graduated from Washington High School in 1969. She married the love of her life Gary Clark on December 26, 1976. Patty was a h...
Mar 12, 2026
Virginia Wollerman, 82, Vincennes
Virginia A. Wollerman, 82, better known as Ginger passed away peacefully at 8:50 am on March 11, 2026, at Gentle Care Nursing Home in Vincennes. She was born on November 7, 1943, in Vincennes the daughter of Tom and Marie (Allen) Cooper. She married Randall A. Wollerman on June 20, 1964, and he preceded her in death on...
Mar 12, 2026
Ronald Adcock, 85, Bicknell
Ronald Edward Adcock, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, age 85. He was born to the late Charles E. and Leona M. "Ernest" Adcock on January 19, 1941, in Bakersfield, California, and from his early years, he demonstrated a profound dedicat...
Mar 10, 2026
Alice Sanders, 67, Vincennes
Alice L. Sanders, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 7, 2026, in her hometown of Vincennes, IN, where she was born on March 16, 1959. Alice's life was marked by devotion to her family, her work, and her many interests that brought joy not only to her but to all wh...
Mar 10, 2026
James Turnage, 76, Vincennes
James Turnage passed away in the early hours of March 6th peacefully in his sleep. James was born in 1949 to his parents Margie and Floyd as the oldest of 9. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1967. Instead of being drafted he chose the Marines just because someone said he couldn't do it. After serving a year i...
Mar 10, 2026
Betty Hayes,95, Flat Rock IL
Betty Lucille (McCoy) Hayes, 95, of Flat Rock, IL passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 17, 1930, in Huntingburg, IN. Betty carried a deep sense of compassion for others after losing her mother at the young age of 49 to breast cancer. She was only 15 when she stated caring for...
Mar 10, 2026
Helen Crowley, 92, Vincennes
Helen Agnes "Deckard" Crowley, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in her hometown of Vincennes, Indiana, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 28, 1933, to parents Adrian Roscoe and Martha Josephine "Warner" Deckard, Helen's heartwarming p...
Mar 09, 2026
Janice Boyles, 86, Carmel
Janice K (Holder) Boyles peacefully passed on March 4th, 2026, at her home in Carmel, Indiana. Janice was a family first mother, who worked tirelessly to ensure the health, safety and happiness of her immediate family. We are all grateful for the guidance, support, encouragement and love she so generously gave to all o...
Mar 09, 2026
Harley Atkinson Jr, 83, Washington
Harley Joseph Atkinson Jr., affectionately known as Joe, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Washington, IN, at the age of 83. Born on June 20, 1942, in Brownstown, IN, Joe's journey through life was marked by devotion to his loved ones, a dedication to service, and the joy he found in simple pleasures. Joe proudly served...
Mar 09, 2026
North Knox's Korbin Jones Picked for Indiana Football South All-Star Team
North Knox offensive lineman Korbin Jones will play in the Indiana North-South All-Star Game in July. The statewide showcase for high school seniors will happen at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis on July tenth at 7:05 pm. The game features the best talent from across Indiana in an all-star event. The game ...
Mar 17, 2026
Interim WHS Coach Brandt Schuckman Won't Seek Job on Permanent Basis
The interim coach at Washington High School will not take the job permanently. Coach Brandt Schuckman is stepping down after taking over at mid-year for the Hatchets. Schuckman pointed bo both family responsibilities and business interests as his reasons for not seeking the job permanently. He went 7-3 in his interim...
Mar 12, 2026
Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly retires
Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. The Colts selected Kelly in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He went on to start 121 games and earn four Pro Bowl selections during his time in Indianapolis. Kelly spent his final season with the Minnesota Viki...
Mar 08, 2026
Sectional Championship Sports Report Update
Linton Stockton---54---Linton Stockton advances to the Regional at 23-4 vs Paoli 26-0 Sullivan---49---Sullivan finishes at 17-8
Mar 08, 2026
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Friday Sports Action Update
Linton Stockton---54---Linton Stockton is now 22-4 South Knox ---48---South Knox finishes at 10-14 Sullivan---59---Sullivan is now 17-7 West Vigo---37---West Vigo finishes at 16-8 Sectional Championship---Saturday 3/7/26---7:00pm Sullivan 17-7 vs Linton Stockton 22-4 Bloomfield defeated clay city 51 to 28 Barr-Reeve to...
Mar 07, 2026
Several ARea Girls Named All-State by IBCA
Several area girls'players have been named to the various IBCA Coaches' All-State teams. In this area, only one player was named as an IBCA senior "Supreme 15" player, as Evansville Central's Maddy Shirley was on that list. Two players were namedf Senior A-State, with North Knox's Lexi Primus and Washington's...
Mar 06, 2026
A Few Changes for Classifications for Next 2 Years
The newest two-year classifications are in, and all four Knox County teams have stayed in the same classes for the coming year. Some area teams have made moves though, especially for football. Among the area moves, Washington is down from 4-A to 3-A for the next two years. Also Sullivan moves up a class, from 2-A to ...
Mar 05, 2026
Rivet Moves On, LHS, NK Go Home on Night One of Sectionals
The Vincennes Linocln Alices were eliminated in a close game at the Hatchet House, as the home team Washington Hatchets dfeated them 38-33. Colton Duke led for LHS with 12, Vincennes Lincoln ends the season at 12-13. The North Knox Warriors were within five, but a 20-8 fourth quarter carries the West Vigo Vikings on ...
Mar 04, 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...
Mar 03, 2026
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
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Neither the US nor Israel will 'succeed in replacing the Iranian regime,' retired US general says
Retired U.S. Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz told an Israeli newspaper that he believes "neither Israel nor the U.S. will fully succeed in replacing the Iranian regime."
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12 Arab and Islamic countries unite to condemn 'heinous' Iranian attacks
A coalition of 12 Arab and Islamic countries denounces Iran's attacks on civilian infrastructure, urges restraint and warns of risks to regional security.
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Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'misfunctioning,' not controlling regime: sources
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, took power after his father Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike, but Israeli intelligence says he lacks control over the regime.
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Iran's hidden mountain nuclear site raises urgent threat, must be 'neutralized': reports
Andrea Stricker warns the U.S. must neutralize Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and secure uranium stockpiles before ending combat operations.
18h ago
Russia ships fuel to Cuba using 'spoofing' tactic challenging Trump embargo: reports
Hong Kong-flagged tanker allegedly delivered 190,000 barrels of Russian oil to Cuba using AIS spoofing and ship-to-ship transfers to evade U.S. sanctions.
20h ago
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez replaces sanctioned loyalist defense minister with military intel head
Acting president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez to lead the defense ministry, a move to consolidate military control.
21h ago
One dead after cable car detaches, plummets at Swiss ski resort
A 61-year-old woman died Wednesday after a gondola detached and crashed on a snowy mountainside in Engelberg, Switzerland, authorities said.
22h ago
Former Assad-era prison chief convicted of torture in US federal court, marking a historic first
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison chief, was found guilty of torture and immigration fraud charges, becoming the first Assad-era official convicted in a U.S. court.
23h ago
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike
Reported airstrike on Afghanistan hospital allegedly kills 400+ civilians, sparking widespread criticism over muted international response to the attack.
23h ago
Belgium deploys military to guard Jewish sites after Iran-linked group claims Europe attacks
Belgium deploys military to protect Jewish communities after explosion outside Liège, Belgium, synagogue. Officials call blast a "despicable antisemitic" act.
Mar 18, 2026
John Stamos stuns social media with first tattoo at 62 as fans crown him a 'baddie'
John Stamos debuted his first tattoo at age 62 this week, choosing a Native American horseback rider design to symbolize artistic freedom.
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Bob Barker became 'supreme ruler of the universe' on 'Price is Right' set after wife's death: former model
Bob Barker allegedly had suicidal thoughts after his wife's 1982 death, former "Price Is Right" producer reveals in a shocking new documentary series.
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Dennis Quaid calls out Hollywood's 'double standard' on Trump support
Dennis Quaid calls out Hollywood's alleged double standard on Trump support, sharing exclusive Air Force One experiences and details about his new film.
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Kate Middleton's strategic tiara choices send clear signal she's ready to be queen amid royal turmoil: expert
Kate Middleton's strategic tiara choices send powerful messages of continuity and stability as she prepares for her future role as queen amid royal drama.
7h ago
Joseph Duggar arrested for allegedly molesting 9-year-old girl during Florida vacation
The former "19 Kids and Counting" star was arrested and charged this week with allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl during a 2020 Florida vacation.
16h ago
Uma Thurman reveals why she never lived in Los Angeles
"Kill Bill" star Uma Thurman chose family over Hollywood proximity, admitting that staying in New York prevented industry integration she now wishes she'd had.
19h ago
Kim Kardashian's gold Gucci gown moment turns chaotic after stumble into bush
Kim Kardashian stunned, wearing a gold Gucci gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, but she stumbled into a bush due to her towering eight-inch stilettos.
21h ago
'Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul says domestic violence allegations feel 'like the end of the world'
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul opens up about "heavy" domestic violence accusations, prioritizing her children amid the intense public scrutiny.
22h ago
Ricki Lake admits she 'impulsively' got facelift without research after 40-pound weight loss
Ricki Lake opened up about her facelift decision and slammed Hollywood stars who lie about cosmetic procedures. She advocates for honesty about surgery.
23h ago
Niecy Nash reveals how she survived dangerous cartel violence after being trapped in Mexico with family
Hollywood actress Niecy Nash shares her story on being caught in Mexico cartel chaos during a family vacation, including sneaking into hotels for food supplies.
Mar 18, 2026






