The Knox County Commissioners have approved a budget request to reduce Knox County funding for the Pantheon Business Theatre from 150-thosuand to 50-thousand dollars. Commissioner Kellie Streeter moved to amend the amount back to the original 150-thousand-dollar amount. Streeter calls the full amount needed to ensure...

The Knox County Highway Department has announced the adoption of the TextMyGov text messaging service. The county says the service will enable residents to receive important notifications and find specific information by texting the County. The new text messaging system will be launched on Monday, August 24th. At that ...

The Knox County Sheriff's Office says the start of construction on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound has been pushed back to Tuesday, September first. It had been scheduled to begin next Monday. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the...

Governor Mike Braun says emergency aid is now available for Hoosiers impacted by severe storm and flooding damage along with temporary housing grants. Braun says people can call 2-1-1 to report their needs, and staffing has been increased to meet the demand. The State Disaster Relief Fund is offering emergency aid gran...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Tuesday was $3.57 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Monday and 50¢ lower than Tuesday's national average of $4.07 per gallon. It was also 19¢ higher than a month ago, and 37¢ higher than a year ago. Vincennes prices are holdimg the line ri...

The Vincennes Rotary Club is collecting school supplies-but this time, it is for the use of teachers across Vincennes Community Schools. The teacher drive goes along with a large group of supply drives that helped students get back to school earlier this month. Vincennes Rotary past president Eric Peters says the teac...

The Indiana Senate is seeking interns for next year's Legislative session in Indianapolis. The 2027 session is the long legislative session, running from late December or early January, through the end of April. Internships will be offered in information technology, communications, legal, legislative, and policy office...

In preparation for another remembrance weekend over the Labor Day weekend, the Indiana Military Museum is seeking more volunteers. The workers work on the Museum site, and also help set up for activities like this Labor Day Weekend's Salute to World War Two. Duane Chattin is with the Indiana Military Museum. He knows...

Washington Police and The Daviess County Sheriff's Office will be cracking down on impaired driving before Labor Day. They are teaming up with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. Officers across the state will work overtime starting today (Wednesd...

Even in the heat of recent days, work continues full steam on the Lincoln Memorial Bridge in downtown Vincennes. The work continues a years-long project to dismantle, clean, and reapply the façade stones for the historic structure. George Rogers Clark National Park chief ranger Joe Herron says the main focus i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" A. Kitchin, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 9, 1936, in Decatur County, IN she was the daughter of Charles and Audra (Craig) Connall. She married Donal...

t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael E. Latshaw, who left us on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on June 26, 1955, Mike is the son of William E. and Roberta (Elliott) Latshaw. Mike lived a simple yet rewarding life. He was known for his dedication to the City of Vincennes, whe...

Breonica came into this world at 4:41 pm at Gateway Women's Center in Newburgh, Indiana, under emergent circumstances. Her parents, Derek and Brandy Ruggles and her big brothers Drew and Remington were proud to welcome the tiny 1 lb5 oz, 12 inches long sassy little girl into their family. Being so frail, she spent the ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

Today is first practice day for many high school sports teams across Indiana. Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball teams may start their official workouts today. Football teams may also begin non-contact practices today; thei first day of full-contact football practice is on Thursday. Girls' golf teams start...

North knox grad Clint Roesler has stepped down from the head coaching position at Mitchell following two years on the job. He has left the position to take an assistant coaching spot with Vincennes University. Roesler was hired on at Mitchell in 2024 to lead their boys' basketball progam. He will start as a Trailblaz...

It was a Ohio Valley Regional sweep for the South Lexington Crush, as thei win both titles yesterday at the Vincennes Cub League complex. ' In the 9 and under title game, the Crush defeated the Vincennes All-Stars 8-7. The Vincennes team got the final by defeating Valparaiso Blue in the semifinal, and South Lexington ...

The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from today through Sunday. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. The Vincennes 10 and under team will begin play Campbellsville Kentucky at Joe Bilskie Senior Fie...

The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from July 16th to 19th. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. Around ten to 12 teams will be involved, with two Vincennes host teams included in the two fields. T...

South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...

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