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AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.01 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $4.01 per gallon, 4¢ lower than Thursday and 54¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.55 per gallon. It was also 20¢ lower than a week ago, 30¢ higher than a month ago, and 81¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile...
May 23, 2026
Chicago Bears Say They Are Moving to Hammond or Arlington Heights
Hammond remains a possible new home for the NFL's Chicago Bears. The team reaffirmed they are planning to leave Chicago, saying they have exhausted every opportunity to stay there. The Bears say they are considering moving to Arlington Heights in Illinois or going over the border to Hammond in northwest Indiana. Hoosie...
May 23, 2026
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Secretary Of State Morales Staying in Race Despite Losing Support
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales says he is not ending his reelection campaign despite losing support of two big Republican allies. Attorney General Todd Rokita and U.S. Senator Jim Banks both pulled their support of Morales Thursday, saying they don't think he is the Republican Party's strongest candidate. Mor...
May 23, 2026
30 Fuel Retailers Under Price Gouging Investigation
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is investigating 30 major fuel retailers for price gouging. Rokita says his office has received over 170 complaints from consumers since Governor Mike Braun issued an energy emergency on April 8th. He says they are looking at each complaint and says price gouging investigations are ...
May 23, 2026
Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington man Thursday for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Possession of a firearm by a Serious Violent Felon. 34-year-old David Nall is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Washington Police arrested 34-year-old Kourtney Padgett of Washi...
May 23, 2026
Vincennes Woman Arrested After Driving Car into Pond
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says a Vincennes woman was arrested Friday after she drove her car into a pond Thursday night. Authorities say 21-year-old Hannah Holt had posted on her Snapchat account that she had driven the car into a pond, in the area of 13-46 South 6th Street Road, while driving home drunk the nig...
May 23, 2026
GasBuddy Releases Summer Travel Survey
Gas experts predict this summer will be the priciest at the pump in years. GasBuddy has released its Summer Travel Survey for 2026, and it forecasts an average price of four-dollars-and-80-cents per gallon from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
May 22, 2026
National Democratic Party Group to Help 11 Indiana House Hopefuls
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee says it will help 11 Indiana House candidates in their efforts to break the Republican supermajority. The Democratic National Party says they have identified six districts they believe they can flip that are currently held by the GOP along with five districts currently repr...
May 22, 2026
Homicide Suspect Arrested in Daviess Co. Following Tip
Indiana State Police say an Illinois murder suspect was apprehended Thursday on I-69 in Daviess County. The ISP, Daviess County Sheriff's Office, and Washington Police had earlier been contacted about a possible murder suspect traveling on I-69. 37-year-old Brandon Jones of Chicago was pulled over by a state trooper ne...
May 22, 2026
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Driver arrested for OWI Causing Death After Fatal Dubois Co. Crash
Police say a Jasper woman died Wednesday night when an intoxicated driver veered left of center into the path of her vehicle on State Road 64 in Dubois County. Dead is 36-year-old Dana Strohmeyer. Two juveniles in Stohmeyer's vehicle were transported to Deaconess Memorial Hospital. The driver of the other vehicle, 37-y...
May 22, 2026
Norma "Jean" Dixon
Norma "Jean" Dixon, of Vincennes, Indiana, departed this life on May 20, 2026, at her home with several of her children by her side. She was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, on July 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Ray and Agnes "Snider" Garvey. She grew up on the farm in St. Francisville, Illinoi...
May 22, 2026
Rick Gandy, age 66
Rick Gandy, age 66, was born on November 21, 1959, in Glendale, Arizona, and passed away on May 16, 2026, in Edwardsport, Indiana. Rick lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a deep love for the outdoors. Rick graduated from North Knox High School and went on to work in several occupations. He worked...
May 20, 2026
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John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana
John David McCormack, 53, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:37 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, with beloved family at his side. John was born on May 12, 1973, in Vincennes, IN, to Gene Randall and Patricia Ann (Combs) McCormack. At the young age of 4 months old,...
May 20, 2026
George Weiss, 69, Vincennes
George Weiss, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1956, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a sense of humor that everyone loved. George spent much of his life working as a truck driver, a career that took him everywhere...
May 18, 2026
Beth Myers,. 76, Bloomington
Beth Myers, age 76, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 13, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by compassion, simple joys, and the love she shared with those around her. Beth was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her p...
May 18, 2026
Cathie Richie, 64, Vincennes
Cathy "Frye" Richie, age 64, born May 21, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, her hometown. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a generous spirit, and she will be remembered always for the kindness she showed to others and the deep devotion she had for her l...
May 17, 2026
Elva Scott, 92, Stillwat4er, OK
Elva R. Scott, 92, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and formerly of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. We find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord and reunited with his beloved wife of 62 years, Donetta. Affectionately known as "Junior" or "Scotty" by many, he was born to Elva...
May 17, 2026
Carolyn Harting, 76, Vincennes
The family of Carolyn 'Jane' Harting is saddened to announce her passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home in Sandborn, Indiana. Jane was born on October 6, 1949, and transitioned out of this life peacefully to be with her Heavenly Creator, God the Father. Jane touched many lives with her generosity, endless shar...
May 14, 2026
Suzanne Mardis, 90, Vincennes
Suzanne Mardis, 90, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on January 4, 1936 in Bastrop, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her parents Grimes and Ruth Minyard, her sisters Barbara George and Ramona Holcomb and her beloved husband of 40 years James O. (Rig) Mardis Sr. Sue lived a life ...
May 10, 2026
Kenny Owens, 83, Vincennes
Kenneth Ray Owens, 83, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Gentlecare Nursing Home in Vincennes, Indiana at 9:05am. He was born on October 22, 1942, to the late Jim Owens Sr and Maxine Owens, in Vincennes, Indiana. Kenny called Vincennes home for his entire life. He used to love to play basketball, softball, and bowling whe...
May 10, 2026
Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes
Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...
May 05, 2026
Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
May 04, 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
College Signings for Kyson Parker, Camden McCory
It was a packed Warrior Room at North Knox High School, as both Cam McCory and Kyson Parker signed college letters of intent. McCory signed to play football at Rose-Hulman, while Parker committed to play with Oakland City University. Family, friends, and teammates of both seniors were in attendance as part of their s...
May 19, 2026
An In-House Hire for the NK Lady Warriors
North Knox High School will stay in-house to replace the retiring Steve Meurer. North Knox assistant Jessi Parker will take the head coaching position for the 2026-27 season. This is Parker's first head coaching position. She is a 2002 North Knox graduate; along with coaching with Steve Meurer, she also was coached b...
May 19, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Monday
Two North Knox student-athletes will sign letters of intent this afternoon for area colleges. Kysron Parker will sign a letter of intent to play basketball at Oakland City University. Parker started over part or all of three years from the Warrior varsity. Also, Cam den McCory will sign his letter of intent to play fo...
May 18, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Fridfay
In baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices were defeated yesterday in a nine-inning home game against the Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Alices rallied from a 3-0 deficit to take the game into extra innings, but lost on a single run in the top of the 9th. Brady Anderson took the defeat for LHS, despite recording seven strikeo...
May 15, 2026
SK AD Beth Robinson to Retire June 30th
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
South Knox High School will now seek another Athletic Director, following the retirement of Beth Robinson. Robinson's letter of resignation was accepted by the South Knox School Board; it takes effect on June 30th. Robinson is stepping away from the position to spend more time with family. The South Knox School Board...
May 14, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesay
In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln gets a four-hit shutout from pitcher Justice Johnson, as part of a 6-0 home win over Jasper. The Alices also got two runs batted in from both Cooper Collins and Nash Ransom in the victory. The Alices plated two runsi nthe first, second, and fourth to secure the win. In softball: The Vin...
May 13, 2026
Knox County Area Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In baseball: The Rivet Patriots took a 9-2 lead, and held on in the sixth and seventh to defeat South Knox 9-7 at South Knox. Brody Shots got the win on the mound, giving up no hits in 5 2/3 innings of work, but did walk nine in his time on the mound. The only South Knox hit was a single from Cooper Neal in the 7th in...
May 12, 2026
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China deployed over 100 vessels near Taiwan in the wake of Trump-Xi summit, Taiwan security official claims
China deployed over 100 vessels around Taiwan after the Trump-Xi Beijing summit, Taiwan National Security Council Secretary General Joseph Wu says.
May 23, 2026
US embassy in Ukraine warns of 'potentially significant air attack' that could happen in next 24 hours
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert warning of a potentially significant air attack that may occur within the next 24 hours in Ukraine.
May 23, 2026
'A new kind of war': Inside Ukraine's hidden factories mass-producing combat drones
Get an exclusive look inside Ukraine's hidden drone factories rapidly producing kamikaze drones and interceptor systems to counter Iranian-designed Shahed and other Russian drones.
May 23, 2026
Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body
Angry residents reportedly set fire to an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo during a clash over retrieving the body of a suspected Ebola victim.
May 22, 2026
US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime
U.S. arrests sister of Cuba's GAESA military conglomerate leader over alleged ties to the communist regime, Secretary of State Rubio announces.
May 22, 2026
Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns
A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest in a single day this week, raising fresh concerns about dangerous overcrowding on the world's tallest peak.
May 21, 2026
Two suspected American communist insurgents killed in clash in the Philippines
Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem were among 19 killed in a Philippine army firefight with suspected communist insurgents tied to the New People's Army.
May 20, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei using 'bin Laden template' to survive, learned from Abbottabad: analyst
Analyst compares Mojtaba Khamenei's disappearance from public view to Osama bin Laden's decade of hiding, calling it a strategic milestone for the U.S.
May 20, 2026
Three sisters found dead in ocean at popular tourist beach as police probe mysterious tragedy
Three sisters from London were formally identified after being found in the water near Brighton beach as police continue investigating their deaths.
May 20, 2026
Mamdani won't attend Israel Day Parade, breaking decades-long mayoral tradition amid antisemitism surge
NYC's Israel Day Parade expects record turnout after Mayor Mamdani confirmed he will not attend, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders citywide.
May 20, 2026
'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says beauty secret isn't makeup or diet after fans praise youthful glow
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Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's one rule that has kept their marriage strong for nearly 35 years
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Sydney Sweeney walks 'delicate line' as 'Euphoria' sex scenes overshadow her talent: expert
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Jack Osbourne fires back at body shamers calling him 'grossly underweight'
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Carmen Electra channels her Playboy past in leopard-print bunny costume on the red carpet
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Lindsay Lohan, Brooks Nader and Halsey heat up red carpets in sky-high slits and sheer gowns
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'Grey's Anatomy' star Sarah Drew reveals pastor father's advice that transformed her life
Sarah Drew says her pastor father's Bible-rooted advice on combating fear with aggressive gratitude changed her life as she prepared for motherhood.
May 23, 2026
Anne Hathaway fires back at plastic surgery rumors with a surprisingly simple red carpet secret
"The Devil Wears Prada" star Anne Hathaway addresses facelift rumors, saying her dramatically lifted red carpet appearance was aided by a simple beauty hack.
May 23, 2026
Bella Hadid, Kelsea Ballerini and other stars kick off summer early with bikini photos
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May 23, 2026
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: emotional award show speeches, country music confessions, rattlesnake chaos on set and a shocking live TV spoiler.
May 23, 2026








