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Flue Numbers Going Up; GSH Offering Flu Clinics in Response
Flu season is getting an early start in the U.S. The CDC says it's been climbing since early September with a three-point-six-percent nationwide positivity rate for influenza. Health experts say we don't normally see rates like that until November or December. With that in mind, the Good Samaritan Physician Network w...
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Early Voting Continues in Area Ahead of Election Day
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday stood at $4.00 a gallon, 29¢ lower than Sunday's national average of $4.29 per gallon. It is still 93¢ higher than a year ago. IN Vincennes, prices are steady of slightly declining, with many stations selling gas below 3-65 a gallon. ...
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Knox County Turning Tide of Declining Population
Knox County is starting to deliver on its idea of adding more housing to attract more people to the county. The additions are working toward reversing a nearly eight percent decline in County population from 2010 to 2025. Knox County Indiana Economic Development director Chris Pfaff says part of the emphasis is on sin...
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U-D 231 Closure Near Odon Set for Today
INDOT officials have announced a closure of U-S 231 near Odon starting today. The closure will affect the highway between State Road 58 in Daviess County, and Pine Tree Road in Martin County. The closure is for two pipe replacement projects. Work will take about a week to complete, depending on weather. The detour w...
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Dry Start and Finish to Week, But Rain Possible in Midweek
The week ahead looks dry to start and finish, but there may be a little rain in the middle of the period. Forecaster Ryan Martin expects a good start to the week-especially for continuing harvest activities. However, Martin does not rule out at least a small bit of rain by late in the week. At this point, temperature...
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LHS, Washington Both Get Performance Time for State Finals
The Vincennes Lincoln Pride of the Green and the Washington Gold Pride bands will both perform in the Class "C" state finals. The bands will complete in four separate classes from "A" to "D" on November seventh at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. L-H-S will be up first, with their perfo...
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Flu Numbers Climbing; Flu Vaccine Clinic in Vincennes on Saturday
Flu season is getting an early start in the U.S. The CDC says it's been climbing since early September with a three-point-six-percent nationwide positivity rate for influenza. Health experts say we don't normally see rates like that until November or December. With that in mind, the Good Samaritan Physician Network wi...
Oct 24, 2026
VU Alumni Association Accepting Nominations for Walter A. Davis Citation and Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Vincennes University Alumni Association is accepting nominations for two of its highest honors -- the Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation for Service and the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The awards recognize VU graduates and community members for professional achievement, civic leadership, and service, and will be pr...
Oct 24, 2026
Fall Drug Take Back Day
Indiana State Police is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for its "Prescription Drug Take Back" initiative. Throughout today (Saturday), unwanted medications may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post. The "Take Back" initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and...
Oct 24, 2026
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Early Voting Continues in Daviess Co.; Special Voting Hours this Saturday
Early voting continues in Daviess County through noon on Monday, November second. Special early voting hours will be held today (Saturday) in Daviess County. Early voting will take place at the clerk's office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Kiwanis Building at Eastside Park from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Odon United...
Oct 24, 2026
Paul Turner, 82, Wheatland
It is with deep sorrow that Carleen and Kay announce the passing of Paul Edward Turner, age 82, of Wheatland, Indiana, on October 17th, 2026. Paul was a storyteller whose humor and memories will be treasured by all who knew him. Paul was born on June 4th, 1944, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Winfield Scott and Lena (Spoonmo...
Oct 22, 2026
Dr. Charles Vieck, 93, Vincennes
Dr. Charles "Charlie" Vieck DDS, 93, of Vincennes passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born June 17, 1933, to Christopher and Cecilia Vieck, Charlie attended St. Thomas Elementary School and Central Catholic High School, where he was a three-year varsity basketball player. Following graduation in 1951, he...
Oct 21, 2026
Willard Riggle, 79, Washington
Willard L. Riggle, 79 of Washington, Indiana passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born in Washington, Indiana on April 3, 1947, to the late Elmer and Lucille Riggle. Willard graduated from Washington High School in 1965. He married the love of his life, Karen Hall, on November 22, 1967. Willard is a lifelong farmer ...
Oct 20, 2026
Larry Gartner, 81, Lawrenceville
Larry E. Gartner, 81, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away Friday October 16, 2023, at 12:34 AM at the Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his bedside. Larry was born on January 9, 1945, in Vincennes, IN the son of Don and Dorothy (Frey) Gartner. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a lifelong ...
Oct 19, 2026
Donald "Freddy" Robbins, 80, Bicknell
Donald "Freddy" Lee Robbins, 80, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Linton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for family, friends, and the outdoors. Donald was the son of Elizabeth Medcalf Robbins and Carl Robbins. ...
Oct 19, 2026
Kimberly Meek, 61, Vincennes
Kimberly Meek left us in the early morning hours on Friday, October 16, 2026. She went in her sleep after her fight with cancer. Kim was a strong, independent woman. She was a bit stubborn and loved to speak her mind. Kim was a very talented woman she liked landscaping she loved baking cookies and decorating cake cakes...
Oct 18, 2026
Hazel Fisher, 102, Evansville
Hazel Marie Fisher, age 102, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Evansville. She was born on July 19, 1924, in Bicknell, Indiana, to Algustus and Nella Jeffris. Hazel graduated from Bicknell High School in 1942 and carried the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout her long life. Duri...
Oct 13, 2026
Kaida Fox, 14, Washington
Kaida Cheilynn Fox, age 14, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on June 5, 2012, Kaida was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend whose spirit touched the lives of many. Kaida will be remembered for the warmth, laughter, and light she brought to those who knew her....
Oct 12, 2026
Seth Martin, 33, Petersburg
Seth Ryan Martin, age 33, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Petersburg, Indiana. He was born on February 11, 1993, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, service to his country, and hard work in his trade. Seth was a loving son, father, brother, and friend wh...
Oct 11, 2026
Aileese Tucker, 19, Vincennes
Aileese Tucker, a precious daughter, beloved child of God, honor student, gifted young woman, and faithful soul whose earthly journey ended far too soon at just age 19. How someone so young, so full of promise, so filled with life, could be taken from us. Just weeks ago, she was celebrating her high school graduation a...
Oct 7, 2026
Christopher Burtch, 56, Robinson, IL
Christopher A. Burtch, 56, of Robinson, Illinois passed away with family by his side on October 4, 2026. He was born in Robinson, Illinois on October 9, 1969, to Mark Burtch and Brenda Miller. Chris graduated from Newton High School. He worked for 29 years with Hershey. Chris was an avid sports enthusiast and card coll...
Oct 5, 2026
David Niehaus, 59, Vincennes
David Frederick Niehaus, 59, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born February 13, 1967, in Vincennes, the son of Bernie and Patty (O'Neill) Niehaus. David lived his entire life in Vincennes, a community he loved deeply and served faithfully. His lif...
Oct 5, 2026
SK Tennis Team All Named Academic All-State
The South Knox Boys Tennis team received Academic All-State recognition by the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association. To qualify, the varsity tennis players' average GPA must be equal to or greater than 3.6 on a 4.0 scale.
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Vegas May Cross the "Mendoza Line" This Weekend
Could former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza's time be coming sooner than expected? Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said all options are on the table after his team lost their fourth straight game on Sunday. First overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza is waiting in the wings to succeed veteran Kirk Cousins if ...
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Friday Night Lights Report Update Bulletin Sectional Showdown!
Round 1 of the IHSAA Football Sectional Vincennes Lincoln defeated Edgewood 42 to 9. They face off against Indian Creek next Friday for the Sectional Semifinals Linton shut out Pike Central 62 to 0. Linton will Face Tell City for the second-round sectional matchup
Oct 24, 2026
IHSAA Tournament Football Week One Starts tonight
The 6-3 Vincennes Lincoln Alices host the first round of the IHSAA Football Sectional tonight, as they face 5-4 Edgewood. The Alices defeated the Mustangs on Homecoming night, September 25th, 35-14. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1 WZDM. You may also watch the live video stream of this game at TOCS...
Oct 23, 2026
Knox County Well Represented on Blue Chip Girls Soccer All-Conference TEam
Several Knox County players were selected for the Blue Chip All-Conference girls' soccer team. Six South Knox players, three from Rivet, and one from North Knox made the All-Conference team. South Knox field players Claire Dinkens, Azaria Easley, Zoey Gilmore, Kadee Jeffris and Kalissa Lavely, along with goalkeeper La...
Oct 22, 2026
Girls Basketball Practice Starts Today Across Indiana
In sports across Knox County: The first day of fall sports practice is here for area girls' basketball teams. The IHSAA has set today as the opening day for girls' high school basketball teams to get ready for the coming season. The first allowable day for girls' games will be on November second. Opening day for boys...
Oct 19, 2026
Friday Night Lights Sports Update Report Bulletin
Vincennes Lincoln defeated Owen Valley 31 to 14 Washington beat Pike Central 51 to 14 Paoli narrowly defeated North Knox 14 to 13 Northview won out over Linton 59 to 6
Oct 17, 2026
Area Tournament Recap for Friday
In Volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices lost to Gibson Soutnern in 4 sets at the 3-A Jasper Regional. The two teams split the first two sets, with the Lady Titans winning the last two 25-18 and 25-15 to take the match. Marlo Thorne led with 14 kills, while Alivia Eaton added 11. Hadley Piper also added 29 as...
Oct 16, 2026
Lady Spartans' Soccer Season Ends with Loss to WRV
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans saw their season end at home, as the Lady Wolverines of White River Valley defeat South Knox 2-1. All three goals were scored in the first half between the two. WRV will now move into the regional final at Forest Park on Saturday, when they face Clarksville Providence. The Lad...
Oct 15, 2026
SK vs. WRV in Regional Soccer Semifinals Tonight; Rivet Drops a Five-Set Volleyball Sectional Matchup
The South Knox Lady Spartans face the White River Valley Lady Wolverines in a regional soccer matchup this evening from South Knox. The Lady Spartans come in at 11-4-2, while WRV enters play at 13-2-1. Kickoff is at six p-m; you can watch that game live-streamed tonight on tocsportsnetwork.com. The winner moves on to...
Oct 14, 2026
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
Oct 12, 2026
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Former Colombian president accused of exploiting dozens of women for presidential parties
Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected claims he traded public contracts for sex amid broader allegations of corruption and drug trafficking.
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Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming
Israel heads into a high-stakes election with Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and legacy on the line as voters weigh his security record and the continuing Iran threat.
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Former Israeli PM emerges as wild card in high-stakes election with Middle East's future at stake
Naftali Bennett's Middle East vision includes expanding the Abraham Accords, but polls show him trailing Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election.
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Israel drills for surprise attack with massive military exercise as expert invokes 1973 war
Israel's largest military drill in years mobilizes multiple divisions to counter border infiltrations, as an analyst invokes the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Oct 25, 2026
Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge
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Zelenskyy can leverage Moscow ties from comedy days to make peace deal, says former key aide
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Oct 25, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado makes surprise return home after nearly a year abroad
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Oct 25, 2026
Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli firebrand rising with the populist right across the globe?
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Oct 25, 2026
From arrests to crackdowns, how Europe's leaders are responding as protests rock the continent
Emmanuel Macron vows rioters will pay as 70,000 police deploy across France, while Italy, Belgium and Albania face escalating protest violence.
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Brazil becomes next test for Latin America's surging conservative movement
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Brooke Hogan blasts 'fake, greedy people' after Hulk's Florida home sale: 'Enjoy your dirty money'
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Jon Gosselin claims he's 'perfect strangers now' with six of his kids after years of no contact
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Natalie Portman says being sexualized as a child star forced her to become a 'good girl' as protection
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Eric Bauza, 'Looney Tunes' voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dead at 46
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Michael Douglas doesn't 'feel bad' about affair revelations from 'before Catherine'
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Christian singer Natalie Grant urges fans not to 'ignore your body' after fall led to emergency surgery
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Prince Harry making 'big mistake' that could destroy chance of royal reconciliation: expert
Prince Harry told GQ he wants peace with his family, but royal experts say his public interviews are thwarting any chance of reconciliation.
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Donna Mills, 85, draws the line at unexpected OnlyFans request: 'I'm not going to'
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Brandi Glanville says doctors are 'taking my face off' in exploratory surgery after years of health issues
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Country star Cody Johnson says Nashville wanted to change him before success
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