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KC Coroner Seeking Next of Kin for Man Found Dead on Friday
The Knox County Coroner's Office is asking the public for help in locating the next of kin of 75-year-old Robert T. Toth of Vincennes who was found dead in his North 13th Street apartment on Friday. The coroner's office conducted a search for Toth's next of kin but has been unable to locate an appropriate family member...
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Serious Weekend Accident Leads to Arrest
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Maryland man yesterday following an accident on U-S 50 near Vincennes. Officers responded to the accident at U-S 50 and Hebert Road. No information on the accident itself has been released at this time, except that it did result in a serious bodily injury. During the investiga...
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Massive Flooding to Affect Area Rivers Within the Next Week
Massive flooding in northern and eastern Indiana will lead to near moderage flooding in rivers in this area-especially across the next week. The Wabash at Vincennes is currently forecast to top our five feet over its 16-foot flood stage. At Mount Carmel, the Wabash is set to rise to four and a half feet over its flood...
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Messmer's Knox County Ag Meeting This Morning Cancelled
A morning appearance with 8th District Congressman Mark Messmer has been cancelled. The Congressman was to appear at an ag-related breakfast meeting this morning at the Knights of Columbus hall in Vincennes. Earlier, Congressman Messmer met with Indiana education and workforce leaders in Evansville to talk about expan...
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Indiana Giving Funds to Help Rural Hospitals
Indiana is launching a thirty-million-dollar initiative to improve maternal and pediatric emergency care in rural hospitals. Governor Mike Braun announced the five-year partnership between the Indiana Department of Health and the IU School of Medicine. &...
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41 Construction at Willow Street Set a Week from Today
Beginning a week from today, construction will start on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible. &en...
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Severe Storms Can Mean Scams
With severe storms hitting across the state over the past couple of days and more expected, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to stay vigilant against storm-related scams. As communities deal with storm damage, scammers are poised...
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Vincennes City Officials Forming 2027 Budget Estimates
The City of Vincennes is forming its 2027 budget estimates for formal presentation this fall. This is the first year that municipal and county government agencies are looking at a state revenue drop, caused by Legislative property tax cuts. Among those looking at the numbers is Vincennes City Council president Brian G...
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Amazon Job Fair Possible in Knox County
The Knox County Indiana Economic Development Corporation continues preparations for the Amazon delivery center south of Vincennes. The plant started work earlier this year, in hopes of having the center ready by the Christmas season. KCIED director Chris Pfaff is reviewing possible plans to help Amazon's facility hiri...
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Pritzker Would Love to Keep Bears in Illinois but Not at Taxpayer's Expense
Governor Pritzker would love to keep the Bears in Illinois, but not at the expense of taxpayers. The governor said the state continues to speak with the team about a possible stadium bill, but the team hasn't informed them what they want. His comments came the same day that the Bears announced their focus is on a propo...
Aug 16, 2026
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Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
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...
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Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
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...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
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...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
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...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
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 ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
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...
Aug 09, 2026
Norma Fremder, 98, Vincennes
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...
Aug 06, 2026
Judy Kitchin, 89, Sandborn
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...
Aug 06, 2026
Mike Latshaw, 7 1, Vincennes
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...
Aug 03, 2026
Breonica Ruggles, 15, Vincennes
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 ...
Aug 02, 2026
John Arnold, 81, Vincennes
John William Arnold was born on November 21, 1944, in Tell City, Indiana to Carl and Leoma Arnold, who preceded him in death. John passed away on July 30, 2026. John's journey was marked by his love for his family, friends; new and lifelong, personal and professional achievements, and his deep love for the game of golf...
Aug 02, 2026
Ted Hazel, 77, Vincennes
Ted Hazel, age 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to his family. Ted served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the 716th Military Police and worked for the Pro...
Jul 31, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
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 ...
Aug 14, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
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...
Aug 11, 2026
LHS Wins Meet Over County Rivals
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.
Aug 09, 2026
It Starts Now: First IHSAA Practices Today in Several Sports; First Competition Day for Girls' Golf
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...
Aug 03, 2026
Clint Roesler Moves from Mitchell to V-U As an Assistant
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...
Jul 22, 2026
An OVR Sweep by Southeast Lexington at Cub League Complex
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 ...
Jul 20, 2026
Ohio Valley Regional Plan Begins Today at the Cub League Complex in Vincennes
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...
Jul 16, 2026
Cub League Complex to Host Another Set of Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional Games
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...
Jul 02, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
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 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Alli Hayden Ends Tennis Career With Statewide Showcase
South KNox Senior Alli Hayden participated in the North vs. South Girls Tennis All-Star Match in Pendleton, IN on Sunday, June 14th with 25 other seniors. The match consisted of three rounds, and points were accumulated for either the North or South based on scores. In the first round, Alli played doubles with Ally Mc...
Jun 15, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...
Jun 08, 2026
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Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'
New South Wales will be the first Australian state to launch a gun buyback scheme, offering up to $700 per firearm after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base 'integral'
Diego Garcia supports U.S. carrier strike groups and supply chains after an Iranian strike on Bahrain forced the Pentagon to shift logistics.
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Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz
Iran-backed Houthis exploit Yemen's fractured state to threaten Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears it could become a second Strait of Hormuz choke point.
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Exclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins
The IDF Tzrifin Base in Central Israel stores a massive arsenal seized from Hezbollah and Hamas, including Iranian rockets, drones and Nazi-era guns.
Aug 15, 2026
Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets, and Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.
Aug 15, 2026
Iran jails psychologist over Trump plea as regime demands he make Americans 'look stupid': family
Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi was sentenced to seven months in prison by the Islamic Republic after posting a video appealing to Trump to support protesters.
Aug 15, 2026
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium discovered $10 million in gold coins and bars while building a sewer, but a finder's fee remains uncertain.
Aug 15, 2026
Farage puts seat on the line over 'establishment hit job' - voters send him right back
Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat with 22,239 votes, but the parliamentary investigation into his undeclared £5 million gift is now active again.
Aug 14, 2026
US Ambassador Huckabee slams extreme group of Israeli settlers for seizing Palestinian homes on West Bank
Settler violence in the West Bank prompted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to call the perpetrators "Israeli terrorists" after they besieged a Palestinian American's home near Nablus.
Aug 14, 2026
UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'
Iran's expected election to a United Nations committee on human rights and counterterrorism is called "Orwellian" by UN Watch's Hillel Neuer.
Aug 14, 2026
Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
"Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere died at 36, her representatives confirmed Sunday to Fox News Digital. Circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately made available.
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Rob Schneider leans on faith, holds hope for reconciliation with estranged daughter Elle King
Rob Schneider discusses Christianity, forgiveness, and a higher power as he navigates his strained relationship with daughter Elle King on a podcast.
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'X-Files' star Gillian Anderson reveals parenting regret, says she wishes she was 'less selfish'
Gillian Anderson reveals she wishes she'd been "less selfish" in early parenting while filming "The X-Files" and working grueling 17-hour days.
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Chrissy Metz slams weight loss critics, says they're always 'going to have something to say'
Chrissy Metz slams online critics commenting on her body and reveals how her father's death from obesity complications led her to start GLP-1 medication.
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Kelly Clarkson won't let her kids watch 'From Justin to Kelly' after brutal admission about 2003 film
Kelly Clarkson revealed at her final Las Vegas concert that she has banned her children from watching "From Justin to Kelly," calling it bluntly terrible.
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Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway
Kate Moss, Halle Berry, Bella Thorne, and Emily Ratajkowski brought the heat this week with stunning bikini and swimsuit photos on social media.
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'American Pie' star Shannon Elizabeth swears off dating, says OnlyFans is 'the only relationship I need'
Shannon Elizabeth told Bill Maher on "Club Random" that OnlyFans is "the only relationship I need" after swearing off dating following her divorce.
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Amanda Kloots confronts biggest misconception about dating after losing a spouse
Amanda Kloots tells Fox News Digital dating after losing Nick Cordero to COVID-19 doesn't mean loving him any less, revealing the misconception widows face most.
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What Taylor Sheridan's biggest stars really think about working with the 'Yellowstone' creator
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Jessica Simpson turns heads in bikini photos from trip to Turks and Caicos
Jessica Simpson shared bikini photos from her Turks and Caicos birthday trip on Instagram, lounging in a black polka dot two-piece in paradise.
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