Illinois is already setting records for most tornadoes in a year. Weather officials say the state has experienced at least 147 tornadoes so far in 2026. That breaks the previous record of 142 set in 2024. Illinois also leads the country in tornadoes according to preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheri...

The National Weather Service says the Wilfred area of Sullivan County was hit with an EF1 tornado on Sunday. The twister had peak winds estimated at 100 miles an hour and was on the ground for about 2.7 miles. The tornado touched down west of County Road 300 East and dissipated near State Road 48. It damaged several st...

He Vincennes Community Food Pantry has five-thousand five hundred more dollars to spend on the community, thanks to Sparklight. Officials from the cable company gave a check yesterday to the non-profit group in a ceremony yesterday at the Pantry's Lyndale Avenue location. The Vincennes Food Pantry has been actively in...

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least 13 tornadoes from the severe storms that moved through the Tri-State on Sunday night, with survey teams continuing to assess damage across the region. So far, investigators have identified two EF-1 tornadoes in Wayne County, Illinois; six tornadoes in Warrick County, ...

Vincennes City officials heard about a plan to increase attraction-based signage in the City's historic district. The idea was brought forward to the City's Board of Works. Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove likes the idea as a needed promotion of the City's historic notable places. If the signage is install...

The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented five grants totaling over $14,415 to five organizations. The Isaiah 1:17 Project received $1,750 for electrical work for its Hopes and Dreams Boutique. Place of Grace received $847.00 to purchase books for its 12-week step program. Rivet High School TEAMS received ...

Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Vincennes man this morning after a traffic stop at Washington Avenue and Hebert Road. Officers stopped a vehicle driven by34 year-old Davy Williams. During the stop, Williams was found to be allegedly operating while intoxicated. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on fiv...

A Vincennes fire is still under investigation at a home in the 100-block of North 21st Street. Firemen responded to a report of possible smoke-based haze in four homes in that area. Fire crews feel the haze may have been aftermath of Sunday's severe weather. At the time, the power was out to the homes; once restored, ...

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Vincennes hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for the new Rotary Pavilion at the Vincennes Girls Softball League. The Rotary Pavilion is a community improvement project completed by the Vincennes Rotary Club and is designed to provide a lasting impact to the Vi...

Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum recently returned from what he is calling a successful trip to both France and Germany. Part of the trip was a visit to both Vincennes' sister cities-Vincennes, France, and Wasserburg, Germany. Mayor Yochum says part of the trip included a dedication of a park to this Vincennes, from the peo...

Virginia "Jenny" Fredrick- Biggs, 74, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on April 16, 1952, in St. Francisville, Illinois, to the late James Edward and Ma...

Judy Kay Koontz, age 81, passed away on June 19, 2026, one day after celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary, with her family lovingly at her side. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, to Kathleen and Ronald Busse, Judy lived a life filled with joy, compassion, and an endless smile that warmed every room she entered. She was ...

Tommy "Tom" Cazzell, age 78, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to family. Tom served in the United States Army. He remained proud of his service and of the values he upheld. Afte...

Shelby Joseph Fall Jr., 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born on November 8, 1938, to the late Shelby Fall Sr. & Carrie (Babineaux) Fall in Lawtell, Louisiana. Shelby spent his childhood and adolescence in Lawtell and graduated from Lawtell Hi...

Gene "Paul" Timmel, 94 of Servierville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June17,2026. He was born March 13,1932 in Petersburg, IN to the late Robert Paul and Mary Elizabeth Timmel. My Dad was an amazing man. He was an intelligent, devoted, strong, supportive, loving Husband, Father...

God sent His angels to bring Jane Elizabeth Reed Wineman to be home with Him on June 13, 2026. Jane married her one great love on June 13, 1953. How like God in His perfect way to bring them together in glorious heaven on their 73rd wedding anniversary, and to give this loving comfort to their daughters. Jane, 94, was...

Dennis Heady, age 78, of Monroe City, Indiana, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his country, and the many simple, steady labors that made him a respected and beloved presence to those who knew him. Dennis graduated from ...

Carolyn S. Armes, 87, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Epsom, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew her. Born to the late Daniel McCullough and Eulah Smith McCullough, Caroly...

Janice Elaine "Abel" Fehlinger, age 72, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on October 7, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Betty "Qualkenbush" Abel. Janice graduated from high school and went on to build a life marked by dev...

Michael Brandon Burton, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on November 21, 1991, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Michael was a beloved son, brother, treasured uncle...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Gregory Lowell Kelso, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 5, 1964, in Vincennes Greg was the son of Lowell and Linda Kelso. Greg wasn't just a carpenter; he was the guy who could turn a piece of wood into something truly amazing. When Greg ...

Evie May Purry, born on March 26, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Earl and Wanda B. (Wright) McCullough. Evie married Tommie Purry on May 2, 2003. Evie dedicated many years of her life to working at Wal-Mart, where her kind spirit and br...

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 ...

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...

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...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...

It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...

One Knox County team is still alive in baseball sectional play, as the North Knox Warriors play Sullivan at one this afternoon in the Linton Sectional. The Warriors were defeated by Sullivan when the two played early in the year. You can hear the game this afternoon on 105.7, WUZR. The winner plays tonight at six in ...

In baseball: A single run in the seventh was enough for the North Knox Warriors to defeat the host Linton Miners 3-2 at the Linton baseball sectional. Two wild pitches allowed Carter Becher to score the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh. Levi Pahmeier turned in a stellar complete game outing, as he allowe...

In baseball tournament action: Vincennes Lincoln's Brady Anderson came up with a one-hitter, as the Alices advance to the Jasper Sectional semifinals by defeating the host Wildcats 2-0. Anderson struck out eight in the win. The Alices scored in the first and in the seventh to get the victory. Nash Ransom and Tyson G...

The South Knox Lady Spartans were defeated in Sullivan sectional play by the Linter Miners 12-4. Linton led 10=0 before the Spartans scored two in the sixth, and two in the seventh, to extend the game to the full seven innings. Braelyn Gladish set a new single-season hits record with a first inning do uble, as she rec...

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...

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