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Princeton Woman Facing Drug Charge
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Princeton woman is facing drug charges after an sheriff's deputy offered her a ride earlier this week. 35-year-old Jenny Garner was seen walking on State Road 64 near County Road 800 West. She told a sheriff's deputy that her Lyft driver had left her in Mount Carmel, Illinois, ...
13h ago
The University of Evansville Initiates "Forward" Campaign,
The University of Evansville has initiated the "Forward" campaign, a $125 million effort that has received over $76 million in donations. The campaign seeks to finance scholarships, a wellness and recreation center, enhancements to the Carson Center for Athletics, hands-on learning labs, and study abroad prog...
13h ago
The CenterPoint Energy Foundation Introduces New Matching Grants in Evansville
The CenterPoint Energy Foundation has introduced three new matching grant programs to help local nonprofits and small businesses in Evansville reduce energy costs. The Optimize initiatives offer up to $25,000 in matching grants for energy efficiency upgrades, including improvements to HVAC systems, lighting, and insula...
13h ago
Linton Youth Competing at Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in Colombia
14-year-old Mattingly Walker from Linton, Indiana, has been selected to represent the USA Archery team at the Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in Medellín, Colombia. Walker, who started archery at the age of three, caught the attention of the USA Archery team head during an outdoor shoot and official...
13h ago
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Sullivan Lake Dredging Expected to Take Awhile to Complete
The dredging of Sullivan Lake in Sullivan is underway and is expected to take several years to complete. The work is being done in phases because of the size of the project and limits on funding. Grants from the Department of Natural Resources and local fundraising help support the work, including a lake maintenance fe...
Feb 28, 2026
Race Street to be Closed in Odon on Monday
The Town of Odon says Race Street between Grove Street and Oak Street is scheduled to be closed Monday after 8:00 a.m. for sewer and water installation projects. The public is asked to find alternate routes.
Feb 28, 2026
Roads Open After November's Building Collapse in Winslow
Roads are open again after the collapse of the Palace Lodge in Winslow four months ago blocked traffic. The building, one of Winslow's oldest, left debris across streets. The owners couldn't clear it, so the town hired a company to demolish the front and move the rubble onto the sidewalk. The project cost about $6,000,...
Feb 28, 2026
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NWS Storm Spotter Classes
The National Weather Service will conduct three months of storm spotter classes across the area. Among the classes are one on March 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 45-03 State Road 54 in Bloomfield, and another from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. April 13th at Martin County Ambulance Services, 26-60...
Feb 28, 2026
Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $2.83 a gallon, 1¢ higher than Thursday and 15¢ lower than Friday's national average. It was also 10¢ higher than a week ago, 1¢ lower than a month ago, and 4¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the average pr...
Feb 28, 2026
Welfare Eligibility Overhaul Heads to Governor Braun
In a 39-9 vote, the Indiana Senate has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's welfare eligibility standards. Senate Enrolled Act 1, a top priority for Senate Republicans, now moves to the Governor's desk. The bill aims to dismantle "waste, fraud, and abuse" by implementing a "Hoosiers First" fi...
Feb 28, 2026
Barbara Jean Gauger, 67, Oaktown
Barbara Jean Gauger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Oaktown, Indiana, at the age of 67. Born on November 1, 1958, in Alva, Oklahoma, Barbara was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Throughout her life, Barbara was known for her compassion...
Feb 26, 2026
Lavena Jean Wampler, 97, Washington
Lavena Jean "Evans" Wampler, a cherished beacon of compassion and warmth in her community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 in Washington, IN. Born on January 20, 1929, in Shoals, IN, to Cresy and Mae "Collins" Evans, Lavena's life was a testament to her loving, kind, and generous ...
Feb 26, 2026
Bill Carie, 86, Vincennes
William "Bill" Joseph Carie, 86, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2026 - exactly one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Judith "Lynn" Carie - gently reminding his family that the Lord's timing is perfect and His plans are always unfolding, even when we cannot yet see them. ...
Feb 24, 2026
Richard Biggs, 96, Vincennes
Donald J Biggs, 96, of Vincennes passed away on February 19,2026 peacefully at his home. He was the son of John Emmett and Helen C. Keller Biggs. Donald graduated from Decker High School and was awarded the Outstanding Decker Alumni award in 2003. He then graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Civil Engineering....
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Dr. Richard Beesley, 95, Vincennes
Rev. Dr. Richard V. Beesley, age 95 of Vincennes, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 19th at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Vincennes to Oscar V. and Ruth I. (Reel) Beesley. He married Naomi Ruth Rehwald on September 4, 1953. Surviving are his wife, Naomi, son Bruce Allyn Beesle...
Feb 22, 2026
Walter Roy Jr., 57, Washington
Walter Roy Jr., affectionately known as Jr. to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Washington, IN. Born on April 4, 1968, in Madison, IN, Jr. lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved. Jr. was the beloved son of the late Walter and Sue ...
Feb 19, 2026
Della Strate, 87, Vincennes
Della Mae Strate, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown. Born on March 5, 1938, to the late Floyd and Irene "Huffer" McCormick, Della cultivated a life that was a testament to her kindness and enduring spirit. Della graduated from the local high school...
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Grigsby, 92. Freelandville
Robert Niles Grigsby, born on January 23, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, passed away at the age of 92, with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side in Freelandville, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Robert spent his many years of life enriching those around him with his loving spirit and the joy he found in the simple pl...
Feb 17, 2026
Cheryl Reeder, 75, Vincennes
Cheryl Reeder, 75, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. Cheryl worked as a server for many years and at the Harmony Club for 13 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending t...
Feb 17, 2026
Donald Goforth, 88 Evansville
Donald Eugene Goforth, a loving family man and respected community member, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88 in Evansville, Indiana. Born on April 18, 1937, in Henryville, Indiana, he lived a full and vibrant life, treasured by all who knew him. Don graduated from high school and went on to master the ...
Feb 15, 2026
Jeff Kolb, 74, Vincennes
Jeffrey Barnes Kolb, 74, of Vincennes, IN, died on February 7, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, following heart surgery. He was born in Fort Meade, MD, on May 28, 1951, to Joe and Norma (Schumacher) Kolb. He was married to Deborah (Nosko) Kolb for 52 years and together they had three children: Justin, Joanna, and John. Jeff,...
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Smith,89, Vincennes
Marilyn Louise (Martindale) Smith, 89, passed away February 7, 2026 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. She was born April 13, 1936 to the late John and Jennie (Church) Martindale in Vincennes, IN. She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1954 and married Orison (John) Smith on October 30, 1954. The couple lived in Hanau...
Feb 09, 2026
Boys High School Basketball Action Report
In high school boys basketball action it was barr-reeve defeating bloomfield 49 to 45
Feb 28, 2026
Thursday Night Basketball on the Horizon Tonight for 3 Area Teams
The North Knox Warriors host Senior Night tonight, as they face the Loogootee Lions. Tip time is 7:30; hear it on 92.1 WZDM and live streaming on tocsportsnetwork.com. The South Knox Spartans will travel TO Oakland City to play the Wood Memorial Trojans. Tip time is 8 pm on 105.7, WUZR. The Rivet Patriots hit the roa...
Feb 27, 2026
ASn 0 for 3 Night for Knox County Boys Teams, as Sectionals Loom Next Week
The North Knox Warriors lost their final game of the regular season at home to Loogootee, 52-39. Rylan Oxby ed a balanced North Knox scoring attack with nine. The Warriors next face West Vigo in North Knox Sectional play on Tuesday evening. The South Knox Spartans were defeated by 20 by Wood Memorial on the road, 62-...
Feb 27, 2026
Three KC Teams in Action Tonight
Vincennes Lincoln will wrap up its regular season tonight in Switz City against White River Valley. Tip time for varsity action will be around 7:30; hear that game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are at home tonight, as they face Wood Memorial in a Blue Chip Conference matchup. Tip time is around 7:3; you can ...
Feb 24, 2026
Boys and Girls High School Basketball Action!!
Boys HS Basketball North Daviess Defeated White River Valley 61 to 39 Eastern Greene Beat Shakamak 58 to 39 Washington bested South Knox 67 to 42 Lincoln defeat the Evansville Memorial 48 to 35 And, it was Bloomfield defeating North Knox 87 to 46
Feb 21, 2026
Three Knox County Schools in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices return to Alice Arena tonight to face the Memorial Tigers. Tip time is 8 pm on 92.1, WZDM, and live streamed on tocsportsnetwork.com. The North Knox Warriors head to the Glover Gym to play the Bloomfield Cardinals. Game time there is 7:30 on 97.7, WAOV. The South Knox Spartans will travel t...
Feb 20, 2026
Three Knox County Boys' Basketball Teams in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are back in action tonight, as they will travel to Newburgh to play the Castle Knights. Tip time is 8 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. Two Knox County feams face off, as the Rivet Patriots will host the South Knox Spartans at the Holscher Gym. Tip time is 7 pm; you can hear the game...
Feb 17, 2026
North Knox, Washington Knox Get Semi-State Directions
The North Knox Lady Warriors will head to Greencastle this Saturday for the 2-A Girls' Basketball Semi-State at Greencastle. They will face Pekin Eastern High School around noon on Saturday. Game 1 features Heritage Christian and Parke Heritage; that tips off around ten a-m. You can hear that North Knox-Pekin Eastern g...
Feb 16, 2026
Girls and Boys High School Basketball Action Report!!!!
HS Girls Regional Basketball Evansville Christian defeated White River Valley 73 to 32 North Knox took out Mater Dei 48 to 42 In Boys HS Basketball South Knox handled Shoals 59 to 37 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Wood Memorial 62 to 55
Feb 15, 2026
Boys Basketball Tonight; Girls' Regional Coverage Tomorrow
Knox County basketball gets back in full swing tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alics step out of conference tonight to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. The game at the Glover Gym begins at 7:30; hear it on 92.1, WZDM/ The South Knox Spartans will entertain the Barr-Reeve Vikings in a key Blue Chil Conference matchup. Tip ...
Feb 13, 2026
Rivet, South Knox Head Up Boys' Basketball This Evening
The Rivet Patriots will face the Clay City Eels tonight at the Holscher Gym in downtown Vincennes. Tip time is 7 pm; hear the game on 97/7, WAOV. It is a Blue Chip Conference matchup tonight for the South Knox Spartans, as they face Loogootee at Jack Butcher Arena. Tip time is 7:30; that one will be on 105.7, WUZR.
Feb 10, 2026
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Trump says Iran wants to talk but who will lead after Khamenei?
Joint U.S.-Israel strikes eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, raising succession questions as the Islamic Republic scrambles to find a replacement.
2h ago
Mike Waltz turns tables on Iranian envoy at heated UN meeting
Iran's U.N. ambassador tells U.S. envoy to "be polite" at Security Council meeting, sparking heated exchange about tyranny and human rights violations.
3h ago
3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation
Three U.S. service members killed and five wounded in Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM reports. Others sustained minor injuries in combat operations.
5h ago
Pope warns escalating Iran conflict could tip Middle East into 'irreparable abyss'
Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran risk plunging the Middle East into an "irreparable abyss," urging leaders to choose dialogue.
6h ago
Protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan, at least 9 dead
At least nine people killed and more than 25 injured in violent clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, as hundreds of protesters stormed the compound.
7h ago
Putin: Killing of Khamenei a 'cynical violation' of morality
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to Iran following Saturday's Operation Epic Fury that eliminated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
8h ago
Khamenei's death opens uncertain chapter for Iran's entrenched theocracy
Iran enters a pivotal transition following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, as clerical elites and the powerful IRGC maneuver to preserve the Islamic Republic.
16h ago
Iran goes dark amid 'regime paranoia,' blackout follows Israeli, US strikes on compound
Iran's internet connectivity flatlined at 1% after strikes on a Tehran regime compound, marking one of the world's rare wartime national blackouts according to global internet monitors.
18h ago
Iranians celebrate worldwide after supreme leader is killed in Israeli strikes
Coordinated strikes killed Iran's Khamenei, and citizens celebrated across the world, waving flags and chanting about freedom after decades of oppression.
18h ago
Key military sites targeted inside Iran as part of coordinated US-Israeli strikes
The U.S. and Israel targeted military and nuclear sites in airstrikes. Israeli strikes also killed more than 40 Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
20h ago
Kelly Osbourne's viral BRIT Awards look ignites fiery response to body-shamers who 'dehumanized' her
Kelly Osbourne fires back at body-shamers after viral 2026 BRIT Awards look, calling criticism "dehumanizing" while going through hardest time of her life.
2h ago
'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood embraces 'granny hobbies' from crocheting to making kombucha
Grammy-winner Carrie Underwood reveals her surprising "granny hobbies," including crocheting, baking and making fermented hot sauce in her spare time.
3h ago
Cher's son arrested at elite St Paul's School in New Hampshire on multiple criminal charges, including assault
Cher's son, Elijah Allman, 49, was arrested at St. Paul's School in New Hampshire on charges including assault and criminal trespass after an alleged disturbance.
3h ago
'Mission: Impossible' star Ving Rhames says Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood's most important lesson
From "Mission: Impossible" action to narrating history's deadliest disasters, Ving Rhames explores survival both on screen and in real catastrophes.
3h ago
Tom Hanks' son Chet trapped in Medellin after using Greek passport for Colombia trip goes wrong
Tom Hanks' son Chet Hanks stranded in Medellin, Colombia, due to passport mix-up, shares predicament on Instagram while fans joke about situation.
3h ago
'Muppets' creator Jim Henson's marriage ended in 'handshake' separation as fame took toll: author
Jim Henson's marriage to Jane faced strain from Muppets demands, leading to an amicable "handshake" separation that lasted until his death in 1990.
4h ago
'All My Children' star Susan Lucci once ate asparagus for 10 days to fit into 'sexy' nightgown
At 79, Susan Lucci still wears high heels and practices Pilates daily. The Emmy winner shares her approach to healthy aging and Mediterranean diet secrets.
6h ago
Riley Green chooses Alabama farm over Nashville fame despite having 'every reason' to make the move
Country star Riley Green chooses Alabama farm over Nashville career move, saying his roots provide song inspiration and a much slower pace of life.
6h ago
Heidi Montag reveals vocal cord hemorrhage left her unable to speak after 'The Masked Singer' exit
Heidi Montag reveals she suffered hemorrhaging vocal cords which left her unable to speak for weeks, following her elimination from "The Masked Singer."
Feb 28, 2026
Shia LaBeouf lands behind bars again as third victim steps forward in alleged Mardi Gras melee
Actor Shia LaBeouf faces a new battery charge after an additional victim came forward from an alleged Feb. 17 fight outside New Orleans' R Bar during Mardi Gras.
Feb 28, 2026





