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VWU Officials Not Expecting Flood Problems from Recent Snow Melt
Vincennes Water Utilities officials expect no major problems flood problems from snow melt on any area rivers. During the recent Vincennes Utility Services Board session, officials believe a much-lower snow pack to the north, along with slower melting, will result on much lower river rises than in previous cases. Furth...
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Washington Parks Board to Hold Park Usage Session Tomorrow NIght
The Washington Park and Recreation Board will meet tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 Harned Avenue. Anyone requesting use of the soccer fields, softball fields, or tennis courts this coming season MUST attend this meeting. ...
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Storm Spotter Classes Available through National Weather Service
National Weather Service Indianapolis forecaters will hold three months of stomr spotter classes across the area starting next week. A week from now, the N-W-S spotter class for Knox and Daviess Counties will be held at the Daviess County Sheriff's office, at 101 Northeast Fourth Street. The session will start that eve...
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KCARC to Hold March 19th Open House for New Training Center
Vincennes-based KCARC is adding a new traning center as part of the Coonrod Production Center on Sixth Street in Vincennes. The center will be featured in an open house on March 19th from four to six that afternoon. The center is designed to feature multiple training stations and sewing machines, allowing candidates to...
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UWKC Calling Recent Fund-Raising Campaign a Success
The United Way of Knox County's regular fund-raising campaign is over for another year. The funds they raised will now start going to the donor agencies with their community assistance funded by the United Way of Knox County. U-W-K-C director Scott Charleston is glad to say the amount coming in is up some from last yea...
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North Carolina Man Sentenced in 2021 Shooting of Main with Princeton Ties
The man accused of murdering a man with ties to Princeton was convicted of the crime in North Carolina. A North Carolina jury has convicted Brandon Christopher Hyde of second-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of Jeffrey Michael Goldbach. The Guilford County Superior Court jury reached the verdict last Friday aft...
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Let the Warmup Begin-- Temporarily
It will begin to feel a lot like springtime this week as temperatures jump back into the 60's to near 70 tomorrow. However, forecaster Aaron Updike warns just like most spring-feeling days, the wind will also be a factor. Updike also expects the spring-feeling pattern to continue throughout the week... Even though this...
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DCH Open House This Afternoon for New Center
Daviess Community Hospital will host an open house at the CORE Center today from 4 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the expansion of musculoskeletal specialty services through a partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics. The event will be held on the second fl...
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Beech Grove Policeman Killed in Line of Duty Last Night
A Beech Grove policeman is dead and another is injured after being shot in the line of duty. Beech Grove is an enclave of Indianapolis in southern Marion County. The shooting happened last night, when the officers were checking on a domestic dispute. During the incident, a man fired gunshots, hitting the two officers. ...
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Betty Jane Coleman, 72, Washington
Betty Jane Coleman, a light in the lives of many, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. Born on October 2, 1953, in Washington, Indiana, Betty brought joy and creativity to the world for 72 years. The beloved daughter of the late Carl D. Coleman and Grace Seidel Coleman, Betty inherited ...
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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...
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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...
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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
Kiara Schuckert-Jones, 39, Vincennes
Kiara Joy Schuckert-Jones, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 39. Born on March 10, 1986, in Massillon, Ohio, Kiara's loving spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Kiara is survived by her children, Skyla Lopez, Aly...
Feb 06, 2026
Charles Terrell, 88, Shoals
Charles E. (Charlie) Terrell, Sr., of Shoals, age 88, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2026. Born April 12, 1937, in Martin County, he was the son of Charlie Terrell and Bertha Mae (Owens) Terrell. He was the 11th child of 12 and the last living member of his family. He married the love of his life, Wilma Taylo...
Feb 06, 2026
Drayven Tate, 7, Vincennes
Drayven Alias Tate passed away at the tender age of 7, on February 1, 2026, in Vincennes, IN. Born on September 22, 2018, in Newburgh, IN, to Joseph Edward Schlumpf Jr. and MiKayla Marie Tate, Drayven's vibrant spirit and smile brightened the lives of all who knew him. From a young age, Drayven's personality shown thro...
Feb 05, 2026
Norma Ruth Archer, 90, Oaktown
Norma Ruth "Hoover" Archer, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in Oaktown, IN, on February 3, 2026. Born on April 4, 1936, in Fairland, OK, near the Lake of the Cherokee, to the late James Virgil and Maggie Lee "Chancellor" Hoover, Norma grew to becom...
Feb 05, 2026
Betty Mathias, 92, Washington
Elizabeth "Betty" Mathias, 92, of Washington, Indiana went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 28, 1933, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Mary Murphy. Betty graduated from Washington Catholic School in 1951. She began her career with Southern Bell, l...
Feb 05, 2026
Jacqueline Wininger, 64, Bridgeport
Jackqueline L. Wininger, 64, of Bridgeport, IL passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 20, 1962, to John and Elizabeth Spangle. Jackqueline worked for many years as a cook. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time at home with her family and tending to her chickens. She will be...
Feb 04, 2026
Shirley A. Smith, 90, Vincennes
Shirley A. Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who dedicated her life to her family and work, passed away on February 2, 2026, in her hometown of Vincennes, IN, where she was born on August 3, 1935. Embraced by her community, Shirley led a life marked by kindness and a strong work ethic....
Feb 04, 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...
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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
North Knox, Washington Preparing for Regional Action at Boonville Saturday
Regioual round matchups are set, including an area doubleheader Saturday at Boonville. Game 1 features the North Knox Warriors vs. the Mater Dei Wildcats in a 2-A regional. That tip is set for 2 pm Saturday; you can hear it on 105.7, WUZR. Game 2 is for a 3-A Regional title; that will go at five Saturday afternoon, as ...
Feb 09, 2026
High School Basketball Action!!!
HS Boys Basketball action Evansville Mater Dei defeated Pike Central 72 to 31 Barr Reeve bested Rivet 46 to 41 HS Girls Basketball Action White River Valley beat Shakamak 43 to 40 North Knox defeated Linton 55 to 46
Feb 08, 2026
Girls High School Basketball!!!
White River Valley defeated Bloomington lighthouse 57 to 22 Shakamak took out Clay City 61 to 24 Loogootee narrowly defeated north davies 35 to 34 North Knox put a beat down on South Knox 72 to 48 Washington handled Vincennes Lincoln 67 to 37
Feb 07, 2026
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Boys Basketball Recap for Friday
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices lost a close one last night, 55-52, to the Washingotn Hatchets at Alice Arena. The Alices were led in scoring by Leyton Battles with 20. The 7-13 Alices are back in action when the travel to the Glover Gym a week from tonight, to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. A two-point third quarter did ...
Feb 06, 2026
Knox County Basketball Recap for Thursday
The Rivet Patriots were eliminated last night in the North Daviess sectional, as they lost to Loogootee, 40-17. The Lady Patriots end the season at 10-13. In the other game at North Daviess last night, the homestanding North Daviess Cougars move to 18-6 as they defeat Washington Catholic, 65-10. All four Knox County bo...
Feb 05, 2026
Basketball Roundup for Wednesday
Kendal Hill led South Knox with 19 points and ten boards, as they eliminate Sullivan 43-32 in the 2=A Sectional at Eastern Greene. The Lady Spartans took command of the game in the third quarter, and were in complete control from then on. The South Knox Lady Spartans next face the North Knox Lady Warriors on Friday nig...
Feb 04, 2026
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