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Last Night's Storm Damage to North, West of Knox County Being Assessed
(Storm damage in area)(Friday 2/20/26 ... tlz 6a) A set of supercell storms caused some damge in parts of Crawford, Sullivan, and Greene counties in this area. The storms also spawned a tornado that left significant damage on the west side of Bloomington, but spared downtown and other parts of the city. However, Knox C...
9h ago
Steve Blinn Names as Civitan Citizen of the Year
Steve Blinn has been named as the Vincennes Civitan Club's Citizen of the Year. The award will be presented at a reception at two this Sunday at the Hedde Education Center at Good Samaritan Hospital. Blinn is being honored for his long tradition of service-including his leadership in the Vincennes Cub Leage Buddy Ball ...
11h ago
Clark's March Is Tomorrow
The George Rogers Clark National Park's historic Clark's March will happen again tomorrow. The march remembers Clark's drive from the Wabash River to Vincennes to capture Fort Sackville. That capture happened in February of 1779. This year trek will be the short, five mile march along the Wabash. Registrations for the ...
11h ago
Rep. Niemberg, Other Illinois Republicans Criticize Gov. Pritzker's Plan
Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker made has annual State of the State and Budget speech Wednesday-and as expected, state Republicans criticized it. Among those critical of Pritzker's handling of Illinois' economy was area State Representative Adam Niemberg. The Dieterich Republican points increasing gas and other taxes sin...
11h ago
Progress Continues Toward Amazon Building Construction
Progress continues on construction of the new Amazon distribution center in the U-S 41 Industrial Park. The building is being constructed diagonally across from the Farbest plant at the south end of the park area. K-C-I=E-D director Chris Pfaff has worked to complete the move. Pfaff says the new facility is one of doze...
11h ago
CenterPoint Electric Offering Assistance Program
If you get your power from CenterPoint in southwestern Indiana, there's a program that could trim your electric bill and ease pressure on the grid. Sign-ups are open now for the 2026 Smart Cycle season, which starts in March.Smart Cycle is voluntar...
11h ago
Rape Suspect Back in Jail Awaiting Re-Trial
After a hearing in Knox Circuit Court on Thursday, a Vincennes man accused of rape is back in jail awaiting trial. Following a mistrial, the attorney for 54-year-old Jack Washington Jr. requested that his client be released. Washington was being he...
11h ago
DCH Lists Visitor Restrictions
Daviess Community Hospital has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions following a sustained decline in regional respiratory illness cases. The measures-implemented during peak respiratory illness season-limited visits from symptomatic individual...
11h ago
PACE Applications Still Available for Judy Bobe Scholarships
The PACE Community Action Agency is taking applications now for the annual Judith K. Bobe Scholarships. The awards are 500 dollars for graduating high school seniors who were involved with Head Start programs in Knox, Daviess, Greene, and Sullivan counties. To this point PACE officials have awarded 50 scholarships in t...
Feb 19, 2026
State of Education Forum Coming February 25th
First Vincennes Savings Bank will present a forum on the State of Education on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:45 a.m. in the Fort Sackville Room at the Beckes Student Union on the Vincennes University Campus. Updates will be given by local school s...
Feb 19, 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
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
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...
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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
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
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Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort
An avalanche cascaded down an Alpine mountainside near Zermatt, Switzerland, on Tuesday, before slamming into a train. No injuries were reported.
2h ago
As war losses near 2 million, Russia accused of trafficking foreign recruits from Africa, Asia
As the Ukraine war nears its fifth year, a new report alleges Russia is recruiting vulnerable foreign nationals through deceptive tactics that may amount to human trafficking.
4h ago
Iran rebuilding nuclear program despite Trump talks, opposition figure claims
Iran is reportedly working to rebuild nuclear sites damaged during June 22 "Midnight Hammer" operation as the regime participates in Geneva talks.
17h ago
Iran possibly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait, expert says
Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.
19h ago
Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump's Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change
U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.
Feb 19, 2026
Photos capture devastation after Chile truck explosion kills at least 4, damages at least 50 vehicles
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Feb 19, 2026
NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real'
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Feb 19, 2026
Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro
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Feb 19, 2026
Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup
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Feb 19, 2026
Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's 'historical s---' in peace talks as 'delay tactic,' urges focus on ending the war
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Feb 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home still swarming with police following arrest over Epstein ties
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Eric Dane's 'Grey's Anatomy' co-stars flood social media with heartbreaking tributes
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Frank Sinatra's desert hideaway was 'all sex, all the time,' former valet claims
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Former Prince Andrew's arrest tests King Charles' leadership, the monarchy's future: experts
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Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office: A look back at his life in photos
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'Big Bang Theory' actor secretly pays medical bills for struggling families
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22h ago
'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane dead at 53
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Andie MacDowell's daughter Margaret Qualley's rise: From small-town Southern dancer to Hollywood star
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King Charles expresses 'deepest concern' after brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
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