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Several Knox County Republican Nominations Up for Grabs Today
Republican races for Sheriff, Commissioner, and Council head up the primary voting today in Knox County. Voters will head to 14 vote centers scattered across Knox County from now through six tonight. Four men are in the running for the Republican Sheriff's nomination. John Fuller, Mike Fisher, Dan Short, and Paul Jon...
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Facade Grant to Help Washington Storefronts
The Quick Impact Façade Grant Program by Discover Downtown Washington is now open for three new recipients. Each project can receive up to $3,500 in matching funds after completion and meeting grant guidelines. The program aims for rapid upgrades to downtown building exteriors and encourages retail growth. The g...
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Higher Profile Statehouse Elections Go to the Voters Today
Some Knox County voters will be balloting in some higher-profile races for the Statehouse today. In State Senate District 39, it is a three way battle between Tanner Bouchie, Kristi Risk, and Jeff Ellington. All three have been active-especially on social media-advertising their campaigns. The winner faces Joseph Bau...
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BMV Election Day Hours Mirror Election Hours
The Indiana BMV is extending hours today and tomorrow for the primary election. BMV license branches are open until 8:00 p.m. today and from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The BMV offers free ID cards for voting to unlicensed Hoosiers 18 and over who are US citizens with proper documentation.
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Brisk Early Voting the Rune in Knox County
Knox County's early voting has been steady throughout the period before today's Indiana primary election day. Vickie Booth worked at the early election center in the lobby of the former Knox County Jail; she counted a good number of voters casting early ballots across the voting period. Booth also points to both earl...
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Election Day is Here in Indiana Counties
Today is primary election Day in Indiana, and voters across the state are choosing their party's nominees for various county, state, and Congressional offices. The polls will stay open from now to six p-m for regular Election Day voting. Knox County Clerk David Shelton says except for Wheatland, all the vote center fo...
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Dugger Area Reception Hall Destroyed in Fire
Firefighters in Sullivan County battled a fire early Sunday at the Acorn Ridge Reception Barn on South County Road 600 East, near East Cass Center Road near Dugger. Union Fire Territory firefighters spent about five hours at the scene. The building, which was destroyed, was empty at the time and no one was injured. The...
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A couple Contested Races Set for Daviess County
Contested races on the ballot in today's (Tuesday's) Primary Elections in Daviess County include Kip Kelley and Jacob Stephens seeking the Republican nomination for Daviess County Council District 3. And Republicans Shelly Chestnut and Bob Wilz are looking to win their party's nomination for Madison Township Trustee.
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Final Vote Deadline Set for Noon Today
This is the final day for early voting for the 2026 Indiana primary election. Knox County voters wishing to cast their ballots early can do so in the garage of the former Knox County Jail through noon today. That facility is across 8th Street from the Courthouse in Vincennes. After noon today, the next vote action wi...
May 04, 2026
Today Starts Two INDOT Projects
The start of May marks a ramping up of various construction projects across Knox County and the entire area. Two of those projects are set to start today. One of those is a bridge deck overlay on State Road 67 south of Bruceville. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan says the work on the bridge over Smalls Creek is a touch-up ...
May 04, 2026
Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes
Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...
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Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
May 04, 2026
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
May 03, 2026
Philip Smith, 74, Vincennes
Phillip C. Smith, known to many as Butch, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 74. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Butch was a man who valued hard work, loyal...
May 01, 2026
Virginia Madding, 88, Vincennes
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Stephens) Whalen Madding, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Born on December 29, 1937, to Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens, Ginny lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. She was a proud graduate of L...
May 01, 2026
James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes
James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...
Apr 28, 2026
Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes
Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...
Apr 28, 2026
Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes
Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...
Apr 27, 2026
Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes
Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...
Apr 24, 2026
Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes
Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ann Cress, 68. Bicknell
Mary Ann "Johnson" Cress, age 68, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Cannelton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a steady faith that guided her throughout her years. Mary Ann attended the business college in...
Apr 22, 2026
Judy Strate, 89, Patoka
Judith K. "Judy" Strate, 89, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Robert Paul and Golda Alice Black. Judy was a proud graduate of Patoka High School, the Valedictorian of the class of 1955, and has remained actively involved in alumni events throughout...
Apr 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
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IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
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Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer plans to sign a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing ceremony.
May 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
May 01, 2026
Knox County Sports for Thursday
In baseball: For the second time in two days, the North Knox Warriors hold off a late rally to win-this time over Rivet, 5-4, at Saint Vincent Field. Three runs in the fourth inning lead the Warriors to victory. Levi Pahmeier gets the win on the mound, with Rylen Oxby getting the save. Jayden Thacker took the loss fo...
Apr 30, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln broke a scoreless extra inning tie at home with a run in the 9th inning, and defeated Castle 1-0. A successful squeeze bunt by Paxton Smith brought in Cooper Collins with the winning run. Colton Winning pitched the final two innings, and got the win, following a scoreless seven-inning o...
Apr 29, 2026
Friday Ball Park Sports Report File
In Boys High School Baseball, Rivet defeated Wood Memorial with a 2 run shut out
Apr 25, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
The Vincennes Lincoln baseball team won a 19-15 slugfest yesterday over Evansville Central at Hill Field in Vincennes. The Alices came up with 12 runs in the first three innings, and secured the game with five runs in the 6th. Cooper Collins led the way with four hits, including two home runs and a triple. He also dr...
Apr 24, 2026
LHS Names Illinois Hall of Famer to be Next Head Basketball Coach
A 2017 Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame coach has been named as the new head coach at Vincennes Lincoln. Rob Flanigan will take over for Dave Mahurin has the basketball coach at L-H-S. Flanigan comes to Vincennes after a long and successful career at Richland County High School in Olney. He led the Tigers to a 577-29...
Apr 23, 2026
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Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report
An explosion at a fireworks factory in in China's Hunan province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media reports.
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Major city bans ads for meat, fossil fuels in sweeping crackdown critics call overreach
Amsterdam has reportedly banned public ads for meat and fossil fuels, removing burger, airline, and gas-powered car promotions from city billboards.
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Mike Waltz pushes UN resolution to stop Iran mining key global shipping route
The U.S. is advancing a UN resolution against Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz as military forces secure shipping under Project Freedom.
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Car plows into pedestrian zone killing 2 as police detain driver and investigate motive
Two people were killed and several others seriously injured after a car drove into a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, Germany. Police detained a 33-year-old suspect as officials investigate the cause.
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Brief alcohol ban in Damascus sparks concerns about President al-Sharaa's vision for Syria
Critics warn new restrictions could signal a shift toward more bans under President Ahmed al-Sharaa given his previous ties to jihadist terror groups.
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Cruise ship outbreak leaves 3 dead as officials delay medical evacuations and probe hantavirus threat
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off West Africa has killed three people, with the WHO coordinating emergency medical evacuations.
May 04, 2026
Somali pirate and Houthi alliance targets $1T oil trade route with revived hijack tactic
Analysts warn of a Red Sea security vacuum as Somali pirates and Houthi-linked groups allegedly collaborate using new tech to hijack oil tankers.
May 03, 2026
Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says
A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.
May 03, 2026
Examining NATO: Inside the 'commitment gap' as US carries alliance deterrence
Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.
May 03, 2026
'Killing off the country': Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000-plus in war crackdown
Iran is being accused of intensifying its crackdown on dissent with executions, mass arrests and one of the internet longest shutdowns to stifle protests against the regime.
May 02, 2026
Lauren Sánchez Bezos stuns in midnight blue gown as she leads Met Gala arrivals
The 2026 Met Gala welcomed stars to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with the "Costume Art" theme and "Fashion Is Art" dress code.
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Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Blake Lively steal the show at the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala welcomed stars to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with the "Costume Art" theme and "Fashion Is Art" dress code.
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Brooks Nader, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Nicole Kidman turn heads at pre-Met Gala parties
Anna Wintour and Jeff Bezos hosted pre-Met Gala parties in NYC, drawing stars like Nicole Kidman, Kendall Jenner and Sabrina Carpenter to events.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach a settlement in 'It Ends With Us' retaliation lawsuit
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in court for a pretrial conference on April 28 as they prepared for trial. The actors settled on May 4.
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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency as health issues force her to step back from stage performances
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues but says she is improving every day and her conditions are all treatable.
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Britney Spears pleads guilty to 'wet reckless' charge after DUI arrest
Singer Britney Spears, 44, pleaded guilty to reckless driving Monday after voluntarily checking into a treatment facility following her March arrest
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'Saved by the Bell' star got $12 check after fame, was 'trapped' as Screech before tragic death: co-star
Dustin Diamond was "trapped" as Screech after "Saved by the Bell," insiders say, facing typecasting and shockingly low residuals before his 2021 death. His fame is being explored on "Hollywood Demons."
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Princess Eugenie pregnant with 3rd child, could be 'turning point' for her disgraced parents: expert
Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank announce they are expecting their third child together, sharing a sonogram photo on social media.
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Anne Heche had interview tape dumped in NYC sewer after clash to protect Ellen DeGeneres romance: book
Fran Weinstein alleges Anne Heche grabbed an interview tape and had it tossed in a NYC sewer to protect her romance with Ellen DeGeneres. Heche's manager has denied the claims.
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'Yellowstone' fans 'about to pass out' over 'Dutton Ranch' trailer as Beth and Rip return
Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch sparks massive fan excitement as the new trailer teases Beth and Rip's dangerous fresh start in South Texas.
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