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Washington Avenue Marks One Week Since Re-Opening Today

It has been one week since Washington Avenue re-opened from Kelso Creek to Emison Avenue. Last Friday afternoon, City officials cut the ribbon and removed the barricades to that part of the street. The work brought with it improved drainage, new pavement, and some new amenities. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says one of t...

Gray Farms Scholarships Ready for Signups for This School Year

The Gray Farms Presidential Scholarship is now open for applications for this school year. The 1,000 dollar scholarships are available in this area for students in Knox, Daviess, Gibson, Pike, and Sullivan Counties, along with Lawrence, Crawford, and Wabash counties in Illinois. The scholarships are available for those...

2025 Budget Set in Lawrence County Illinois

The Lawrence County Illinois Board has approved the County's budget for the fiscal year starting in December. Among the new budget additions is a 25-thousand dollar lump sum to help Lawrence County's E-911 service. Even with that, the budget containus a surplus of just under 43-hundred dollars for the coming fiscal yea...

Indiana National Guard Ready to Help Crack Down on Illegals

Indiana National Guard General R. Dale Lyles says soldiers in the state are ready to help if asked to with mass deportations. President-elect Donald Trump is promising to make that happen soon after he is sworn in for his second term in January. Th...

Indiana Tax Study Criticized by Democrat Lawmaker

The State and Local Tax Review Task Force voted on their final report and recommendations this week. That report includes eliminating the 30% personal property tax floor and the placing of cuts to the local income tax. That would result in one-bill...

Vincennes Redevelopment Commission Approves 2025 Spending Plan

The Vincennes Redevelopment Commission approved a tentative spending plan for the coming year. The plan is required under a new state mandate by the Department of Local Government Finance. The new plan contains a total 2025 spending of 2.3 million dollars. That includes debt payments, capital expenditures, and unknown ...

Obituaries

Kent Patton, 72, Indianapolis

Kent Bradley Patton, 72, formerly of Bicknell, passed away November 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN with his family holding his hand. Kent was born March 9, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN the son of Raymond and Barbara Wampler Patton. After graduation from high school, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam ...

Elenor Newman, 94, Surprise, AZ (former Knox County resident)

Mary Elenor "Rinsch" Newman, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, graced the world with her loving and gentle spirit from the moment she entered it on August 20, 1930, in Freelandville, IN. Her journey through life was one marked by love, spirited adventure, and a gift for creating warmth and comfort in her ...

Michael Jon Heiden, 46, Vincennes

Michael Jon Heiden, 46, passed away at 12:35 pm on November 11, 2024. Mike was born in Carrington, ND on February 14, 1978 to Steve and Becky (Fandrich) Heiden. Mike was a kind soul and liked nothing more than spending time with his daughter and fishing. Fishing and music were Mike's passion and he always said he was a...

Bob McCracken, 86, Montgomery

Robert "Bob" McCracken, 86, of Montgomery, IN passed away peacefully November 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Washington, IN on April 11, 1938 to the late Foster L. and Pauline (Albin) McCracken. Bob graduated from Montgomery High School in 1956 and continued his education at Vincennes Un...

Frank Meyer, 88, Monroe City

L. Frank Meyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this world on November 9, 2024 at the age of 88. He was a man whose life was marked by deep love for his family, unwavering dedication to his work, and a kind and generous spirit that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Bo...

Connie Combs, 72, Vincennes

Connie was born on July 13th, 1952, in Vincennes, IN to Arthur W. Tedrow Sr. and Betty L. (Earley) Tedrow. Connie married David Combs of Vincennes on June 23rd, 1978 and were happily married for 46 years. She loved children with a passion and devoted most of her life to babysitting in her in home daycare. Connie was a ...

Terry Harper, 78, Vincennes

Terry L. Harper, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Vincennes on April 18, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Elkins) Harper, Terry was a devoted husband to his wife Mary Harper and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Throughout his years, Terry enjoyed playing euchre with frien...

Linda Ferrier, 86, Vincennes

Linda Ellen Ferrier was born on August 7, 1938, to Kenneth and Esther Laura (Willis) Williams in Vincennes, Indiana. She passed away at Serenity Springs/Northwood in Jasper on Friday, November 1, 2024. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and attended V.U. She married Gary Ferrier on October 12, 1958. Linda d...

Bryan Prusz, 53, Vincennes

Bryan Scott Prusz, age 53, passed away of a heart attack on October 30, 2024, at his home in Vincennes, IN. Born on February 23, 1971, in Nashville, IL, he was a man whose humorous spirit and playful nature enriched the lives of those around him. Bryan is survived by his son, Adam Prusz of Hillsboro, IL; his parents, H...

John Teising, 70, Vincennes

John Michael Teising passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024 following a hard-fought battle against Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Vincennes, IN on September 27th, 1954 and was the youngest of Otto and Margaret (Clifton) Teising's four children. He grew up in Vincennes, playing and excelling at both baseball and b...

Local Sports

Knox County Sports for Friday

Class 2-A number three North Knox had no problem with Vincennes Rivet 67-35. Alex McKinley led 4-1 North Knox with 18 points. Baylee McClure and Brynna Collins added 17 points each. Mary Herman led 1-2 Rivet with 12 points and 11 rebounds while Alli Stearns also scored a dozen for the Patriots. Class 2-A number one Sou...

Vincennes sports for Thursday, 11/21

Class 2-A number three North Knox plays host to Vincennes Rivet. The Lady Warriors are 3-1 While the Patriots check in at 1-1. Tip off is set for 7:30 and you can hear the game here on WZDM and at WAOV 97.3 and 97.7fm and also watch the live stream on the TOC Sports Network at wzdm.com. Class 2-A number one South Knox ...

Knox County Sports for Wednesday

Class 2-A number one South Knox rolled over Northeast Dubois 63-33. Ella Bobe led the 6-0 Lady Spartans with 21 points. Kendall Hill added 12 points and Grace Detweiler nine. Vincennes Lincoln scored a 59-21 win over Pike Central. Kiaya Farrar and Tiah Riggs each scored 17 points as the Alices move to 3-2 on the season...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday

On the local Sports scene for today... In girls basketball action....0-2 Vincennes Lincoln plays host to 1-1 Terre Haute South. JV is at six with the varsity to follow and you can hear thee game on WZDM 92.1fm or watch the Live stream on the TOC Sports Network at wzdm.com. The 1-1 North Knox Warriors hit the road to fa...

Local Sports Roundup for Wednesday, 11/13

In girls' basketball action last night...Class 2-A number one-South Knox Beat Class 3-A number three Washington 62-44. Kendal Hill led the 2-0 Spartans with 18 points. Grace Detweiler added 17 points, and Ella Bobe Chipped in 14 for South Knox. The Spartans won the JV contest 21-11. The Class 2-A number two North Knox ...

Area Sports Roundup for Tuesday

On the local sports scene... South Knox moves to number one in the Girls Class 2-A Basketball poll. North Knox drops to second. Lanesville checks in at number five. In Class A, Borden is number one. Orleans is third. Springs Valley is fourth. North Central vaults to fifth. Wood Memorial is 8th and Barr-Reeve is tenth. ...

Saturday Sports Update

In High School girls basketball action... Evansville Reitz beat Vincennes Lincoln 51-30. Tiah Riggs paced the Alices with nine points. South Knox scored the games first 20 points and rolled over Evansville North 69-35 on opening night for both teams. Madison Parish led the Spartans with a game high 14 points. Ella Bobe...

Friday Sports Update and Football Sectionals

In high school girls basketball action last night, Class 3-A number three Washington downed Class 2-A number one North Knox 57-51. Washington Junior Katie Reed led the way with 25 points And 12 rebounds. Lexi Primus paced North Knox with 11 points and Alex McKinley added ten. There are some local girls basketball games...

Vincennes Sports Roundup for Friday

Girls Basketball takes center stage as a battle of preseason top ten teams meet at North Knox. The Class 2-A Top rated Lady Warriors square off against Class 3-A number three Washington. The JV tips off at six with the varsity to follow and you can hear the game on WUZR 105.7fm or watch The live stream on the TOC Sport...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday, November 6th

n girls' basketball action last night, freshman Rigley Goodman poured in 21 points as Sullivan downed Vincennes Lincoln 53-38. Kahre McCrary led the Alices with 12 points while Marlo Thorne. Added ten. Three Knox County volleyball players have been named to the Blue Chip All Conference team. Mary Herman and Lexi Frey o...

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Queen Camilla's attempt to break royal protocol 'politely refused' by Princess Anne

Queen Camilla's attempt to break royal protocol was halted by Princess Anne during a rare joint engagement. Anne presented her sister-in-law with an honorary doctorate Wednesday.

'American Idol' finalist Caleb Kennedy sentenced to 8 years in prison after deadly DUI crash

Caleb Kennedy, who made it to the top five in season 19 of "American Idol," was sentenced to eight years in prison this week after a fatal DUI crash in 2022.

Ellen DeGeneres' exodus amid Trump victory includes ditching signature hairdo

Ellen DeGeneres changed her hair after choosing to move from the United States to England. The former talk show host reportedly left after Donald Trump won the presidency.

Cher is fully aware men expect 'fabulous sex' from her, explains why

During an interview with Howard Stern, Cher opened up about her private life and admitted that she's fully aware men expect "fabulous sex" from her.

'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler stopped daughter from becoming 'The Bachelorette' for her 'protection'

Henry Winkler's daughter almost had a career in reality TV, no thanks to her "Happy Days" alum father. The TV star would not allow Zoe to be "The Bachelorette."

Taylor Swift went on 'wild ride' with former Victoria's Secret model Cara Delevingne as roommates

Supermodel and actress Cara Delevingne shared what it was like living with "Wildest Dreams" singer Taylor Swift.

Gisele Bündchen says there's 'no guide to life' following bombshell baby news, Tom Brady divorce

Gisele Bündchen is relaxed and understands that there is not a "roadmap" to follow in life as she is pregnant with her third child and first with iu-jitsu instructor boyfriend Joaquim Valente.

Brooke Shields consulted former President George HW Bush for dating advice

Brooke Shields relied on her close "confidant," former President George H.W. Bush, for dating advice and had her own nickname for the former president of the United States.

Brooke Burke embraces ‘small town’ Arizona life with rodeo, 'country swinging' and desert sunsets

Brooke Burke was raised in Tucson, Arizona, and she has opted to raise her children in the Grand Canyon State. Burke, her fiancé, Scott Rigsby, and their six children love rodeos.

King Charles to strip Prince Andrew of 'treasures' from $38M royal nest amid eviction war

Multiple royal experts claimed Prince Andrew is "digging his heels," refusing to downsize and move into Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's former U.K. home, Frogmore Cottage.

A look inside the most expensive house in the world - the home of the UK's monarch

Buckingham Palace in London is worth about $4.9 billion and has about 775 rooms, including royal and guest rooms, offices and bathrooms.

Israel keeping its 'eyes open' for Iranian attacks during Trump transition period, ambassador says

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks to Fox News Digital about the threat from Iran during the Trump transition period.

Stefanik meets with senators as Trump's UN ambassador nominee, touts 'American First peace through strength'

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., met with 10 senators in two days this week while on the road to confirmation as President-elect Donald Trump's U.N. ambassador.

Brazil's former President Bolsonaro and aides indicted for alleged 2022 coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including aides, were indicted by federal police on Thursday for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office in 2022.

US briefed Ukraine ahead of Putin's 'experimental Intermediate-range ballistic' attack

The U.S. alerted Ukraine and other allies ahead of Russia's attack that Moscow might use this 'experimental' ballistic weapon to help Kyiv prepare ahead of the attack on Dnipro, a US official confirmed.

US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning

Four people have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos after officials said that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers.

ICC rejects Israeli appeals, issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant

The U.N.'s International Criminal Court approved arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile toward Ukraine, air force says

Russian troops launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region in an early morning attack on Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

Iran hiding missile, drone programs under guise of commercial front to evade sanctions

Iran turns to commercial sector to conceal its development of its ballistic missile program and evade sanctions as tensions with the West mount amid wars in Ukraine and Middle East.

Archaeologists discover 12,000-year-old pebbles that could provide new insights about the wheel

Researchers gave a detailed look into perforated stones collected out of excavations in Israel, and came to the conclusion that they could have served as spindle whorls.