Local News
Early Voting Rolls On In Area
Election Day is less than a week away. Early voting continues in Indiana through noon on Monday. You can vote early weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at your county's designated early voting location. Special early voting hours will be held again this Saturday. In Knox County, early voting will happen from 8 am to 3...
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Vincennes, Washington Announce Election Day Office Closures
The City of Vincennes will close its offices on Tuesday of next week for Electoin Day. Trash collection normally handled on Tuesday will be collected with the Wednesday collection. Recycling pickup will not be affected by the Election Day closure on Tuesday, November third. Also, all Washington city offices and depart...
23h ago
KC Salvation Army Giving Out Coats Now As Part of Application Process
The Knox County Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for its Christmas assistance programs. The assistance includes coats donated by the community during the "Coats for Kids" drive, hosted by TOC Direct Media. Knox County Salvation Army commander Joey Gates says the coats will be given out whe...
23h ago
Area Communities, Counties Get CCMG Funding
Area municipalities and counties have fared well in the latest give out of Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant funds. In Knox County: The City of Vincennes received just over 219-thousand dollars in grants. The City of Bicknell got even more, with over 303-thosuand more dollars going to work there. Knox Coun...
23h ago
Campaign Finance Dispute Overshadows SOS Race
A dispute over campaign finance complaints is drawing attention in Indiana's secretary of state race. Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard asked Governor Mike Braun to call a meeting of the Indiana Election Commission before Election Day. Braun declined, saying the legal conditions for calling a special meeting had not...
23h ago
CDC Reporting More Flu Reported in Nation
It appears the flu season is getting off to an early start. The CDC says flu hospitalizations have reached the highest level for this time of the year in 16 years. The agency notes that flu case numbers are either growing or likely growing in 44 states and that flu season is nearly a month ahead of schedule. The CDC re...
23h ago
Illinois Families Save on Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
The 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is saving Illinois families millions of dollars. Governor Pritzker announced that the holiday provided more than 11-million-dollars in savings for families in the state. That exceeds the 10-million-dollar savings estimate. The tax holiday took place in August, reducing the stat...
23h ago
Texas Man Arrested in Gibson County
A 20-year-old Texas man is in the Gibson County Detention Center after deputies say he was trespassing at a home in the rural Johnson area. It happened on Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. in the 11000 block of West 875 South. 20-year-old Tekou Chi of Stafford, Texas was found in an SUV parked on the property. After a br...
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Obituaries
HOmero Lopez, 38, Washington
Homero Lopez, age 38, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1987, in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, strong work ethic, and a deep love for the simple joys that brought his loved ones together. Homero built his life ar...
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Jean Sandefer, 75, Bicknell
Jean Sandefer, 75, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026. Born in Vincennes on August 3, 1951, to the late Frank and Betty Jo Dupire, Jean grew up with a steadfast compassion and an unwavering work ethic that defined her entire life. A proud graduate of North Knox High School, she pursued her...
Oct 28, 2026
Paul Turner, 82, Wheatland
It is with deep sorrow that Carleen and Kay announce the passing of Paul Edward Turner, age 82, of Wheatland, Indiana, on October 17th, 2026. Paul was a storyteller whose humor and memories will be treasured by all who knew him. Paul was born on June 4th, 1944, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Winfield Scott and Lena (Spoonmo...
Oct 22, 2026
Dr. Charles Vieck, 93, Vincennes
Dr. Charles "Charlie" Vieck DDS, 93, of Vincennes passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born June 17, 1933, to Christopher and Cecilia Vieck, Charlie attended St. Thomas Elementary School and Central Catholic High School, where he was a three-year varsity basketball player. Following graduation in 1951, he...
Oct 21, 2026
Willard Riggle, 79, Washington
Willard L. Riggle, 79 of Washington, Indiana passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born in Washington, Indiana on April 3, 1947, to the late Elmer and Lucille Riggle. Willard graduated from Washington High School in 1965. He married the love of his life, Karen Hall, on November 22, 1967. Willard is a lifelong farmer ...
Oct 20, 2026
Larry Gartner, 81, Lawrenceville
Larry E. Gartner, 81, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away Friday October 16, 2023, at 12:34 AM at the Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his bedside. Larry was born on January 9, 1945, in Vincennes, IN the son of Don and Dorothy (Frey) Gartner. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a lifelong ...
Oct 19, 2026
Donald "Freddy" Robbins, 80, Bicknell
Donald "Freddy" Lee Robbins, 80, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Linton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for family, friends, and the outdoors. Donald was the son of Elizabeth Medcalf Robbins and Carl Robbins. ...
Oct 19, 2026
Kimberly Meek, 61, Vincennes
Kimberly Meek left us in the early morning hours on Friday, October 16, 2026. She went in her sleep after her fight with cancer. Kim was a strong, independent woman. She was a bit stubborn and loved to speak her mind. Kim was a very talented woman she liked landscaping she loved baking cookies and decorating cake cakes...
Oct 18, 2026
Hazel Fisher, 102, Evansville
Hazel Marie Fisher, age 102, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Evansville. She was born on July 19, 1924, in Bicknell, Indiana, to Algustus and Nella Jeffris. Hazel graduated from Bicknell High School in 1942 and carried the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout her long life. Duri...
Oct 13, 2026
Kaida Fox, 14, Washington
Kaida Cheilynn Fox, age 14, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on June 5, 2012, Kaida was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend whose spirit touched the lives of many. Kaida will be remembered for the warmth, laughter, and light she brought to those who knew her....
Oct 12, 2026
Local Sports
Boys' Soccer, Tennis All-Conference Teams Named
Some Knox County athletes have been named to the Blue Chip All Conference teams in boys' soccer and tennis. In soccer, two South Knox players got on the team, with Tucker Mahan and Levi Loudermilk named as all-conference. Other Knox County players on the team include Miles Holka of Vincennes Rivet, and Tayveon Smith o...
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SK Tennis Team All Named Academic All-State
The South Knox Boys Tennis team received Academic All-State recognition by the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association. To qualify, the varsity tennis players' average GPA must be equal to or greater than 3.6 on a 4.0 scale.
Oct 27, 2026
Vegas May Cross the "Mendoza Line" This Weekend
Could former IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza's time be coming sooner than expected? Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said all options are on the table after his team lost their fourth straight game on Sunday. First overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza is waiting in the wings to succeed veteran Kirk Cousins if ...
Oct 26, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update Bulletin Sectional Showdown!
Round 1 of the IHSAA Football Sectional Vincennes Lincoln defeated Edgewood 42 to 9. They face off against Indian Creek next Friday for the Sectional Semifinals Linton shut out Pike Central 62 to 0. Linton will Face Tell City for the second-round sectional matchup
Oct 24, 2026
IHSAA Tournament Football Week One Starts tonight
The 6-3 Vincennes Lincoln Alices host the first round of the IHSAA Football Sectional tonight, as they face 5-4 Edgewood. The Alices defeated the Mustangs on Homecoming night, September 25th, 35-14. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1 WZDM. You may also watch the live video stream of this game at TOCS...
Oct 23, 2026
Knox County Well Represented on Blue Chip Girls Soccer All-Conference TEam
Several Knox County players were selected for the Blue Chip All-Conference girls' soccer team. Six South Knox players, three from Rivet, and one from North Knox made the All-Conference team. South Knox field players Claire Dinkens, Azaria Easley, Zoey Gilmore, Kadee Jeffris and Kalissa Lavely, along with goalkeeper La...
Oct 22, 2026
Girls Basketball Practice Starts Today Across Indiana
In sports across Knox County: The first day of fall sports practice is here for area girls' basketball teams. The IHSAA has set today as the opening day for girls' high school basketball teams to get ready for the coming season. The first allowable day for girls' games will be on November second. Opening day for boys...
Oct 19, 2026
Friday Night Lights Sports Update Report Bulletin
Vincennes Lincoln defeated Owen Valley 31 to 14 Washington beat Pike Central 51 to 14 Paoli narrowly defeated North Knox 14 to 13 Northview won out over Linton 59 to 6
Oct 17, 2026
Area Tournament Recap for Friday
In Volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices lost to Gibson Soutnern in 4 sets at the 3-A Jasper Regional. The two teams split the first two sets, with the Lady Titans winning the last two 25-18 and 25-15 to take the match. Marlo Thorne led with 14 kills, while Alivia Eaton added 11. Hadley Piper also added 29 as...
Oct 16, 2026
Lady Spartans' Soccer Season Ends with Loss to WRV
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans saw their season end at home, as the Lady Wolverines of White River Valley defeat South Knox 2-1. All three goals were scored in the first half between the two. WRV will now move into the regional final at Forest Park on Saturday, when they face Clarksville Providence. The Lad...
Oct 15, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
'Days of our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly's cause of death revealed
Robert Kelker-Kelly complained of chest and left arm pain after landing at Spirit of St. Louis Airport before his death from heart disease at 62.
9h ago
Patrick Stewart: A life in pictures
Patrick Stewart made his acting debut in the 1950s and made a name for himself in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "X-Men." Here is his life in photos.
10h ago
Christina Aguilera strips down in steamy bathtub snap with cheeky Halloween twist
Christina Aguilera teased her annual Halloween celebration with a daring nude snap, the latest in bold fashion moments from her Paris trip to red carpets.
11h ago
Russell Brand's wife defends actor at rape trial while admitting his past monogamy struggles
Laura Brand opened up about Russell Brand's difficulty with monogamy and their love story amid his ongoing rape and sexual assault trial in court. He has denied all charges.
11h ago
Patrick Stewart, legendary 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' actor, dies at 86
Legendary "Star Trek" and "X-Men" actor Patrick Stewart died at his Los Angeles home at 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.
12h ago
Josh Duhamel urges voters to save 'God's country' ahead of midterms
Actor Josh Duhamel shared an Instagram video urging Minnesota voters to hit the polls for midterm elections, calling the state "worth saving."
16h ago
'Lioness' star Jill Wagner raises daughters in Tennessee town of 800, where horses and buggies still roam
"A Very Arctic Christmas" and "Lioness" star Jill Wagner traded Hollywood for a Tennessee town of 800, where Mennonites ride horses and buggies.
18h ago
Buckingham Palace 'blindsided' by Thomas Markle allegations as Harry, Meghan face new family turmoil: expert
Buckingham Palace was reportedly "blindsided" by disturbing allegations involving Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle, now under investigation.
21h ago
Jon Lovitz reacts to Crystal Hefner's label as Playboy's 'No. 1 customer'
Jon Lovitz responded with humor after Crystal Hefner called the comedian Playboy's "No. 1customer" on the "Lisa Guerrero Unleashed" podcast.
Oct 28, 2026
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated 'Barney Miller' and 'Suddenly Susan' actress, dead at 95
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated star of "Breaking Away" and "Barney Miller," died at 95 after a medically assisted death at her New York home.
Oct 28, 2026
Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament with smoke flares and furious attacks on socialist PM
Sali Berisha's microphone was cut after he declared ruling lawmakers "deserve tear gas" as Democratic Party members lit flares inside parliament.
12h ago
Houthis hold 37 UN food workers as Trump-backed WFP chief inherits humanitarian crises across globe
Luke Lindberg says 37 World Food Programme employees are detained by Houthis in Yemen, with some separated from families for nearly two years.
14h ago
ASRA NOMANI: 106 far-left groups in 'red-green' alliance target global ports
Communist parties, Palestinian solidarity groups and socialist activists are coordinating strikes at 113 ports across five continents on Oct. 30.
15h ago
Netanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government
Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition falls short of a majority as Arab parties surge to 19 seats, giving the opposition a potential 67-seat block.
18h ago
Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains - emerge as potential kingmakers
Benjamin Netanyahu alleges Israel's election was "stolen by Arab parties," demanding police investigate as Arab voter turnout hit record levels.
22h ago
GOP lawmakers urge Rubio to weigh visa restrictions on corrupt officials as Albania rocked by protests
Two Republican Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as violent protests demand Edi Rama's resignation.
Oct 28, 2026
Holocaust educator says Mamdani could learn from UK's targeted approach to antisemitism in schools
Britain accepted all 27 school antisemitism recommendations, drawing a sharp contrast with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's broader plan.
Oct 28, 2026
Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' killed outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia, police say
An assailant shouting Allahu Akbar attacked a Gendarmerie officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade before being fatally shot by the officer.
Oct 28, 2026
Spain high-speed train crash kills at least 64
A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday.
Oct 28, 2026
Spain high-speed railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks
A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 68 people on Wednesday.
Oct 28, 2026
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