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CDC Tracks Down Cyclospora Infection Cause
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says lettuce imported from Mexico and served at select Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has been identified as the source of the outbreak. Federal investigators traced the lettuce to a single supplier, though officials have not r...
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INDOT to Hold Public Open House Monday for Sidewalk Installation Project Along State Road 58/63 in Sullivan County
The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house Monday for a sidewalk, driveway, and drainage construction project along State Road 58/63 in Merom. The open house will be held from two until four p.m. at the Merom Camp and Retreat Center, 85-55 Phillip Street in Merom. The meeting takes place on ...
Jul 18, 2026
House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent Igniting Concern
The House has approved a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 would end the twice-a-year time changes, making daylight saving time the standard time nationwide. The legislation, which is backed by President Trump, now heads to the Senate. The U.S. House has approved a...
Jul 18, 2026
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Indiana Ending Race and Gender-Based Preferences in State Contracting
Governor Mike Braun and Attorney General Todd Rokita are ending Indiana's race- and gender-based preferences in state contracting, saying businesses should compete on a level playing field. Braun announced the change after Rokita issued a legal opinion saying parts of the state's Minority and Women's Business Enterpris...
Jul 18, 2026
AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average is $3.37 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.37 per gallon, 5¢ higher than Thursday and 61¢ lower than Friday's national average of $3.98 per gallon. It was also 11¢ higher than a week ago, 2¢ lower than a month ago, and 17¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile...
Jul 18, 2026
Fireworks delay to fall
Plans are coming into place to move the annual Vincennes Fourth of July fireworks to the fall, along with an Autumn on Main event. The original fireworks display was postponed, due to the death of Saint Francisville fireman Bob Johnson. Johnson had died the day before-- on Friday, August third, while shooting off ano...
Jul 18, 2026
Hydrant flushing
The City of Vincennes will begin its overnight hydrant flushing procedures this Sunday night for part of the city. As usual, the flushing will happen from eight each evening to four the following morning. The first flushing to start Sunday night will cover the area bordered by Willow Street, Indianapolis Avenue, Secon...
Jul 18, 2026
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Vincennes 10's Win, 9's Split in OVR Play At Cub League
Braun Criticized for Ending Race and Gender-Conscious Goals from the State's Diversity Business Enterprises Program Jds 7-17-2026 The head of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is strongly condemning a decision by Governor Mike Braun to eliminate race and gender-conscious goals from the state's Diversity Business Ent...
Jul 17, 2026
Obituaries
Janet Morgan, 85, Washington
Janet "Montgomery" Morgan, age 85, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Janet graduated from high sch...
Jul 13, 2026
Miketta Kirby, 25, Bicknell
Miketta Hope Kirby, age 25, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Bicknell. She was born on October 21, 2000, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to those she cherished most. Miketta was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend whose presence b...
Jul 11, 2026
Albert Lee Bement Jr., age 63, of Oaktown
Albert Lee Bement Jr., age 63, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1962, in Linton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to his family. Albert served his country in the United States Army, an experience that reflected his sense of duty and commitment. Followin...
Jul 09, 2026
Linda S. Hagemeier 83 Vincennes
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Linda S. Hagemeier, Linda was born on June 19, 1943, in Vincennes and she departed this earthly realm on July 8, 2026, at the age of 83. Linda is the daughter of Glenn and Geneva (Sheren) McCrary. She married Michael J. Hagemeier and he preceded her in death in 2006. Li...
Jul 09, 2026
Theresa J. Westfall, age 63, of Bicknell
Theresa J. Westfall, age 63, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. Theresa was born on May 21, 1963, to Charles and Emma Joan "Harper" Westfall. She was a lifetime resident of Bicknell, Indiana. Theresa is survived by her son, Jeremy Westfall; her brother, Russell Westfall ...
Jul 07, 2026
Joseph M. Hartigan, age 75 Oaktown
Joseph M. Hartigan, age 75, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away at his home on July 1, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. Joseph & his brothers attended St. John's Catholic Sch...
Jul 07, 2026
Jerry R. Coonrod 87 Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry R. Coonrod, who left this world peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Jerry was born on September 8, 1938, in Vincennes, the son of James Robert "Tick" and Mary Frances (Leech) Coonrod. He married Georgianna Johnson on April 22, 1967. For over forty ...
Jul 07, 2026
Tina M. "Phipps" Beard, age 65, of Vincennes, Indiana
Tina M. "Phipps" Beard, age 65, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on January 8, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a spirited love for all living things around her. Tina was a bubbly and full-of-life woman whose presen...
Jul 07, 2026
Ronald Jones, 80, Vincennes
Ron Jones, age 80, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Newburgh, Indiana. Born on February 7, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, he was a steady and hardworking man who valued family and service. Ron graduated from Lincoln High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he built a long caree...
Jul 03, 2026
Laura Stroud, 86, Brownsburg
Laura Jean (Gore) Stroud, age 86, of Brownsburg, Indiana, previously of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Carlisle, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love of her family and unselfishness. Jean graduated from Carlisle High School and carried the values of hard work through...
Jul 03, 2026
Local Sports
Ohio Valley Regional Plan Begins Today at the Cub League Complex in Vincennes
The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from today through Sunday. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. The Vincennes 10 and under team will begin play Campbellsville Kentucky at Joe Bilskie Senior Fie...
Jul 16, 2026
Cub League Complex to Host Another Set of Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional Games
The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from July 16th to 19th. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. Around ten to 12 teams will be involved, with two Vincennes host teams included in the two fields. T...
Jul 02, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Knox's Alli Hayden Ends Tennis Career With Statewide Showcase
South KNox Senior Alli Hayden participated in the North vs. South Girls Tennis All-Star Match in Pendleton, IN on Sunday, June 14th with 25 other seniors. The match consisted of three rounds, and points were accumulated for either the North or South based on scores. In the first round, Alli played doubles with Ally Mc...
Jun 15, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...
Jun 08, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...
Jun 05, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...
Jun 04, 2026
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Baseballers Set for Afternoon Baseball Semifinal at Linton
One Knox County team is still alive in baseball sectional play, as the North Knox Warriors play Sullivan at one this afternoon in the Linton Sectional. The Warriors were defeated by Sullivan when the two played early in the year. You can hear the game this afternoon on 105.7, WUZR. The winner plays tonight at six in ...
Jun 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In baseball: A single run in the seventh was enough for the North Knox Warriors to defeat the host Linton Miners 3-2 at the Linton baseball sectional. Two wild pitches allowed Carter Becher to score the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh. Levi Pahmeier turned in a stellar complete game outing, as he allowe...
May 29, 2026
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Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham lead star-studded celebrity sightings at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham, and Jay-Z were among the celebrities spotted at 2026 FIFA World Cup matches ahead of the Argentina vs. Spain final.
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Helen Mirren re-lists historic Hollywood Hills estate after $6.5M price slash
Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford's 6.5-acre compound, built in 1911 for a silent film star, carries over a century of Old Hollywood legacy.
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'Breakfast Club' star Anthony Michael Hall reveals the key to surviving Hollywood after 51 years
Anthony Michael Hall reveals the secret to his 51-year Hollywood career and draws parallels between "Breakfast Club" and "Nation's Dumbest."
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Willie Robertson's faith-based advice that's kept his 34-year marriage to wife Korie strong
Willie and Korie Robertson reveal the faith-based habits that have kept their 34-year marriage strong and inspired their new EKKL Entertainment platform.
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Original 'Little House' villain returns for reboot with warning for new Nellie
Alison Arngrim reveals her surprise cameo in Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie" reboot and shares advice for the new Nellie Oleson actress.
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'Growing Pains' child star Ashley Johnson reveals 'dark' moment armed fan tried to abduct her from set
Ashley Johnson details the moment an armed audience member lunged from the crowd and grabbed her during a "Growing Pains" live taping in the early '90s.
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Ricky Gervais rejects calls to tone down comedy: 'Be offended if you want'
Ricky Gervais says backlash only makes his jokes funnier, revealing why he's finally done addressing cancel culture in his stand-up tours now.
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Pamela Anderson trades Hollywood glamour for 'magical' garden oasis
Pamela Anderson's lush vegetable garden and backyard oasis at her Vancouver Island estate drew praise from fans and her son Dylan Lee alike.
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Shakira soaks up the Miami sun; bikini-clad Nina Dobrev, Kim Kardashian showcase summer getaways
Pop singer Shakira soaked up the sun in Miami while A-lister Kim Kardashian enjoyed lake life and actress Nina Dobrev vacationed in Italy.
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Rosie O'Donnell claims Trump has 'PTSD response' to her as backlash erupts
Rosie O'Donnell claims her shared New York roots with Trump explain their decades-long feud, saying she triggers a "PTSD response" in him.
Jul 18, 2026
Earthquake shakes Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5, displacing hundreds
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Sicaya killed at least five people and left hundreds homeless as adobe buildings collapsed across Peru's Andes region.
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Trump administration touts more than $1B in UN budget cuts as reform push gains momentum
The Trump administration says it secured over $1 billion in U.N. budget cuts in six months, including a $550 million peacekeeping budget reduction.
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Europe's fires reveal deadly mix of record heat, human error, arson and land mismanagement
Record heat has fueled Europe's devastating wildfires, but experts say human error, suspected arson and land management have also played a major role in this summer's destruction.
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Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa's 'willful negligence'
Canada's own Senate report found prevention efforts haven't kept pace with wildfire threats, recommending prescribed burns and forest thinning.
Jul 18, 2026
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham rejects Thatcher-era policies, signals leftward shift
Andy Burnham condemned Margaret Thatcher's legacy and promised public ownership of utilities, housing and transport in his first Labour leader speech.
Jul 18, 2026
Leaked Iran report finds record public anger as regime focuses on holding power
Iran's confidential report prepared for President Masoud Pezeshkian reveals majority support regime change or deep reform amid surging public anger over food prices and corruption.
Jul 17, 2026
Asian nation with 1,500-year-old imperial line insists only men can become emperor in policy revision
Japan's Parliament revised the Imperial House Law to cement male-only succession, blocking Princess Aiko from inheriting the throne despite public support.
Jul 17, 2026
Resource-rich nation praises US ties amid Washington-Beijing critical minerals race
Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner says the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs multiple partners to develop its cobalt, copper and lithium wealth amid growing U.S. interest.
Jul 16, 2026
Iran calls on Houthis to prepare to cut off Red Sea gateway - can the terror group do it?
Iran reportedly told Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with missiles, drones and sea mines if the U.S. strikes Iranian infrastructure.
Jul 16, 2026
African growth boom follows Trump push to replace aid with trade
Despite predictions of collapse after USAID cuts, sub-Saharan Africa is outpacing Asia in growth forecasts, fueled by trade and private investment.
Jul 16, 2026
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