Local News
Deadline Coming Soon for Pike County FEMA Funds
Pike County homeowners and renters affected by last month's severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have until October 25th to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Residents are eligible for help with immediate needs, temporary lodging, home repairs, property loss and other disaster expenses. Applications must be submit...
36m ago
Over 400 Have Voted in Early Balloting in Knox County
Over 400 voters have cast early ballots in the lobby of the former Knox County Work-Release Center as of the end of the day on Friday. Along with that, Knox County Clerk's officials have received around 160 mail-in ballots as well. Early voting continues in the former County Work-Release facility across from the Knox ...
12h ago
Applications Being Taken for PACE Energy Assistance
Applications are being accepted now for the annual PACE Energy Assistance program. The program provides a one-time credit for your largest source of energy for heating your house each winter. PACE's Courtney Welage says as a rule, they usually give out all the money they receive each year. Welage reminds everyone a nu...
12h ago
Esaias Remnants Miss the ARea; Dry Weather to Stay Through Friday
Drier weather is expected to continue in the area. However, forecaster Ryan Martin says that dry period is expected to end by the end of the week. Martin also expects a blast of sustained colder air to drop down to this area in the days following this coming weekend. The immediate area was spared from the remnants of...
12h ago
I-69 Restrictions in Daviess County Start Wednesday
Drivers who use I-69 in Daviess County will see delays starting this week. INDOT says lane closures are scheduled to begin Wednesday near Newberry. The driving lanes in BOTH northbound and southbound lanes will be closed between County Road 900 East and County Road 25 West. Crews will be doing pavement patching and bri...
12h ago
Part of Pike County State Road to Close in One Week
The Indiana Department of Transportation says a section of State Road 56 in Pike County is scheduled to be closed a week from today-- Monday, October 19th-- for a culvert replacement project. The closure will happen between State Road 257 and Old Petersburg Road. This road closure is expected to take a week to complete...
12h ago
Coat Donations Still Being Accepted at TOC Direct Media Headquarters
Donations are still being accepted at the Brevoort House at Sixth and Busseron for the annual Coats for Kids drive. The donations will supplement the coats donated during the actual drive date itself last Thursday. Although a good number of coats were donated that day, the Knox County Salvation Army did not meet its s...
12h ago
Vincennes Arrest Update for Monday
Vincennes Police arrested a Vincennes woman last night following a traffic stop just south of Sixth and Mani. Officers charged 29 year-old Melissa Waugh with driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The charge is also enhanced by a prior conviction for the same charge within the last seven years. Waugh w...
12h ago
Obituaries
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....
35m ago
Seth Martin, 33, Petersburg
Seth Ryan Martin, age 33, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Petersburg, Indiana. He was born on February 11, 1993, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, service to his country, and hard work in his trade. Seth was a loving son, father, brother, and friend wh...
22h ago
Aileese Tucker, 19, Vincennes
Aileese Tucker, a precious daughter, beloved child of God, honor student, gifted young woman, and faithful soul whose earthly journey ended far too soon at just age 19. How someone so young, so full of promise, so filled with life, could be taken from us. Just weeks ago, she was celebrating her high school graduation a...
Oct 7, 2026
Christopher Burtch, 56, Robinson, IL
Christopher A. Burtch, 56, of Robinson, Illinois passed away with family by his side on October 4, 2026. He was born in Robinson, Illinois on October 9, 1969, to Mark Burtch and Brenda Miller. Chris graduated from Newton High School. He worked for 29 years with Hershey. Chris was an avid sports enthusiast and card coll...
Oct 5, 2026
David Niehaus, 59, Vincennes
David Frederick Niehaus, 59, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born February 13, 1967, in Vincennes, the son of Bernie and Patty (O'Neill) Niehaus. David lived his entire life in Vincennes, a community he loved deeply and served faithfully. His lif...
Oct 5, 2026
Joan Cress, 71, Bicknell
Joan E. "Herzberger" Cress, who was born on April 20, 1955, in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away on October 2, 2026, in Bicknell, Indiana, lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and the quiet strength she brought to those around her. She was the daughter of Clifford T. and Helen D. "Wilki...
Oct 5, 2026
Wilma Fleenor, 101, Washington
Wilma Iona Fleenor, age 101, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, having lived a long and beautiful life filled with faith, family, friendship, and love. Wilma was born on December 31, 1924, and was a lifelong resident of Washington, Indiana. She was the oldest of three children, growing up alongside her two y...
Sep 30, 2026
Daniel Lynch, 56, Vincennes
Daniel Patrick Lynch, 56, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to John and Jane "Pearson" Lynch. Daniel spent much of his life working as an operating engineer on various construction projects. He was a hardworking man who took pride...
Sep 25, 2026
Donna Essenberg, 90, Oaktown
Donna Jean Essenberg (Heydenberk-Curtis) 90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart, MI. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart, MI, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart...
Sep 23, 2026
Kathryn Freewood, 70, Oakland City
Kathryn Ann Presswood, age 70, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and love. Kathryn graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and later attended Vincennes University. She w...
Sep 22, 2026
Local Sports
LHS At Home, North Knox with Bye Week in IHSAA Football Tournament
Vincennes Lincoln will start its IHSAA tournament football run with an October 23rd matchup with Edgewood. That game will be at Inman Field in Vincennes. The winner of that one will host Indian Creek in tournament Week Two, on October 30th. The North Knox Warriors will have Week 1 off, as they drew the bye in their ...
14h ago
Soccer Regional Semifinals Are Set
In soccer: The South Knox Lady Spartans will move into regional play as they face White River Valley at home on Wednesday. The Spartans won their sectional with a 1-0 win over Pike Central; WRV defeated Northeast Dubois 2-1 to win their home sectional. Kickoff time is six p-m Wednesday night at South Knox. The winner...
14h ago
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS REPORT UPDATE
North Daviess defeated North Knox 28 to 20 Vincennes Lincoln won out over Sullivan 42 to 28 Techumseh shut down Pike Central 56 to 0 Linton beat Eastern Greene 41 to 7 Mount Vernon defeated Washington 45 to 14 Southridge shut out Princeton 54 to 0 Givson Southern won out over Boonville 42 to 14 Heritage Hills shut down...
Oct 10, 2026
Knox County Sports for Friday
Around Knox County: In Boys' Soccer: The South Knox Spartans saw their season end with a 1-0 loss to the host Jeeps in the Northeast Dubois Sectional. The game was scoreless through regulation, but the Jeeps scored the deciding goal in overtime to win it. South Knox ends its soccer season with an 11-4-2 record. Barr...
Oct 9, 2026
Area Soccer Sectional Recap and Preview
South Knox moves on to face Pike Central in the Class A tournament at South Knox. The Lady Spartans defeat North Knox 9-0, while Pike Central eliminated Rivet 4-1. A three-goal second half led the Lady Chargers to that victory. South Knox now gets Pike Central in the sectional final at 2 pm Saturday. At White River ...
Oct 8, 2026
Knox County Sports Update for Wednesday
In boys' soccer action last night: At Gibson Southern: The Vincennes Lincoln Aices saw their season come to an end with a 1-0 loss to Southridge. The game was scoreless at halftime, but a lone second-half goal by the Raiders eliminated LHS, and moved Southridge into tomorrow night's semifinals. The Alices end a stella...
Oct 7, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: Vincennes Lincoln lost in a close four-set match to Gibson Southern last night. The Lady Alices won the first set 25-23, but the Lady Titans took the final three for the match, 26-24, 25-21, and 25-23. The Vincennes Rivet Lady Patriots defeated the North Knox Lady Warriors in four ga...
Oct 6, 2026
Monday's Area Soccer Sectional Recap
Around the area: In girls' Soccer sectional competition last night: In Class 2-A at Washington: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices had their season end with a 6-0 loss to Gibson Southern. The Lady Alices end up the year at 12-3-2. Gibson Southern will face Heritage Hills; the Lady Patriots defeated Princeton last night ...
Oct 6, 2026
Sectional Volleyball Pairings for Area Teams Now Set
Volleyball pairings are set for the coming IHSAA tournament series. The tournament games will be played on October 13th, 15th and 17th. In Class 3A: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices face Gibson Southern as part of the eight-team Jasper Sectional. Other matchups have Southridge facing Washington, Heritage Hills playing Jas...
Oct 5, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update
Cloverdale defeated north knox 41 to 23 Evansville north took down Vincennes Lincoln 34 to 17 South spencer beat pike central 63 to 0 Eastern won out over linton 56 to 12
Oct 3, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
Selma Blair arrested after in-flight incident
Selma Blair, 54, was arrested and hospitalized Sunday in New York after allegedly attacking crew members mid-air on a Delta flight from Los Angeles.
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Ben Affleck has blunt response to teenage son's Lamborghini request after infamous mishap
Ben Affleck revealed his son Samuel asked him to buy a Lamborghini, four years after the teen's infamous fender-bender at a luxury car dealership.
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Sarah Ferguson rejects tell-all speculation as expert says discretion is 'only hope' for future with family
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Ella Langley says canceled concert was 'not worth a human life' after bomb threat
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21h ago
Ben Affleck says political 'hypocrisy, corruption and failure' left him 'disillusioned'
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Oct 11, 2026
Sydney Sweeney doubles down with topless sports betting ad weeks after backlash: 'I'm flattered'
Sydney Sweeney's new Novig ad shows the "Euphoria" star ditching her top and covering herself with footballs amid fierce women in sports backlash.
Oct 11, 2026
Kourtney Kardashian's expletive-filled reaction to Oscar-winning actress calling her 'annoying'
Kourtney Kardashian fired back at an Oscar-winning actress on "The Kardashians" premiere, threatening to "slap the s--- out of her" before an apology arrived.
Oct 11, 2026
Kevin Costner's bachelor era: Actor sparks romance rumors with Jewel, Sharon Stone, Brooks Nader and more
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Oct 11, 2026
'Reagan' star Lesley-Anne Down relives 3 terrifying brushes with death: 'I should have been killed'
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Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over 'Pretty Woman' treatment
Kelly Clarkson claims a Brooklyn store employee treated her like she couldn't afford the merchandise, comparing the experience to "Pretty Woman."
Oct 11, 2026
British adventurer returns home after 28-year walk around the world
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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of defying Trump's ceasefire push, sends pointed message to White House
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Vladimir Putin of attacking Ukraine's gas infrastructure hours after Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire.
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Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy and political future on the line in Israel's Oct 27 election
Benjamin Netanyahu fights for his legacy in Israel's Oct. 27 vote, the first since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre reshaped the political landscape.
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Pope Leo denounces death penalty as 'inadmissible' ahead of Pentagon's planned livestreamed execution
Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty "inadmissible" on World Day Against the Death Penalty after the Pentagon announced plans to livestream an execution.
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At least 139 migrants dead, 84 missing after overcrowded boat capsizes off Djibouti
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Houthis kill 14 at Saudi airport as expert warns of 'rapid targets' amid Middle East war
Iran-backed Houthis struck Saudi Arabian airports in Riyadh and Dammam, killing at least 14 and injuring over 300 as experts warn of wider war.
21h ago
Trump Russia deal could fuel Putin's war, ex-NATO commander warns as Zelenskyy says 'nyet'
Donald Trump's energy ceasefire could hand Vladimir Putin fresh revenue to fuel Russia's war in Ukraine, former NATO commander Breedlove warns.
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Mojtaba Khamenei defies 'malicious' attacks as US Army zeroes in on Iran's 350,000 troops
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed U.S. and Israeli strikes failed to weaken Iran's military, as the U.S. Army released a new threat guide.
Oct 11, 2026
Abbas delays Palestinian elections again, making more than two decades without vote
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delayed elections to 2027, extending a nearly 20-year wait as Israel and Hamas clash over the blame.
Oct 11, 2026
Pope Leo announces tumor on lung, surgery planned in 'next few days'
Pope Leo XIV announced doctors found a lung nodule at a "very early stage," with surgery scheduled in coming days.
Oct 11, 2026
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