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Pike-Gibson Water Issues Precautionary Boil Advisory
Pike-Gibson Water issued a Precautionary Boil Advisory Friday afternoon due to the repair of a water line. Customers along State Road 57 between County Roads 50 West and 400 North are affected. The Precautionary Boil Advisory is in effect until further notice.
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Indiana Supreme Court Declares Deery Winner in GOP Primary
The Indiana Supreme Court says State Senator Spencer Deery was a three-vote Republican primary winner over Trump-endorsed challenger Paula Copenhaver. The court issued its decision about three hours after hearing arguments on Thursday over whether the Indiana Recount Commission acted properly in disallowing six ballots...
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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.58 per gallon. That's 2¢ higher than Thursday and 72¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.30 per gallon. It was also 13¢ higher than a week ago, 10¢ higher than a month ago, and 36¢ higher than a year ago. ...
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Indiana Supreme Court Looking at Religious Exemptions to Abortion Ban
The Indiana Supreme Court is considering religious exemptions to the state's near-total abortion ban. The Indiana Attorney General's Office argues the challenge is premature because the women are neither pregnant nor seeking abortions. In March, Marion Superior Court Judge Christina Klineman barred enforcement against ...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington woman Thursday for Domestic Battery. 33-year-old Kaitlyn Rhodes is being held on $5,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. Daviess County Sheriff's deputies arrested 36-year-old Lance Harner of Washington Thursday on a warrant for a Petition to Revoke a Suspended Sentenc...
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Burn Ban Lifted After Rainfall in Lawrence County, Illinois
Following recent rainfall, Lawrence County, Illinois, has temporarily lifted its burn ban. The public should still use caution when burning outdoors and check current conditions beforehand. The Illinois Drought Monitor classifies Lawrence County as abnormally dry.
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Habitat for Humanity of Evansville Completes Fourth House
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville celebrated the launch of its fourth home through a partnership that connects housing, health care and higher education. The home is being built at 1000 N. Third Ave. for James and Fancy Johnson and their family of five. The Building Homes and Health initiative includes Habitat for Hum...
Sep 11, 2026
Indiana Students to Get Free FAFSA Filing Help at College Goal Sunday
Financial aid professionals across Indiana are offering free help to college-bound students and their families this fall. College Goal Sunday is set for 2 p.m. local time on October 4th, at 35 sites statewide. Volunteers will help students file the FAFSA - the form required to qualify for federal and state grants, scho...
Sep 11, 2026
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Obituaries
Larr y Legg, 87, Vincennes
Larry R. Legg, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 31, 1938, to the late Edward and Margaret Legg. Larry graduated from Decker High School. He married the love of his life, Elsie McDaniel, on October 31, 1969. Larry worked for many years with Indiana...
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Larry Spangle, 89, Danville
Larry Spangle, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Danville, IN. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn "Risley" Spangle, and the two ...
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Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 6, 1959, to the late Charles and Hazel Newberry. Susie worked for many years in environmental services at several of the local nursing homes. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, camp...
Sep 09, 2026
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2026. Donna was born on May 25, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Clay Owen and Mary "Stone" Ziegler. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. While attending V...
Sep 08, 2026
Sheila K. Snyder, 74, Vincennes, Indiana
Sheila K. Snyder went to meet the Lord on September 4, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 74. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Pansy Hatcher Welton and Sherman Welton. Sheila lived her life with grace, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was a lifelong resident ...
Sep 07, 2026
Cassandra Benson, 34, Vincennes
Cassandra Rose "Catiller" Jensen, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 30, 1991, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived her life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. Cassandra built a life centered on family, love, ...
Sep 03, 2026
John Gilbert, 69, Loogootee
Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...
Aug 27, 2026
Emil "Sam" Williams, Vincennes
Emil Francis Williams Jr. lovingly known as Sam went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026. Born to Emil "Newt" and Dorothy Williams in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the oldest of twelve and was naturally a leader with a work ethic like no other. Sam graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957. After gr...
Aug 27, 2026
David Oliver, 84, Washington
David Bliss Oliver, age 84, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that touched everyone who knew him. David graduated from high school and later answered the call ...
Aug 27, 2026
Pete Carter, 89, Vincennes
Peter "Pete" Carter, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on May 21, 1948, to the late Buell and Frieda Carter. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and attended Vincennes University. On June 18, 1972, he married the love of his life, Marcia...
Aug 26, 2026
Local Sports
Friday Night Lights Report Update
South Putnam defeated Vincennes 49 to 13 Rensselaer Central 33 North Knox 14 North Daviess 63 Pike Central 0 Sullivan 46 Linton 7
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans defeated Evansville Harrison in for sets. South Knox and Harrison split the first two sets, with South Knox winning the first set 25-14, and Harrison claiming set two, 25-18. The Lady Spartans then won the last two, 25-14 and 25-21. Makayla Carie had 14 ...
Sep 04, 2026
Week Three Beckons for Knox County Football Teams
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices will look for a 2-1 record as they head off to West Terre Haute to face the West Vigo Vikings in a W-I-C matchup. You can hear the game tonight here on 92.1 WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are also looking to go to 2-1 on the year, but it won't be easy, as they travel to 2-A Number 9 North P...
Sep 04, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The Rivet Lady Patriots lost in three sets to the Princeton Lady Tigers. Princeton took the match 25-16, 25-18, and 25-15. Jocelyn Thacker led with 8 kills for Rivet, while Kaley Hawkins added five. Piper Lewis scored 9 service points, while Addison Fuller tallied 8 digs. In Soccer:...
Sep 03, 2026
Sports Roundup for Wednesday
Around Knox County: In Soccer: The South Knox Spartans led 4-0 at halftime, and cruised on to a 4-1 victory over Vincennes Rivet at home. The match had been set for play yesterday afternoon at Rivet, but excessive heat caused a move to an evening game at South Knox. The Spartans move to 2-1-2 with the win, while Rivet ...
Sep 02, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...
Sep 01, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report Update
Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12
Aug 29, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans won in 3 games over Robinson 25-15, 25-23, and 25-25. The Lady Spartans were led by six kills each from Janet West and Natalie West, along with 11 service points from Makayla Carie. The North Knox Warriors lost in three sets to Northeast Dubois. The Lady...
Aug 28, 2026
Knox County Teams Face Week 2 of the High School Football Season Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices take a 1-0 record into Brazil tonight to face the Northview Knights. This is the Alices' first ever game in the Western Indiana Conference. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors take an 0-1 record into their first Southwest Conference game of t...
Aug 28, 2026
Cooper Collins Named to USA Under 18 National Team
Vincennes Lincoln senior catcher Cooper Collins is one of 20 players to represent the United States in the Pan American championships October 22nd to 29th. The tournament will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that week. The tournament is also a qualifier for the Under 18 World Championships, planned for C...
Aug 27, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine splitting up after 2 decades of marriage
Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine announced their split after 20 years of marriage, vowing to co-parent their three sons with grace and friendship.
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Country singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, voice behind family band Taylor Made, dies at 56
Brian "Nashville" Duckworth performed with family band Taylor Made and scored a Billboard hit before his death at age 56 at his home on Sept. 7.
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Star from 'The Breakfast Club' looks unrecognizable with long beard and hair in rare public sighting
Judd Nelson was spotted riding a motorcycle in West Hollywood, sporting a long beard and long hair that left the Brat Pack star unrecognizable.
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Kristin Cavallari rocks daring denim and lace look in sizzling new photos
Kristin Cavallari modeled the Detour collection in a desert-set shoot fans compared to Britney Spears, marking a return to "old-school Uncommon James."
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Pink hits back amid backlash for criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks
Pink doubles down on criticism of Macklemore after his "Free Palestine" chants and anti-Israel song performance at a concert, sharing an emotional statement as a Jewish mom.
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Judge Judy preparing to end decades-long run as TV's toughest judge
Judge Judy Sheindlin reveals she's retiring from TV after "Judy Justice" ends in October, but her next move keeps her in the entertainment world.
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Mackenzie Phillips shocks with 15-year celibacy confession as Sharon Stone, Teri Hatcher rethink romance
Mackenzie Phillips revealed on a podcast that she has been celibate for 15 years, joining Sharon Stone and Teri Hatcher in new Hollywood trend.
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Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
From a Hollywood legend's remarkable military service to controversial campaigns, celebrity home disasters and final summer swimsuit moments, see how closely you followed this week's entertainment headlines.
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Dr. Drew blasts Ryan Reynolds for calling 1980s a 'brutal' era: 'What happened to fun?'
Dr. Drew fires back at Ryan Reynolds' claim that the 1980s were "brutal," arguing the actor confused the decade with the more turbulent 1970s.
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Army veteran nicknamed 'Xena' after daring missions with Green Berets trades combat gear for pinup glamour
Army veteran Lindsey Schmidt earned the nickname "Xena" while accompanying Green Berets on Iraq missions as the only woman in her battalion.
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Saudi Arabia tells Trump now is the time for military action as Iran-backed Houthis advance
Houthi forces seized Perim island and key positions along Yemen's Bab al-Mandab Strait as Saudi Arabia urged Trump to take direct military action.
Sep 11, 2026
America built a fortress after 9/11. Then the threat started hiding in plain sight
Twenty-five years after 9/11, lone actors radicalized online have replaced al Qaeda's complex plots as the greatest terrorism threat to the homeland.
Sep 11, 2026
Putin, Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian descend on India for high-stakes BRICS summit amid escalating global tensions
Presidents of Iran, Russia and China converge on New Delhi for the BRICS summit as India navigates competing interests amid Middle East and Ukraine wars.
Sep 11, 2026
Iran-backed terror group's latest territorial grab threatens second global shipping chokepoint
Iran-backed Houthi forces seized Yemen's Mocha port and advanced toward Bab el-Mandeb, threatening Red Sea shipping as Brent crude surged past $106.
Sep 10, 2026
Fire aboard cargo ship undergoing repairs at busy Chinese port leaves 25 people dead, five more injured
A cargo ship called the Ocean Melody caught fire during repairs at Qingdao port, killing 25 of the 42 people on board the Liberian-flagged vessel.
Sep 10, 2026
How 9/11 transformed synagogue security into a new reality for the Jewish community
FBI data shows Jews face 63% of religiously motivated hate crimes as communities prepare for Rosh Hashanah on Friday, Sept. 11 amid rising threats.
Sep 10, 2026
Drone nearly strikes Zelenskyy's plane before takeoff for Norwegian king's funeral, PM says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was reportedly almost hit by a Russian drone during takeoff from Moldova, closing Chișinău airspace.
Sep 10, 2026
Spanish opposition leader calls prime minister a 'traitor' over Ceuta migrant crisis
Santiago Abascal branded Pedro Sánchez a "traitor" in parliament over Spain's migrant crisis in the North African enclave of Ceuta amid protests.
Sep 09, 2026
Ukraine strikes deep into Russia's Arctic gas heartland as Trump pushes Putin toward peace
Ukrainian drones struck Novy Urengoy, sparking a fire in Russia's top natural-gas region roughly 1,740 miles from Ukraine's border in the Arctic.
Sep 09, 2026
Israel's E1 plan explained: The Jerusalem-area corridor sparking international backlash
Israel says E1 construction in the West Bank falls under the Oslo Accords, but Britain imposed sanctions. And 11 nations weigh trade restrictions on settlements.
Sep 09, 2026
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