Local News
One Lane Traffic on Shoals Bridge Starts Tomorrow
Heads up if you drive through Shoals - INDOT is scheduled to begin daily lane closures on U.S. 50 starting tomorrow. The lane closures are due to maintenance on the bridge spanning the East Fork of the White River. Expect one lane to be closed duri...
6h ago
Knox County Highway TextMyGov Starts Today
The Knox County Highway Department reminds everyone the adoption of the TextMyGov text messaging service starts Monday. The service will allow residents to get important notifications, and find specific information, by texting them. Residents may opt-in by...
12h ago
Amazon Planning Possible September Opening for Vincennes Fulfillment Center
The opening for the Amazon fulfillment center in Vincennes could happen as early as about a month from now. Amazon started work on the new "last mile' Fulfillment Center earlier this year. It is located in the U-S 41 Industrial Park near the Farbest Foods plant.
12h ago
"American Pickers" Coming to Daviess County
The Daviess County Chamber of Commerce says American Pickers is coming back to Indiana The American Pickers team recently reached out to the chamber to help spread the word that they'll be picking throughout Indiana this October. ...
12h ago
Area Farms Win Longevity Awards
135 Indiana farming families were presented with a Hoosier Homestead Award this week at the Indiana State Fair in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and con...
12h ago
Budget Time Drawing Nearer for Knox County
Some time still remains before the Knox works on budget numbers for next year. This will be the first upcoming budget to figure in a set of property tax cuts approved by the State of Indiana. This year's Knox County budget hearings are set for September 14th to 18th, in the Elihu Stout building at Seventh and Main St...
12h ago
KC Commissioners, City of Vincennes Considering Joint Purchase Plan
The Knox County Commissioners are considering joining forces with the City of Vicnennes on some various bidding ventures. Leaders from the Commissioners and the Vincennes City Council are working on a workable solution at this time. Commissioners' president T-J Brink gives the idea behind the joint purchasing power of...
12h ago
Asphalt Milling Operations in Jasper Scheduled from Tuesday, August 25th Through Thursday, August 27th
The Jasper Street Department says asphalt milling operations are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 25th and continue through Thursday, August 27th. Several streets will be affected. A list of streets scheduled for milling operations is posted with this story on our website.
Aug 22, 2026
Obituaries
Kay Halter, 79, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Frances Halter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Cleghorn) Cunningham. She married Richard Halter on Aug...
Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, Ft. Myers, Florida
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at HealthPark Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first born son of Stafford Freemont "Monty" Green and Martha "Marty" Carlock Green. Roy grew up in Washington, Indiana, where h...
Aug 20, 2026
Patricia Kirchoff, 88, Bicknell
Patricia "Clinton" Kirchoff, age 88, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 20, 1938, in Ayr, Scotland, to her parents, John and Isabella "Brown" Clinton. Patricia spent her early years in Scotland, where she attended university. Patrici...
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
After 80 years of good jokes, great crops, and endless love, Michael "Mike" Ray Held tipped his hat to a life exceptionally well-lived on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026. Passing away peacefully at his home outside Freelandville, Indiana, Mike officially traded in his tractor keys for a front-row seat to th...
Aug 17, 2026
Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
Philip Ray Mendenhall, 86, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Vincennes. He was born on March 17, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Bertha Burch Mendenhall and Roy Mendenhall. Philip lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to the people and places he loved. He proudly serv...
Aug 16, 2026
Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
Richard Leo Henderson, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, faith, and unwavering love for his family. Born to Thomas Robert Henderson and Norma Jean Henderson, Richard was a devoted son, a beloved brother to Ronald Henderson, a proud fa...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
Edgar F. Qualkenbush II, 36, of Vincennes, passed away on August 1, 2026. Edgar was born on May 20, 1990, in Vincennes, the son of Edgar F. Qualkenbush. He was a 2008 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and continued his education at the University of Evansville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...
Aug 09, 2026
Local Sports
Middle School Weekend Wrapup
In Middle School action: The Clark Middle School boys' soccer team defeated Mount Vernon 10-1. Kelan Stein scored three goals, with Kellen Hartman also added three of his own. Eli Leffler also added two goals, with one each from Sammy Ubaldo and Carson Riley. The Clark Middle School runners ran at Boonville on Saturd...
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LHS Fifth in Boonville Cross Country Race; South Knox 10th, Washington 14th
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices gained a fifth place finish in the 21-teram Boonville Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Tell City won the meet, with Heritage Hills second. South Knox finish second, while Washington was 14th. Two LHS runners finished in the top ten, with Gage Williams fifth and Brody Francis tenth.
13h ago
Friday Night Lights Report
Eastern Greene defeated Pike Central 41 to 12 Riverton Parke shut out Linton 21 to 0 Sullivan beat North Knox 41 to 7 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Terre Haute South 7 to 6
Aug 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Home openers are on the calendar for both Knox County football teams tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices start tonight with a non-conference game at Inman Field against the Terre Haute South Braves. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors also open at home tonight, as they ...
Aug 21, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Around Knox County: In volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors defeated Dugger Union in five games. The two split the first foursets, with North Knox winning the decisive fifth set 15-12. The Lady Warriors go to 1=0 on the year with the victory. In soccer: The Rivet Lady Patriots tied Sullivan 1-1 at Saint Vincent F...
Aug 20, 2026
Knox County Sports for Wednesday
Around Knox County: In volleyball: The Lincoln High School volleyball team defeated Pike Central in three sets, 25-5, 25-22, and 25-14. Hadley Piper had 10 points and 12 assists in the match. Hope Hambrick added nine kills, while Marlo Thorne scored 15 assists. The Lady Alices move to 3-0 on the year. In soccer: Sou...
Aug 19, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In Volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Linton Miners 3-2. The Lady Miners took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-14, before the Lady Alices won set 3, 25-22. In overtime, L-H-S won set 4 26-24, before taking the decider 15-9. The Lady Alices go to 2-0 on the year, whil...
Aug 18, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
LHS Wins Meet Over County Rivals
The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices came up with a county win over both Vincennes Rivet and South Knox. The Lady Alices totaled an 18 hole score of 379, compared with 415 for Rivet and 448 for South Knox. Vincennes Lincoln's Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the meet, with an 85.
Aug 09, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
Melissa Gilbert pleads to protect child actors after Hayden Panettiere's death at 36
Melissa Gilbert named three female child actors who died within one year as she demanded real substantive change for young performers.
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Kourtney Kardashian embraces summer in barely-there bikini during scenic getaway
Kourtney Kardashian shared a 20-slide Instagram post featuring rock climbing, canyon boat rides and Travis Barker holding baby Rocky on a desert trip.
3h ago
Hayden Panettiere's mom discloses heartbreaking ultimatum in their final phone call before actress' death
Hayden Panettiere's mom reveals the therapist-advised ultimatum over Brian Hickerson that led to their estrangement months before the actress' death.
5h ago
John Candy's family calls out Hollywood for weight criticism the actor endured throughout his career
Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Rosemary Candy slam Hollywood's weight criticism of John Candy, revealing how the late comedian handled it privately.
7h ago
'Harry Potter' star Jessie Cave felt 'it was embarrassing' turning to OnlyFans amid money struggles
"Harry Potter" actress Jessie Cave reveals the desperate financial moment that pushed her to join OnlyFans, where she now posts non-explicit hair videos.
8h ago
Shelley Fabares, star of 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' dead at 82
Shelley Fabares starred on "The Donna Reed Show," hit No. 1 with "Johnny Angel" and earned two Emmy nods for "Coach" over a career spanning decades.
8h ago
Motown songwriter behind 'Money (That's What I Want)' and other hits dead at 87
Janie Bradford Hobbs co-wrote "Money (That's What I Want)" with Berry Gordy and penned hits for Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and The Supremes.
9h ago
Andrew feels 'abandoned' by royal family, rejects King Charles' invitation over outcast fears: experts
Former Prince Andrew reportedly feels "abandoned" by the royal family after rejecting King Charles III's invitation to Balmoral, fearing outcast treatment.
11h ago
'Real Housewives' star Kim Zolciak denies sexual battery charge against 15-year-old son after his arrest
Kim Zolciak denies allegations against her 15-year-old son KJ Biermann, citing a passed polygraph and lack of DNA evidence in the felony case.
19h ago
Hayden Panettiere's 'Guiding Light' co-star Beth Chamberlin says she believed actress would overcome troubles
Beth Chamberlin recalls her special bond with Hayden Panettiere on "Guiding Light" and why she believed the actress would overcome her troubled times.
Aug 23, 2026
Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says
Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons, urging enhanced protection for prime ministerial candidates during the election campaign.
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Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors
A mountain of garbage collapsed after heavy rain at a major landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, burying nearby homes and launching a search for survivors.
Aug 23, 2026
Mexican governor facing US drug charges seeks leave just one day after returning to office
Embattled Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya's abrupt reversal follows pointed remarks from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum about putting nation above personal interest.
Aug 23, 2026
Hormuz crisis hides a deeper oil threat that could outlast the war
Art Berman warns that 8 million barrels shut in near the Strait of Hormuz may never fully recover, even after a ceasefire reopens the waterway.
Aug 23, 2026
Woman in her 30s who pretended to be a child and lived with family found guilty of fraud
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 37, lived with a family as their daughter for 14 months before her elaborate child identity fraud was uncovered.
Aug 23, 2026
Portugal enacts 'burqa law' largely prohibiting face coverings in public
Portuguese President António José Seguro has enacted a measure that bans people from covering up their face while in public places, with some exceptions, AFP reported.
Aug 21, 2026
Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal
Deportees from Venezuela, Cuba and Colombia arrived in Liberia as the West African nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals from the U.S. over the next year.
Aug 21, 2026
Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
Aug 20, 2026
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: 'Dangerous adventures'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Recep Tayyip Erdoğan not to test Israel's resolve after the Abu al-Duhur airbase strike in Syria.
Aug 20, 2026
Melting Swiss glacier reveals remains of two Belgian mountaineers missing since 1992
DNA testing confirmed remains found on a Swiss Alps glacier belong to two Belgian mountaineers who vanished in the Weissmies region in 1992.
Aug 20, 2026
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