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State Internships Available for Next Legislative Session
The Indiana Senate is seeking interns for next year's Legislative session in Indianapolis. The 2027 session is the long legislative session, running from late December or early January, through the end of April. Internships will be offered in information technology, communications, legal, legislative, and policy office...
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Lane Closures Coming to U-S 50 Bridge in Shoals
Heads up if you drive through Shoals - INDOT is scheduled to begin daily lane closures on U.S. 50 starting Tuesday, August 25th. The lane closures are due to maintenance on the bridge spanning the East Fork of the White River. Expect one lane to be closed during daytime hours, with a temporary traffic signal directing ...
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3 Percent Rise Coming for KC Library Budget
The Knox County Public Library will increase its budget by three percent for 2027, in a budget estimate presented to the County Library Board. The increase is the first for the Library since its 2022 budget. A public hearing will be held on the budget proposal at the beginning of the coming board session on Tuesday, S...
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Mayor Yochum Reflects on Snafu that Ended State Senate Run
Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum is reacting to the administrative error that knocked him out of contention in the State Senate District 39 race. Yochum was named by a District 39 caucus to replace the Democrat primary winner; however, a paperwork mistake ended his chances to run for that seat. Mayor Yochum admits to being ...
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Washington Officials Taking Grant Applications for Facade Improvements Downtown
Applications for Washington's Downtown Facade Grant Program are still being accepted. Property and business owners interested in improving the exterior of their downtown buildings are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to make updates that enhance both their individual property and the overall appearance ...
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Two Rezoning Measures Finalized; Third Set for Hearing September First
The Knox County Commissioners have made final approval for conversion of two non-residential areas to potential residential land. The approved areas include room in the 71-hundred block of Russell Drive near Bicknell, and in the 24-hundred block of Old Decker Road. Both were forwarded favorably from the Knox County A...
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Vincennes Police Joining "Drive Sober" Campaign
Both Vincennes and Washington Police, and The Daviess County Sheriff's Office will be cracking down on impaired driving before Labor Day. They are teaming up with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. Officers across the state will work overtime sta...
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Temporary Grants Available for Flood, Storm Victims
Governor Mike Braun says emergency aid is now available for Hoosiers impacted by severe storm and flooding damage along with temporary housing grants. Braun says people can call 2-1-1 to report their needs, and staffing has been increased to meet the demand. The State Disaster Relief Fund is offering emergency aid gran...
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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...
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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...
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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
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...
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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
It Starts Now: First IHSAA Practices Today in Several Sports; First Competition Day for Girls' Golf
Today is first practice day for many high school sports teams across Indiana. Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball teams may start their official workouts today. Football teams may also begin non-contact practices today; thei first day of full-contact football practice is on Thursday. Girls' golf teams start...
Aug 03, 2026
Clint Roesler Moves from Mitchell to V-U As an Assistant
North knox grad Clint Roesler has stepped down from the head coaching position at Mitchell following two years on the job. He has left the position to take an assistant coaching spot with Vincennes University. Roesler was hired on at Mitchell in 2024 to lead their boys' basketball progam. He will start as a Trailblaz...
Jul 22, 2026
An OVR Sweep by Southeast Lexington at Cub League Complex
It was a Ohio Valley Regional sweep for the South Lexington Crush, as thei win both titles yesterday at the Vincennes Cub League complex. ' In the 9 and under title game, the Crush defeated the Vincennes All-Stars 8-7. The Vincennes team got the final by defeating Valparaiso Blue in the semifinal, and South Lexington ...
Jul 20, 2026
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
Entertainment News
Fox World News
'DWTS' judge Carrie Ann Inaba admits she's 'always in pain' with 'debilitating' health battle
Carrie Ann Inaba reveals her Sjögren's disease causes "debilitating" daily pain and has affected her organs, forcing her to carefully manage her energy.
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'Ghost Soldier' star Jim Caviezel says audiences are hungry for heroes as he takes on intense new role
Jim Caviezel says Americans are "hungry for heroes" as the "Ghost Soldier" trailer reveals his role as a Green Beret defending his community.
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Michelle Rodriguez says Hollywood felt like the 'devil's world' after religious upbringing
Michelle Rodriguez says her Jehovah's Witness background left her unfazed by her "Fast and the Furious" casting, as she was already in the "devil's world."
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Sandra Bullock says Bryan Randall was ill for 'half of our relationship' as she opens up about his death
Sandra Bullock reveals how Bryan Randall asked her to keep his ALS diagnosis secret, leaving her feeling isolated during the beginning of the pandemic.
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Princess Diana could have survived fatal Paris crash if she made one simple choice, investigator says
Henri Paul's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when the Mercedes crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, killing Princess Diana.
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Hayden Panettiere death: DEA joins probe into what happened to late star
The investigation into the death of star Hayden Panettiere has expanded to include the Drug Enforcement Administration, Fox News has learned. The actress died Sunday at the age of 36.
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Heather Graham flaunts fit physique in bikinis on romantic Italian escape
Heather Graham shared stunning bikini photos from her Positano vacation with boyfriend Michele Civetta, exploring Italy's Amalfi Coast together.
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John Stamos celebrates turning 63 with a thirst trap that has fans saying 'have mercy'
John Stamos celebrated his 63rd birthday with a thirst trap mirror selfie on Instagram. "Full House" fans and co-star Candace Cameron Bure reacted to the steamy photo.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle planning to move back to UK with children 6 years after royal exit: reports
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are enrolled in a British school starting in September as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to leave Montecito.
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Shirley MacLaine makes rare video appearance, pokes fun at 1960s movie flop
Shirley MacLaine, 92, sent a video message to a New York theater screening "Sweet Charity," joking about Bob Fosse's directorial debut flopping.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christian Zionists take on anti-Israel 'propaganda' from biblical heartland
The Israel Guys inaugurated a major visitor center in Har Bracha on the West Bank, inviting Christians in Israel to see Judea and Samaria's biblical heartland firsthand.
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Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
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UK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises
Britain's Home Office published a guide reminding asylum seekers not to rape or sexually harass people, noting women can earn money and make decisions.
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5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive
Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.
Aug 19, 2026
Cuba's economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
Aug 19, 2026
Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
Aug 19, 2026
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from US within a year
Liberia agreed to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive on Thursday.
Aug 19, 2026
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