Local News
Helping His Hands Hitting the Road Again to Help Disaster Victims
Vincennes-based Helping His Hands is helping again-this time to storm-stricken people in the Chicago regions of Indiana and northeast Illinois The group will work in three places helping those in need-in Merrillville and Elkhart, as well as in Streator, Illinois. Helping His Hands director Jason Burkhart knows the pro...
8h ago
Knox County Considering Award of Planning Grant for Federal Safe Streets Program
Knox County is reviewing three companies for a planning grant as part of the federal Safe Streets for All program. County officials will review bids next month from Loughmueller Group, United Consulting, and Kaskaskia Consulting. The Safe Streets grant will provide assistance for targeted road improvement. Knox Count...
8h ago
Invasive Plants Still in Crosshairs of County SWCD Officials
Invasive plant eradication work continues on Knoxc County rights-of-way and also in County park areas. The work is being done by the County's Soil and Water Conservation District. S-W-C-D representative Ben Burke told the Commissioners they have taken out around 500 infestation points on County rights-of-way. Of thos...
8h ago
Drug Arrests Reported in Daviess County
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested three people on drug related charges. 56-year-old James Choate of Washington was arrested for Conspiracy to Deal Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. 37-year-old Jared Ray of Newberry and 34-year-...
8h ago
Indiana OUCC Claims Duke is Overcharging Ratepayers
Duke Energy is accused by Indiana's top utility customer advocate of overcharging ratepayers. Indiana Utility Consumer Counselor Abby Gray filed an appeal of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's approval of a rate increase for Duke. Citizens Action Coalition as well as some industrial ratepayers have joined the ...
8h ago
Overnight Closures on U-S 41 Set for Monday
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans an overnight closure on Monday at the 4150 tri-level split. That split is near the east side of Vincennes. The closures will happen from ten p-m to six a-m each Monday through Thursday from Monday through the end of July, depending on weather. Those closures will allow f...
8h ago
KC Library Makes Improvements to Carnegie Building
Improvements have been made to the original Carnegie portion of the Knox County Public Library. At yesterday's Library Board meeting, Library personnel reported on recent tuck-pointing and power washing to improve the building's brick exterior. The work was paid for with a donation with a grant from the Carnegie Foun...
8h ago
Power Outages Remain for Some Places Early This Morning
(Scattered outages this morning)(Thurxday 6/17/26 ... tlz 6a) Around 100 Duke Energy Vincennes customers were without power this morning, following a line of severe storms that struck the area overnight. The affected area this morning include the area bordered by 13th Street, !4th, Street, Prairie Street, and Burnett ...
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Obituaries
Carolyn ARmes, 87, Washington
Carolyn S. Armes, 87, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Epsom, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew her. Born to the late Daniel McCullough and Eulah Smith McCullough, Caroly...
Jun 16, 2026
Janice Fehlinger, 72, Vincennes
Janice Elaine "Abel" Fehlinger, age 72, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on October 7, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Betty "Qualkenbush" Abel. Janice graduated from high school and went on to build a life marked by dev...
Jun 16, 2026
Michael Burton, 34, Vincennes
Michael Brandon Burton, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on November 21, 1991, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Michael was a beloved son, brother, treasured uncle...
Jun 16, 2026
Greg Kelso, 62, Vincennes
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Gregory Lowell Kelso, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 5, 1964, in Vincennes Greg was the son of Lowell and Linda Kelso. Greg wasn't just a carpenter; he was the guy who could turn a piece of wood into something truly amazing. When Greg ...
Jun 15, 2026
Evie Purry, 65, VVincennes
Evie May Purry, born on March 26, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Earl and Wanda B. (Wright) McCullough. Evie married Tommie Purry on May 2, 2003. Evie dedicated many years of her life to working at Wal-Mart, where her kind spirit and br...
Jun 10, 2026
Martha Burnett, 90, Washington
Martha "Marty" P. Burnett, age 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935, in Bloomington, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her friends, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Marty attended school and later built a ste...
Jun 09, 2026
John Coyle, 69, Vinennes
John H. Coyle, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1956, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and lived a life marked by dedication and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day. John graduated from high school and went on to build a steady and respected career as a CNC M...
Jun 07, 2026
James L. Southgate, 82, Freelandville
James L. Southgate, age 82, of Freelandville, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents, Edward Southgate and Norma "Mikesell" Smith. James graduated from high school and, afterwards, spent many years working in salvage yards and maintaining ...
Jun 07, 2026
Shirley Bunte, 90, Bruceville
Shirley (Mattingly) Bunte, 90, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on November 24, 1935, in Washington, Indiana, to Alma (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly. She married Joe Bunte in 1954. They were married for 64 years until he passed away...
Jun 01, 2026
Beverly Patton, 86, Bicknell
Beverly Sue Patton, age 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, in the town where she was born on September 20, 1939. She lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the community she called home throughout her years. Throughout her working years, Beverly served in several roles...
May 31, 2026
Local Sports
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
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursday
In baseball tournament action: Vincennes Lincoln's Brady Anderson came up with a one-hitter, as the Alices advance to the Jasper Sectional semifinals by defeating the host Wildcats 2-0. Anderson struck out eight in the win. The Alices scored in the first and in the seventh to get the victory. Nash Ransom and Tyson G...
May 28, 2026
Area Sports Roundup for Wednesday
The South Knox Lady Spartans were defeated in Sullivan sectional play by the Linter Miners 12-4. Linton led 10=0 before the Spartans scored two in the sixth, and two in the seventh, to extend the game to the full seven innings. Braelyn Gladish set a new single-season hits record with a first inning do uble, as she rec...
May 27, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
Prince William refuses to quit hobby that terrifies Kate Middleton: experts
Kate Middleton's ongoing efforts to stop Prince William from riding motorcycles mirror struggles most married couples face, royal experts say.
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'Top Gear' star Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis after health scares
Jeremy Clarkson reveals he is battling aggressive but early-stage prostate cancer in the final two episodes of "Clarkson's Farm" season five.
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Jillian Michaels says leaving the left felt like 'Neo in the Matrix' and warns it 'comes for everyone'
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Olivia Wilde speaks out about the exact moment she knew relationship with Jason Sudeikis was over
Olivia Wilde reveals the birthday-night comment from Jason Sudeikis that confirmed their relationship was over after years of growing apart.
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Irina Shayk sizzles in topless photos for new fashion campaign
Irina Shayk poses topless in new Haikure collaboration, sharing photos she shot herself at home to celebrate the Italian fashion brand partnership.
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'Off Campus' star Ella Bright sets the record straight on why she sounds British despite being fully American
Rising actress Ella Bright explains how she lost her American accent after moving to London as a child, despite being born in New York to U.S. parents.
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Jelly Roll's daughter calls fans out over divorce chatter as Bunnie Xo posts cryptic song lyrics
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Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski ripped for 'tone-deaf' essay detailing wild post-divorce dating phase
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Jane Seymour says finding love in her 70s with fiance John Zambetti feels like a 'miracle'
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Lauren Sánchez Bezos exposes TV career reality after critics said she didn't 'deserve to be there'
Lauren Sánchez Bezos reveals she hid her dyslexia while working as a news anchor, sharing on-air flubs and her journey from fear to advocacy.
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Finland's parliament votes to lift decades-old ban on nuclear weapons in historic NATO defense shift
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Colombian military neutralizes five terrorists accused in bus bombing that killed 20, injured 45 civilians
Colombian military forces neutralized five members of the militant group allegedly responsible for the bus bombing that killed 20 civilians in Cauca.
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Israel launches 'Biblical Highway' amid campaign to erase Jewish history
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Elon Musk demands prison for politicians who 'turned a blind eye' to grooming gangs as new report released
Elon Musk amplified a citizen-funded report accusing the British state of failing to protect children from organized grooming gang exploitation across England.
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3 Brazilian men charged after woman tossed from bridge without safety rope
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Russia linked to arson attacks on properties connected to UK PM Keir Starmer, police say
Russia allegedly linked to arson attacks on U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties, with a reported diplomat accused of recruiting Ukrainian nationals.
Jun 16, 2026
Netanyahu's Israel grapples with Trump-Iran deal as details remain unclear
Defense Minister Katz says IDF will remain in Lebanon security zones as Israeli leaders debate Trump-Iran deal's impact on national security interests.
Jun 15, 2026
Iran's regime spins nuclear and Strait of Hormuz deal with Trump as victory over US, Israel
Trump announces U.S.-Iran MOU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program while Iranian media claims victory over Washington.
Jun 15, 2026
Anti-G7 protest turns violent as demonstrators torch Tesla and smash UN office windows
Protesters set a Tesla vehicle on fire and smashed windows at a United Nations office in Geneva as they marched against an upcoming Group of Seven summit.
Jun 15, 2026
Khamenei's 'target-rich' funeral is Iran's biggest security gamble, sends message to US: expert
Iran's July funeral for Khamenei is a high-stakes bet that any peace deal with the U.S. will hold, creating a target-rich event, expert warns.
Jun 14, 2026
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