Local News
Final Vote Deadline Set for Noon Today
This is the final day for early voting for the 2026 Indiana primary election. Knox County voters wishing to cast their ballots early can do so in the garage of the former Knox County Jail through noon today. That facility is across 8th Street from the Courthouse in Vincennes. After noon today, the next vote action wi...
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SR 57 Bridge to Close in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 57 near Buckskin in Gibson County is scheduled to be closed a week from today--around Monday, May 11th-- for bridge maintenance work. The highway will be closed between East County Road 850 South and East County Road 750 South ...
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Advanced Admission Set for Vincennes Rendezvous
Advanced admission buttons for the 49th Annual Vincennes Rendezvous are now available for $12 at all Vincennes Banks and United Packing and Shipping. Each button provides entry for both Saturday and Sunday, May 23rd & 24th, at the French Commons behind George Rogers Clark Nationa...
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Area Prices Reflect State Averages
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday was $4.83 per gallon, 1¢ lower than Saturday and 38¢ higher than Sunday's national average of $4.45 per gallon. It was also $1.05 higher than a week ago, 90¢ higher than a month ago, and $1.61 h...
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Sixth and State Light in Vincennes Working... For Now
Repair crews have the light at Sixth and State Street working again-but Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague wonders for how long. The light was recently fixed after failing again in April. Sprague expects an overhaul of that stoplight will be needed. Sprague knows the latest work on the lights turned them back on-bu...
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Pike Teacher Charged with Felonies
The Pike County Prosecutor's Office says a teacher at Pike Central High School has been charged with Level 6 Felony charges of Obstruction of Justice and Official Misconduct. 46-year-old Abigail Vinnedge was issued a summons for her appearance for arraignment at a later date. &...
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State Road 54 to Close Two Separate Locations for Bridge Work
State Road 54 in Sullivan County is scheduled for closure today for maintenance operations on two separate bridges. The closure will occur near Sullivan between St. Clair Street in Sullivan and South County Road 200 East. Work is expected to last t...
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Today Starts Two INDOT Projects
The start of May marks a ramping up of various construction projects across Knox County and the entire area. Two of those projects are set to start today. One of those is a bridge deck overlay on State Road 67 south of Bruceville. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan says the work on the bridge over Smalls Creek is a touch-up ...
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Obituaries
Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
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Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
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Philip Smith, 74, Vincennes
Phillip C. Smith, known to many as Butch, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 74. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Butch was a man who valued hard work, loyal...
May 01, 2026
Virginia Madding, 88, Vincennes
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Stephens) Whalen Madding, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Born on December 29, 1937, to Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens, Ginny lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. She was a proud graduate of L...
May 01, 2026
James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes
James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...
Apr 28, 2026
Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes
Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...
Apr 28, 2026
Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes
Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...
Apr 27, 2026
Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes
Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...
Apr 24, 2026
Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes
Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ann Cress, 68. Bicknell
Mary Ann "Johnson" Cress, age 68, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Cannelton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a steady faith that guided her throughout her years. Mary Ann attended the business college in...
Apr 22, 2026
Local Sports
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
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Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
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Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship
Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer plans to sign a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing ceremony.
May 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...
May 01, 2026
Knox County Sports for Thursday
In baseball: For the second time in two days, the North Knox Warriors hold off a late rally to win-this time over Rivet, 5-4, at Saint Vincent Field. Three runs in the fourth inning lead the Warriors to victory. Levi Pahmeier gets the win on the mound, with Rylen Oxby getting the save. Jayden Thacker took the loss fo...
Apr 30, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday
In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln broke a scoreless extra inning tie at home with a run in the 9th inning, and defeated Castle 1-0. A successful squeeze bunt by Paxton Smith brought in Cooper Collins with the winning run. Colton Winning pitched the final two innings, and got the win, following a scoreless seven-inning o...
Apr 29, 2026
Friday Ball Park Sports Report File
In Boys High School Baseball, Rivet defeated Wood Memorial with a 2 run shut out
Apr 25, 2026
Knox County Sports Recap for Friday
The Vincennes Lincoln baseball team won a 19-15 slugfest yesterday over Evansville Central at Hill Field in Vincennes. The Alices came up with 12 runs in the first three innings, and secured the game with five runs in the 6th. Cooper Collins led the way with four hits, including two home runs and a triple. He also dr...
Apr 24, 2026
LHS Names Illinois Hall of Famer to be Next Head Basketball Coach
A 2017 Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame coach has been named as the new head coach at Vincennes Lincoln. Rob Flanigan will take over for Dave Mahurin has the basketball coach at L-H-S. Flanigan comes to Vincennes after a long and successful career at Richland County High School in Olney. He led the Tigers to a 577-29...
Apr 23, 2026
Entertainment News
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'Yellowstone' fans 'about to pass out' over 'Dutton Ranch' trailer as Beth and Rip return
Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch sparks massive fan excitement as the new trailer teases Beth and Rip's dangerous fresh start in South Texas.
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'Storage Wars' star's son breaks silence after father's death by suicide at 67
Brandon Sheets paid an emotional tribute to his father, Darrell Sheets, on social media and honored the "Storage Wars" star's legacy after his death by suicide.
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Supermodel slams GLP-1 trend, says weight loss shots are a 'smack in the face' to body positivity movement
Ashley Graham calls the rise of GLP-1 weight loss shots disheartening as she vows to continue advocating for plus-size women and body acceptance.
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Nina Dobrev stuns in daring mesh gown during New York City outing
Nina Dobrev wowed in a bold mesh gown with red details in NYC, pairing it with stiletto heels and a red handbag for a striking street style moment.
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Santana lead vocalist dead at 79
Alex Ligertwood, lead singer and songwriter for Santana known for hits like "Winning" and "You Know That I Love You," died in Los Angeles. He was 79.
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Ellen Burstyn on the habits she gave up to stay thriving at 93 years old
At 93, Ellen Burstyn shares her longevity secrets on Rob Lowe's podcast, crediting a plant-based diet, exercise, and giving up alcohol, smoking cigarettes and marjuana.
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Barry Manilow, 82, gives update on his cancer battle as he cancels more tour dates
Barry Manilow, 82, says he is making great progress in his lung cancer treatment and has his heart set on returning to the stage in June in the U.K.
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Shirley MacLaine spotted enjoying lunch in Malibu just days before her 92nd birthday celebration
Shirley MacLaine, 92, was spotted leaving a Malibu restaurant days before her birthday. The Oscar winner's career spans decades of iconic roles.
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Meryl Streep had secret 'beef' with Goldie Hawn while filming '90s horror comedy film
Meryl Streep reveals she had "beef" with Goldie Hawn over her tardiness on the "Death Becomes Her" set, but says they have been "buddies" ever since.
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'Gossip Girl' star Kelly Rutherford swears by airport workouts over the gym
"Gossip Girl" star Kelly Rutherford shares her fitness secrets, from swimming to chasing her dachshunds, and why love is her ultimate confidence boost.
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Cruise ship outbreak leaves 3 dead as officials delay medical evacuations and probe hantavirus threat
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off West Africa has killed three people, with the WHO coordinating emergency medical evacuations.
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Somali pirate and Houthi alliance targets $1T oil trade route with revived hijack tactic
Analysts warn of a Red Sea security vacuum as Somali pirates and Houthi-linked groups allegedly collaborate using new tech to hijack oil tankers.
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Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says
A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.
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Examining NATO: Inside the 'commitment gap' as US carries alliance deterrence
Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.
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'Killing off the country': Iran executes dozens, arrests 4,000-plus in war crackdown
Iran is being accused of intensifying its crackdown on dissent with executions, mass arrests and one of the internet longest shutdowns to stifle protests against the regime.
May 02, 2026
Iran's killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world's forgotten war
Iran is accused of supplying Mohajer-6 attack drones to Sudan's armed forces as the civil war's death toll reportedly reaches as many as 400,000 people.
May 02, 2026
Bus plunges into river after trainee driver crash, massive rescue response: reports
All four people on board were rescued after a trainee driver sent a bus careening into the River Seine near Paris Thursday, officials said.
May 02, 2026
May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds
May Day demonstrations across multiple continents escalated into clashes as traditional labor protests increasingly became vehicles for anti-war and anti-Israel political movements.
May 01, 2026
North Korea's extreme battlefield doctrine revealed by Kim Jong Un during speech
Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean soldiers who chose self-destruction over capture in Ukraine War, marking a stark confirmation of battlefield policy.
May 01, 2026
Trump's 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran - but can Tehran outlast the pressure?
Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.
May 01, 2026
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