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AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.54 Per Gallon

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $4.54 per gallon, 18¢ lower than Thursday and 1¢ lower than Friday's national average of $4.55 per gallon. It was also 26¢ lower than a week ago, 40¢ higher than a month ago, and $1.42 higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Tr...

Evansville Habitat House

Habitat for Humanity and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville held a dedication for a newly completed home as part of the Diocese's Jubilee Build. Several speakers took part in the ceremony, offering congratulations and support to the new homeowner and her family. The homeowner said it has been a long journey and she is ...

Toyota's 30th in Princeton

Toyota Indiana is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Princeton by donating over $300,000 to organizations and community initiatives, including a $50,000 gift to the University of Evansville. The university will use the money to by a vehicle so staff can travel across the region to lead hands-on STEM-related programs f...

Gov. Braun Extends Gas Tax Holiday

Today starts one more month of a suspension of Indiana's gas sales tax. Braun extended the April emergency energy declaration by another 30 days, the maximum the law allows. In addition, the Governor is also suspending the Gasoline Excise Tax, which will more than double the savings at the pump for Hoosiers. This exte...

No Grand Prize Winners in Wednesday's Powerball and Hoosier Lotto Drawings

There was no Grand Prize winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The jackpot for tonight's drawing increases to $47M. The cash option for a single winner is $21.1M. Meanwhile, no one claimed the top prize in Wednesday night's Hoosier Lotto drawing. The jackpot rolls over to $21.5M for tonight's drawing.

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Lane Closure Planned for I-69 in Daviess County

The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday on I-69 in Daviess County. The lane closures will occur between mile markers 66 and 69 near Washington. IN-DOT says they will allow for minor patching and bridge deck work. Work will occur in both north and south bound...

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Road Closure Planned for Monday on State Road 57 in Gibson County

The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 57 near Buckskin in Gibson County is scheduled to be closed Monday for bridge maintenance work. The highway will be closed between East County Road 850 South and East County Road 750 South over Smith Fork. Work is expected to take a month to complete, depending o...

ACLU Suing AG Investigator Over Alleged Threat

The ACLU of Indiana is suing a top investigator from the Attorney General's office, alleging he threatened a Monroe County man for his political posts. The lawsuit claims the investigator showed up at Lee Lawmaster's home, warning him he could be 'indicted' for posting the term '86' on several elected officials' Facebo...

Obituaries

Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes

Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Local Sports

High School Sports Report Brief

Sullivan defeated Lincoln 9 to 4

Knox County Sports Recap for Thursady

The Rivet Patriots reversed a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the 4th and 6th to defeat North Central 4-2. Brody Shots and Jayden Thacker combined to strike out ten Thunderburds in the game. Thacker got the win in relief of Shots. Miles Holka had a big sixth inning RBI to secure the win for the Patriots. A grand slam f...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...

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....

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...

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 ...

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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.

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...

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...

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...

Entertainment News

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Kate Hudson turns heads in bold yellow dress with revealing cutouts while on the red carpet

Kate Hudson turned heads in a bold yellow suede gown with deep cutouts at the Los Angeles premiere of Martin Short's Netflix documentary on the red carpet.

Katy Perry to headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony as fans debate whether she's the right pick

Katy Perry's announcement as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony headliner sparks debate among soccer fans, with many questioning the decision.

Billy Bob Thornton reveals the lifelong health battle behind his extreme diet

Billy Bob Thornton opens up about his restricted diet, rare blood type and food allergies that have influenced his unusual eating habits for decades.

Jaime Pressly admits she thought OnlyFans was 'porn' before her surprise debut on the platform

"My Name Is Earl" actress Jaime Pressly joins OnlyFans after Comic-Con fan encounters and a conversation with Shannon Elizabeth changed her perspective.

Harrison Ford left baffled by Gen Z slang he really wishes no one had explained

A hilarious generational clash unfolded when "Shrinking" star Sherry Cola explained "raw-dogging a flight" and Harrison Ford had no idea what it meant.

Elizabeth Hurley, 60, sizzles in new bikini photos while revealing her top trick for the perfect shot

Elizabeth Hurley posts stunning poolside bikini photos and shares her go-to tip for looking great on camera at 60: lie down and stretch out fully.

UFC boss Dana White exposes the 'rudest' celebrity he's ever met after incident involving his niece

Dana White blasts A-lister as the rudest celebrity he has ever met, recalling how the rapper's entourage scared his niece at a kids' charity event.

Kylie Jenner's BFF shows off new silhouette as top surgeons declare the era of exaggerated curves is over

Stassie Karanikolaou's BBL reversal sparks debate over whether exaggerated curves are out as plastic surgeons report a growing demand for natural results.

Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland

Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: sizzling bikini getaways, standout red carpet looks and bold celebrity confessions.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's Hollywood journey from tabloid fame to LA mayoral race

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's journey from reality TV fame on "The Hills" to LA politics marks an unexpected chapter for the former tabloid couple.

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court

A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.

Experts warn Trump administration any Iran deal must close plutonium pathway to nuclear bombs

Experts warn any new Iran deal must ban plutonium reprocessing and expose covert pathways to nuclear weapons, citing risks tied to Bushehr and Arak nuclear facilities.

As Trump forces NATO to pay up, alliance races to close military gap with US

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say

Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia kills three hikers, including two Singaporeans, who authorities say entered a restricted zone despite warnings.

Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say

Experts say Trump's blockade is squeezing Iran so hard the regime may be dumping excess crude into the Persian Gulf as storage capacity runs out.

Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled

Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.

Iranian dissidents seize on Trump remarks about armed resistance, fueling revival of Reagan doctrine

Trump's comments on arming Iranian protesters reignite debate over whether the U.S. should actively support resistance networks against Tehran's regime.

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