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Bears Stadium in Northwest Indiana One Step Closer to Reality
A bill to create a northwest Indiana stadium authority, backed by the Chicago Bears, has cleared the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee, bringing the proposal for a new NFL stadium in Hammond one step closer to reality. House Speaker Todd Huston says Senate Bill 27, which has already passed the Indiana Senate, woul...
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DCH Lifts Temporary Visitor Restrictions
Daviess Community Hospital has lifted its temporary visitor restrictions following a sustained decline in regional respiratory illness cases. The measures-implemented during peak respiratory illness season-limited visits from symptomatic individuals and restricted visitors under age 16 to protect vulnerable patie...
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Indiana Students to Get Free FAFSA Filing Help at College Goal Sunday February 22nd
Financial aid professionals will assist Indiana students and families with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, at 34 locations during College Goal Sunday to be held this Sunday at 2 PM (local time). The event is free, and FAFSA filing by April 15th is required to ensure eligibility for state ...
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Storm Damage in Bloomington Area
A possible tornado hit Bloomington Thursday night, damaging homes, a bank, the county airport, a Kia dealership, and the local Humane Association shelter. Roofs were torn off homes on Fieldstone Boulevard, fences and powerlines were down, and over 2,000 customers lost electricity. The Humane Association confirmed all a...
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Tornado Damage Reported in Crawford Co., IL
Portions of Crawford County, Illinois, are still recovering from a tornado that struck there Thursday evening. According to sister station WTYE in Robinson, authorities confirmed tornado touchdowns causing damage to 12 to 15 properties, including at least two total losses. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported...
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Princeton Man Crashes After Being Clocked by Radar At 135 MPH
A Princeton man is hospitalized with serious injuries at an Evansville hospital after crashing his motorcycle Thursday night during a police pursuit in Gibson County. The driver fled from an Indiana State trooper after he was clocked at 135 miles per hour on US 41. The driver won't be identified until charges are filed...
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Fort Branch Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Princeton Traffic Stop
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office arrested a Fort Branch man on multiple charges Wednesday following a traffic stop on the courthouse square in Princeton. The deputy began an investigation after suspecting 35-year-old Joshua Hemmings was under the influence. Gibson County Ambulance responded to the scene to check Hemm...
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Last Night's Storm Damage to North, West of Knox County Being Assessed
(Storm damage in area)(Friday 2/20/26 ... tlz 6a) A set of supercell storms caused some damge in parts of Crawford, Sullivan, and Greene counties in this area. The storms also spawned a tornado that left significant damage on the west side of Bloomington, but spared downtown and other parts of the city. However, Knox C...
Feb 20, 2026
Obituaries
Walter Roy Jr., 57, Washington
Walter Roy Jr., affectionately known as Jr. to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Washington, IN. Born on April 4, 1968, in Madison, IN, Jr. lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved. Jr. was the beloved son of the late Walter and Sue ...
Feb 19, 2026
Della Strate, 87, Vincennes
Della Mae Strate, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown. Born on March 5, 1938, to the late Floyd and Irene "Huffer" McCormick, Della cultivated a life that was a testament to her kindness and enduring spirit. Della graduated from the local high school...
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Grigsby, 92. Freelandville
Robert Niles Grigsby, born on January 23, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, passed away at the age of 92, with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side in Freelandville, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Robert spent his many years of life enriching those around him with his loving spirit and the joy he found in the simple pl...
Feb 17, 2026
Cheryl Reeder, 75, Vincennes
Cheryl Reeder, 75, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. Cheryl worked as a server for many years and at the Harmony Club for 13 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending t...
Feb 17, 2026
Donald Goforth, 88 Evansville
Donald Eugene Goforth, a loving family man and respected community member, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88 in Evansville, Indiana. Born on April 18, 1937, in Henryville, Indiana, he lived a full and vibrant life, treasured by all who knew him. Don graduated from high school and went on to master the ...
Feb 15, 2026
Jeff Kolb, 74, Vincennes
Jeffrey Barnes Kolb, 74, of Vincennes, IN, died on February 7, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, following heart surgery. He was born in Fort Meade, MD, on May 28, 1951, to Joe and Norma (Schumacher) Kolb. He was married to Deborah (Nosko) Kolb for 52 years and together they had three children: Justin, Joanna, and John. Jeff,...
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Smith,89, Vincennes
Marilyn Louise (Martindale) Smith, 89, passed away February 7, 2026 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. She was born April 13, 1936 to the late John and Jennie (Church) Martindale in Vincennes, IN. She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1954 and married Orison (John) Smith on October 30, 1954. The couple lived in Hanau...
Feb 09, 2026
Kiara Schuckert-Jones, 39, Vincennes
Kiara Joy Schuckert-Jones, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 39. Born on March 10, 1986, in Massillon, Ohio, Kiara's loving spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Kiara is survived by her children, Skyla Lopez, Aly...
Feb 06, 2026
Charles Terrell, 88, Shoals
Charles E. (Charlie) Terrell, Sr., of Shoals, age 88, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2026. Born April 12, 1937, in Martin County, he was the son of Charlie Terrell and Bertha Mae (Owens) Terrell. He was the 11th child of 12 and the last living member of his family. He married the love of his life, Wilma Taylo...
Feb 06, 2026
Drayven Tate, 7, Vincennes
Drayven Alias Tate passed away at the tender age of 7, on February 1, 2026, in Vincennes, IN. Born on September 22, 2018, in Newburgh, IN, to Joseph Edward Schlumpf Jr. and MiKayla Marie Tate, Drayven's vibrant spirit and smile brightened the lives of all who knew him. From a young age, Drayven's personality shown thro...
Feb 05, 2026
Local Sports
Boys and Girls High School Basketball Action!!
Boys HS Basketball North Daviess Defeated White River Valley 61 to 39 Eastern Greene Beat Shakamak 58 to 39 Washington bested South Knox 67 to 42 Lincoln defeat the Evansville Memorial 48 to 35 In Girls HS Basketball Action it was Bloomfield defeating North Knox 87 to 46
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Three Knox County Schools in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices return to Alice Arena tonight to face the Memorial Tigers. Tip time is 8 pm on 92.1, WZDM, and live streamed on tocsportsnetwork.com. The North Knox Warriors head to the Glover Gym to play the Bloomfield Cardinals. Game time there is 7:30 on 97.7, WAOV. The South Knox Spartans will travel t...
Feb 20, 2026
Three Knox County Boys' Basketball Teams in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are back in action tonight, as they will travel to Newburgh to play the Castle Knights. Tip time is 8 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. Two Knox County feams face off, as the Rivet Patriots will host the South Knox Spartans at the Holscher Gym. Tip time is 7 pm; you can hear the game...
Feb 17, 2026
North Knox, Washington Knox Get Semi-State Directions
The North Knox Lady Warriors will head to Greencastle this Saturday for the 2-A Girls' Basketball Semi-State at Greencastle. They will face Pekin Eastern High School around noon on Saturday. Game 1 features Heritage Christian and Parke Heritage; that tips off around ten a-m. You can hear that North Knox-Pekin Eastern g...
Feb 16, 2026
Girls and Boys High School Basketball Action Report!!!!
HS Girls Regional Basketball Evansville Christian defeated White River Valley 73 to 32 North Knox took out Mater Dei 48 to 42 In Boys HS Basketball South Knox handled Shoals 59 to 37 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Wood Memorial 62 to 55
Feb 15, 2026
Boys Basketball Tonight; Girls' Regional Coverage Tomorrow
Knox County basketball gets back in full swing tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alics step out of conference tonight to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. The game at the Glover Gym begins at 7:30; hear it on 92.1, WZDM/ The South Knox Spartans will entertain the Barr-Reeve Vikings in a key Blue Chil Conference matchup. Tip ...
Feb 13, 2026
Rivet, South Knox Head Up Boys' Basketball This Evening
The Rivet Patriots will face the Clay City Eels tonight at the Holscher Gym in downtown Vincennes. Tip time is 7 pm; hear the game on 97/7, WAOV. It is a Blue Chip Conference matchup tonight for the South Knox Spartans, as they face Loogootee at Jack Butcher Arena. Tip time is 7:30; that one will be on 105.7, WUZR.
Feb 10, 2026
North Knox, Washington Preparing for Regional Action at Boonville Saturday
Regioual round matchups are set, including an area doubleheader Saturday at Boonville. Game 1 features the North Knox Warriors vs. the Mater Dei Wildcats in a 2-A regional. That tip is set for 2 pm Saturday; you can hear it on 105.7, WUZR. Game 2 is for a 3-A Regional title; that will go at five Saturday afternoon, as ...
Feb 09, 2026
High School Basketball Action!!!
HS Boys Basketball action Evansville Mater Dei defeated Pike Central 72 to 31 Barr Reeve bested Rivet 46 to 41 HS Girls Basketball Action White River Valley beat Shakamak 43 to 40 North Knox defeated Linton 55 to 46
Feb 08, 2026
Girls High School Basketball!!!
White River Valley defeated Bloomington lighthouse 57 to 22 Shakamak took out Clay City 61 to 24 Loogootee narrowly defeated north davies 35 to 34 North Knox put a beat down on South Knox 72 to 48 Washington handled Vincennes Lincoln 67 to 37
Feb 07, 2026
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Entertainment News
Fox World News
Tim McGraw stood firm against industry elites who tried to cancel his 'controversial' hit
Country star Tim McGraw fought his record label to include "Indian Outlaw" on his album, turning the rejected song into his first top 10 platinum hit.
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Gwen Stefani accused of 'MAGA makeover' after promoting Lent prayer challenge
Pop icon Gwen Stefani sparks heated debate as fans accuse her of a "MAGA makeover" after promoting religious content, while defenders push back strongly.
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Dennis Quaid slams extreme left shift in Hollywood: 'What used to be, you can't be anymore'
Dennis Quaid calls himself a "common-sense independent" who leans conservative, discussing how Hollywood has shifted dramatically leftward in recent years.
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'Golden Girls' star Estelle Getty's former Los Angeles mansion listed for sale at $7.65M
"Golden Girls" star Estelle Getty's former Los Angeles home hits the market for $7.65 million. The property features five bedrooms and wine cellar.
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Timothy Busfield pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges
Actor Timothy Busfield waived arraignment after pleading not guilty to child sex abuse charges. A court scheduling conference is set for March in the ongoing case.
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'Filthy Fortunes' star says millions of Americans are unknowingly sitting on $10K-$20K jackpots in their homes
"Filthy Fortunes" star Matt Paxton has found over $1 million in hidden treasures, claiming every house has thousands in cash and valuables.
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Donny Osmond sued for negligence after concert ball allegedly causes eye injury at Las Vegas show
A Las Vegas concert injury lawsuit alleges a woman suffered a retinal detachment when she was struck by a lighted ball at a Donny Osmond show.
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'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi diagnosed with cervical cancer
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis in a TikTok video, urging fans to get regular Pap smears.
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Gene Hackman death: Fire chief recalls shocking first call, 'I thought I had a little more time than 48 hours'
Former Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya recalls the overwhelming media frenzy after Gene Hackman's death, sharing how first responders handled the high-profile call.
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Sarah Ferguson's whereabouts unknown as former Prince Andrew's shock arrest on birthday rocks royals
Sarah Ferguson not seen since ex-husband Prince Andrew's shocking arrest. Royal experts believe the ex-Duchess of York may have fled the U.K. following Epstein-linked accusations.
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Potential US military strikes on Iran could target specific individuals, pursue regime change: report
A report said potential American military strikes on Iran could target individuals or pursue regime change, as the U.S. wants to reach a deal with Iran.
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Israelis keep suitcases packed and ready as Trump weighs potential Iran strike decision
Israel appears normal with busy cafés and beaches, but citizens live with constant anxiety about potential U.S. strikes on Iran and retaliation fears.
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Truck smashes into famed synagogue, police charge man with hate crime: 'Very distressing'
A man is charged with a hate crime after allegedly ramming a truck into the Brisbane Synagogue gates. The 32-year-old faces multiple charges including vilification.
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Trump gives Iran 10-day ultimatum, but experts signal talks may be buying time for strike
Trump gives Iran 10-15 days to negotiate or face serious military consequences in a high-stakes nuclear diplomacy standoff with Tehran regime officials.
Feb 20, 2026
Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort
An avalanche cascaded down an Alpine mountainside near Zermatt, Switzerland, on Tuesday, before slamming into a train. No injuries were reported.
Feb 20, 2026
As war losses near 2 million, Russia accused of trafficking foreign recruits from Africa, Asia
As the Ukraine war nears its fifth year, a new report alleges Russia is recruiting vulnerable foreign nationals through deceptive tactics that may amount to human trafficking.
Feb 20, 2026
Iran rebuilding nuclear program despite Trump talks, opposition figure claims
Iran is reportedly working to rebuild nuclear sites damaged during June 22 "Midnight Hammer" operation as the regime participates in Geneva talks.
Feb 20, 2026
Iran possibly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait, expert says
Defense expert Cameron Chell called Iran's military moves a "calculated escalation" as U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with strike capabilities were reportedly spotted in the region.
Feb 20, 2026
Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump's Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change
U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.
Feb 19, 2026
Photos capture devastation after Chile truck explosion kills at least 4, damages at least 50 vehicles
Images captured the aftermath of a truck explosion in Santiago, Chile on Thursday that killed four people, injured 17 and damaged at least 50 vehicles.
Feb 19, 2026
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