Local News

Vincennes Transplant Sentenced to 60 Years for Murder
A 60-year sentence was pinned on a Vincennes may yesterday, in the June 2023 murder of his daughter following a domestic dispute. 63 year-old Fritzner Antoine was living with his daughter when he stabbed her with a gold knife. Antoine allegedly admitted to police he did it because he was "disrespected," by be...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Princeton Woman's Arrest
Gibson County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Princeton woman on drug charges following a traffic stop on Gibson County Road 800 West. Officers found burnt marijuana in the possession of 40 year-old Kara Owens of Princeton. A further search turned up evidence of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Owens is charged wi...
12h ago

Second Day of Culvert Paving Work Set for Hamlin Chapel Road
Today will marka second day of culvert paving for Hamlin Chapel Road. Knox County highway crews did not complete the job yesterday, so will do so today. . .At this time, Hamlin Chapel Road is set for closure for road crossing work, and re-paving, through Friday of this week. However, expected rains through the week wou...
12h ago

Closure Coming Monday for SR 358 Near Elnora
The Indiana Department of Transportation will have a two-day paving closure starting Monday on State Road 358 just south of Elnora. The closure will shut down part of 358 between State Roads 57 and 58, INDOT plans to do some repairs and re-patches on that part of the road. The detour will use State Roads 57 and 58. Loc...
12h ago

More Rain Possible Rest of This Week
Severe weather could leave its mark on the area again-especially in the late afternoon ane evening tomorrow and tomorrow night. A round of possibly severe storms, and expected torrential rain, are the main expected problems. Naional Weather Service forecaster Matt Eckhoff says the whole thing will be set up by warm air...
12h ago

KCPL Still Optimistic Over "Imagination Library"
The Knox County Public Library, among other similar groups, is closely watching actions concerning the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. The initiative is designed to spark literacy in children between birth and age four. The program was threatened after State officials pulled the plug on public funding of the ...
12h ago

Search Still On for Person of Interest in Oaktown Burglary
The Knox County Sheriff's Department is still seeking a person of interest in a recent burglary in Oaktown. The sought-after person is a black male. At the time of the alleged incident, he was wearing a purple shirt. At this time, the suspect has not been located. Anyone with information on the person of interest can c...
Mar 31, 2025

One Person Transported to Evansville in Weekend Pedestrian-Train Accident
One person is in an Evansville hospital following a weekend train-pedestrian accident on the C-S-X Railroad in the 400 block of Saint Clair Street. The injured person was taken to an Evansville hospital for various injuries. The incident affected traffic in the area while first responders treated the injured person.
Mar 31, 2025

Paving Work to Begin This Week on Hamlin Chapel Road
The first Knox County road work of the spring paving season will get underway today. The first work will be on parts of Hamlin Chapel Road in soutnern Knox County. The closure will affect various parts of the road for a couple of hours at a time. Highway crews will be placing asphalt on culvert cuts as needed through t...
Mar 31, 2025

All Odon Boil Orders Now Lifted
All boil orders for the northern Daviess County community of Odon are now lifted. Several boil orders had been in place earlier, due to water main breaks and repairs over he last few weeks. All affected Odon water customers can go back to normal water usage.
Mar 31, 2025
Obituaries

Janet Early, 86, Vincennes
Janet Earley, 86, a cherished mother, grandmother and dedicated educator, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Bridge Pointe Health Campus leaving behind a legacy of kindness and commitment to her community. Janet was born on March 16, 1939, the daughter of Charles Donald and Wilma (Dunn) Wittenmyer. She married Paul Earl...
Mar 31, 2025
Andrew Hostetler, 34, Vincennes
Andrew Jacob Hostetler, a cherished son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend, passed away in Pensacola, Florida, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on April 2, 1990, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bumper and Lori "Roberts" Hostetler, Andrew grew into a man of kindness, creativity, and friendl...
Mar 28, 2025

Donald R. Hatcher Jr., 68, Vincennes
Donald R. Hatcher Jr., aged 68, a long-time resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 11, 1956, to the late Donald Ray Hatcher Sr. and Linda Hatcher and was the beloved brother of Julie Dillon, who preceded him in death, along with grandsons David Reel and Ant...
Mar 26, 2025
Thomas L. Johnson, 77, Monroe City
Thomas L. "Tom" Johnson, 77, of Monroe City, IN, passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM with his family at his bedside aiding him in his final journey. Tom was born September 10, 1947 in Vincennes the son of Norman "Jake" and Irma Jean Rinehart Johnson. He was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High S...
Mar 26, 2025
Wendell L. Perkins, 84, Vincennes
Wendell Lee Perkins, a cherished patriarch and friend to many, passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 84, in Evansville, IN. Born on February 13, 1941, in Sumner, IL, he lived a vibrant life characterized by dedication, love for his family, and a passion for simplicity. Wendell graduated from high school, laying ...
Mar 24, 2025

Anthony Beaman, 44, Vincennes
Anthony Ryan Beamon, a spirited soul and beloved father, passed away at the age of 44 on March 16, 2025, in Vincennes, IN. He was born on February 27, 1981, in Indianapolis, IN, to his parents James McCarthy of Jasper, IN, and Sandra "Peach" Beamon of Vincennes, IN. Anthony was an adventurous individual with ...
Mar 18, 2025

Roger Snyder, 61, Edwardsport
Roger Lee Snyder Sr., aged 61, a resident of Edwardsport, IN, passed away on March 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Roger, known for his loving nature and kind spirit, was born on October 19, 1963, to the late Gerald and Betty "Wampler" Snyder. Roger worked for Hammelman Nitrate and later worked as a tr...
Mar 18, 2025

JOhn Hardy, 71, Washington
John Robert Hardy III, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Evansville, IN, at the age of 71. Born on November 16, 1953, in Washington, IN, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his passion for sports and horticulture. Survived by his m...
Mar 18, 2025

Dennis Sidebottom, 71, Plainfield
Dennis Wayne Sidebottom passed away on March 12, 2025, in Plainfield, IN. Born on November 9, 1957, in Marion County, IN, Dennis grew up surrounded by the love of his parents, James Wendell Sidebottom and Norma Louise "Smith" Sidebottom. He carried their legacy of kindness and strength throughout his life. De...
Mar 16, 2025
Charlie Wright, 86, Washington
Charles Oliver "Charlie" Wright, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor, departed this life on March 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 23, 1938, in Washington, Indiana, to George and Thelma "Ballow" Wright, Charlie lived a life marked by enthusiasm, kindness,...
Mar 16, 2025
Local Sports

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SPORTS UPDATE!!!
South Knox captured the school's first ever state championship, beating Rensselaer Central 55-33 to win the Girls Class 2-A Basketball Championship. Kendal Hill led the Lady Spartans with 18 points and ten rebounds. Bren Hill added 17 points and 12 rebounds and Grace Detweiler chipped in with 12 points. South Knox wrap...
Mar 02, 2025

Saturday Night Local High School Basketball Scores
BOYS BASKETBALL South Knox 55 Eastern Greene 46 Northeast Dubois 54 Springs Valley 33 Washington 70 Pike Central 28 Gibson Southern 63 Evansville Memorial 61 OT Evansville Harrison 63 Jasper 57 Evansville Central 54 Parke Heritage 49 Wood Memorial 62 Shoals 24 New Albany 70 Evansville Reitz 65 Sullivan 64 White River V...
Jan 26, 2025

Friday Night Boys Basketball Scores and Highlights
In boys basketball last night, Vincennes Lincoln edged out South Knox 46-42. Joel Sanders hit 15 for Vincennes...Sam Singleton lead the Spartans with 14. Northeast Dubois over the Rivet Patriots 55 to 32. Fisher Lemon with 10 points for Rivet. Rivet falls to 2 and 10 on the season. The North Knox Warriors led 18-11 a...
Jan 25, 2025
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Saturday Sports News
In High School Boys Basketball action... Vincennes Lincoln beat Sullivan 48-39. Luke Hall paced the 9-4 Alices with 18 points. South Knox lost to Bloomfield 41-33. Justin Siewers led the 3-7 Spartans with 14 points. North Central downed Vincennes Rivet 66-48. Brody Shots led the 2-9 Patriots with 14 points. In girls ac...
Jan 19, 2025

Sports Resets for Monday-Tuesday, 1/6-7
The Monday, 1/6 Vincennes Lincoln @ Linton-Stockton girls V & JV basketball games have been POSTPONED to Saturday, 1/11. The JV game will tip at 11:00 AM, with the varsity to follow at 12:30 PM. The bus will depart at 9:20 AM. The Monday, 1/6 Vincennes Lincoln @ Barr-Reeve boys JV basketball tournament has been CAN...
Jan 06, 2025

Knox County Sports for Tuesday
n Girls Basketball Action.. North Knox beat Bedford North Lawrence 46-40. Jade Richter led the 8-1 lady Warriors with 13 points. Baylee McClure added nine. Other girls scores... White River Valley beat Clay City 57-39 Mater Dei downed Boonville 54-47 Owensboro Catholic got past Castle 68-54 On the Local Sports scene fo...
Dec 03, 2024

Sports Roundup for Thursday
It will be Vincennes Lincoln and South Knox in tonight's final of the Vincennes Tennis Sectional. In last nights semi-finals, the Alices beat Rivet 5-0. Posting singles wins for Lincoln were Joshua Clegg, Mabrey Fleck and Luke Hall. Also winning were the doubles teams of Joel Sanders and Jaden McCarter and the duo of...
Oct 03, 2024

Knox County Sports Recap for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln volleyball team lost at Class 2-A number five Barr-Reeve 3-0. Matti Collins had 12 assists for the Alices while Kiaya Farrar added five kills. Barr-Reeve won the JV match 2-0. Ciarra Herron had seven digs for Lincoln. The South Knox Volleyball team lost at Evansville Christian 3-1. Morgan Ober...
Oct 02, 2024

Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Castle won the Girls golf Regional at Country Oaks with a team score of 317. Also advancing were Bedford North Lawrence who finished second and Evansville Memorial third. Barr-Reeve was fifth and Washington sixth. North Knox senior Brooklyn Sturgeon fired an 85 but fell short of the mark to advance. The pairings have...
Oct 01, 2024

Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The pairings have been drawn for the upcoming boys and girls' soccer sectionals. The sectionals Begin the week of October 7th. At the Washington 2-A Girls sectional... Vincennes Lincoln will play Southridge in the only match. The semi-finals will have Washington playing Gibson Southern and Princeton will take on the ...
Sep 30, 2024
Entertainment News
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Netanyahu accuses Israeli police of trying to 'topple' his government
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Germany says US talks on Russia-Ukraine war are 'deadlocked,' but China has different take
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