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20 Teams Head Into Semifinal Action in Pantheon Pitch Competition
Twenty teams from figh area high schools will complete in the semifinals of the First Founders competition. The contest highlights teams of entrepreneurs pitching certain products. The 20 finalists were whittled down from 52 original entrants. The semifinals begin tonight at six at the Pantheon at Fifth and Main in Vin...
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Braun Seeking Right Balances Between Property Tax Cuts and Municipal Funding
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is confident he and the Indiana Legislature can find some middle ground on a property tax relief bill. The original property tax relief language passed by the Indiana House was recently gutted in the State Senate. In an interview on Indianapolis radio station WIBC, Braun says the key is bala...
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Officials Urge Cod Red for Severe Weather Notification
Tornado and severe weather season is here, and area officials remind everyone to have plenty of ways of being waned of severe weather. One way of warning is a tornado siren system. Howeve,r Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum reminds everyone those sirens are not necessarily made for alerts inside buildings. The "Code Red&...
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Two Arrests in Drug Related Stop South of Princeton
Two people were charged with various drug counts following a traffic stop on U-S 41 south of Princeton. Officers found 40 year-old Carla Embry, of Harrisburg, Illinois, was allegedly operating under the influence. A search turned up meth and paraphernalia in the vehicle. Both Embry and a passenger, 40 year-old Paul Abs...
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Jobless Rates Up in Area for February
More rises in unemployment rates are the rule around the area from the month of February, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Knox County's rate was 4.2% in February, two tenths of a percent higher than one year earlier. Daviess County had a jobless rate of 3.4% in February, three tenths of a ...
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Plans Move Forward for Knox County Emergency Center
Knox County officials continue working on designs for a new Emergency Operations Center on Hart Street Road. The building will be centered on the old Poor Farm facility just east of Vincennes. Knox County Council president Mike Morris says although the process is slow, the Center's plans are moving forward. Right now, ...
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Obituaries

Dorothy Johnson, 96, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Johnson. Beloved mother, friend, and community member, left us peacefully at the age of 96 on March 31, 2025. Dorothy was born in Ragsdale, IN on March 14, 1929 the daughter of Oda R. and Bertha (Funcannon) Pitcher. She married Louis Johnson on October 25, 1953 a...
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James noble, 49, Vincennes
James Erwin (Jay) " Woodchip" Noble 49 Bruceville In. passed away suddenly on Sunday March 30th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born on December 21st, 1975, to the late Cindy Rainey and James (Jim) Noble of Michigan.On July 24. 2004 Jay married the love of his life S...
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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
Local Sports

Knox County Sports for Wednesday
The Vincennes Lincoln Baseball team opened its season with an impressive 10-0 / 6 inning win over Southridge. What a day for the Alices Brady Anderson. Anderson went the distance, allowing only two hits while striking Out 13. Anderson also had five hits and drove in three runs. Cooper Collins was a perfect 4 for 4 and ...
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Spring Sports Calendar Starts Today
On the local sports scene for today... The Vincennes Rivet Baseball team kicks off its season at home tonight against Princeton. Game time is 6pm and you can watch the game live-streamed at waovam.com. The South Knox Baseball team gets things started at Sullivan. Game time is 5:30. The Lincoln girls softball team is on...
Mar 31, 2025

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
The season came to an end last night for the Vincennes University men's basketball team. Panola College eliminated the Blazers 75-68 in The National Quarterfinals at Hutchinson, Kansas. LeBron Thomas and Travelle Bryson led VU with 17 points each. The Blazers now out at 25-7. The Lincoln girls softball team lost its se...
Mar 27, 2025

Softball Pre-Season Rankings Out
Gibson Southern is number one in the Class 3-A SCAI softball preseason rankings. Others ranked include Castle is 5th in 4-A. Tecumseh is 6th in 2-A and Barr-Reeve 8th in class A. The Vikings will host Vincennes Lincoln on Wednesday night. Heritage Hills is honorable mention in Class 3-A.
Mar 25, 2025

V-U Wins Again Last Night; They move to Quarterfinals Tomorrow Night
Vincennes University is on to the NJCAA Quarerfinals, after n 85-71 wi o over Number 3 seeded Indian Hills College of Ottumwa, Iowa. Five scored ikn double figures for V-U, with Hussein El-Maraghy leading with 20 points for the Blazers-a new career high. Lebron Thomas and Bryan Akanmu added 15 and 14 respectively, Dayt...
Mar 25, 2025

VU in Tournament Action Tonight; Spring Scrimmages Planned for This Week
The 14th seeded Vincennes University men's Basketball team square off against third seeded Indian Hills Community College As the NJCAA National Tournament hits the round of 16 tonight. VU advanced after taking care of 19th seeded Three Rivers Community college on Saturday. Tip off from Hutchinson Kansas is set for nine...
Mar 24, 2025

All-SIAC Honors for LHS' Joel Sanders
Congratulations goes out to Vincennes Lincoln High School Senior Joel Sanders, who was named to the 2nd team All SIAC boys basketball team. Sanders averaged 14.6 points and 6.7 points a game for the Alices, who finished 14-12 on the season and 3-6 in conference play. Memorials Luke Ellspermann was named player of the y...
Mar 19, 2025

Baseball Rankings out: LHS Honorable Mention in 3-A
Vincennes Lincoln is an honorable mention in the Class 3-A IHSBCA preseason baseball poll. Other honorable mentions in 3-A include Jasper, Evansville Memorial, Princeton, and Gibson Southern. In class 2-A, Barr-Reeve is fourth, North Posey 5th and Forest Park 9th. Mater Dei is an honorable mention. In Class A, Tecumseh...
Mar 18, 2025

Semi-State Pairings Set for Saturday
The pairings are set for this Saturdays boys basketball semi-states. At the Class 2-A Southern Semi-state at the Hatchet House in Washington, game one at 10:30 has 24-4 Park Heritage taking on 19-6 Forest Park. Game two features 18-9 University against 21-6 Linton. At the Class A Southern Semi-state at Seymour, at 10am...
Mar 17, 2025

After 50 Years; Gene Miiller Retires from Coaching
One of the most successful boy's basketball coaches in Indiana history is calling it a career. Gene Miiller announced on Wednesday he will be retiring from coaching after 50 seasons. Miiller was 779-391 in his career and will retire the fourth all-time winningest coach. Only J.R Holmes, Jack Keefer and Jack Butcher hav...
Mar 13, 2025
Entertainment News
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Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick avoided exposing their kids to 'weird' lifestyle that comes with fame
Kevin Bacon explained his decision to shield his children from fame. "The Bondsman" star shares two, now adult, children with wife Kyra Sedgwick.
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'Wild Things' star Denise Richards admits she's not friends with ex Charlie Sheen, there's 'no co-parenting'
During a recent appearance on Jana Kramer's podcast "Whine Down with Jana Kramer," Denise Richards shared she and Charlie Sheen do not have a co-parenting relationship and are not friends.
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Val Kilmer death: Josh Brolin, Cher and more Hollywood stars honor legendary actor
Hollywood stars including Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Gad and more pay tribute to Val Kilmer, who died of pneumonia on April 1.
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Bobby Sherman’s wife says ‘everything is shutting down’ as '60s heartthrob battles terminal illness
Bobby Sherman's wife, Brigitte Poublon, spoke with Fox News Digital, sharing that her husband is "terminally ill" with stage 4 kidney cancer.
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'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's death
"Pawn Stars" personality Rick Harrison appreciates President Donald Trump's hard stance on closing the borders and protecting American citizens from fentanyl.
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Prince Harry's obsession with being a ‘spare’ is destroying his relationship with royal family: experts
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, reportedly still views himself as a royal "spare" even after stepping back as a senior royal alongside his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020.
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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dead at 65
"Top Gun" actor Val Kilmer died on Tuesday of pneumonia in Los Angeles, according to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, who told the New York Times. He was 65.
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Diddy accuser claims Beyoncé, Jay-Z were witnesses at Miami 'freak-off' party: lawsuit
Sean "Diddy" Combs was accused of human trafficking in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Beyonce and Jay-Z were mentioned within the lawsuit, but not named as defendants in Joseph Manzaro's filing.
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Valerie Bertinelli's ex accuses her of taking 'backhanded swipes' at him in 'hostile' social media posts
Valerie Bertinelli's ex-boyfriend, Mike Goodnough, denied he was feuding with the celebrity chef on social media but accused the former Food Network star of taking "backhanded swipes."
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Kid Rock turns heads in Trump Oval Office meeting with bedazzled, patriotic outift
Kid Rock caused a stir in the Oval Office on Monday when he wore a brightly colored, patriotic outfit during an executive order signing ceremony with President Trump.
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Leading Canadian conservative says Ottawa should remove all tariffs as 'Liberation Day' arrives
As President Donald Trump’s tariff plan nears, Canadian politician Maxime Bernier calls for scrapping all tariffs, saying Canada’s duties hurt its own people more than the U.S., and a new trade era should begin.
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Canada stares down consequences of Trump tariff war: Job losses, grocery price hikes, possible recession
Canadians are bracing alongside other geopolitical partners as President Donald Trump prepares to unleash his next round of tariffs in what he is calling "liberation day."
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Israeli military operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas': 'Expanding to crush and clean the area'
Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to "crush" the area of Hamas and seize "large areas," Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday.
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Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
Russia's largest military draft in 14 years sees 160,000 men called up as Putin plans a spring offensive on Ukraine. Despite stalled U.S. ceasefire talks, the Kremlin insists conscripts won't fight.
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Reporter's Notebook: Aftershock from a political 'earthquake' as Le Pen barred from presidential run in 2027
Le Pen called her ban from running a "nuclear bomb" by the system, after a court convicted her of embezzlement and blocked her from office for five years.
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Netanyahu accuses Israeli police of trying to 'topple' his government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is outraged over the ongoing Qatar probe and says it is a political investigation that is meant to prevent the firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Apr 01, 2025

Amsterdam knife attacker who injured 2 Americans suspected of having 'terrorist motive,' prosecutors say
The Ukrainian suspect who stabbed five people in Amsterdam last week, including two Americans, likely had a "terrorist motive," Dutch prosecutors say.
Apr 01, 2025

Iran mulls preemptive strike on US base after Trump bomb threats
Iran is considering its options in deterring President Trump amid his repeated threats of direct military engagement by possibly launching its own strike on a U.S. base in the Indian Ocean.
Apr 01, 2025

Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700
Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.
Apr 01, 2025

Germany says US talks on Russia-Ukraine war are 'deadlocked,' but China has different take
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says U.S. talks on Russia-Ukraine war are in a "deadlock," while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the parties are making progress.
Apr 01, 2025