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Civitan Auction is Over-- Now to Use the Funds They Raised

The annual five-day Vincennes Civitan Radio Auction ended last night on 92.1 WZDM and 97.7 WAOV. Last night wrapped up the 70th anniversary of the Auction in Vincennes. Now it is time to collect the winning bids for the items and services offered. Dennis Kordes is with the Vincennes Civitan; he says the real bid winner...

UWKC Sets July 23rd for Fall Campaign Kickoff

The United Way of Knox County has set July 23rd for its annual fall campaign kickoff. The kickoff has been moved up a month in the last couple of years to allow more efficient fund-raising activities. Outgoing United Way of Knox County director Mark Hill reminds everyone this date is about a month earlier than the trad...

Funding Sought for Family with Home Damaged in Flooding

A Bicknell man is seeking help after his family reportedly lost everything in their home due to flooding on the White River east of Bicknell. Danny Elmore's home and belongings were damaged by flood waters from a canal that connects to the White River about 2 miles away from his home. At this point, the flood waters ha...

Duke Energy Foundation Gives a Grand Grant to Camp Wildwood

The Duke Energy Foundation has given a one-thousand dollar grant to Camp Wildwood for its educational evens and programming. That fudning is for youth, families, and groups across Knox County The ten and a half acres of Camp Wildwood are located off Washington Avenue in Vincennes. The camp itself was dedicated in 1946.

South Knox Student Wins Pantheon Pitch Competition

South Knox based business "Covered with Care" won last night's finals of the First Founders' Pitch Competition. The finals were contested Tuesday night at the Vincennes Pantheon Business Theatre. Emily Bible is the student behind Covered with Care. With her victory, she was awarded three-thousand dollars for ...

Flood Waters Still a Concern in Area

Drivers are reminded to watch for flood waters on various state highways today. Flood waters continue to be a problem for various places across the immediate area. The latest road to report flooding is U-S 50 along the White River near the Knox-Daviess County line. Flood waters have affected the driving lane on that pa...

Washington Man Arrested in Evening Traffic Stop

Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Washington man last night following a traffic stop on U-S 50 near Wheatland. Deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 43 year-old Christopher Lee. During the stop, authorities tested Lee to have been driving with a blood-alcohol level at least double the legal driving limit. He was...

School Winding Down-- But Fines Still Coming Up

The school years is winding down-but law enforcement is still watching for various school-related violations. The biggest enforcement is for school bus stop arm violations. Knox County Sheriff's Department Major Mike Fisher restates the traffic rule for school buses. Fisher knows the problem is with people in a hurry t...

Two Bills Headed to Governor Braun

Bills to not allow student identification as proof of identity for voting and cutting income taxes have been sent to Governor Braun by the Indiana Senate. The income tax cut bill passed unanimously, 48-to-0. A bi...

SH School Board Setting Up Summer School

The South Knox School Board have approved the roster of teachers for its Summer School program. The list of teachers is dependent on having at least 15 students per summer school class. The Board also approved a renewal of the summer school bus routes. The routes are the same as they were a year ago. The routes will be...

Obituaries

Janice Downen, 96. Ocala, Florida

Janice "BeDell" Downen, age 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born on December 15, 1938, in Knox County, Indiana, to Edward Lawrence and Irma Trotter DeBell, Janice carried the warmth of her childhood throughout her life and spread it generously to everyone she met. Janice graduated from ...

Joye Taylor, 92, Vincennes

Joye Taylor, 92, a resident of Colonial Assisted Living, passed away on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 7:11 PM. Joye was a lifetime resident of Vincennes and was proud to be a Hoosier. She and her husband co-owned The Hitching Post Antique Shop until retirement. Joye was a member of the Central Church of Christ. She also t...

Martha Cooner, 102, Vincennes

Martha LaVaughn Coomer, 102, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, with her beloved sister by her side. Born on June 15,1922, in Illinois, Martha was the daughter of Theodore and Estella (Allee) Konton. Martha lived a very full life marked with Christ's love, compassion, and an unwavering com...

Robert Osmon, 75, Washington

Robert L. Osmon, 75, of Washington, IN, passed away on April 2, 2025. Born on July 31, 1949, in Washington, IN, to Robert and Betty Osmon, Bob's life was defined by hard work, unwavering dedication, and a sincere commitment to those he loved. A proud graduate of Washington High School, class of 1967, Bob went on to ear...

Dianna Rusk, 91, Vincennes

Diana Sue Rusk, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 91, in Washington, IN. Born on April 1, 1934, in Vincennes, IN, Diana's life was marked by her caring nature and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones. A proud graduate of Vincennes-Lincoln High School, Diana excelled a...

Ellena Bridgewater, 87, Bloomington

Ellena A. Bridgewater, a cherished soul whose warmth and laughter touched many, passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 87 in Bloomington, Indiana. Ellena was born on April 21, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana to her parents Alfred and Lucy "McCullough" Rader. Upon graduating from Brazil High School, Ellena devot...

Mitchell Eaton, 70, Vincennes

Mitchell Joseph Eaton, a beloved father, brother, and son, died peacefully in Terre Haute, Indiana, on March 29, 2025, at the age of 70. Mitch was born on June 11, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Robert E. Eaton and Peggy D. (Carter) Eaton. He was the third of four siblings and lived a childhood full of friends and fam...

Richard Russell, 71, Vincennes

Richard Alan Russell was born to James Russel Sr. and Beatrice I. "McCraney" Russell on May 10, 1953, in Washington, IN. Richard attended South Knox High School and earned his associate's degree in education at Vincennes University in 1973. He achieved his bachelor's degree in secondary education at the Unive...

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...

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...

Local Sports

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Postponement in Vincennes Lincoln-Harrison Game Tonight

The Vincennes Lincoln High School football game with Harrison has been postponed to 1 pm tomorrow afternoon. That announcement made by L-H-S athletic director Chris Lancaster. You can hear the tame tomorrow afternoon on 92.1, WZDM.

Entertainment News

Fox World News

Garth Brooks found Nashville 'gutted' after returning to country music after 14-year retirement

Garth Brooks details his 2014 comeback to country music and the way technology "gutted" the music industry in his new book, "The Anthology Part V."

Bella Thorne accuses Mickey Rourke of taking metal grinder to her genitals instead of kneecap while filming

After Jojo Siwa blasted Mickey Rourke for an alleged homophobic slur on "Celebrity Big Brother UK," Bella Thorne accused him of mistakenly smashing her genitals with a metal grinder.

Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston maintain 'important' friendship more than 30 years after split

Anjelica Huston and Jack Nicholson's romantic relationship ended over 30 years ago, but the actress says the two are still great friends, even if they can't see each other frequently.

Prince Harry's 'worst fears' realized in UK security battle

Prince Harry made a vulnerable admission that he’s “exhausted and overwhelmed" by the security case that has loomed over him for years. He's been in a legal battle over his right to police protection in the U.K.

Josh Duhamel left Hollywood behind to live off-grid in Minnesota

Josh Duhamel explained why he left Hollywood behind for his Minnesota cabin in a new interview. The "All My Children" star lives off-grid with wife Audra Mari and his kids.

'Lassie' actor Joey D. Vieira dead at 80

"Lassie" actor Joey D. Vieira has died at the age of 80, his co-star Jon Provost's wife confirmed with Fox News Digital.

'Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp's scary symptom that led to brain cancer diagnosis

Reality star Teddi Mellencamp recalled the day she was rushed to the hospital after she experienced debilitating headaches before her cancer diagnosis.

Christina Ricci will never be 'girl next door,' says happy people don’t do anything interesting

Christina Ricci is more comfortable taking on roles that are out of the "norm." Ricci made her big break in Cher's "Mermaid" in 1990 and currently stars on "Yellowjackets," which airs its season finale on April 11.

King Charles won’t hand throne to Prince William as monarchy shake-up could spark 'crisis': experts

King Charles III, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, is said to be getting support from his eldest son, Prince William, the Prince of Wales,

'Wizard of Oz' AI makeover is 'total transformation,' sparking mixed reactions: experts

AI experts predict fan reactions to an AI-transformed version of "The Wizard of Oz" will be mixed. The technology could "breath new life" into the classic film, experts said.

In vitro fertilization mix-up leaves mother with wrong baby, clinic blames 'human error'

An Australian woman gave birth to another couple’s baby after an IVF embryo mix-up at Monash clinic, now under investigation for what it calls "human error."

'Slowing things down' is 'key' to safe return of Tennessee pastor kidnapped in South Africa: Retired FBI agent

Retired FBI agent and hostage negotiator Jason Pack talks to Fox News Digital about a Tennessee pastor who was abducted this week by by armed kidnappers in South Africa.

Gazans speak out against Hamas for the first time in 18 years

Gazan residents are beginning to speak out against Hamas for the first time in 18 years after facing abject desperation in the Gaza strip.

Trump demands do-or-die nuclear talks with Iran. Who has the leverage?

U.S. diplomats led by Steve Witkoff will travel to Oman on Saturday to hold nuclear talks with Iran, though it remains unclear whether those will be "direct" or "indirect."

China ramps up military 'rehearsals' around Taiwan, outstrips US in air, maritime, space

Top Indo-Pacific commander warned senators that China's aggression around Taiwan is not an "exercise" but a "rehearsal" for when it finally decides to "reunify" the island with the mainland.

Mexican drug lord convicted in killing of DEA agent Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena is freed

Mexican drug lord Ernesto "Don Neto" Fonseca Carrillo was released from custody after being convicted in the 1985 killing of DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena.

Greenpeace UK leader arrested for targeting American embassy with ' blood-red dye’: report

Greenpeace’s U.K. leader and five other activists reportedly were arrested after tossing hundreds of liters of “blood-red dye" into a pond at the U.S. embassy in London.

Ahead of Trump admin-Iran talks, new report says Iran nuclear threat rises to 'extreme danger'

The Trump administration is set to hold talks in Oman on Saturday with Iran on the regime's nuclear program. This comes as a new report warns Iran is nearing the capability to build a atomic weapon.

Taiwan's president targets China influence, kicks out pro-Beijing agitators amid rising tensions

Taiwanese President William Lai promises an uncompressing stance against both domestic and foreign pro-CCP influence operations amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

Panama and US lock in new security pact for Canal as China tensions simmer

Panama and the U.S. signed a new security pact on the canal, boosting defense ties as tensions with China over Latin American influence continue to rise.