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VCSC Board to Re-Bid Culinary Arts Project
The Vincennes Community School Board decided to re-bid a project for its Culinary Arts program. The reason for the re-bid was to allow extended time for the project to be completed. Under the current bid spect, the timeline would not be long enough for the project to be complete. Therefore the project will be re-bid wi...
16h ago

Tornadoes Remain a Concern
So far, two torhadoes have spun up and caused damage in this area so far this spring. The first was an EF-2 in eastern Gibson, Pike, and eastern Daviess Counties. Earlier this month, a surprise EF-1 twister hit a portion of Princeton. National Weather Service forecaster Andrew White says so far this year, statewide, th...
16h ago

KC Public Library Summer Reading Kicks Off May 31st
The Knox County Public Library Board has approved a May 31st kickoff date for the Library's Summer Reading program. The kickoff will include a block party with free books, live bands, and summer reading signups. Food will also be part of the kickoff celebration. This year's Summer Reading program theme will be "Co...
16h ago

Cop Killer Set for Execution Next Week
Indiana death row inmate Benjamin Ritchie's execution date has been set. The Indiana Supreme Court says May 20th will be the day he is put to death. Ritchie was convicted in 2002 of killing a police officer from ...
16h ago

Planting Season Is Here; Watch for Farm Vehicles
Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana's 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana's rural roads and highways. State officials are encoura...
16h ago

Helping His Hands Having Busy Early Season
A busy early season of weather issues has swamped the work load for Vincennes-based Helping His Hands. A recent "pop-up" EF-1 tornado in Princeton damaged around a six-block square of that city. Helping His Hands director Jason Burkhart says that is just the latest in a series of damaging weather events. Burk...
16h ago

KCARC Named Martin County Alliance Member of the Year
Vincennes-based KCARC was honored recently as the Martin County Alliance's Member of the Year. KCARC was honored at the Loogootee-based event for the group's "outstanding commitment to community impact and economic growth." The Martin County Alliance is designed to improve growth and development of the Martin...
16h ago

Knox County Used Car Dealer Penalized by Indiana Secretary of State
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales says he has revoked the dealer license of a Knox County used car dealership. Morales claims Banks One Stop Auto engaged in fraudulent practices, including the submission of falsified forms to the Indiana Bur...
Apr 16, 2025

KC Commissioners President Sets Health Care Insurance Review Committee
Knox County Commissioners president T-J Brink is seeking a committee of County workers to discuss the County's health insurance plan. At last night's Commissioners' meeting, Brink stated his belief that the current plan is too expensive. Brink says in his view, all health insurance options will be reviewed to make the ...
Apr 16, 2025

Gov. Braun in Sullivan County to Dedicate Fish and Wildlife Area This Afternoon
Governor Mike Braun is set to visit Sullivan County later today for a dedication of the Busseron Creek Fish and Wildlife Area in Sullivan County. The 39-hundred 50 acres of protected land is located near Sullivan County Road 425 East. The event will mark the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' largest land conserv...
Apr 16, 2025
Obituaries

Glenna WEstfall, 87, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenna Westfall, a beloved mother, friend, and member of the Vincennes community, who was called to her heavenly home on April 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Glenna was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her, her warm smile and kind spirit lighting up every...
Apr 16, 2025
Donna McCarty, 91, Decatur IL
Donna Jeane McCarty, a cherished sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 91 in Decatur, IL. Born on August 3, 1933, in Vincennes, IN, to the late Leo and Georgia "Hill" McCarty, her spirit was one of love and intellect. Donna dedicated her life to education, shaping young minds ...
Apr 14, 2025
Marjorie Pinnick, 95, Oaktown
Marjorie Ann "Utt" Pinnick, aged 95, passed away peacefully in her hometown of Oaktown, IN on April 11, 2025. Born on March 5, 1930, in Oaktown to John and Josephine "Morning" Utt, Marjorie lived a life marked by devotion to her family and her community. Marjorie was a graduate of the local high sch...
Apr 14, 2025

Paula Winter, 53, Washington
Paula Winter, age 53, a beacon of warmth and care in her community, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2025, in Washington, Indiana. Born on November 11, 1971, in Garland, Texas, to the loving Paul Winter and Linda Kaufman Winter, Paula grew up to embody the kind-hearted spirit that was instilled in her f...
Apr 13, 2025

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 ...
Apr 10, 2025
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...
Apr 08, 2025
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...
Apr 07, 2025

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...
Apr 07, 2025
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...
Apr 06, 2025

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...
Apr 06, 2025
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...
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

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.
Sep 27, 2024
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'Sixth Sense' star Haley Joel Osment arrested at California ski resort
Haley Joel Osment, who rose to fame as a child star in "Sixth Sense," was arrested for public intoxication in Mammoth Lakes, California on April 8. He sported a big smile in his mugshot.
8h ago

Christie Brinkley, 71, admits which cosmetic procedures she's 'dabbled with'
Christie Brinkley, 71, admitted she doesn’t "get rid of every wrinkle" as model spilled on her secrets to staying youthful.
9h ago

Brandi Glanville's mystery illness killed her sex life, says she's been celibate for 2 years
During an appearance on Tori Spelling's podcast, Brandi Glanville opened up about why she became celibate as she continues to battle various health issues.
11h ago

'Vampire Diaries' star says farming is 'in my blood,' reflects on growing up poor in Louisiana
Ian Somerhalder has roots in the Bayou of Louisiana and comes from generations of Southern farmers. Somerhalder says he was "super poor" but was "rich" in what he needed.
15h ago

North Carolina nurse lands Netflix role with no plans to give up ER day job
"Zero Day" star Eden Lee is juggling her acting career with her job as a nurse in a North Carolina emergency room. The actress plays an FBI agent in Robert De Niro's Netflix series.
16h ago

King Charles shuns 'paranoid' Prince Harry, leaving him in the dark: experts
Sources close to Prince Harry told People magazine that King Charles, who is battling cancer, has been avoiding his younger son and ignoring his calls and letters.
17h ago

Country star Thomas Rhett falls at concert, leaves in wheelchair
"Gone Country" singer Thomas Rhett was injured while trying to get on stage to join a performance with fellow artist Forrest Frank at his concert.
Apr 16, 2025

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Michelle Trachtenberg's official cause of death revealed
'Gossip Girl' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, the medical examiner's office said.
Apr 16, 2025

Blake Lively landing on Time100 'Titan' list sparks backlash, called 'an insult'
Blake Lively was named on the Time100 most influential people list during her on-going legal battle against Justin Baldoni. The "Gossip Girl" star was praised by civil rights activist Sherrilyn Ifill.
Apr 16, 2025

Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas keep romance rumors flying after being spotted in London
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are continuing to fuel romance rumors after they were spotted deplaning a helicopter in London from Madrid, Spain. The pair were seen together a few times in London in recent months.
Apr 16, 2025

Pope Francis visits Rome prison during Holy Week
Pope Francis kept annual Holy Week appointment visiting dozens of inmates in a Rome prison on Thursday. The 88-year-old is still recovering from pneumonia.
7h ago

Trump takes center stage in Canada's prime minister election debate
Canada's electoral debate for the next prime minister focused on who is best equipped to counter President Trump amid his tariff war and his 51st state comments.
8h ago

Israeli troops will remain in Gaza buffer zones indefinitely, Defense Minister Katz says
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says troops will indefinitely remain in the buffer zone they created in the Gaza Strip.
13h ago

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend
A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.
17h ago

A Berlin doctor has been charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care
A German doctor has been charged with murdering over 15 people under palliative care; he has also been accused of attempting to cover up the crimes by starting fires in their homes.
Apr 16, 2025

Soros v Trump: Socialists targets conservatives in upcoming European nation's election
Ahead of elections in May, Albania’s PM Edi Rama has been accused of targeting opposition candidates. One opposition figures says the influence of President Trump, George and Alex Soros will be felt.
Apr 16, 2025

UK Supreme Court issues landmark ruling on legal definition of woman
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom unanimously ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a woman is someone born biologically female.
Apr 16, 2025

Russia-linked hackers targeting European diplomats with invites to bogus wine tasting events
A Russia-linked hacking group is trying to get European diplomats to download malicious software through invitations to fake wine tasting events, a report says.
Apr 16, 2025

American pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly police shootout
American pastor Josh Sullivan, who was kidnapped from his church in the Eastern Cape Province last week, has been rescued by police following a "high-intensity shootout."
Apr 16, 2025

Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire, hostage return deal over disarmament demands
Hamas has reportedly rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, which included the return of humanitarian aid in exchange for nearly a dozen hostages and Hamas' complete disarmament.
Apr 15, 2025