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VPD Arrest Stalking Suspect at Vincennes Home

Vincennes Police arrested a Vincennes man yesterday following an allegation of stalking. 50 year-old Demeatrice Hope is charged with stalking, residential entry, and two counts of invasion of privacy. City Police arrested him at a home in the 1000 block of North 12TH Street. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on 1...

Lt. Governor Beckwith Calls for Gov. Braun to Veto Property Tax Bill

Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is calling on Governor Mike Braun to veto a property tax reform bill. Senate Bill 1 passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday. It now heads to the Indiana ...

April First Ribbon Cutting Set for Zaxby's Vincennes Location

A ribbon cutting ceremony for Vincennes' new Zaxby's Restaurant is scheduled for April 21st at 9:30 AM. It's located at 12-77 Hart Street next to the Vincennes Township Fire Station. The newly renovated building ...

Camera Installation to Help Vincennes Drivers Detect Railroad Blockages

The Vincennes Board of Works has approved a new system to show train movements across the city in real time. The City has approved the cameras at Second Street, 15th Street, Hart Street, Main Street, Washington Avenue, and at Saint Clair Street. Overall, nine separate cameras will cover those crossings. Vincennes Mayor...

Vincennes Board of Works Takes Bids for Fire Training Center

The Vincennes Board of Works has accepted bids from various companies for construction of a City Fire Department Training Center. The companies were bidding over five parts for the facility's construction. Four of the five low bids were submitted by Wabash Utlities, with Mann Excavating submitting the other low bid. Ot...

One Education Bill Dies, One Moves Forward in Illinois

A controversial home-school registration bill has failed to get enough votes to pass in the Illinois Legislature. The bill would have required home-school teacmers to be registered with the State of Illinois, among other requirements. Area Illnois State Representative Adam Niemberg opposed the bill. He calls it dead fo...

Obituaries

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Local Sports

LHS Names Two New Soccer Coaches; Rivet Wins Fourth Straight

The Vincennes Community School Board has named new head coaches for both boys and girls' soccer. Caleb Merrifield will move in to take over the L-H-S girls' program, while Noble Boger will become the new boys' head coach. Both men will begin their new positions with preseason practice late this summer, and the first ga...

Six in 6th Give Rivet a Baseball Victory

Vincennes Rivet erupted for six runs in the 6th inning and went on beat Loogootee 12-10 in a game that had over an hour lightning delay. Miles Hulka banged out two hits and drove in three runs for the Patriots. Brody Shots and Bracey Morron added a pair of hits as Rivet moves to 2-2 overall, 2-1 in conference play.

Adam Schenk Tied for 38th After One Round of the Masters

South Knox native Adam Schenk is currently tied for 38th after one round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. Schenk fired a one-over pay 73 to trail the leader by 8 shots after one round. He will tee off in his second round at Augusta National today. Schenk tied for 12th in last year's Masters. Justin Rose leads the Ma...

Knox County Sports for Friday

On the local sports scene for today... The Lincoln Baseball team plays at Loogootee at 5:30. The Lincoln softball team hosts Heritage Hills. You can watch the game live streamed at six on wzdm.com. The Lincoln tennis team entertains Rivet At 4:45. The North Knox softball team will host South Knox at five. You can hear ...

Knox County Sports for Thursday

The 19th rated Vincennes Lincoln golf team beat Washington, South Knox and Rivet in its season opener. Dusty Taylor and Preston Wendel of Lincoln tied for Medalist honors with a 38. Jordan Allen of South Knox also fired a 38. Other Lincoln scores we're Josua Clegg and Landon Davis a 39 and Luke Lindsey a 41 North Knox ...

Knox County Sports Recap for Tuesday

The Rivet JV baseball team downed Princeton 7-4. Jayden Thacker drove in three runs for the Patriots while Nash Ransom had two RBI's. Congratulations goes out to Vincennes Lincoln Junior Brady Anderson who was selected Indiana Prep Baseball player of the week. Anderson pitched a two hit shutout and Struck out-13 in a 1...

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday

On the local sports scene...weather and field conditions permitting.. The South Knox Baseball team will host Heritage Hills The Rivet Tennis team plays at North Daviess The North Knox Track teams run at Linton The North Knox Baseball team visits Pike Central

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 ...

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...

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...

Entertainment News

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'White Lotus' star claims SNL apologized after 'mean and unfunny' parody

"Saturday Night Live" reportedly issued an apology to Aimee Lou Wood after the comedy show did a "White Lotus" parody mocking her appearance.

'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White sets strict rules, schedule to stay glamorous at 68

Longtime “Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White shared her strict snack rules and what she likes to eat backstage on her game-show breaks.

HGTV star's top 3 home upgrades that won't break the bank

Ty Pennington shares his best advice for people looking to upgrade their homes in a budget-friendly way. Pennington's "Rock the Block" returns for season 6.

Prince William, Kate Middleton ‘argue' over Prince George’s future: experts

The Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly have strong opposing views about which school their eldest son, Prince George, should enroll in. The 11-year-old is second in line to the British throne.

Diddy lawyers accused of 'gamesmanship' in requesting 200K documents 1 month ahead of disgraced rapper's trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team pleaded for an adjournment to the rapper's trial, claiming the government is withholding 200,000 documents needed for discovery.

Kevin Bacon's 'Wild Things' crew found a dead body during filming

Kevin Bacon shared one of the more shocking memories from filming the 1998 erotic thriller "Wild Things," involving a Florida swamp and a dead body.

'Harry Potter' actor undergoes emergency surgery after doctors warn he might never walk or speak again

Nick Moran, who portrayed Scabior in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," is recovering from a "life-threatening" diagnosis that caused him to undergo emergency surgery.

'Dazed and Confused' actor Nicky Katt's cause of death revealed

"School of Rock" star Nicky Katt's cause of death was released by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner on Monday. Katt died by suicide on April 8, Fox News Digital can confirm.

'Stranger Things' star, 22, still lives at home with parents despite Hollywood success

Finn Wolfhard chooses to reside with his family instead of living alone at age 22. The "Stranger Things" star lives in Vancouver with his parents when he's not filming.

'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood praised by fans for modest swimsuit while paddleboarding

Carrie Underwood is getting praise on social media, for posting photos of herself posing in a modest swimsuit when filming promotional footage for upcoming "American Idol" episodes.

Top Hamas terror leader killed in 'precise strike' by Israel: IDF

Top Hamas leader Muhammad al-‘Ajlah has been killed in an Israeli strike, the IDF has announced. Al-'Ajilah was responsible for arming terrorists with weapons used to carry out attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops, according to the IDF.

Trump says Iran must ditch 'concept of a nuclear weapon' ahead of more talks

President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to deal" with Washington, but he once again demanded that the world's number one terror sponsor drop any "concept of a nuclear weapon."

Poland says Moscow is 'mocking' Trump with deadly Ukraine strike

Poland is urging the U.S. to respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin's "mocking" response to President Donald Trump's attempts to secure peace deal by striking civilians.

Ecuador re-elects President Daniel Noboa amid nationwide unease over crime

Conservative Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a wealthy anti-crime crusader, was re-elected on Sunday, defeating left-wing lawyer Luisa González.

Trump admin secures release of American missionary held in Tunisia for 13 months: report

American missionary Robert Vieira, detained in Tunisia for more than a year, is set to return home soon after officials secured his release on Sunday, according to Reuters.

Daughter of German-American dissident whose body was mutilated by Iran calls on Trump to nix nuke talks

The daughter of a California man, Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd, who was executed and mutilated by Iran, wants the U.S. to break off nuclear talks with the clerical regime.

Pope Francis makes appearance after Palm Sunday mass at the Vatican

Pope Francis is still recovering from double pneumonia, but the 88-year-old still met with faithful after the Palm Sunday mass at the Vatican on April 13, 2025.

More than 20 Ukrainians killed by Russian ballistics in Palm Sunday strike

Russia hit the Ukrainian city of Sumy with two missiles as civilian celebrated Palm Sunday, killing more than 20 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said.

Trump admin makes new move to bring South African refugees to US as president blasts nation's rulers again

As the U.S. begins refugee processing for South African Afrikaners, a group is pushing Washington to support its bid for an autonomous Afrikaner homeland within South Africa.

Fears of another narco-state rise as Latin American country readies for pivotal vote

Ecuador is headed to a second round of a presidential election in which incumbent President Daniel Noboa faces leftist challenger Luisa González as the nation faces gang violence.