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CCMG Work Underway on Main Street Downtown

The City of Vincennes is now starting its projects as part of Community Crossings Matching Grant-or C-C-M-G-related road work. E and B Paving is doing the work in both Vincennes and Knox County this year. In Vincennes, E and B is working on the Main Street project at this point. Vincennes City Engineer John Sprague say...

Bloomfield Police Arrest One for Domestic Battery

Bloomfield Police arrested 39-year-old Rodger Wilson Sunday on a preliminary felony charge of Domestic Battery after responding to a domestic complaint. During the investigation, police say search warrants were executed, and drugs were found and seized. Bloomfield Police were assisted by the Greene County Sheriff's Dep...

KC Library Sets Summer Reading Program to Start May 30th

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...

Work Requirements for HIP Goes to Gov. Braun

Hoosiers who get their health insurance through the Healthy Indiana Plan will have to work or volunteer at least 20-hours a week to get their Medicaid coverage under a bill approved by the state Senate. Governor Mike Braun will need to sign Senate Bill 2 for the requirement to take effect. Senator Chris Garten of Charl...

State Road 58 Set for Work Beginning Monday of Next Week

The Indiana Department of Transportation will close part of State Road 58 for a chip-seal operation. 58 will be affected between State Roads 57 and 67 in Knox and Daviess counties. The work will begin Monday of next week, and last for about a week. The official detour will use State Road 57, State Road 357, and State R...

Seasonal Weather to Dominate Through Mid-Week

Seasonal and dry-that is the forecast through at least Friday from the National Weather Service. Temperatures will stay in the 70's and near 80 through the period. National Weather Service forecaster Alex McGinness believes today and tomorrow should be pretty typical of springtime in this area. 'However, McGinness expe...

Obituaries

Bill Claycomb, 87, Vincennes

William "Bill" Denzil Claycomb 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away April 19th, surrounded by his entire family. He was born on May 11, 1937, in Beale, IN, to Denzil and Stella May (Chatman) Claycomb. Bill was a man of quiet strength, unwavering dedication, and deep love for his family. He was the second of eigh...

Sara Jane Hall, 79, Oaktown

Sara Jane "McCarter" Hall, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 79, in her hometown of Oaktown, Indiana. Born on December 29, 1945, to the late William Mac and Helen Josephine "Schulze" McCarter, Sara Jane's life was a testament to the value...

Ted Mayo, 66, Vincennes

Theodore Scott Mayo, 66, passed away Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY. Ted was born on September 20, 1958 in Vincennes and is the son of George and Bernadine Mayo. He married Susan Elizabeth Stodghill on June 14, 1990. Ted was a 1976 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and worked for General Electric in Louisvi...

Redy Mullins, 88, Bicknell

Reda Jean "Cary" Mullins, a cherished pillar of her community and a pillar of love and respect to her family, passed away peacefully in Bicknell, IN, on April 16, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 17, 1936, in Decker, IN, she was the beloved daughter of Roy and Adda "Huffer" Cary. Reda attended h...

Lynn McEllhiney, 87, Vincennes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Lynne McEllhiney, beloved mother and friend, who left us peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on December 28, 1937 in Decatur, Indiana. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Bernice (McLellan) Marhenke. Lynne married Charles G. McEllhiney...

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...

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 ...

Local Sports

Knox County Sports Update for Tuesday

Despite a three-hit night as a team, the Vincennes Lincoln Alices defeated the Washington Hatchets 5-0 at Hill Field. By contrst, the Hatchets had seven hits and stranded 13 runners in the loss. Luke Hall led with a triple, while Cooper Collins and Will Hambrick had singles. William Burgess was the winning pitcher, whi...

Knox County Sports Calendar for Monday

On the local sports scene for today.. The Lincoln Baseball team plays host to Washington at 5:15pm today. You can hear hear the game On WZDM and watch the live-stream at wzdm.com. The Lincoln girls team plays at South Knox at five. The Lincoln Softball team visits North Central at 5:30. South Knox Baseball team hosts L...

Knox County Sports for Friday

Cooper Collins scored on a walk-off wild pitch, as the Vincennes Lincoln Alices defeat the Reiz Panthers 4-3 yesterday at Hill Field. The eith 8 hits, along with 2 each from Cooper Collins and Luke Hall. Collins' lead-off triple in the bottom of the 7th put him in positions to score the winning run three batters later....

Knox County Sports for Thursday

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices withstood a late rally, and defeated the North Plsey Vikings 8-5 last night at Hill Field. The Alices got another good offensive game from Luke Hall, as he hit two doubles as part of an eight overall team performance. Colton Wonning took the win on the mound, with Brady Anderson gaining the...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices outscored Evansville Bosse 18-2 last night at Bosse Field in Evansville. Luke Hall led the Anices with 3 hits-including a double and two singles; it was part of an 18-hit performance for LHS. Justice Johnson got the win for the Alices on the mound. LHS is back in action tonight at home agai...

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 ...

Entertainment News

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Billy Ray Cyrus, Elizabeth Hurley kiss as Hollywood worlds collide in unexpected romance

Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley announced their romance with a social media post on Easter Sunday, three years after working together on a Christmas film.

Josh Duhamel's 'doomsday cabin' away from Hollywood allows his kids to be kids

Josh Duhamel left Hollywood behind for his rustic cabin in northwest Minnesota. Duhamel's property is 40 minutes from civilization, and he's able to finally "exhale" whenever he's home.

Prince William's public dig at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shows he 'doesn't care' what they think: experts

Jason Knauf, who was appointed the CEO of the Earthshot Prize, gave a rare, televised interview to "60 Minutes Australia" ahead of Meghan Markle's Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan."

Jennifer Garner seen kissing boyfriend John Miller, as she spends time with Ben Affleck for Easter

Jennifer Garner and her boyfriend John Miller shared an intimate moment on Saturday before she was reunited with her ex Ben Affleck to celebrate Easter.

Dick Van Dyke ignored warnings about 46-year age gap with wife Arlene Silver

Dick Van Dyke, who starred in "Mary Poppins" opposite Julie Andrews, spoke about his marriage of 13 years to Arlene Silver, a makeup artist. He turns 100 in December.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son's weight loss turns heads during rare family outing

Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Christopher Schwarzenegger, appeared fit as he arrived to a restaurant in West Hollywood to celebrate Easter with his siblings.

'White Lotus' star's takedown of 'SNL' skit is reminder comedy 'can go too far,' cast member admits

Bowen Yang, a longtime "Saturday Night Live" cast member, admitted that sometimes comedians can go "too far," after validating Aimee Lou Wood's feelings over the parody skit.

The Chainsmokers surprise frat party performance leads to police shut down

Police shut down an Arizona fraternity party after The Chainsmokers duo, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, crashed the event. The DJ duo chose to pay a fine in order to continue performing.

Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin due to 'horrible' postpartum depression

During an episode of the their podcast, Lisa Rinna recalled the "horrible" postpartum depression that led her to threaten husband Harry Hamlin's life.

Prince William expected at Pope Francis' funeral as family honors relationship with religious leader: expert

For over 12 years, Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88 years old, has worked tirelessly to preserve unity within the Church and its allies, including the British royal family.

The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures

Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.

Pope Francis emphasized Catholicism globally, reached beyond US, Europe into impoverished nations

Pope Francis brought attention to the Catholic Church in impoverished areas around the globe that are often ignored.

First photos released of Pope Francis in his casket; funeral set for Saturday

The first pictures of Pope Francis' body following his death were released on Tuesday, and his funeral has been scheduled for Saturday morning.

Why did Pope Francis restrict the ancient Latin Mass?

One of Pope Francis’ most controversial moves was to restrict the use of the ancient Latin Mass; he said he did this to promote unity among the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis' will details burial request after pontiff's death caused by stroke: Vatican officials

The cause of death for Pope Francis was revealed by Vatican officials along with his will, which detailed his requests for his burial hours after his passing.

US confirms third round of nuclear talks with Iran after 'very good progress'

Iran and the U.S. championed the talks in Italy as positive steps in the negotiation process and have agreed to meet in Oman next week for a third round of talks.

Theologian on 'Conclave' accuracy, expectations for next secretive event after Pope Francis' death

International theologian says "Conclave" film "fairly accurate" to what is expected at a real papal conclave. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2015.

Trump, world leaders react to the death of Pope Francis

Reactions from world leaders poured in following the news that Pope Francis had passed away. Vice President JD Vance and others commented on the news

Pope Francis revealed burial wishes just days after becoming pope in 2013

Pope Francis revealed the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore as his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope

After a pope dies – or in very rare cases, resigns – the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the papal conclave. Here's how it works.