Local News
Daviess County's Our Community Foundation Still Accepting Teacher Applications
Daviess County's Our Community Foundation is still accepting applications for its Teaching Innovator Grant program. That offers up to $250 to educators in Daviess County schools. Funded by the Foundation's Unrestricted Funds, the program supports c...
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GSH Medicare Sessions Set for September
Medicare Open Enrollment is almost here -- and Good Samaritan is helping beneficiaries understand their options. Good Samaritan will host two FREE Medicare 101 educational sessions on September 30th. There will be two times ...
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IMM to Host Salute to WW II
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes will host a World War Two living history event on September 5th and 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. The annual Salute to World War 2 Veterans includes free admission to outdoor events, including battle reenactment...
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Knox County Exhibitors Hoping to Do Well at State Fair
The final week of the Indiana State Fair is underway in Indianapolis. The Fairgrounds are located on 38th Street on the capital city's east side. As usual, several Knox County exhibitors are part of the annual event. Purdue Knox County Extension educator Valerie Clingerman knows most years, Knox County's representativ...
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Swollen Rivers to Affect Area for Next Week
Even though the weather is turning drier and more seasonable this week, flood waters from northern and eastern Indiana are heading this way. Those waters from many areas that saw extreme flooding through last weekend are on their way downriver. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum reminds everyone if flooding like that happened...
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KC Coroner Seeking Next of Kin for Man Found Dead on Friday
The Knox County Coroner's Office is asking the public for help in locating the next of kin of 75-year-old Robert T. Toth of Vincennes who was found dead in his North 13th Street apartment on Friday. The coroner's office conducted a search for Toth's next of kin but has been unable to locate an appropriate family member...
Aug 17, 2026
Serious Weekend Accident Leads to Arrest
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Maryland man yesterday following an accident on U-S 50 near Vincennes. Officers responded to the accident at U-S 50 and Hebert Road. No information on the accident itself has been released at this time, except that it did result in a serious bodily injury. During the investiga...
Aug 17, 2026
Massive Flooding to Affect Area Rivers Within the Next Week
Massive flooding in northern and eastern Indiana will lead to near moderage flooding in rivers in this area-especially across the next week. The Wabash at Vincennes is currently forecast to top our five feet over its 16-foot flood stage. At Mount Carmel, the Wabash is set to rise to four and a half feet over its flood...
Aug 17, 2026
Obituaries
Patricia Kirchoff, 88, Bicknell
Patricia "Clinton" Kirchoff, age 88, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 20, 1938, in Ayr, Scotland, to her parents, John and Isabella "Brown" Clinton. Patricia spent her early years in Scotland, where she attended university. Patrici...
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Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
After 80 years of good jokes, great crops, and endless love, Michael "Mike" Ray Held tipped his hat to a life exceptionally well-lived on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026. Passing away peacefully at his home outside Freelandville, Indiana, Mike officially traded in his tractor keys for a front-row seat to th...
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Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
Philip Ray Mendenhall, 86, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Vincennes. He was born on March 17, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Bertha Burch Mendenhall and Roy Mendenhall. Philip lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to the people and places he loved. He proudly serv...
Aug 16, 2026
Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
Richard Leo Henderson, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, faith, and unwavering love for his family. Born to Thomas Robert Henderson and Norma Jean Henderson, Richard was a devoted son, a beloved brother to Ronald Henderson, a proud fa...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
Edgar F. Qualkenbush II, 36, of Vincennes, passed away on August 1, 2026. Edgar was born on May 20, 1990, in Vincennes, the son of Edgar F. Qualkenbush. He was a 2008 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and continued his education at the University of Evansville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...
Aug 09, 2026
Norma Fremder, 98, Vincennes
Norma Sue Fremder, age 98, died in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 4, 2026. She was born June 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Fred and Anna "Brown" Fremder. She received her early education at St. John's Lutheran School and Lincoln High School in Vincennes. Norma earned degrees in music education from Ind...
Aug 06, 2026
Judy Kitchin, 89, Sandborn
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" A. Kitchin, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 9, 1936, in Decatur County, IN she was the daughter of Charles and Audra (Craig) Connall. She married Donal...
Aug 06, 2026
Local Sports
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In Volleyball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Linton Miners 3-2. The Lady Miners took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-14, before the Lady Alices won set 3, 25-22. In overtime, L-H-S won set 4 26-24, before taking the decider 15-9. The Lady Alices go to 2-0 on the year, whil...
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IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
LHS Wins Meet Over County Rivals
The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices came up with a county win over both Vincennes Rivet and South Knox. The Lady Alices totaled an 18 hole score of 379, compared with 415 for Rivet and 448 for South Knox. Vincennes Lincoln's Mallory Fisher was low scorer for the meet, with an 85.
Aug 09, 2026
It Starts Now: First IHSAA Practices Today in Several Sports; First Competition Day for Girls' Golf
Today is first practice day for many high school sports teams across Indiana. Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, and Volleyball teams may start their official workouts today. Football teams may also begin non-contact practices today; thei first day of full-contact football practice is on Thursday. Girls' golf teams start...
Aug 03, 2026
Clint Roesler Moves from Mitchell to V-U As an Assistant
North knox grad Clint Roesler has stepped down from the head coaching position at Mitchell following two years on the job. He has left the position to take an assistant coaching spot with Vincennes University. Roesler was hired on at Mitchell in 2024 to lead their boys' basketball progam. He will start as a Trailblaz...
Jul 22, 2026
An OVR Sweep by Southeast Lexington at Cub League Complex
It was a Ohio Valley Regional sweep for the South Lexington Crush, as thei win both titles yesterday at the Vincennes Cub League complex. ' In the 9 and under title game, the Crush defeated the Vincennes All-Stars 8-7. The Vincennes team got the final by defeating Valparaiso Blue in the semifinal, and South Lexington ...
Jul 20, 2026
Ohio Valley Regional Plan Begins Today at the Cub League Complex in Vincennes
The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from today through Sunday. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. The Vincennes 10 and under team will begin play Campbellsville Kentucky at Joe Bilskie Senior Fie...
Jul 16, 2026
Cub League Complex to Host Another Set of Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional Games
The Vincennes Cub League will host the Ohio Valley Regional championships for 9 and 10 year-old teams from July 16th to 19th. The two tournaments will be played separately but during the same dates on the same fields. Around ten to 12 teams will be involved, with two Vincennes host teams included in the two fields. T...
Jul 02, 2026
South Knox's Hayden, Harrington Named All-District
South Knox tennis players Alli Hayden and Reagan Harrington have been named as All-District tennis players for Indiana's District Seven. That covers 39 tennis-playing schools in this part of southern Indiana. Both were also named as honorable mention All-State tennis performers. Hayden was 21-3 this year at Number 1 ...
Jun 17, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
Hayden Panettiere remembered by Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz and other celebrities after sudden death at 36
Viola Davis, Bethany Joy Lenz and Melissa Barrera are among the Hollywood stars sharing emotional tributes after Hayden Panettiere's death at 36.
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'Duck Dynasty' stars Jep and Jessica Robertson say 'a lot of prayer' led them to leave Louisiana for Texas
Jep and Jessica Robertson reveal the prayer and faith behind their move from Louisiana to North Texas, where they're building Comanche Moon Ranch.
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Hayden Panettiere: A life in pictures
Hayden Panettiere is survived by her daughter Kaya, who was born in 2014, with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. Panettiere's younger brother, Jansen, who was also an actor, died of a heart condition in 2023 at age 28.
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Prince Harry's 'The Wasp' rival stepping down but may remain 'a voice in the king's ear': expert
Royal experts say Sir Clive Alderton, dubbed "The Wasp" by Prince Harry, may still influence King Charles even after stepping down as private secretary.
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Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
"Nashville" star Hayden Panettiere died at 36, her representatives confirmed Sunday to Fox News Digital. Circumstances surrounding her death were not immediately made available.
Aug 17, 2026
Rob Schneider leans on faith, holds hope for reconciliation with estranged daughter Elle King
Rob Schneider discusses Christianity, forgiveness, and a higher power as he navigates his strained relationship with daughter Elle King on a podcast.
Aug 17, 2026
'X-Files' star Gillian Anderson reveals parenting regret, says she wishes she was 'less selfish'
Gillian Anderson reveals she wishes she'd been "less selfish" in early parenting while filming "The X-Files" and working grueling 17-hour days.
Aug 16, 2026
Chrissy Metz slams weight loss critics, says they're always 'going to have something to say'
Chrissy Metz slams online critics commenting on her body and reveals how her father's death from obesity complications led her to start GLP-1 medication.
Aug 16, 2026
Kelly Clarkson won't let her kids watch 'From Justin to Kelly' after brutal admission about 2003 film
Kelly Clarkson revealed at her final Las Vegas concert that she has banned her children from watching "From Justin to Kelly," calling it bluntly terrible.
Aug 16, 2026
Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway
Kate Moss, Halle Berry, Bella Thorne, and Emily Ratajkowski brought the heat this week with stunning bikini and swimsuit photos on social media.
Aug 16, 2026
Italy-Spain border feud exposes Europe's deepening immigration divide
Italy and Spain face off over immigration and border controls, highlighting a widening European divide over enforcement, national security and the future of Schengen.
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Iran deal clock hits zero as Trump demands 'white flag' with new pressure campaign looming
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promises unprecedented economic isolation of Iran as the 60-day nuclear deal deadline passes with no final agreement.
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Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow's economic future
VEB.RF, Russian state development bank, economist Andrei Klepach warned Russia is losing the war of attrition before his firing, as the European Union prepares sweeping sanctions.
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Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'
Trump confirmed a direct backchannel with the IRGC for peace talks and issued an extraordinary bombing warning to Oman as the ceasefire expires.
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Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'
New South Wales will be the first Australian state to launch a gun buyback scheme, offering up to $700 per firearm after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Aug 17, 2026
Iran war thrusts Diego Garcia into spotlight as official calls US military base 'integral'
Diego Garcia supports U.S. carrier strike groups and supply chains after an Iranian strike on Bahrain forced the Pentagon to shift logistics.
Aug 17, 2026
Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz
Iran-backed Houthis exploit Yemen's fractured state to threaten Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears it could become a second Strait of Hormuz choke point.
Aug 16, 2026
Exclusive: Israel seizes vast Iran terror axis arsenal with surprising foreign origins
The IDF Tzrifin Base in Central Israel stores a massive arsenal seized from Hezbollah and Hamas, including Iranian rockets, drones and Nazi-era guns.
Aug 15, 2026
Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets, and Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.
Aug 15, 2026
Iran jails psychologist over Trump plea as regime demands he make Americans 'look stupid': family
Seyed Ahmad Seyedabdollahi was sentenced to seven months in prison by the Islamic Republic after posting a video appealing to Trump to support protesters.
Aug 15, 2026
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