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Vincennes 10's Win, 9's Split in OVR Play At Cub League
Braun Criticized for Ending Race and Gender-Conscious Goals from the State's Diversity Business Enterprises Program Jds 7-17-2026 The head of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus is strongly condemning a decision by Governor Mike Braun to eliminate race and gender-conscious goals from the state's Diversity Business Ent...
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Duke Energy Foundation Donates for Vincennes Lighting
Plans are coming into place to move the annual Vincennes Fourth of July fireworks to the fall, along with an Autumn on Main event. The original fireworks display was postponed, due to the death of Saint Francisville fireman Bob Johnson. Johnson had died the day before-- on Friday, August third, while shooting off ano...
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Daviess County Rape Chares Filed Against Evansville Man
An Evansville man faces three rape counts, following an investigation into a warrant filed in Daviess County. The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested 33-year-old Jean Theodat of Evansville Wednesday on a warrant for three counts of Rape. Theodat is being held in the Daviess County Security Center on $250,000 b...
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Red Skelton Festival Set for This Weekend
The 21st annual Red Skelton Festival will return to Vincennes tonight and tmorrow, as a celebration of Skelton's birthday. The festival began with the completion of the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center in 2006. Red Skelton Museum director Anne Pratt says the activities start at the Skelton site late this afternoon. ...
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IMM Vietnam Remembrance IN Back in Vincennes
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes will host Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Days this Saturday and Sunday. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days at the museum, located at 715 South Sixth Street. Duane Chattin is helping with the event this year. He feels the remembrance will continue the spotlight...
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Purdue University Rated Second Best National Collegiate Value
Purdue University has been named the second best-value public university in the nation, according to a new study by SmartAsset. The ranking evaluated more than 500 public colleges across the country based on annual cost of attendance, graduation rates, and median alumni earnings. Purdue topped all other public institut...
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Indiana Cash Reserves Up 60 Percent for FY 2026
The state of Indiana ended fiscal year 2026 with a 60% increase in reserves. According to Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, the state had a $1.86 billion surplus, closing the fiscal year with almost four-billion dollars in reserves. A little over $1 billion is in the Rainy-Day Fund.
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Gas Prices Rising in Vincennes, Statewide
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday was $3.32 per gallon, 11¢ higher than Wednesda, but 62¢ lower than Thursday's national average of $3.94 per gallon. It was also 10¢ higher than a week ago, 4¢ lower than a month ago, and 16¢ higher than a year ago. V...
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Obituaries
Janet Morgan, 85, Washington
Janet "Montgomery" Morgan, age 85, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Jasper, Indiana. She was born on November 10, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Janet graduated from high sch...
Jul 13, 2026
Miketta Kirby, 25, Bicknell
Miketta Hope Kirby, age 25, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Bicknell. She was born on October 21, 2000, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to those she cherished most. Miketta was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, and friend whose presence b...
Jul 11, 2026
Albert Lee Bement Jr., age 63, of Oaktown
Albert Lee Bement Jr., age 63, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1962, in Linton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to his family. Albert served his country in the United States Army, an experience that reflected his sense of duty and commitment. Followin...
Jul 09, 2026
Linda S. Hagemeier 83 Vincennes
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Linda S. Hagemeier, Linda was born on June 19, 1943, in Vincennes and she departed this earthly realm on July 8, 2026, at the age of 83. Linda is the daughter of Glenn and Geneva (Sheren) McCrary. She married Michael J. Hagemeier and he preceded her in death in 2006. Li...
Jul 09, 2026
Theresa J. Westfall, age 63, of Bicknell
Theresa J. Westfall, age 63, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. Theresa was born on May 21, 1963, to Charles and Emma Joan "Harper" Westfall. She was a lifetime resident of Bicknell, Indiana. Theresa is survived by her son, Jeremy Westfall; her brother, Russell Westfall ...
Jul 07, 2026
Joseph M. Hartigan, age 75 Oaktown
Joseph M. Hartigan, age 75, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away at his home on July 1, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. Joseph & his brothers attended St. John's Catholic Sch...
Jul 07, 2026
Jerry R. Coonrod 87 Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry R. Coonrod, who left this world peacefully on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Jerry was born on September 8, 1938, in Vincennes, the son of James Robert "Tick" and Mary Frances (Leech) Coonrod. He married Georgianna Johnson on April 22, 1967. For over forty ...
Jul 07, 2026
Tina M. "Phipps" Beard, age 65, of Vincennes, Indiana
Tina M. "Phipps" Beard, age 65, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2026, in her hometown. She was born on January 8, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a spirited love for all living things around her. Tina was a bubbly and full-of-life woman whose presen...
Jul 07, 2026
Ronald Jones, 80, Vincennes
Ron Jones, age 80, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Newburgh, Indiana. Born on February 7, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, he was a steady and hardworking man who valued family and service. Ron graduated from Lincoln High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he built a long caree...
Jul 03, 2026
Laura Stroud, 86, Brownsburg
Laura Jean (Gore) Stroud, age 86, of Brownsburg, Indiana, previously of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Carlisle, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love of her family and unselfishness. Jean graduated from Carlisle High School and carried the values of hard work through...
Jul 03, 2026
Local Sports
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
South Knox's Alli Hayden Ends Tennis Career With Statewide Showcase
South KNox Senior Alli Hayden participated in the North vs. South Girls Tennis All-Star Match in Pendleton, IN on Sunday, June 14th with 25 other seniors. The match consisted of three rounds, and points were accumulated for either the North or South based on scores. In the first round, Alli played doubles with Ally Mc...
Jun 15, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Monday
The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...
Jun 08, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...
Jun 05, 2026
KC Sports Roundup for Thursday
The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...
Jun 04, 2026
NK Ousted from Linton Sectional Yesterday; Sullivan Wins Title
It took two swings of the bat-- a two run homer in the third, and a grand slam in the fourth--to eliminate the North Knox Warriors, 7=4, at the hands of the Sullivan Golden Arrows. Hunter Mason got the win for Sullivan, while Kason Oxby took the loss for the Warriors. Kason Oxby was relieving for Rylan Oxby; he was st...
Jun 02, 2026
NK Baseballers Set for Afternoon Baseball Semifinal at Linton
One Knox County team is still alive in baseball sectional play, as the North Knox Warriors play Sullivan at one this afternoon in the Linton Sectional. The Warriors were defeated by Sullivan when the two played early in the year. You can hear the game this afternoon on 105.7, WUZR. The winner plays tonight at six in ...
Jun 01, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
In baseball: A single run in the seventh was enough for the North Knox Warriors to defeat the host Linton Miners 3-2 at the Linton baseball sectional. Two wild pitches allowed Carter Becher to score the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh. Levi Pahmeier turned in a stellar complete game outing, as he allowe...
May 29, 2026
Entertainment News
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Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker, 'pigeon lady' from 'Home Alone 2,' dead at 81
Brenda Fricker died in Dublin after a period of declining health. Her agent remembered the Irish actress as irreplaceable to fans worldwide.
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Dean Cain says Hollywood's woke era is ending: 'We'll look back and say that was stupid'
Dean Cain touts the archetypal superhero as the epitome of small town American values, says Hollywood wokeness proved counter-productive.
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Every controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' from casting to costumes
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" faces casting debates, historical accuracy criticism, and dialogue backlash, but experts say buzz may boost box office.
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King Charles considered Queen Camilla 'non-negotiable' after Princess Diana, author claims
King Charles deemed Queen Camilla "non-negotiable" in his life after his divorce from Princess Diana, according to a new book by Catherine Mayer titled "Divide & Rule."
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'The Big Bang Theory' star Jim Parsons says he paid a steep price for fame
Jim Parsons revealed on a podcast his perfectionism was "OCD in nature" and left him "miserable" during the peak of his "The Big Bang Theory" fame.
Jul 16, 2026
Brantley Gilbert slams artists who back out of patriotic shows under heat
Brantley Gilbert calls out artists who sign up for events then back out under pressure, sharing why the Turning Point USA halftime show was an easy yes.
Jul 16, 2026
Meghan Markle's show Emmy nomination 'somewhat baffling' due to 'lackluster' ratings: expert
Experts call Meghan Markle's Emmy nomination for "With Love, Meghan" on Netflix "somewhat baffling" given the show's lackluster audience numbers.
Jul 16, 2026
'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill's cause of death confirmed by representative
Sam Neill's agent clarifies the actor died from pneumonia, not lymphoma, revealing he had beaten cancer with CAR-T therapy before falling ill.
Jul 16, 2026
Inside Princess Diana and JFK Jr's secret meeting that fueled romance rumors for decades
John F. Kennedy Jr. secretly met Princess Diana at New York City's Carlyle Hotel in 1995, hoping she'd appear on his George magazine cover, but she politely declined.
Jul 16, 2026
Monica Lewinsky details her 'dark decade' and moving past public shame
Monica Lewinsky reveals how "energy work" and self-acceptance helped her heal after enduring billions of strangers' negative thoughts during her dark decade.
Jul 15, 2026
Leaked Iran report finds record public anger as regime focuses on holding power
Iran's confidential report prepared for President Masoud Pezeshkian reveals majority support regime change or deep reform amid surging public anger over food prices and corruption.
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Asian nation with 1,500-year-old imperial line insists only men can become emperor in policy revision
Japan's Parliament revised the Imperial House Law to cement male-only succession, blocking Princess Aiko from inheriting the throne despite public support.
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Resource-rich nation praises US ties amid Washington-Beijing critical minerals race
Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner says the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs multiple partners to develop its cobalt, copper and lithium wealth amid growing U.S. interest.
Jul 16, 2026
Iran calls on Houthis to prepare to cut off Red Sea gateway - can the terror group do it?
Iran reportedly told Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait with missiles, drones and sea mines if the U.S. strikes Iranian infrastructure.
Jul 16, 2026
African growth boom follows Trump push to replace aid with trade
Despite predictions of collapse after USAID cuts, sub-Saharan Africa is outpacing Asia in growth forecasts, fueled by trade and private investment.
Jul 16, 2026
WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control
Trump says Putin is "ready to make a deal" to end the Ukraine war, but Russia warned Western troops enforcing any ceasefire would be military targets.
Jul 15, 2026
US troops unload China's only known aid flight to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela as Americans surge relief
U.S. government photos show American soldiers unloading China's only aid flight at Simón Bolívar Airport as Venezuela reels from June earthquakes.
Jul 15, 2026
Who is Andy Burnham? The Trump critic set to become the UK's next prime minister
Andy Burnham secured 322 MP nominations on day one of the leadership process, but critics say he faces less scrutiny than any recent U.K. prime minister.
Jul 15, 2026
A new chapter for America's 250th: 'J250' initiative puts Jewish contributions in the spotlight
The J250 Initiative launches with 250 stories of Jewish American patriots, scientists and leaders who shaped the nation from the Revolution onward.
Jul 15, 2026
Trump officials unveil private sector blueprint for life after USAID
Ambassador Mike Waltz says the Trump administration is replacing traditional foreign aid with private investment and trade to create jobs, cut dependency.
Jul 15, 2026
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