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Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington woman Thursday for Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia. 19-year-old Jazlyn Stinchfield was released from the Daviess County Security Center on $5,000 bond. Indiana State Police arrested 41-year-old Michael Collins of Washington Thursday for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxic...
Aug 29, 2026
Rotary First Responders Appreciation Day September 8th in Vincennes
The 8th Annual Vincennes Rotary First Responders Appreciation Day will be held Tuesday, September 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Riverfront Pavilion at 102 North 2nd Street in Vincennes. Law enforcement, firefighters, EMT's, dispatchers and military personnel are invited to enjoy a free meal. Sit down or carry...
Aug 29, 2026
Braun Touts Success of Indiana's Adult Education Programs
Governor Mike Braun is highlighting the success of Indiana's adult education programs, which have served over 21,000 learners so far this program year. According to state reports, participants see an average wage increase of $5,000 within a year of completing a program, jumpstarting career growth and job stability. Gov...
Aug 29, 2026
Expert Gives Advice to Reduce Chances of Getting West Nile
It's the middle of West Nile virus season and one expert is offering some tips to reduce the chances of getting the virus. Catherine Hill with Purdue University's College of Agriculture urges people to remove any standing water from your property because that could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes which can carry We...
Aug 29, 2026
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Dolly Parton-Library legacy
Singer and actress Dolly Parton touched millions through her music. However, Hoosiers also remember her for the books she put into children's hands. More than 150,000 Indiana children receive monthly books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Among the participating libraries in the program is the Knox County P...
Aug 29, 2026
Road Restriction Information on US 41 at Willow Street in Vincennes
Beginning Tuesday of next week, construction will start on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible. At the exit you can expect a shift to either the left or the right...
Aug 29, 2026
Electricity Restored to Gary and Recovery from Storms Continue
Northwest Indiana's power outage is down to 63 customers, and recovery efforts are underway. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton says he wants NIPSCO, his former employer, held accountable but has not considered a lawsuit. Some residents are reportedly forming a class action group against the company. FEMA Mobile Registration Inta...
Aug 29, 2026
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Road Closure Planned for State Road 58 in Lawrence County
IN-DOT advises that State Road 58 near Bedford in Lawrence County is scheduled to be closed on Monday for a bridge deck overlay project. State road 58 will be closed between Rocky Creek West and Shawswick Station Road over Leatherwood Creek through mid-November. The official detour will be State Road 446 to U.S. 50 to ...
Aug 29, 2026
Obituaries
John Gilbert, 69, Loogootee
Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...
Aug 27, 2026
Emil "Sam" Williams, Vincennes
Emil Francis Williams Jr. lovingly known as Sam went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026. Born to Emil "Newt" and Dorothy Williams in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the oldest of twelve and was naturally a leader with a work ethic like no other. Sam graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957. After gr...
Aug 27, 2026
David Oliver, 84, Washington
David Bliss Oliver, age 84, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that touched everyone who knew him. David graduated from high school and later answered the call ...
Aug 27, 2026
Pete Carter, 89, Vincennes
Peter "Pete" Carter, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on May 21, 1948, to the late Buell and Frieda Carter. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and attended Vincennes University. On June 18, 1972, he married the love of his life, Marcia...
Aug 26, 2026
John Newkirk, 60, Sandborn
John Ausman Newkirk, beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle, passed away on August 22, 2026 at 12:53 p.m. at the age of 60 with family at his side. John was born on August 21, 1966 in the country outside of Sandborn, Indiana to Eugene and Deloris Eloise (Ausman) (Cone) Newkirk. He grew up in Sandborn and Edwa...
Aug 25, 2026
Kay Halter, 79, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Frances Halter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Cleghorn) Cunningham. She married Richard Halter on Aug...
Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, Ft. Myers, Florida
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at HealthPark Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first born son of Stafford Freemont "Monty" Green and Martha "Marty" Carlock Green. Roy grew up in Washington, Indiana, where h...
Aug 20, 2026
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...
Aug 17, 2026
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...
Aug 17, 2026
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
Local Sports
Friday Night Lights Report Update
Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12
Aug 29, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans won in 3 games over Robinson 25-15, 25-23, and 25-25. The Lady Spartans were led by six kills each from Janet West and Natalie West, along with 11 service points from Makayla Carie. The North Knox Warriors lost in three sets to Northeast Dubois. The Lady...
Aug 28, 2026
Knox County Teams Face Week 2 of the High School Football Season Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices take a 1-0 record into Brazil tonight to face the Northview Knights. This is the Alices' first ever game in the Western Indiana Conference. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors take an 0-1 record into their first Southwest Conference game of t...
Aug 28, 2026
Cooper Collins Named to USA Under 18 National Team
Vincennes Lincoln senior catcher Cooper Collins is one of 20 players to represent the United States in the Pan American championships October 22nd to 29th. The tournament will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic that week. The tournament is also a qualifier for the Under 18 World Championships, planned for C...
Aug 27, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
In volleyball: The South Knox Lady Spartans took a five-set win over Washington. The Lady Spartans dropped the first two games, but won the next two and took the deciding fifth set, 15-10. Brooklyn Flanigam had a triple double for South Knox, with 21 digs, 17 poins, and 13 assists. Makayla Carie also recorded a triple...
Aug 25, 2026
Middle School Weekend Wrapup
In Middle School action: The Clark Middle School boys' soccer team defeated Mount Vernon 10-1. Kelan Stein scored three goals, with Kellen Hartman also added three of his own. Eli Leffler also added two goals, with one each from Sammy Ubaldo and Carson Riley. The Clark Middle School runners ran at Boonville on Saturd...
Aug 24, 2026
LHS Fifth in Boonville Cross Country Race; South Knox 10th, Washington 14th
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices gained a fifth place finish in the 21-teram Boonville Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Tell City won the meet, with Heritage Hills second. South Knox finish second, while Washington was 14th. Two LHS runners finished in the top ten, with Gage Williams fifth and Brody Francis tenth.
Aug 24, 2026
Friday Night Lights Report
Eastern Greene defeated Pike Central 41 to 12 Riverton Parke shut out Linton 21 to 0 Sullivan beat North Knox 41 to 7 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Terre Haute South 7 to 6
Aug 22, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday
Home openers are on the calendar for both Knox County football teams tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alices start tonight with a non-conference game at Inman Field against the Terre Haute South Braves. Kickoff time is 7 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors also open at home tonight, as they ...
Aug 21, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Around Knox County: In volleyball: The North Knox Lady Warriors defeated Dugger Union in five games. The two split the first foursets, with North Knox winning the decisive fifth set 15-12. The Lady Warriors go to 1=0 on the year with the victory. In soccer: The Rivet Lady Patriots tied Sullivan 1-1 at Saint Vincent F...
Aug 20, 2026
Entertainment News
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Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley Cook twin in denim at John Mayer's show in New York
Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley Cook turned heads in matching denim at John Mayer's SiriusXM event, with fans calling them twins online.
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Scott Wolf's wife says 'my brain turned on me' as she apologizes to family for 'profound harm' after psychosis
Kelley Wolf's 11-slide Instagram carousel reveals her diagnosis of drug-induced mania with psychosis and a direct apology to Scott Wolf and their kids.
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Ivanka Trump takes surfing lesson in Costa Rica during latest family beach vacation getaway
Ivanka Trump was photographed taking a surfing lesson in Costa Rica during a family vacation, riding waves on a green surfboard in new photos.
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Dolly Parton's most iconic 'Dolly-isms' on beauty, wigs, Botox and living life on her own terms
Dolly Parton's iconic one-liners about her wigs, rhinestone outfits and cosmetic procedures captured her philosophy on authenticity and confidence.
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Dolly Parton laid to rest as niece shares emotional tribute to 'Granny'
Lainey Mae Parton shared an emotional tribute to her "Granny" Dolly Parton, recalling 4 AM calls and singing together on the "Smoky Mountain DNA" album.
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'Hercules' star Kevin Sorbo says California can keep its taxes, traffic and 'negativity': 'I'm done'
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Dolly Parton once performed for Queen Elizabeth II and was 'scared to death' about her curtsy
Dolly Parton recalled being "scared to death" about curtsying when she performed for Queen Elizabeth II during the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.
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Jimi Hendrix's final words to roadie revealed after violent Hells Angels clash
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Country duo Dan + Shay nearly broke up at height of success when their communication faltered
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Comedian Leanne Morgan calls out Hollywood for living in a 'bubble' and misjudging what audiences want to see
Comedian Leanne Morgan says Hollywood lives in a "bubble" and reveals she pushed back on a cursing scene while filming with Reese Witherspoon.
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Parkgoer airlifted after Batman roller coaster incident leaves man with fractures to both legs
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Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas
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Ex-Pentagon official urges US to 'squeeze' UK on defense amid Falklands furor
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USS George Washington captain says morale is high for new Mideast mission
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Switzerland rave shooting kills 1, injures 5 as police hunt those responsible
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Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps'
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Aug 29, 2026
Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670; nearly 3,000 missing
Nepal's flood and mudslide death toll reaches more than 670 with nearly 3,000 missing as rain and fog halt search and rescue operations in the disaster zone.
Aug 29, 2026
Trapped Nepali workers pulled from hydropower tunnel after catastrophic flooding
Video from Nepal's Prime Minister's Office shows rescue workers pulling trapped citizens through a mud-saturated hydropower plant tunnel in Rasuwa.
Aug 28, 2026
Norway's King Harald dies peacefully at 89, son Crown Prince Haakon to succeed him
Norway's King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at age 89, with Crown Prince Haakon set to succeed him as the nation mourns.
Aug 28, 2026
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