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Closed Part of Bicknell Road Now Re-Opened

Bicknell Road is now re-opened, following a emergency pipe stabilization closure. Earlier this week, the road was closed from Evans Road to Summers Road. However, a future closure of that part of the Bicknell-Wheatland Slab will happen for a pipe replacement. Knox County Highway Department officials assure everyone t...

Government Offices in Vincennes to Close for Election Day Tuesday

All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed Tuesday, May 5th, due to Election Day. Recycling pickup will not change - it will be collected on Monday, May 4th as usual. Tuesday and Wednesday's trash will be picked up on Wednesday, May 6th. The City Collection Site on Old Terre Haute Road will NOT be open Tuesda...

Constriction Season Well Underway in Area

The start of May marks a ramping up of various construction projects across Knxo County and the entire area. Two of those projects are set to start today. One of those is a bridge deck overlay on State Road 67 south of Bruceville. INDOT spokesman Gary Bryan says the work on the bridge over Smalls Creek is a touch-up ...

Second Saturday of Early Voting Set for Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the second and final Saturday of early voting for Indiana's May primary election. In Knox County, three early voting sites will be open--= at the former Knox County Jail garage across 8th Street from the Courthouse, at the Bicknell Fire station, and at the Blue Jeans Center in Monroe City. Knox County Cler...

Seven Award Winners Named for Annual Koox County Chamber Honors

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has named its seven award winners to be honored at its annual Awards Dinner a week from tonight. The Large Business of the Year is Ewing Printing, with Trent Auto Sales as Small Business of the Year, and the First City Music Festival as non-profit of the year. Individual winners incl...

Duke Energy Foundation Grant Goes to Heart to Heart Ministries

The Duke Energy Foundation has donated five-thousand dollars to Heart to Heart, Incorporated. The funding will assist Heart to Heart's ministry to help with education programs and infant care items for parents in need. The award was presented by Duke Energy's Kurt Phegley to Heart to Heart Executive Director Paige Wil...

Charges Follow Knox Cou8nty Traffic Stop

A Vincennes man is facing a drug charge following a traffic stop for an equipment violation late Tuesday night at the intersection of Highland Road and Middle Hart Street Road in Knox County. The Knox County Sheriff's Office says K9 Blast alerted deputies to the presence of illegal narcotics in the vehicle. A search tu...

A Bit of Flooding the Rule in Area Over Weekend

Some flooding will be the rule on the White River at both Edwardsport and Petersburg through the next few days. The White at Edwarsport will top out tomorrow around two feet over flood stage. Downriver at Petersburg, the White will hit a high of five feet over flood stage. Both are considered to be in minor flood stage...

Obituaries

Philip Smith, 74, Vincennes

Phillip C. Smith, known to many as Butch, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 74. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Butch was a man who valued hard work, loyal...

Virginia Madding, 88, Vincennes

Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Stephens) Whalen Madding, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Born on December 29, 1937, to Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens, Ginny lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. She was a proud graduate of L...

James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes

James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...

Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes

Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...

Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes

Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...

Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes

Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...

Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes

Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...

Mary Ann Cress, 68. Bicknell

Mary Ann "Johnson" Cress, age 68, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Cannelton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a steady faith that guided her throughout her years. Mary Ann attended the business college in...

Judy Strate, 89, Patoka

Judith K. "Judy" Strate, 89, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Robert Paul and Golda Alice Black. Judy was a proud graduate of Patoka High School, the Valedictorian of the class of 1955, and has remained actively involved in alumni events throughout...

Steven Alton, 77, Vincennes

Steven Bruce Alton, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 18, 2026, at his residence in Vincennes. He was born on February 17, 1949, to the late John & June Alton in Vincennes. Steven was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, and following high school, he served his country before being honorably discha...

Local Sports

Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball

Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...

North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City

North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...

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Grace Archer to Sign with WVC on Softball Scholarship

Vincennes Lincoln softball standout Grace Archer plans to sign a letter of intent to play softball for Wabash Valley College. Her official signing ceremony will happen at 3:45 Tuesday afternoon in the lobby at Alice Arena. The public is invited to attend the signing ceremony.

Knox County Sports Roundup for Friday

In Baseball: The Vincennes Lincoln Alices took the lead in the third inning, and led onto it as they defeated Evansville Harrison 5-3. Cooper Collins led the way at the plate with a 3 for 3 game, including a triple. Justice Johnson went the entire route, giving up 8 hits and striking out six. In softball: It's now 15...

Knox County Sports for Thursday

In baseball: For the second time in two days, the North Knox Warriors hold off a late rally to win-this time over Rivet, 5-4, at Saint Vincent Field. Three runs in the fourth inning lead the Warriors to victory. Levi Pahmeier gets the win on the mound, with Rylen Oxby getting the save. Jayden Thacker took the loss fo...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Wednesday

In baseball: Vincennes Lincoln broke a scoreless extra inning tie at home with a run in the 9th inning, and defeated Castle 1-0. A successful squeeze bunt by Paxton Smith brought in Cooper Collins with the winning run. Colton Winning pitched the final two innings, and got the win, following a scoreless seven-inning o...

Friday Ball Park Sports Report File

In Boys High School Baseball, Rivet defeated Wood Memorial with a 2 run shut out

Knox County Sports Recap for Friday

The Vincennes Lincoln baseball team won a 19-15 slugfest yesterday over Evansville Central at Hill Field in Vincennes. The Alices came up with 12 runs in the first three innings, and secured the game with five runs in the 6th. Cooper Collins led the way with four hits, including two home runs and a triple. He also dr...

LHS Names Illinois Hall of Famer to be Next Head Basketball Coach

A 2017 Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame coach has been named as the new head coach at Vincennes Lincoln. Rob Flanigan will take over for Dave Mahurin has the basketball coach at L-H-S. Flanigan comes to Vincennes after a long and successful career at Richland County High School in Olney. He led the Tigers to a 577-29...

Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday

In baseball: The Rivet Patriots scored 11 runs in the first and third, en route to a 25-0, five inning win over Shoals. Brody Shots pitcked a five-inning no-hitter as part of the win. The Patriots are 8-3 on the year. Next up is a trip to Shakamak tonight to face the Lakers. The North Knox Warriors gave up seven run s...

Entertainment News

Fox World News

'RHONJ' alum Joe Giudice says he shouldn't have been deported after fraud conviction

"RHONJ" alum Joe Giudice says he doesn't think he should have been deported after his fraud conviction, blaming himself for not getting citizenship.

Jerry O'Connell under fire after revealing teenage daughters vape, family fights get 'physical'

Jerry O'Connell faces backlash after revealing his teenage daughters with Rebecca Romijn are vaping and partying as high schoolers in Los Angeles.

Meryl Streep raves about 'divine' Robert Redford, says iconic 'Out of Africa' scene 'felt so good'

Meryl Streep gushes over Robert Redford during a Vanity Fair rewatch, calling their "Out of Africa" hair-washing scene a love scene she never wanted to end.

Monica Lewinsky reveals what fueled her 'bad decisions' in DC

Monica Lewinsky reflects on her White House affair with Bill Clinton, saying her desire to feel "special" led to "bad decisions" in her early 20s.

Jennie Garth admits 'scary' financial spiral after '90210' fame

Jennie Garth and other former TV stars experienced financial hardships, divorce and career struggles after their hit shows came to an end.

Miranda Lambert delivers straight-shooting advice to rising country star in surprise bathroom encounter

Miranda Lambert told rising country singer Lauren Alaina not to let Nashville change who she is during their first meeting, offering a reality check about the music industry.

King Charles' 'Just give us a ring!' quip leads viral moments from royal US tour with Queen Camilla

King Charles and Queen Camilla's U.S. visit produced viral moments from White House jokes to feeding chickens at a Harlem urban farm with children.

'The Apprentice' reboot buzz builds as Trump says Don Jr has 'charisma' for the role

President Trump addressed rumors "The Apprentice" could return with Donald Trump Jr. as host, saying his son would "be probably good" for it.

Country music feud takes unexpected turn as singers quash the 'beef'

Kacey Musgraves reflected on her real-life feud with Miranda Lambert and how they reunited for a duet on her new "Middle of Nowhere" album out May 1.

Nina Dobrev, Martha Stewart turn heads at King Charles' star-studded charity gala

King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the King's Trust Global Gala at Christie's New York, drawing Hollywood stars to celebrate the charity's 50th year.

Bus plunges into river after trainee driver crash, massive rescue response: reports

All four people on board were rescued after a trainee driver sent a bus careening into the River Seine near Paris Thursday, officials said.

May Day protests across Europe and Asia turn into anti-American, anti-Israel political battlegrounds

May Day demonstrations across multiple continents escalated into clashes as traditional labor protests increasingly became vehicles for anti-war and anti-Israel political movements.

North Korea's extreme battlefield doctrine revealed by Kim Jong Un during speech

Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean soldiers who chose self-destruction over capture in Ukraine War, marking a stark confirmation of battlefield policy.

Trump's 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran - but can Tehran outlast the pressure?

Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.

Global famine fears rise as Hormuz crisis threatens 'eight-year,' Suez-scale disruption

Global famine fears are rising as the Strait of Hormuz crisis strains food supply chains, drives up fertilizer prices and threatens harvests worldwide.

Mother-in-law of slain beauty queen arrested after international manhunt

Authorities arrested the suspected fugitive mother-in-law accused of killing a former Mexican beauty queen after a two-week international manhunt.

Britain warns another terror attack is 'highly likely' within 6 months after London stabbing

Britain raised its national terror threat level to severe after two people were stabbed in an antisemitic attack in London's Golders Green neighborhood.

Israel defense chief warns strikes on Iran could resume soon, signals campaign not over

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warns military action against Iran may resume soon, saying Tehran has suffered severe blows throughout the past year.

Rubio warns China after Panama ship detentions, calls hemisphere sovereignty 'non-negotiable'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns hemisphere sovereignty is "non-negotiable" as U.S. and allies condemn China's reported detention of Panama ships.

'No credibility': Obama's top Iran negotiator torched by State Department after ripping Trump war plan

The State Department pushes back on former Obama Iran deal negotiator Wendy Sherman after she criticizes Trump's strategy, igniting a sharp war of words over Democrats' foreign policy with regime.

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