Local News
VPD Helping Students Stay Safe Coming and Going
Even though school has been in session just under a month, the Vincennes Police Department is still monitoring school safety each morning and afternoon. V-P-D Chief Jon Hillenbrand says their focus now is getting kids to and from school, and home safely. However, Hillenbrand says part of the emphasis is on students u...
19h ago
Energy Assistance Applications Available Soon
Pace Community Action Agency will start accepting applications October 1st for its 2026-27 Energy Assistance Program, which helps income‑eligible households in Daviess, Greene, Knox, and Sullivan counties with heating costs. Applications will be available online at Pace offices, and most local libraries, with mailed ...
19h ago
Amazon Fulfillment Center Opening Getting Closer
The opening date for the Amazon Fulfillment Center in the U-S 41 Industrial Park is getting closer. Knox County Indiana Economic Development director Chris Pfaff believes it could be ready to go by the end of this month. Pfaff says job seekers for new Amazon positions could start the process through the Knox County C...
19h ago
Vincennes Offices Closed for Labor Day
All Vincennes City Government Offices will be closed this Monday for Labor Day. Recycling will not be picked up and will resume on Monday, September 14th. Trash pick-up will remain on schedule for the week. The compost site on Old Terre Haute Road will also be closed on Saturday, and will resume normal hours on Tuesday...
19h ago
I-READ Results Better in Indiana: Schmitt
Recent studies have shown that nearly nine in every ten Indiana student is proficient in reading by the end of the third grade. That is shown by their passing of the I-READ requirement before they can move to fourth grade. Jasper State Senator Darryl Schmitt gives some Legislative moves he feels are responsible for th...
19h ago
One Week Remains for Tax Amnesty
Only one week remains for Hoosier taxpayers to take advantage of the benefits of Tax Amnesty 2026 if they have eligible liabilities. Tax Amnesty 2026 ends on September 9th. That means taxpayers must agree to amnesty terms and either pay the base tax in full or set up a payment plan by September 9th. Taxpayers with elig...
19h ago
Otwe4ll Miller Academy Banding Together for Child Injured in Accident
Students and teachers at Otwell Miller Academy wore blue Monday to support 8-year-old Oaklie Disney, who was seriously injured in a deadly crash in Pike County. Students also made cards for Oaklie, who remains hospitalized. Disney and the other people involved were returning from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World whe...
Sep 02, 2026
Terre Haute Pastor Arrested in Child Sex Abuse Material Possession Case
Indiana State Police arrested a Terre Haute pastor on ten counts of possession of child sex abuse material. 62 year-old Daniel Willis was arrested after a forensic search of computers at his home and church turned up the child sex material. The scene was searched by the Indiana State Police, and by their Internet Cri...
Sep 02, 2026
Obituaries
Cassandra Benson, 34, Vincennes
Cassandra Rose "Catiller" Jensen, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 30, 1991, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived her life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. Cassandra built a life centered on family, love, ...
21h ago
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
Local Sports
Knox County Sports Roundup for Thursday
Around Knox County: In Volleyball: The Rivet Lady Patriots lost in three sets to the Princeton Lady Tigers. Princeton took the match 25-16, 25-18, and 25-15. Jocelyn Thacker led with 8 kills for Rivet, while Kaley Hawkins added five. Piper Lewis scored 9 service points, while Addison Fuller tallied 8 digs. In Soccer:...
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Sports Roundup for Wednesday
Around Knox County: In Soccer: The South Knox Spartans led 4-0 at halftime, and cruised on to a 4-1 victory over Vincennes Rivet at home. The match had been set for play yesterday afternoon at Rivet, but excessive heat caused a move to an evening game at South Knox. The Spartans move to 2-1-2 with the win, while Rivet ...
Sep 02, 2026
Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesday
Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...
Sep 01, 2026
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
Entertainment News
Fox World News
Jennifer Aniston, boyfriend Jim Curtis' chemistry shines as she reveals 'deep fear' during interview
Jennifer Aniston interviewed boyfriend Jim Curtis about "The Book of Possibility" at the 92nd Street Y, revealing a deep fear of public speaking.
5h ago
Sydney Sweeney, Scooter Braun pack on PDA during romantic gondola ride in Venice
Photos capture Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun sharing a kiss on a Venice gondola as the couple attends the 2026 Venice Film Festival together.
6h ago
Musician, pregnant wife and 3-year-old daughter shot and killed inside home
Jonathan Meléndez of Camilo Séptimo, his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter and a nanny were reportedly found shot dead outside Mexico City.
6h ago
Reality star's son, 15, indicted on 7 counts stemming from alleged sexual battery
KJ Biermann, 15, now faces 7 counts including child molestation and aggravated sodomy stemming from April incident after a grand jury indictment.
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Reality star's son, 15, indicted on 7 counts stemming from alleged assault
KJ Biermann, 15, now faces 7 counts including child molestation and aggravated sodomy stemming from April incident after a grand jury indictment.
7h ago
John Rich claims Jelly Roll knew he'd lose half his fans over political comments
John Rich says Jelly Roll knew his "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" political comments could cost him half his country music audience but spoke out anyway.
8h ago
Former Disney star Dylan Sprouse says acting as a kid was 'child labor'
Dylan Sprouse called his childhood acting career "child labor" on his "Wildmen" podcast, revealing the mental hurdles he still faces as an adult.
9h ago
Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon and wife Yasmin soak up the sun on their Italian getaway
Simon Le Bon and Yasmin Le Bon were photographed enjoying a beach day and boat outing in Sardinia, showcasing their enduring romance of 40 years.
10h ago
Richard Gere celebrates 77th birthday with wife Alejandra Silva, 43, and young son in rare family photos
Alejandra Silva posted rare photos of Richard Gere and their son James celebrating his 77th birthday as the family settles into life in Spain.
12h ago
Alanis Morissette sues ex-tour manager over alleged blackmail, false drug trafficking claims
Alanis Morissette claimed her former tour manager threatened to frame her for drug trafficking at a U.K. airport unless she agreed to a 15-year contract.
13h ago
Iran prefers conflict with US over peace to suppress internal uprising, human rights activist warns
A human rights activist says Iran's regime fears its own population more than U.S. airstrikes, using Strait of Hormuz friction for survival.
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Tens of thousands flood streets to protest Spain border crisis
Tens of thousands protested Pedro Sanchez across Spain as 50,000 marched in Madrid over the migrant crisis in Ceuta following July's border surge.
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India's Modi-Iran meeting comes amid US warnings of sanctions on Tehran's trading partners
Trump administration Iran sanctions threaten India's commercial and energy ties with Tehran, putting India-U.S. relations to the test over secondary sanctions.
16h ago
Russia's strikes near Moldova raise alarm over Putin's plans for Europe's eastern flank
President Sandu's national security advisor, Stanislav Secrieru, says Russia's strikes on Ukrainian-Moldovan border infrastructure aim to sever vital grain export corridors to European markets.
17h ago
Putin and Iran 'need each other desperately,' expert says, as Russia voices support for regime
Vladimir Putin declared full solidarity with Iran as an expert said both nations "need each other desperately" during the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Sep 02, 2026
Thai resort city cracks down on prostitution ahead of USS Abraham Lincoln arrival
Pattaya police ramped up patrols and raids ahead of the USS Abraham Lincoln's arrival, arresting over 50 people as 5,000 sailors hit the resort city.
Sep 02, 2026
Rescuers use ziplines to transport trapped citizens after devastating Nepal floods decimate country's bridges
Video shows rescue workers using cable cars and ziplines to ferry stranded citizens across flooded rivers in Nepal after the deadly mudslide.
Sep 02, 2026
Trump revives Iran regime change speculation with cryptic call for people to 'rise up'
Trump asking when Iranians will "rise up and fight" revives questions over whether the administration's Iran strategy is shifting beyond economic pressure and negotiations
Sep 02, 2026
Raging inferno erupts at Bali beachside restaurant party
Video shows flames engulfing a restaurant in Bali, Indonesia, after a reported balloon explosion during a birthday party sparked a massive inferno.
Sep 02, 2026
Explosion near German train station injures 2 Ukrainian citizens
Two Ukrainian citizens suffered minor injuries in the Augsburg train station explosion as police investigate a possible motive amid rising tensions.
Sep 02, 2026
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