Local News
Wednesday's' Central KC Tornado Categorized as EF-1; Weather Officials Still Checking on Possible Winslow Twister
The National Weather Service has rated a brief tornado in central Knox County as an EF-1, with winds of around 100 miles an hour. The twister was on the ground for one and a half miles, and was 150 yards wide. The tornado started in a grove of trees near Mariah Creek just east of U-S 41. It traveled over State Road 55...
Aug 14, 2026
Indiana Giving 40 Million to Rural Hosiptals
Indiana is launching a thirty-million-dollar initiative to improve maternal and pediatric emergency care in rural hospitals. Governor Mike Braun announced the five-year partnership between the Indiana Department of Health and the IU School of Medicine. The program, named "OPEration Ready," will provide specia...
Aug 14, 2026
Vincennes Community Leader Gary Hackney HOnored by KC Chamber
Longtime Vincennes community leader Gary Hackney was honored yesterday with the first ever "Community Champion" award. The honor is modified from the former Knox County Chamber of Commerce "Exceptional Teacher" award. Chamber president Michelle Smith feels his involvement makes Hackney a great first...
Aug 14, 2026
Hart Street Improvements Praised
Just as promised, the work on Hart Street at the U-S 41 interchange is completed either at or just after the first days of school. INDOT prioritized that, due to traffic streaming to and from Lincoln High School being just east of the intersection. Also, Vincennes leaders are happy at the improvements. Vincennes City ...
Aug 14, 2026
Vincennes Offices Closed Today for Employee Appreciation Day
All Vincennes City Government offices will be closed today for an Employee Appreciation Day. Recycling and trash pickup for the week will not be affected. The compost site on Old Terre Haute Road will also be closed on Saturday.
Aug 14, 2026
Mammogram Screenings Available through GSH
Good Samaritan is offering a free mammogram screening event next month for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. The screenings will be held Wednesday, September 17th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Good Samaritan's Breast Care Center, located at 520 South Seventh Street. The event is supported by a grant from the Indiana B...
Aug 14, 2026
Budget Prep Continues in Knox County
The Knox County Commissioners are busy preparing their budget for Knox County Council review in about a month's time. Council's annual four-day budget session will happen at its traditional time in mid-September. Commissioners' president T-J Brink says the plan is to review future plans with both County departments an...
Aug 14, 2026
Vincennes Man Faces Six Separate Warrants
Vincennes Police arrested a Vincennes man overnight on a nine on six outstanding warrants from Knox Circuit Court. 46 year-old Chad Oliver was arrested in a home on Chicago Avenue. He is charged with six separate counts of domestic battery, along with single charges of strangulation and interference in reporting a cri...
Aug 13, 2026
Obituaries
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
Mike Latshaw, 7 1, Vincennes
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael E. Latshaw, who left us on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on June 26, 1955, Mike is the son of William E. and Roberta (Elliott) Latshaw. Mike lived a simple yet rewarding life. He was known for his dedication to the City of Vincennes, whe...
Aug 03, 2026
Breonica Ruggles, 15, Vincennes
Breonica came into this world at 4:41 pm at Gateway Women's Center in Newburgh, Indiana, under emergent circumstances. Her parents, Derek and Brandy Ruggles and her big brothers Drew and Remington were proud to welcome the tiny 1 lb5 oz, 12 inches long sassy little girl into their family. Being so frail, she spent the ...
Aug 02, 2026
John Arnold, 81, Vincennes
John William Arnold was born on November 21, 1944, in Tell City, Indiana to Carl and Leoma Arnold, who preceded him in death. John passed away on July 30, 2026. John's journey was marked by his love for his family, friends; new and lifelong, personal and professional achievements, and his deep love for the game of golf...
Aug 02, 2026
Local Sports
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
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
Entertainment News
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US Ambassador Huckabee slams extreme group of Israeli settlers for seizing Palestinian homes on West Bank
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UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'
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Iran could unleash 'kinetic' response as US tightens economic containment, analyst warns
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Russia's 'Amazon' in deep-strike Ukraine blitz, wiping billions from Putin-linked CEO
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Luxury $9 million yacht caught on camera sinking off coast, days after delivery to owner
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