Local News
Dan Short Standing Tall as Republican Sheriff's Nominee
It will be Republican Dan Short facing Democrat Brian Hagen in the November general election for Knox County Sheriff' Short got 40 percent of the vote in a four way race between Mike Fisher, John Fuller, and Paul Jones. Hagen was unopposed in the Democrat primary.
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Zac Harper, Vicki Bottoms Win County Nominations for Assessor, Recorder
Zac Harper has defeated incumbent Assessor Woody Woodward in the race for Knox County Assessor. Harper defeated Woodward by 132 votes. Also, in the County Recorder's race, Vicki Bottoms defeated Blake Wilson with 59 percent of the vote. She will face Democrat Lisa Ritterskamp in the fall, Ritterskamp was unopposed i...
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Planting-- and Planting Safety-- Still in Focus
An early spring has led to early planting in many Knox County fields. Some farmers across the area are already finished planting, with some about to start in their fields. Purdue Extension educator Valerie Clingerman says many planters and gardeners used earlier, warmer weather to get planting. Clingerman also knows ...
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Nominations Being Accepted for Spirit of '76 Awards
The City of Vincennes is accepting nominations now for the annual "Spirit of '76" award. The award is given to Knox County residents giving time, talent, energy, and resources to the community. Any nomination letters should include a biography of the person being nominated. Those submissions may be made onl...
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24_hundred Plus Students to Graduate from V-U Programs
Over 24-hundred students are receiving degrees and certificates during various Vincennes University commencement ceremonies this week. The final graduation ceremony will happen Saturday at the University's Jasper campus. The main ceremony happened last Saturday at the Unviersity's P-E Complex, as this year's grads make...
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Relief Possible at Gas Pump in Coming Days
One of the nation's top oil price experts expects prices could start falling some in the next several days. Gasbuddy-dot-com analyst Ptrick DeHaan says the state could see a bit of relief at the pump, possibly by the end of the week. DeHaan puts part of the blame on the conflict in Iran, but not all of it. The rising...
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Law Enforcement to Up Enforcement on U-S 41 Work Area in Knox County
Traffic restrictions are in place on U-S 41 from Vincennes southward-- and Knox County Sheriff's deputies are ensuring that drivers obey the speed limit. Speeds are lower in the construction zone, and Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says his road deputies are working extra to ensure safety. Vantlin warns drivers tha...
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Streeter Projected Winner in Indiana House District 45
Knox County Commissioner Kellie Streeter has been projected the Republican winner in District 45 over longtime incumbent Bruce Borders. As of this morning, with 90 percent of the vote recorded, Streeter gathered 53 percent of the vote, to Borders' 47 percent. Streeter now faces a November challenge from Democrat Rebec...
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Obituaries
Sandra Brown, 81, Vincennes
Sandra Kay Brown, 84, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 7:40am at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Dorie James Williams and Helen L. Kent in Vincennes, Indiana. Sandra spent her adolescent years growing up in Bruceville, Indiana. She was a gr...
May 05, 2026
Jerry McClarren, 84, Washington
Jerry Dwain McClarren, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2026. Born on November 11, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Dallas and Wilma (Wells) McClarren, Jerry was raised on the family farm in Worthington, Indiana. As a young boy he helped with dairy cows and field work, was active in 4-H and played the piano at hom...
May 04, 2026
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
May 03, 2026
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...
May 01, 2026
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...
May 01, 2026
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...
Apr 28, 2026
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...
Apr 28, 2026
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...
Apr 27, 2026
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...
Apr 24, 2026
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...
Apr 23, 2026
Local Sports
Knox County Sports Recap for Thursady
The Rivet Patriots reversed a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the 4th and 6th to defeat North Central 4-2. Brody Shots and Jayden Thacker combined to strike out ten Thunderburds in the game. Thacker got the win in relief of Shots. Miles Holka had a big sixth inning RBI to secure the win for the Patriots. A grand slam f...
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Knox County Sports Roundup for Tuesdy
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices got back on the right track with an 11-3 win last night over Princeton. Cooper Collns had a homer and four RBI to lead the Alices to the victory. Nash Ransom won the game, going one out short of a complete game. He recorded six strikeouts and gave up only one walk for the outing. Northea...
May 05, 2026
IHSAA Sectional Pairings Set
Here is the IHSAA Baskeball sectional pairings, as drawn yesterday in Indianapolis... IN Class 3A: Jasper (6) G1: Vincennes Lincoln vs. Jasper. G2: Princeton Community vs. Gibson Southern. Bye Game:: Washington vs. Southridge. Evansville Bosse (6) G1: Evansville Memorial vs. Evansville Central. G2: Evansville Bosse vs....
May 04, 2026
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...
May 02, 2026
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 ...
May 02, 2026
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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.
May 01, 2026
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...
May 01, 2026
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...
Apr 30, 2026
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...
Apr 29, 2026
Friday Ball Park Sports Report File
In Boys High School Baseball, Rivet defeated Wood Memorial with a 2 run shut out
Apr 25, 2026
Entertainment News
Fox World News
King Charles did not meet Epstein survivors during historic US visit, Virginia Giuffre's family calls it out
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family says King Charles III missed an opportunity to meet with Epstein survivors while they were in D.C. just minutes away.
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Julianne Hough rocks leopard-print and snakeskin bikinis during tropical getaway in Fiji
Julianne Hough embraced island life in Fiji, sharing photos and videos of herself in skimpy bikinis during her tropical getaway she called "Fiji Dreams."
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Gwyneth Paltrow called out for criticizing 'super rich White dudes' with a reported $200 million net worth
Gwyneth Paltrow was called out for discussing wealth inequality on her "Goop Podcast," with fans calling her comments hypocritical and out of touch.
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Josh Duggar unloads on mom Michelle in bombshell prison texts, accuses her of choosing 'PR' over her own son
Josh Duggar allegedly blamed his mother Michelle for hurting him and caring more about public image than his life in private texts sent after his sentencing.
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Michael Rapaport blasts NY governor over anti-Israel synagogue protest: 'Resign in shame'
Michael Rapaport demands Gov. Kathy Hochul resign after protesters in costumes gathered outside a Manhattan synagogue amid rising tensions in NYC.
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Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery
Bonnie Tyler was admitted to a hospital in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery, and her official website confirmed she is recovering.
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'Crocodile Dundee' star Paul Hogan's 27-year-old son arrested on domestic battery charge
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Rita Wilson reveals intimate bathroom routine that keeps her marriage to Tom Hanks strong
Rita Wilson claims the "deep secret" to her successful 38-year marriage to Tom Hanks is sharing a bathroom and communicating about daily life.
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Ted Danson's medical wake-up call: Why the TV icon says he no longer gets a 'free pass'
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Victoria Beckham reveals strict no-phones rule at family dinner keeps her kids grounded
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What Israel wants from an Iran peace deal: No enrichment, missile limits and strict enforcement
Israel wants Iran to stop enrichment, dismantle underground nuclear sites, restrict missiles and cut ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, experts say.
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Trump 'right to be outraged' by Europe's betrayal on Iran, says former Thatcher advisor
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Argentina investigators zero in on possible origin point of hantavirus in deadly cruise outbreak
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200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to 'severe' following recent terror attack
The U.K. is approaching 200,000 small boat arrivals across the English Channel since 2018, according to official figures cited by British media reports.
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South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local
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Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
SOUTHCOM said Tuesday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists on a drug-trafficking route.
May 06, 2026
Zelenskyy blasts 'absolute cynicism' as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire
Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Moscow's "absolute cynicism."
May 06, 2026
US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing Gulf states and the U.S. to develop alternative energy routes, reducing dependence on one vulnerable choke point.
May 05, 2026
German officials warn Islamist, far-left rhetoric driving spike in antisemitic attacks
Germany faces a "new normal" of antisemitism driven by Islamist and left-wing extremist networks, according to a nationwide report by the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
May 05, 2026
IDF claims to have taken out Hamas commander who participated in Oct 7
The IDF announced it killed Hamas Nukhba Commander Anas Hamed in a targeted Gaza airstrike, saying he raided Israel during the Oct. 7 Nova massacre.
May 05, 2026
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