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Alleged Getaway Driver in Attempted Murder Case Facing Five Conspiracy Counts
An initial hearing is planned today in Knox Circuit Court for 23 year-old Madalyn Dennis. Dennis is charged with five counts of conspiracy to commit attempted murder, in the shooting of a victim near Autumn Ridge Apartments. Dennis is accused of driving a suspect vehicle where the shots allegedly came from. The un-na...
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10 Year-old World Series Coming Back to Vincennes in 2025
The Cal Ripken 10 year-old World Series is coming back to the Cub League complex next year. The tournament will be centered at both Joe Bilskie Senior Field and Earl Lawson Field next summer. The exact dates for the tournament have not been released. As the home facility, the Vincennes 9 year-old and 10 year-old team...
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Initial Hearing Set Today for Calvin Wittmer
A Vincennes man accused of murder will have his initial hearing at one today in Knox Superior Court One. 18 year-old Calvin Wittmer was arrested Wednesday in a shooting-related death at 1410 North 14th Street in Vincennes. Court records claim Wittmer shot the un-named victim at least three times in the chest. A witn...
19h ago
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Watch for School Buses As School Gets Ready to Start Again
With another school year about to start, State Police are providing some tips on how to make sure everyone stays safe. Officers are encouraging you to be patient and stop while buses are loading and unloading children, check carefully before backing out of your driveway or parking space, drive slowly, get your kids to ...
20h ago
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INDOT Unveils Coming 441 Road Work-- Including Road Diet
The Indiana Department of Transportation is planning a 2025 change to State Road 441 from U-S 41 to the Memorial Bridge in downtown Vincennes. The project wil feature new pavement during the entire roun of its route through the city. The biggest part of the project will be changing Willow Street between Niblack Road a...
23h ago
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July 30th Initial Hearing Set for Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
A Vincennes woman was returned to Knox County from Lawrence County Illinois to face a warrant for attempted murder. 23 year-old Madalyn Dennis is accused of the crime in relation to a shooting earlier this week at Autumn Ridge Apartments. Authorities claim the un-named victim was shot in the head in his car, but drove...
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Bicknell Man Turns Himself In on Child Molesting Charge
A Bicknell man turned himself in to face a child molesting warrant filed in Knox Superior Court One. 22 year-old Dallas Clark is charged with molesting a child under 14, with special circumstances. No details of the enhanced circumstances is available at this time. The warrant for Clark's arrest was filed yesterday. ...
23h ago
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Three Knox County Arts Groups Get State Grants
The Indiana Arts Commission has awarded over 3.5 million dollars to 338 nonprofits to fund arts projects and organizations around the state through the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. In Knox County, Old Towne Players, The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, and the Knox County Pub...
23h ago
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Suspect Arrested in Deadly Wednesday Shooting
An 18-year-old Vincennes teen is arrested for Murder. Vincennes Police say Calvin Wittmer was arrested early Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting death at 13-10 North 14th Street. After learning Wittmer was the shooter, he was found at a residence at 16-03 Canbro Street. ...
Jul 25, 2024
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VPD Investigating Separate Shooting at Autumn Ridge
Vincennes Police are investigating a shooting early Wednesday morning at Autumn Ridge Lane and Emison Street. Police say an adult male in a blue Mazda that left the scene enroute to Good Samaritan Hospital had been shot in the head. The suspects fled the area in a different vehicle. ...
Jul 25, 2024
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100 Women Who Care to Meet Again Tonight
The Vincennesp-based group "100 Women Who Care" will select another worthy group to donate toward at their session tonight. The grop's meeting will be at six-30 at the Hedde Education Center on the Good Samaritan Hospital campus. The three finalists for the quarterly award session are North Knox Kids First, ...
Jul 25, 2024
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GSH Honored with More Heart Awards
Good Samaritan Hospital has added more awards from the American Heart Association in their latest honors list. Along with the Gold Plus stroke award, the Hospital received a Rural Silver award for Coronary Artery Disease, along with a Silver Referral. G-S-H also made the Honor Roll for Target Type Two Diabetes. Americ...
Jul 25, 2024
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An Olympic Moment for Mayor Yochum This Week
Vincennes Mayor Joe Yohum is back in town, after accepting a special invitation tied to the Olympic Games in Paris, France. Mayor Yochum accepted an invitation from Vincennes' sister city-- Paris suburb Vincennes, France-- to watch the Olympic torch relay.This is Mayor Yochum's first and only trip so far to Vincennes,...
Jul 25, 2024
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Lawrence County Memorial Hospital Searching for New CEO
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital has announced that CEO Keith Miller has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer and Deaconess Indiana Region President, effective August 12th. Miller will be stepping down from his role as CEO of Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, a position he has held since April 2023. LCMH will ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Budget Time is Near for County Departments
The Knox County Council has set aside the second week of September for budget hearings this year. The sessions consist of two days of hearing budget requests, followed by the actual budget-setting process. Knox County Council president Rich Chattin says the first inquiries are already filtering in from various departme...
Jul 25, 2024
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Back to School Dates Set Across Area
The 2024-25 school year begins soon for students across Indiana. In Knox County, the first day of school in the Vincennes Community School Corporation and Vincennes Catholic Schools is Thursday August 8th. South Knox and North Knox students go back to school Tuesday, August 6th. Locally, students in Washington Communi...
Jul 25, 2024
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Drivers Reminded of Back to School Time
Police remind Hoosier motorists that with the start of a new school year right around the corner, there will be an increase in school bus traffic and students waiting alongside roadways for their bus. Police remind the public it is a violation to pass a school bus upon activation of its stop arm and red lights.
Jul 25, 2024
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Early Kickoff Held for United Way of Knox County
The United Way of Knox County held its campaign kickoff yesterday during the monthly Knox County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The event was held at the Green Activities Center on the Vincennes University campus. The July kickoff is a month earlier than the county United Way's previous August commencement. It was spo...
Jul 25, 2024
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18 Year-Old Vincennes Man Charged with Murder
An 18 year-old Vincennes resident was arrested on a single count of murder after questioning at Vincennes Police headquarters. Calvin Wittmer was arrested by Indiana State Police after his interrogation. He is being held without bond int he Knox County Jail. His booking happened just after four Wednesday morning. No ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Arrest Roundup for Wednesday
Knox County Sheriff's deputies transferred a Vincennes man from work-release to the Knox County Jail on an outstanding May warrant from Knox Circuit Court. 18 year-old Brandon Justice is charged with chjild exploitation, possession of child pornography, and forcibly resisting law enforcement. The original warrant was ...
Jul 24, 2024
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VU'S On-Campus STEM Studio Now Open
Vincennes University has now officially opened its on-campus Design and Training Studio yesterday. The studio is located in the Summers Center on Saint Clair Street. The studio is designed to help students of all ages in STEM-based activities. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The studio its...
Jul 24, 2024
Indiana's Buttigieg May Be in Mix for VP Consideration
Many in Democrat circles are said to be talking up former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg to be the running mate of Kamala Harris, as she moves closer to being named their nominee for president. Buttigieg was non-committal on MSNBC, saying that he "trusts Harris to make the right decision. Buttigieg said under a H...
Jul 24, 2024
Indiana State Democrat Delegates Unanimously Choose Harris for President
In a unanimous vote, the Indiana Democratic Party's delegates are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for President. They voted virtually yesterday, a day after President Joe Biden announced his decision to not seek a second term. Indiana Democratic Party chair Mike Schmuhl says Harris has already made history by s...
Jul 24, 2024
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"Little Alice Academy" Preparing for Opening Day
The Vincennes Community School Corporation will hold an open House for its Little Alice Learning Center Preschool Monday, August 5th from 5:30 until 7:00 PM at the Vincennes YMCA at 20-10 College Avenue. The project received a 312-thousand dollar grant from the United Way through the Vincennes YMCA. Bill Davis is with...
Jul 24, 2024
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Governor's Debate Set for Late October
The Indiana governor candidates from the Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian parties will face off in a televised debate on October 24. Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will participate in the debate, which will run from 7 to 8 that evening.
Jul 24, 2024
TSA Pre-Check Applications Available at Evansville Airport
Area residents who use the Evansville Regional Airport can sign up for the TSA Precheck Application Program at the Evansville Regional Airportthis wekek. Enrollment will be available across from the ticket counter. According to airport officials, TSA Precheck allows travelers to keep their shoes, light jackets, and bel...
Jul 24, 2024
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Information Meeting Set for 441 Road Diet in Vincennes
An information meeting is set tomorrow afternoon on placing State Road 441 in Vincennes on what is called a "road diet." It will take place at Vincennes City Hall at 5:30. State Road 441 runs from US 41 along Willow Street to 6th Street, from 6th to Vigo, and from Vigo to the Lincoln Memorial Bridge.. Vincen...
Jul 24, 2024
Donald Grindstaff, 71, Washington
Donald J. Grindstaff, 71, of Washington, IN, loving husband, father, uncle and cherished brother passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington, IN on January 5, 1953, to Donald L. and Angela A. (Smith) Grindstaff and they preceded him in death. ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Boil Advisory in Place for Some DCRWS Customers
Daviess County Rural Water Systems has issued a PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY for customers on Highway 231 up to County Road 1050 North, County Road 350 North east of 231, Abel Lane, Pine Tree Road, Craney Road, St Joseph Road, Half Moon Road and Bramble Road. &...
Jul 23, 2024
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VPD HQ to Get Electric Upgrade Next Month
The Vincennes Police Department plans an electrical upgrade of its headquarters on August fifth. Vincennes Police Chief Jon Hillenbrand estimates the upgrade will cost around 35-thousand dollars; he also told the Vincennes Board of Works the work should not have any effect on their service to those in the city. Also, ...
Jul 23, 2024