Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 counties in Indiana, including Knox and Greene, due to damage caused by the severe weather that swept through the state this week. It will be in effect for 30 days and allows the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to provide financial as...

The Town of Ferdinand in Dubois County says construction is scheduled to begin Monday on Vienna Drive as part of a three-phase road improvement project. Vienna Drive will be closed during construction hours. The road will reopen daily after construction around 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Detours will be posted and motorists shou...

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $3.38 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Thursday and 59¢ lower than Friday's national average of $3.97 per gallon. It was also the same as a week ago, 72¢ lower than a month ago, and 25¢ higher than a year ago. Meanwhile Triple-A...

The National Weather Service says three tornadoes touched down across central Indiana during severe storms Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Meteorologist Chad Swain says two EF-1 tornadoes in Vigo and Clay Counties had peak winds of 110 miles per hour while an EF-2 tornado in Owen and Monroe Counties had pe...

A Monroe County woman is recovering from injuries she received, as this week's severe weather ripped through the Bloomington area. The unnamed woman hid in her bathtub inside her mobile home as the storm ripped through Monroe County. She survived, but the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says she broke her ankle and poss...

Three people will run for two spots on the Vincennes Community School Board is November's election. Inucubents Pat Hutchison and Lynne Bobe will be challenged by Breanna Clark. There is one other contested school board race this year, as Kara Chambers runs against Don Osborn for the North Knox seat in District B. Oth...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is requesting that the state's Supreme Court set an execution date for death row inmate Jeffrey Weisheit (WY-shite). He is convicted of murdering two children in southern Indiana 16 years ago. Weisheit hog-tied and set fire to 5-year-old Caleb Lynch, resulting in the deaths of Caleb...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced Thursday that businessman and former State Rep. Chuck Goodrich will be named the state's next Secretary of Commerce. Goodrich serves as Gaylor Electric's CEO, which is one of the biggest merit-shop electrical firms in the U.S. Goodrich says he is grateful that Governor Braun gave h...

The three-day Loogootee Summerfest ends this evening. The event runs from 5:00 until 10:00 pm. This year's festival will be held at the Loogootee Gathering Pavilion and surrounding areas previously known as the green space. There are live bands, a queen pageant, a chalk contest, and carnival rides provided by Lark Ranc...

The Indiana Department of Transportation says overnight ramp closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 22nd on U.S. 50 near Vincennes. The ramp closures will occur at the U.S. 50 and U.S. 41 interchange, locally known as the 'tri-level'. The closures will allow for patching and paving operations which are expecte...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

The North Knox School Board named Doug Boyd as the Warriors new head coach on Friday afternoon. Boyd moves to Knox County after spending many years as an assistant coach for Sullivan. He will replace Josh Adams as the Warriors' head coach. South Knox tennis player Alli Hayden has been named to the South squad for the...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. The Blue Chip All-Conference baseball team has been named fo...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...

The North Knox School Board will meet Friday to determine a new coach for the North Knox boys' basketball team. That session will be held at 6:15 pm at the Corporation's Administration Center. The meeting is a public session, so everyone is invited to attend. North Knox High School will offer free physicals again for a...

Dennis Heady, age 78, of Monroe City, Indiana, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1947, in Ottumwa, Iowa, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his country, and the many simple, steady labors that made him a respected and beloved presence to those who knew him. Dennis graduated from ...

Carolyn S. Armes, 87, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Epsom, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew her. Born to the late Daniel McCullough and Eulah Smith McCullough, Caroly...

Janice Elaine "Abel" Fehlinger, age 72, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 15, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on October 7, 1953, in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Betty "Qualkenbush" Abel. Janice graduated from high school and went on to build a life marked by dev...

Michael Brandon Burton, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. He was born on November 21, 1991, in Washington, Indiana, and lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Michael was a beloved son, brother, treasured uncle...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Gregory Lowell Kelso, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 5, 1964, in Vincennes Greg was the son of Lowell and Linda Kelso. Greg wasn't just a carpenter; he was the guy who could turn a piece of wood into something truly amazing. When Greg ...

Evie May Purry, born on March 26, 1961, in Seymour, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Earl and Wanda B. (Wright) McCullough. Evie married Tommie Purry on May 2, 2003. Evie dedicated many years of her life to working at Wal-Mart, where her kind spirit and br...

Martha "Marty" P. Burnett, age 90, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935, in Bloomington, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her friends, and the many simple joys that brought her happiness. Marty attended school and later built a ste...

John H. Coyle, age 69, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1956, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and lived a life marked by dedication and the simple joys that brought him happiness each day. John graduated from high school and went on to build a steady and respected career as a CNC M...

James L. Southgate, age 82, of Freelandville, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents, Edward Southgate and Norma "Mikesell" Smith. James graduated from high school and, afterwards, spent many years working in salvage yards and maintaining ...

Shirley (Mattingly) Bunte, 90, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on November 24, 1935, in Washington, Indiana, to Alma (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly. She married Joe Bunte in 1954. They were married for 64 years until he passed away...

Beverly Sue Patton, age 86, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on February 5, 2026, in the town where she was born on September 20, 1939. She lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, hard work, and the community she called home throughout her years. Throughout her working years, Beverly served in several roles...

John Clinton Alton, age 80, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by serving his country, having a family, and being a spirit that touched those around him. John enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together. He lo...