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Daviess County Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Montgomery woman Sunday for Public Intoxication and Theft. 35-year-old Danielle Wiscaver is being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Daviess County Sheriff's Department arrested 63-year-old Gary McKinney of Washington Sunday for Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxicat...
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PACE Energy Assistance Still Available
The cold snap of the first couple of days of this week reminds everyone PACE is still taking energy assistance applications through April 20th. The assistance is a one-time credit on your electric or gas bill. PACE's Lisa Ritterskamp reminds everyone there is still time to apply. Ritterskamp also knows the assistance...
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State Road 257 the Only Area State Highway Closed Due to Flooding
At this point, State Road 257 is the only state road closed due to flooding at this time. That means State Road 358 has re-opened at Edwardsport on the Knox-Daviess County line.
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Process Continues Toward Naming New Knox SWMD Executive Director
The Knox County Solid Waste Management District will hold an executive session tomorrow morning at 8:30. The meeting will be at their location aty 810 South 17th Street in Vincennes. The meeting is part of the process to replace former Executive Director Michelle Smith. Smith has left the County's S-W-M-D to take the ...
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April 26th Special Session Set for BPW to Consider City Paving Bids
The Vincennes Board of Works has set a special meeting April seventh to open its bids for Community Crossings Matching Grants. With the City's match, Vincennes will use around a million dollars to work on needed streets this year. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum points to a stretch of South Sixth Street that will be a main...
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Hoops for Healthcare Set for Friday
Now that the NCAA Basketball tournament field is set, Daviess Community Hospital Foundation will launch its first Hoops for Healthcare fundraiser on Friday, March 20th. It will last from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Washington. This March Madness watch party replaces the annual Kentucky Oaks Derby...
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"Freedom of Speech" Behind Call for Turning Point USA Groups
Indiana Governor Mike Braun issued a proclamation on Thursday reaffirming freeodom of speech as a fundamental American value and encouraged Indiana educational institutions to support student organizations like Turning Point USA. The governor's directive aims to pro...
Mar 16, 2026
White River High Water In Place At Least Through the Week
High water is still the story on the White River-especially in southeast and southern Knox County. The White at Petersburg has topped out at 8 ½ feet over flood stage. It will stay in moderate flood stage through at least Wednesday, with a forecast to drop below flood stage on Sunday. However, the flooding is ...
Mar 16, 2026
Colds, Flu to Return with Colder Weather
Much colder weather has come back into the area, with a low tonight in the teens and 390's for highs expected again tomorrow. That can mean the return of winter illness, just before typical spring maladies start up. Cher Wehrman is with Vincennes' Family Health Center. She reminds everyone winter sickness isn't quite...
Mar 16, 2026
Spotter Classes Available On Site, Virtually
The National Weather Service will conduct three months of storm spotter classes across the area. Among the classes is one tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for Vigo and Sullivan Counties at 110 North Main Street in Sullivan. A virtual spotter class will also be available at that time. R...
Mar 16, 2026
North Knox's Korbin Jones Picked for Indiana Football South All-Star Team
North Knox offensive lineman Korbin Jones will play in the Indiana North-South All-Star Game in July. The statewide showcase for high school seniors will happen at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis on July tenth at 7:05 pm. The game features the best talent from across Indiana in an all-star event. The game ...
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Interim WHS Coach Brandt Schuckman Won't Seek Job on Permanent Basis
The interim coach at Washington High School will not take the job permanently. Coach Brandt Schuckman is stepping down after taking over at mid-year for the Hatchets. Schuckman pointed bo both family responsibilities and business interests as his reasons for not seeking the job permanently. He went 7-3 in his interim...
Mar 12, 2026
Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly retires
Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. The Colts selected Kelly in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He went on to start 121 games and earn four Pro Bowl selections during his time in Indianapolis. Kelly spent his final season with the Minnesota Viki...
Mar 08, 2026
Sectional Championship Sports Report Update
Linton Stockton---54---Linton Stockton advances to the Regional at 23-4 vs Paoli 26-0 Sullivan---49---Sullivan finishes at 17-8
Mar 08, 2026
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Friday Sports Action Update
Linton Stockton---54---Linton Stockton is now 22-4 South Knox ---48---South Knox finishes at 10-14 Sullivan---59---Sullivan is now 17-7 West Vigo---37---West Vigo finishes at 16-8 Sectional Championship---Saturday 3/7/26---7:00pm Sullivan 17-7 vs Linton Stockton 22-4 Bloomfield defeated clay city 51 to 28 Barr-Reeve to...
Mar 07, 2026
Several ARea Girls Named All-State by IBCA
Several area girls'players have been named to the various IBCA Coaches' All-State teams. In this area, only one player was named as an IBCA senior "Supreme 15" player, as Evansville Central's Maddy Shirley was on that list. Two players were namedf Senior A-State, with North Knox's Lexi Primus and Washington's...
Mar 06, 2026
A Few Changes for Classifications for Next 2 Years
The newest two-year classifications are in, and all four Knox County teams have stayed in the same classes for the coming year. Some area teams have made moves though, especially for football. Among the area moves, Washington is down from 4-A to 3-A for the next two years. Also Sullivan moves up a class, from 2-A to ...
Mar 05, 2026
Rivet Moves On, LHS, NK Go Home on Night One of Sectionals
The Vincennes Linocln Alices were eliminated in a close game at the Hatchet House, as the home team Washington Hatchets dfeated them 38-33. Colton Duke led for LHS with 12, Vincennes Lincoln ends the season at 12-13. The North Knox Warriors were within five, but a 20-8 fourth quarter carries the West Vigo Vikings on ...
Mar 04, 2026
Lexi Primus Invited to Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Workout
North Knox senior Lexi Primus is one of six players from the area to be invited to the annual Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 workout. Primus is joined by two Washington players-Katie Reed and Shay Hawk-along with Allie Taylor from Princeton, Emily Parker from Boonville, and Bailey Hipe from Reitz. The annual top 6...
Mar 03, 2026
NK Lady Warriors Coach Steve Meurer to REtire from Coaching
After 18 years heading the North Knox Lady Warrior program, head coach Steve Meurer is planning to step down as the team's leader. The letter spelling out his intentions has been sent to the North Knox School Board for their potential acceptance. Meurer will retire with 445 overall wins in 30 years of coaching at Nort...
Mar 02, 2026
Joan Chambon, 88, Vincennes
Joan Chambon, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 14, 1937, to the late Jewell and Pearl Hocker. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and continued her education at Vincennes University, where she graduated in 1958. Joan married the love of her life, D...
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Marilyn Bilskie, 89, Vincennes
Marilyn M. "Horrall" Bilskie, born November 23, 1936, to Beryl and Lucille "Tennis" Horrall, who preceded her in death. Husband Vincent Bilskie Jr. and daughter Jackie Bilskie and great-grandson Boone Bilskie also preceded her in death, along with her twin brother Marlin "Buzz" Horrall, an...
Mar 12, 2026
Patricia Clark, 74, Washington
Patricia D. Clark, 74, of Washington, Indiana passed away on March 9, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 12, 1951, to the late John and Mildred "Mickey" Wilkins. Patty graduated from Washington High School in 1969. She married the love of her life Gary Clark on December 26, 1976. Patty was a h...
Mar 12, 2026
Virginia Wollerman, 82, Vincennes
Virginia A. Wollerman, 82, better known as Ginger passed away peacefully at 8:50 am on March 11, 2026, at Gentle Care Nursing Home in Vincennes. She was born on November 7, 1943, in Vincennes the daughter of Tom and Marie (Allen) Cooper. She married Randall A. Wollerman on June 20, 1964, and he preceded her in death on...
Mar 12, 2026
Ronald Adcock, 85, Bicknell
Ronald Edward Adcock, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, age 85. He was born to the late Charles E. and Leona M. "Ernest" Adcock on January 19, 1941, in Bakersfield, California, and from his early years, he demonstrated a profound dedicat...
Mar 10, 2026
Alice Sanders, 67, Vincennes
Alice L. Sanders, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 7, 2026, in her hometown of Vincennes, IN, where she was born on March 16, 1959. Alice's life was marked by devotion to her family, her work, and her many interests that brought joy not only to her but to all wh...
Mar 10, 2026
James Turnage, 76, Vincennes
James Turnage passed away in the early hours of March 6th peacefully in his sleep. James was born in 1949 to his parents Margie and Floyd as the oldest of 9. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1967. Instead of being drafted he chose the Marines just because someone said he couldn't do it. After serving a year i...
Mar 10, 2026
Betty Hayes,95, Flat Rock IL
Betty Lucille (McCoy) Hayes, 95, of Flat Rock, IL passed away on March 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 17, 1930, in Huntingburg, IN. Betty carried a deep sense of compassion for others after losing her mother at the young age of 49 to breast cancer. She was only 15 when she stated caring for...
Mar 10, 2026
Helen Crowley, 92, Vincennes
Helen Agnes "Deckard" Crowley, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away in her hometown of Vincennes, Indiana, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 28, 1933, to parents Adrian Roscoe and Martha Josephine "Warner" Deckard, Helen's heartwarming p...
Mar 09, 2026
Janice Boyles, 86, Carmel
Janice K (Holder) Boyles peacefully passed on March 4th, 2026, at her home in Carmel, Indiana. Janice was a family first mother, who worked tirelessly to ensure the health, safety and happiness of her immediate family. We are all grateful for the guidance, support, encouragement and love she so generously gave to all o...
Mar 09, 2026
Harley Atkinson Jr, 83, Washington
Harley Joseph Atkinson Jr., affectionately known as Joe, passed away on March 5, 2026, in Washington, IN, at the age of 83. Born on June 20, 1942, in Brownstown, IN, Joe's journey through life was marked by devotion to his loved ones, a dedication to service, and the joy he found in simple pleasures. Joe proudly served...
Mar 09, 2026
Ed Ballinger, 65, Vincennes
Edward Charles Ballinger, 65, Vincennes, IN passed away on February 25, 2026 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Peru, IN on December 28, 1960 to Edward and Diana (Smith) Ballinger. He was a 1979 graduate of Peru High School. He attended Manchester College for one year where he played football...
Mar 02, 2026
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Top Iranian official, commander killed in strike, Israel defense minister says
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