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Princeton Woman Facing Drug Charge
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says a Princeton woman is facing drug charges after an sheriff's deputy offered her a ride earlier this week. 35-year-old Jenny Garner was seen walking on State Road 64 near County Road 800 West. She told a sheriff's deputy that her Lyft driver had left her in Mount Carmel, Illinois, ...
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The University of Evansville Initiates "Forward" Campaign,
The University of Evansville has initiated the "Forward" campaign, a $125 million effort that has received over $76 million in donations. The campaign seeks to finance scholarships, a wellness and recreation center, enhancements to the Carson Center for Athletics, hands-on learning labs, and study abroad prog...
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The CenterPoint Energy Foundation Introduces New Matching Grants in Evansville
The CenterPoint Energy Foundation has introduced three new matching grant programs to help local nonprofits and small businesses in Evansville reduce energy costs. The Optimize initiatives offer up to $25,000 in matching grants for energy efficiency upgrades, including improvements to HVAC systems, lighting, and insula...
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Linton Youth Competing at Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in Colombia
14-year-old Mattingly Walker from Linton, Indiana, has been selected to represent the USA Archery team at the Pan American Youth and Masters Championships in Medellín, Colombia. Walker, who started archery at the age of three, caught the attention of the USA Archery team head during an outdoor shoot and official...
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Sullivan Lake Dredging Expected to Take Awhile to Complete
The dredging of Sullivan Lake in Sullivan is underway and is expected to take several years to complete. The work is being done in phases because of the size of the project and limits on funding. Grants from the Department of Natural Resources and local fundraising help support the work, including a lake maintenance fe...
Feb 28, 2026
Race Street to be Closed in Odon on Monday
The Town of Odon says Race Street between Grove Street and Oak Street is scheduled to be closed Monday after 8:00 a.m. for sewer and water installation projects. The public is asked to find alternate routes.
Feb 28, 2026
Roads Open After November's Building Collapse in Winslow
Roads are open again after the collapse of the Palace Lodge in Winslow four months ago blocked traffic. The building, one of Winslow's oldest, left debris across streets. The owners couldn't clear it, so the town hired a company to demolish the front and move the rubble onto the sidewalk. The project cost about $6,000,...
Feb 28, 2026
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NWS Storm Spotter Classes
The National Weather Service will conduct three months of storm spotter classes across the area. Among the classes are one on March 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds, 45-03 State Road 54 in Bloomfield, and another from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. April 13th at Martin County Ambulance Services, 26-60...
Feb 28, 2026
Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)
The Triple-A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $2.83 a gallon, 1¢ higher than Thursday and 15¢ lower than Friday's national average. It was also 10¢ higher than a week ago, 1¢ lower than a month ago, and 4¢ lower than a year ago. Triple-A says the average pr...
Feb 28, 2026
Welfare Eligibility Overhaul Heads to Governor Braun
In a 39-9 vote, the Indiana Senate has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's welfare eligibility standards. Senate Enrolled Act 1, a top priority for Senate Republicans, now moves to the Governor's desk. The bill aims to dismantle "waste, fraud, and abuse" by implementing a "Hoosiers First" fi...
Feb 28, 2026
Boys High School Basketball Action Report
In high school boys basketball action it was barr-reeve defeating bloomfield 49 to 45
Feb 28, 2026
Thursday Night Basketball on the Horizon Tonight for 3 Area Teams
The North Knox Warriors host Senior Night tonight, as they face the Loogootee Lions. Tip time is 7:30; hear it on 92.1 WZDM and live streaming on tocsportsnetwork.com. The South Knox Spartans will travel TO Oakland City to play the Wood Memorial Trojans. Tip time is 8 pm on 105.7, WUZR. The Rivet Patriots hit the roa...
Feb 27, 2026
ASn 0 for 3 Night for Knox County Boys Teams, as Sectionals Loom Next Week
The North Knox Warriors lost their final game of the regular season at home to Loogootee, 52-39. Rylan Oxby ed a balanced North Knox scoring attack with nine. The Warriors next face West Vigo in North Knox Sectional play on Tuesday evening. The South Knox Spartans were defeated by 20 by Wood Memorial on the road, 62-...
Feb 27, 2026
Three KC Teams in Action Tonight
Vincennes Lincoln will wrap up its regular season tonight in Switz City against White River Valley. Tip time for varsity action will be around 7:30; hear that game on 92.1, WZDM. The North Knox Warriors are at home tonight, as they face Wood Memorial in a Blue Chip Conference matchup. Tip time is around 7:3; you can ...
Feb 24, 2026
Boys and Girls High School Basketball Action!!
Boys HS Basketball North Daviess Defeated White River Valley 61 to 39 Eastern Greene Beat Shakamak 58 to 39 Washington bested South Knox 67 to 42 Lincoln defeat the Evansville Memorial 48 to 35 And, it was Bloomfield defeating North Knox 87 to 46
Feb 21, 2026
Three Knox County Schools in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices return to Alice Arena tonight to face the Memorial Tigers. Tip time is 8 pm on 92.1, WZDM, and live streamed on tocsportsnetwork.com. The North Knox Warriors head to the Glover Gym to play the Bloomfield Cardinals. Game time there is 7:30 on 97.7, WAOV. The South Knox Spartans will travel t...
Feb 20, 2026
Three Knox County Boys' Basketball Teams in Action Tonight
The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are back in action tonight, as they will travel to Newburgh to play the Castle Knights. Tip time is 8 pm; you can hear the game on 92.1, WZDM. Two Knox County feams face off, as the Rivet Patriots will host the South Knox Spartans at the Holscher Gym. Tip time is 7 pm; you can hear the game...
Feb 17, 2026
North Knox, Washington Knox Get Semi-State Directions
The North Knox Lady Warriors will head to Greencastle this Saturday for the 2-A Girls' Basketball Semi-State at Greencastle. They will face Pekin Eastern High School around noon on Saturday. Game 1 features Heritage Christian and Parke Heritage; that tips off around ten a-m. You can hear that North Knox-Pekin Eastern g...
Feb 16, 2026
Girls and Boys High School Basketball Action Report!!!!
HS Girls Regional Basketball Evansville Christian defeated White River Valley 73 to 32 North Knox took out Mater Dei 48 to 42 In Boys HS Basketball South Knox handled Shoals 59 to 37 Vincennes Lincoln defeated Wood Memorial 62 to 55
Feb 15, 2026
Boys Basketball Tonight; Girls' Regional Coverage Tomorrow
Knox County basketball gets back in full swing tonight. The Vincennes Lincoln Alics step out of conference tonight to face the Bloomfield Cardinals. The game at the Glover Gym begins at 7:30; hear it on 92.1, WZDM/ The South Knox Spartans will entertain the Barr-Reeve Vikings in a key Blue Chil Conference matchup. Tip ...
Feb 13, 2026
Barbara Jean Gauger, 67, Oaktown
Barbara Jean Gauger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Oaktown, Indiana, at the age of 67. Born on November 1, 1958, in Alva, Oklahoma, Barbara was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Throughout her life, Barbara was known for her compassion...
Feb 26, 2026
Lavena Jean Wampler, 97, Washington
Lavena Jean "Evans" Wampler, a cherished beacon of compassion and warmth in her community, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 97 in Washington, IN. Born on January 20, 1929, in Shoals, IN, to Cresy and Mae "Collins" Evans, Lavena's life was a testament to her loving, kind, and generous ...
Feb 26, 2026
Bill Carie, 86, Vincennes
William "Bill" Joseph Carie, 86, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2026 - exactly one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Judith "Lynn" Carie - gently reminding his family that the Lord's timing is perfect and His plans are always unfolding, even when we cannot yet see them. ...
Feb 24, 2026
Richard Biggs, 96, Vincennes
Donald J Biggs, 96, of Vincennes passed away on February 19,2026 peacefully at his home. He was the son of John Emmett and Helen C. Keller Biggs. Donald graduated from Decker High School and was awarded the Outstanding Decker Alumni award in 2003. He then graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Civil Engineering....
Feb 22, 2026
Rev. Dr. Richard Beesley, 95, Vincennes
Rev. Dr. Richard V. Beesley, age 95 of Vincennes, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 19th at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1931, in Vincennes to Oscar V. and Ruth I. (Reel) Beesley. He married Naomi Ruth Rehwald on September 4, 1953. Surviving are his wife, Naomi, son Bruce Allyn Beesle...
Feb 22, 2026
Walter Roy Jr., 57, Washington
Walter Roy Jr., affectionately known as Jr. to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Washington, IN. Born on April 4, 1968, in Madison, IN, Jr. lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved. Jr. was the beloved son of the late Walter and Sue ...
Feb 19, 2026
Della Strate, 87, Vincennes
Della Mae Strate, age 87, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown. Born on March 5, 1938, to the late Floyd and Irene "Huffer" McCormick, Della cultivated a life that was a testament to her kindness and enduring spirit. Della graduated from the local high school...
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Grigsby, 92. Freelandville
Robert Niles Grigsby, born on January 23, 1934, in Bruceville, Indiana, passed away at the age of 92, with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side in Freelandville, Indiana, on February 14, 2026. Robert spent his many years of life enriching those around him with his loving spirit and the joy he found in the simple pl...
Feb 17, 2026
Cheryl Reeder, 75, Vincennes
Cheryl Reeder, 75, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 14, 2026. She was born in Bedford, Indiana on July 21, 1949, to William Barlow and Joann Ryder. Cheryl worked as a server for many years and at the Harmony Club for 13 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting, crocheting, and spending t...
Feb 17, 2026
Donald Goforth, 88 Evansville
Donald Eugene Goforth, a loving family man and respected community member, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 88 in Evansville, Indiana. Born on April 18, 1937, in Henryville, Indiana, he lived a full and vibrant life, treasured by all who knew him. Don graduated from high school and went on to master the ...
Feb 15, 2026
Jeff Kolb, 74, Vincennes
Jeffrey Barnes Kolb, 74, of Vincennes, IN, died on February 7, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, following heart surgery. He was born in Fort Meade, MD, on May 28, 1951, to Joe and Norma (Schumacher) Kolb. He was married to Deborah (Nosko) Kolb for 52 years and together they had three children: Justin, Joanna, and John. Jeff,...
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Smith,89, Vincennes
Marilyn Louise (Martindale) Smith, 89, passed away February 7, 2026 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. She was born April 13, 1936 to the late John and Jennie (Church) Martindale in Vincennes, IN. She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1954 and married Orison (John) Smith on October 30, 1954. The couple lived in Hanau...
Feb 09, 2026
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