Indiana's childcare waitlist has shrunk dramatically. Governor Mike Braun announced Monday that the waitlist for childcare vouchers has dropped 78 percent since May, from more than 41,000 children to just over 9,000. The drop follows a 200-million-dollar investment announced in April. Nearly 48,000 children now receive...

Harvest activities in just about all area fields are complete, with some late planted soybeans remaining to gather into the bins. Knox County Purdue Extension educator Valerie Clingerman says many farmers moved at record speeds to get their crops in this year. Clingerman knows many of those who planted-or re-planted-...

Lawrence County Memorial Hospital has switched to a new electronic health record. The Lawrenceville, Illinois hospital launched Epic October 18th. It puts patient information in one secure place and connects LCMH with Deaconess and other hospitals that use Epic. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacob Lennert says doctors can ...

Cooler weather is a good reminder for eligible households to sign up for the PACE Community Action Agency's Energy Assistance Program. The annual assistance is a one-time credit to the heating source you use in your home. PACE's Courtney Welage says the program helps thousands across Knox, Daviess, Greene, and Sulliva...

Daviess County's Our Community Foundation is offering grants to help Daviess County teachers bring new ideas into the classroom. The Teaching Innovator Grant provides up to $250 for creative, innovative teaching projects. This round will support projects during the second semester of the school year. Applications are d...

The official leaf collection in Vincennes will begin in about ten days' time across the City of Vincennes. Normally, the collection will cover the City in two rounds, with the first targeting various neighborhoods systematically. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum reminds you to pile your leaves at curbside. With recent rain...

Generations, the Area 13 Agency on Aging, has launched a holiday fundraiser to help homebound seniors get meals. The "No One Goes Hungry" campaign aims to shorten the waiting list for Home Delivered Meals. Right now, 265 older adults in Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Knox, Martin and Pike counties are waiting. Meal...

The extremely popular Buy One, Get One Chamber gift cards will go on sale n Friday, November 13th. The electronic gift cards are part of the Shop Knox County card program. This year, the maximum card value for the buy one, get one cards will be 100 dollars per purchaser. The program is provided by the Knox County Cham...

Democrat Beau Bayh has won the race for Indiana Secretary of State. Bayh defeated Republican Max Engling, with over 51% of the vote, including about 71% of the vote in Marion County. Bayh becomes the first Democrat elected to statewide office in Indiana since 2012. Lincoln Party member Greg Ballard and Libertarian Lau...

Several town and township elections were also decided in yesterday's Knox County elections. Juan Fuller was elected Monroe City Clerk Treasurer. Republicans Jeff Hageman and Michael Johnson and Democrat Clayton Groves were elected to the Monroe City Town Council. Republican Tara Sydow defeated incumbent Democrat Terry ...

The Rivet Patriots go to 1-0 on the young basketball season, with a 64-15 win at home over the Shakamak Lakers. Alli Stearns led 3 players in double figures, with 26. Payton Allen notched a double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Kaylee Hawkins added 11 points.

The Rivet Patriots go to 1-0 on the young basketball season, with a 64-15 win at home over the Shakamak Lakers. Alli Stearns led 3 players in double figures, with 26. Payton Allen notched a double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Kaylee Hawkins added 11 points.

The Rivet Patriots go to 1-0 on the young basketball season, with a 64-15 win at home over the Shakamak Lakers. Alli Stearns led 3 players in double figures, with 26. Payton Allen notched a double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Kaylee Hawkins added 11 points.

The Rivet Patriots go to 1-0 on the young basketball season, with a 64-15 win at home over the Shakamak Lakers. Alli Stearns led 3 players in double figures, with 26. Payton Allen notched a double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Kaylee Hawkins added 11 points.

The Rivet Patriots go to 1-0 on the young basketball season, with a 64-15 win at home over the Shakamak Lakers. Alli Stearns led 3 players in double figures, with 26. Payton Allen notched a double double with 12 points and 13 rebounds, and Kaylee Hawkins added 11 points.

Girls' basketball season starts in the area tonight, as the Rivet Patriots open up at home with the Shakamak Lakers. Tip time is set for 7:00 from the Holscher Gym. You c an hear them game on WAOV. After tonight, the next team to hit the floor is North Knox. The Lady Warriors open at home Friday night against Washing...

Girls' basketball season starts in the area tonight, as the Rivet Patriots open up at home with the Shakamak Lakers. Tip time is set for 7:00 from the Holscher Gym. You c an hear them game on WAOV. After tonight, the next team to hit the floor is North Knox. The Lady Warriors open at home Friday night against Washing...

Girls' basketball season starts in the area tonight, as the Rivet Patriots open up at home with the Shakamak Lakers. Tip time is set for 7:00 from the Holscher Gym. You c an hear them game on WAOV. After tonight, the next team to hit the floor is North Knox. The Lady Warriors open at home Friday night against Washing...

Girls' basketball season starts in the area tonight, as the Rivet Patriots open up at home with the Shakamak Lakers. Tip time is set for 7:00 from the Holscher Gym. You c an hear them game on WAOV. After tonight, the next team to hit the floor is North Knox. The Lady Warriors open at home Friday night against Washing...

Girls' basketball season starts in the area tonight, as the Rivet Patriots open up at home with the Shakamak Lakers. Tip time is set for 7:00 from the Holscher Gym. You c an hear them game on WAOV. After tonight, the next team to hit the floor is North Knox. The Lady Warriors open at home Friday night against Washing...

Brian Patton, 51, of Vincennes, Indiana, peacefully left his Earthly home in the afternoon of Friday, October 30th in the presence of his family. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all. He was preceded in death and welcomed into the home of Our Lord by his father, Ralph Patton; Aunt Dee Anderso...

Diana Rose "Speedy" Taylor, age 72, died Sunday morning at Eastgate Manor Nursing Home. She lived most of her life in Montgomery in her grandmother Janice "Brummett" Fox's house with her husband, Harry Taylor, who has passed away. Diana was a 1971 graduate of North Daviess High School and a member o...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Donald George Myers, who left us peacefully on October 27, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 27, 1931, in Monroe City, Indiana, he is the son of Theadore and Mary Alice (Myers) Myers. Donald married Merrydyth Day on October 15, 1949, and she preceded him i...

Jennifer Viola Nicole Durham, age 26, of Robinson, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as a result of a motor vehicle crash. She was born on November 22, 1999 in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Christopher Durham and Julia McClure McFarland. Jennifer was a light in a dark world. If you knew her...

Homero Lopez, age 38, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1987, in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, strong work ethic, and a deep love for the simple joys that brought his loved ones together. Homero built his life ar...

Jean Sandefer, 75, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026. Born in Vincennes on August 3, 1951, to the late Frank and Betty Jo Dupire, Jean grew up with a steadfast compassion and an unwavering work ethic that defined her entire life. A proud graduate of North Knox High School, she pursued her...

It is with deep sorrow that Carleen and Kay announce the passing of Paul Edward Turner, age 82, of Wheatland, Indiana, on October 17th, 2026. Paul was a storyteller whose humor and memories will be treasured by all who knew him. Paul was born on June 4th, 1944, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Winfield Scott and Lena (Spoonmo...

Dr. Charles "Charlie" Vieck DDS, 93, of Vincennes passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born June 17, 1933, to Christopher and Cecilia Vieck, Charlie attended St. Thomas Elementary School and Central Catholic High School, where he was a three-year varsity basketball player. Following graduation in 1951, he...

Willard L. Riggle, 79 of Washington, Indiana passed away on October 19, 2026. He was born in Washington, Indiana on April 3, 1947, to the late Elmer and Lucille Riggle. Willard graduated from Washington High School in 1965. He married the love of his life, Karen Hall, on November 22, 1967. Willard is a lifelong farmer ...

Larry E. Gartner, 81, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away Friday October 16, 2023, at 12:34 AM at the Good Samaritan Hospital with his family at his bedside. Larry was born on January 9, 1945, in Vincennes, IN the son of Don and Dorothy (Frey) Gartner. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and was a lifelong ...

Donald "Freddy" Lee Robbins, 80, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on October 17, 2026. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Linton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for family, friends, and the outdoors. Donald was the son of Elizabeth Medcalf Robbins and Carl Robbins. ...

Kimberly Meek left us in the early morning hours on Friday, October 16, 2026. She went in her sleep after her fight with cancer. Kim was a strong, independent woman. She was a bit stubborn and loved to speak her mind. Kim was a very talented woman she liked landscaping she loved baking cookies and decorating cake cakes...