The Pike County Chamber of Commerce says a a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held this morning (Saturday) to celebrate the grand opening of Lakeside Timber Events, a venue ideal for weddings, gatherings, and private celebrations. The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. on East County Road 900 South in Stendal. After the ceremo...

A man was killed Thursday after an exchange of gunfire with an Evansville police detective responding to a reported medical emergency. Police say the detective arrived at a home in the 500 block of Colonial Avenue around 1 p.m. and was met by a man with a gun. Investigators say the man fired first, and the detective re...

The Indiana Attorney General's Office says it played a key role in a major nationwide enforcement action against doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals for alleged participation in healthcare fraud schemes. The AG's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit conducted multiple criminal investigations into alleged Me...

Preparations continue for Daviess County's July 4th celebrations. On July 3rd at West Boggs Park, there will be live music, bounce houses, kids' crafts, food vendors, and a fireworks show over the lake. Then on July 4th at Eastside Park, America's 250th celebration will have carnival rides, concessions and games, music...

Entries are being accepted now for the annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Vincennes. The annual parade will start at six p-m, and will be held rain or shine on the traditional downtown parade route. This year's theme is "Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom." All entries must be decorated in a patriotic m...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services sent letters to 500 hospitals nationwide asking for plans to address price transparency issues. The list includes 34 Indiana hospitals and 21 in Illinois, including Greene County General Hospital in Linton. The federal rule requires hospitals to publicly post pricing infor...

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will be using artificial intelligence to find Medicaid fraud. The pilot initiative is being launched by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and will grant the state free access to advanced AI software from Oracle. The 90-day partnership was announced...

Petersburg Police say several residents have received calls from people posing as department officers and requesting personal information. Officials say the department would never ask for personal information by phone. Police advise anyone who receives such a call to hang up and contact the department directly to verif...

Vincennes City officials named former Knox County Chamber of Commerce president Jamie Neal as the annual "Spirit of '76" Award winner. Neal was nominated by Ellen Harper, due to her leadership and investment to help each others' shared goals. In her many years as Knox County Chamber director, Neal was praise...

The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado touched down in northern Knox County on Sunday. It was rated an EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale with estimated peak winds of 85 mph. It was 80 yards wide and traveled three tenths of a mile before lifting near Windmill Road. Drone footage shows a path of damage tha...

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...

Terry W. Opell, 81, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the Opell clan he loved so dearly. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Agnes (Gordon) Opell, and his father-in-law, Carl Krumwiede. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Louise (Fritchley) Krumwiede; his beloved wife of 60 years,...

Virginia "Jenny" Fredrick- Biggs, 74, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength that touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on April 16, 1952, in St. Francisville, Illinois, to the late James Edward and Ma...

Judy Kay Koontz, age 81, passed away on June 19, 2026, one day after celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary, with her family lovingly at her side. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, to Kathleen and Ronald Busse, Judy lived a life filled with joy, compassion, and an endless smile that warmed every room she entered. She was ...

Tommy "Tom" Cazzell, age 78, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on June 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, and lived a life marked by hard work and devotion to family. Tom served in the United States Army. He remained proud of his service and of the values he upheld. Afte...

Shelby Joseph Fall Jr., 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born on November 8, 1938, to the late Shelby Fall Sr. & Carrie (Babineaux) Fall in Lawtell, Louisiana. Shelby spent his childhood and adolescence in Lawtell and graduated from Lawtell Hi...

Gene "Paul" Timmel, 94 of Servierville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June17,2026. He was born March 13,1932 in Petersburg, IN to the late Robert Paul and Mary Elizabeth Timmel. My Dad was an amazing man. He was an intelligent, devoted, strong, supportive, loving Husband, Father...

God sent His angels to bring Jane Elizabeth Reed Wineman to be home with Him on June 13, 2026. Jane married her one great love on June 13, 1953. How like God in His perfect way to bring them together in glorious heaven on their 73rd wedding anniversary, and to give this loving comfort to their daughters. Jane, 94, was...

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 ...