Late this morning, the Knox County Commissioners approved on second reading a R-1 rezoning for ten acres of land. The vote to approve was 2-0, with Commissioner Tim Ellerman the Second abstaining from the vote. The approval on second reading came after the County Area Plan Commission gave the rezoning an unfavorable r...

The long-anticipated planned construction is set to start today on the Willow Street exit off U-S 41 southbound. The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible. At the exit you can expect a shift to either the left or the r...

The Indiana Supreme Court has set Jeffrey Weisheit's execution date for November 5th. He will be Indiana's fourth death row inmate put to death since the state resumed executions to carry out death sentences less than two years ago. Weisheit was sentenced to death for the 2010 deaths of eight-year-old Alyssa Lynch and...

When you see the 2027 Indy 500, you will see cars fueled in large part by Indiana corn. Organizers of the IndyCar series will use a corn-based ethanol blend to power the high-speed machines throughout next year's IndyCar series. Dubois County farmer J..R. Reisner was a key part of the push to bring Indiana corn-based ...

Vincennes-based Helping His Hands has been busy this summer helping those in need across Indiana. The group is currently assisting flooding victims in a rural area north of Indianapolis. However, Helping His Hands director Jason Burkhart knows sometimes their help extends to the farthest reaches of the United States--...

A late-summer heat wave has caused the City of Vincennes to make a couple of adjustments. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum says the biggest change is likely earlier working hours for City Street and Sanitation workers. Mayor Yochum also reminds everyone to keep up on the conditions-especially concerning elderly friends or ...

A woman and her eight-year-old daughter were killed Saturday evening in a crash in Pike County. They have been identified by family as Amanda Wertman and her daughter Michaela. They were heading home to Pike County from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World when the crash happened, and four other children suffered critica...

 Beginning tomorrow, construction will start on the Willow Street exit off Highway 41 southbound.       The work is part of a project to widen both sides of the exit ramp to accommodate larger vehicles and make the turning movement more accessible.       ...

The PACE Community Action Agency will start taking applications for its Energy Assistance program again on October first. The assistance is for those in need who meet income guidelines. PACE's Courtney Welage says a large number of applicants submitted forms to get the energy credit. Welage reminds everyone their assi...

      Indiana State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Pike County resulting in two fatalities and four juveniles being critically injured.       It happened on State Road 64 near County Road 1000 East.      &ensp...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Around Knox County: In golf: The Vincennes Lincoln Lady Alices took the Western Indiana Conference meet, with a score of 380. Their 380 final tally was 13 shots better than second place Northview. Ella McCormick was the low LHS scorer, with an 83-third in conference. Mallory Fisher was fifth with an 93. In Volleybal...

Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12

Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12

Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12

Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12

Friday Night Lights Report North Knox wins over Eastern Greene 60 to 14 Northview took down Vincennes Lincoln 49 to 14 Monrovia shuts out Linton 40 to 0 Princeton defeats Pike Central 32 to 12

Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...

Emil Francis Williams Jr. lovingly known as Sam went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026. Born to Emil "Newt" and Dorothy Williams in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the oldest of twelve and was naturally a leader with a work ethic like no other. Sam graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957. After gr...

David Bliss Oliver, age 84, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that touched everyone who knew him. David graduated from high school and later answered the call ...

Peter "Pete" Carter, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on May 21, 1948, to the late Buell and Frieda Carter. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and attended Vincennes University. On June 18, 1972, he married the love of his life, Marcia...

John Ausman Newkirk, beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle, passed away on August 22, 2026 at 12:53 p.m. at the age of 60 with family at his side. John was born on August 21, 1966 in the country outside of Sandborn, Indiana to Eugene and Deloris Eloise (Ausman) (Cone) Newkirk. He grew up in Sandborn and Edwa...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Frances Halter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Cleghorn) Cunningham. She married Richard Halter on Aug...

Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at HealthPark Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first born son of Stafford Freemont "Monty" Green and Martha "Marty" Carlock Green. Roy grew up in Washington, Indiana, where h...

Patricia "Clinton" Kirchoff, age 88, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 20, 1938, in Ayr, Scotland, to her parents, John and Isabella "Brown" Clinton. Patricia spent her early years in Scotland, where she attended university. Patrici...

After 80 years of good jokes, great crops, and endless love, Michael "Mike" Ray Held tipped his hat to a life exceptionally well-lived on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026. Passing away peacefully at his home outside Freelandville, Indiana, Mike officially traded in his tractor keys for a front-row seat to th...

Philip Ray Mendenhall, 86, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Vincennes. He was born on March 17, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Bertha Burch Mendenhall and Roy Mendenhall. Philip lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to the people and places he loved. He proudly serv...

Richard Leo Henderson, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, faith, and unwavering love for his family. Born to Thomas Robert Henderson and Norma Jean Henderson, Richard was a devoted son, a beloved brother to Ronald Henderson, a proud fa...

Edgar F. Qualkenbush II, 36, of Vincennes, passed away on August 1, 2026. Edgar was born on May 20, 1990, in Vincennes, the son of Edgar F. Qualkenbush. He was a 2008 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and continued his education at the University of Evansville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics...