The Knox County Solid Waste Management District Board will hold a public session at 10:30 this Friday morning. The session will be held in the District office at 810 South 17th Street in Vincennes. The meeting could lead to the naming of a new Executive Director for the District. Board members are down ot a finalist ...

The Indiana Department of Transportation is trying to deal with its own budgeting realities in the latest state financial figures. INDOT is working with the state on ways to gain revenue from the growing number of electric vehicles on state roadways. INDOT is funded in large part from the state's gasoline taxes-which ...

Indiana utility bills are rising, prompting state regulators to urge providers to do more for households. On Tuesday, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission met with the state's five largest investor-owned utilities to discuss costs, existing relief efforts, and immediate support for residents. Utilities offer progr...

With spring here and summer on the way, the Washington Street Department reminds residents: if you hire someone to trim or cut trees, you must get a city permit before work starts. Contractors are responsible for cleaning up and removing all limbs and debris-not the city. If they don't, the landowner must handle remova...

The Knox County Council is waiting on the final road funding fallout from the State of Indiana for future paving grants. State lawmakers are looking at a funding formula to prefer communities and counties with "wheel tax" surgharges in place. At this time, neither Vincennes nor Knox County have a wheel tax ...

The Vincennes Board of Works will hold a special session at noon today to open bids for the latest C-C-M-G street paving contract. Overall, including local match funding, the City of Vincennes will award around a million dollars in contracts for City street paving this spring and summer. The bid opening is the only sc...

Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Wheatland man this morning following a traffic stop on State Road 61 near Shouse Road. 29 year-old Kyle Foley was arrested after being found driving with a blood-alcohol content at least twice the legal driving limit. He was booked into the Knox County Jail on four-thousand do...

A reportedly homeless man has been returned to Knox County to face a single charge of child solicitation. 32 year-old Dustin Lee Stump was arrested in Peoria, Illinois on the Knox County charge. The incident allegedly happened on February eleventh at a location in the county. Stump was booked into the Knox County Jail...

Vincennes Police arrested two Vincennes men this morning following their arrest in the 1800 block of North Second Street. Officers arrested both 42 year-old Mike Bolerjack and 20 year-old Tucker Ray on charges of intimidation and criminal trespass. Both men were booked into the Knox County Jail on five-thousand dollar...

The steady rise in gas prices continues. Triple-A puts today's national average at $3.98 a gallon. It was $3.79 a week ago. A month ago, just before the start of the Iran war, the national average was $2.95. Meanwhile, Triple-A says the average price of gas in Indiana Tuesday stood at $3.98 per gallon, 17¢ highe...

The state championships in boys' basketball are now set for this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianpoalis. Among the teams playing are the 27-1 Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Vikings defeated Hauser Saturday night to win the 1-A Southern Semi-State. They will face 25-3 Triton for the state title at 10:30 Saturday m...

The state championships in boys' basketball are now set for this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianpoalis. Among the teams playing are the 27-1 Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Vikings defeated Hauser Saturday night to win the 1-A Southern Semi-State. They will face 25-3 Triton for the state title at 10:30 Saturday m...

The state championships in boys' basketball are now set for this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianpoalis. Among the teams playing are the 27-1 Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Vikings defeated Hauser Saturday night to win the 1-A Southern Semi-State. They will face 25-3 Triton for the state title at 10:30 Saturday m...

The state championships in boys' basketball are now set for this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianpoalis. Among the teams playing are the 27-1 Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Vikings defeated Hauser Saturday night to win the 1-A Southern Semi-State. They will face 25-3 Triton for the state title at 10:30 Saturday m...

The state championships in boys' basketball are now set for this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianpoalis. Among the teams playing are the 27-1 Barr-Reeve Vikings. The Vikings defeated Hauser Saturday night to win the 1-A Southern Semi-State. They will face 25-3 Triton for the state title at 10:30 Saturday m...

Indiana University Athletics has announced a statewide tour for the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship trophy to celebrate the Hoosiers' historic 16‑0 season. Beginning March 24, the tour will visit multiple cities across Indiana, including Richmond, Gary, Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne, and N...

It's pothole season and the Indiana Department of Transportation wants you to report them when you see them on state-maintained highways. Potholes form when water infiltrates cracks in pavement, freezes and thaws repeatedly, and traffic pressure causes the weakened asphalt to collapse. You can report potholes on state ...

It's pothole season and the Indiana Department of Transportation wants you to report them when you see them on state-maintained highways. Potholes form when water infiltrates cracks in pavement, freezes and thaws repeatedly, and traffic pressure causes the weakened asphalt to collapse. You can report potholes on state ...

It's pothole season and the Indiana Department of Transportation wants you to report them when you see them on state-maintained highways. Potholes form when water infiltrates cracks in pavement, freezes and thaws repeatedly, and traffic pressure causes the weakened asphalt to collapse. You can report potholes on state ...

It's pothole season and the Indiana Department of Transportation wants you to report them when you see them on state-maintained highways. Potholes form when water infiltrates cracks in pavement, freezes and thaws repeatedly, and traffic pressure causes the weakened asphalt to collapse. You can report potholes on state ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy J. Williams, 95 Washington, IN. Dorothy passed away at 11:55 am on March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on January 11, 1931, in Washington, IN the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Kelly) Kramer. She married Willis Williams, Jr. on...

Major Howard William Hatcher, a pillar of the Vincennes community and a man who was larger than life but insisted he was "joe average", passed away at the age of 82 on March 21, 2026. Born in Vincennes, Indiana, on March 24, 1943, Howard dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his hometown. Howard ...

Kathryn "Hartley" Shots, age 83, a cherished wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, passed away in her hometown of Vincennes, IN, on March 19, 2026. Born on October 9, 1942, in Knox Co., IN, Kathryn lived a full and warm life, leaving behind a legacy of joyfulness and compassion. Kathryn married her life...

James Franklin Lowery Jr., born on February 7th, 1975, in Oklahoma City, OK, passed away at the age of 51 on March 17th, 2026, in Vincennes, IN. Known for his kind heart and adventurous spirit, James's departure leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. James, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...