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911 Call Leads to Battery Arrest of Ft. Branch Woman
The Gibson County Sheriff's Office reports a Fort Branch woman is facing a battery charge following an investigation into a report of a physical disturbance Thursday night in the 53-hundred block of South 175 East near Fort Branch. At the conclusion of the investigation 44-year-old Sausha Tooley of Fort Branch was take...
17h ago
Whiting Gas Refinery Outage Impacting Gas Price Spike
Indiana's average gas price has rocketed up to four-dollars-80-cents a gallon, a dollar-ten higher than last week. The price of crude oil is a big part of that, but the gas refinery in Whiting in northwest Indiana is a major factor as well. The refinery has been shut down since Sunday night and is the main supplier of ...
17h ago
USDA Moving SNAP Office To Indianapolis from Washington, DC
The office for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will move from Washington, DC to Indianapolis. Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the move yesterday as they replace the USDA's Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services division and establish the Food and Nutrition Administration. Govern...
17h ago
Lane Closures Planned for U.S. 41 in Knox County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin on Monday on US 41 near Vincennes. The lane closures will occur between State Road 241 and Kelso Creek Bridge. The lane closures will allow for a paving project on U.S. 41. Also included in the project is ditching work, left ...
17h ago
Road Closure Planned for State Road 54 in Sullivan County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 54 in Sullivan County is scheduled to be closed on Monday for bridge maintenance operations on two separate bridges. The closure will occur near Sullivan between St. Clair Street and South County Road 200 East. Work is expected to last through the end of May, dep...
17h ago
Braun Signs Law to Help Hoosiers Struggling with Medical Debt
Governor Braun has signed a new law to help Hoosiers struggling with medical debt. Hospitals must now inform patients about financial assistance programs before sending any bills to collections. The law also restricts insurance companies from using A-I to lower claims without human review, a move intended to increase t...
17h ago
Vincennes Police Issue Scam Warning
Vincennes Police are warning the public about a telephone scam in which the caller claims to be a detective with department. The caller tells the intended victim they have been flagged by Homeland Security and attempts to obtain personal information from them. The VPD says legitimate law enforcement agencies and govern...
May 02, 2026
Road Closure Planned for State Road 57 in Gibson County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 57 near Buckskin in Gibson County is scheduled to be closed on or around Monday, May 11th for bridge maintenance work. The highway will be closed between East County Road 850 South and East County Road 750 South over Smith Fork. Work is expected to take a month t...
May 02, 2026
Flood waters
Some flooding will be the rule on the White River at both Edwardsport and Petersburg through the next few days. The White at Edwarsport will top out today around two feet over flood stage. Downriver at Petersburg, the White will hit a high of five feet over flood stage. Both are considered to be in minor flood stages....
May 02, 2026
Free Admission to Indiana State Parks this Weekend
You can explore Indiana's great outdoors for free this weekend. All Indiana State Parks are offering free admission this Sunday, May 3rd, as part of the state's "Welcome Weekend" to kick off the spring recreation season. Visitors can enjoy full moon hikes, scavenger hunts, and 25% discounts on camping and roo...
May 02, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
Friday Sports Report Beat Update Track, Softball, Baseball
Baseball Edgewood shuts out Rivet with 3 runs Rivet faces Orleans today at 11:30 The Lady Alioces softball team traveled to Evansville Memorial for a crucial SIAC matchup and came away with an 8-3 win. The win moved them to 6-0 in conference Play. Jaclyn Miller (W) 7Inn 3R 1ER 7H 3K 1BB Olivia Lewis 1-5 Emma Cunningham...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
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North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
North Knox Varsity Track Report Keith Jones Classic Hosted by Clay City
North Knox Varsity Track participated in the Keith Jones Classic hosted by Clay City on Friday night. Congratulations to the North Knox Lady Warriors for finishing 1st of all 10 teams competing. They exacted revenge upon WRV, beating them by 1 point, exactly one week after WRV girls took down the Lady Warriors by just ...
May 02, 2026
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Kevin Scott Stone Sr., 57, Washington
Kevin Scott Stone Sr., known to most as Scott, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Washington, Indiana, at the age of 57. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Paoli, Indiana, and lived a life marked by the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Scott worked at Perdue Farms, where he was known for his willingness to do his p...
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Philip Smith, 74, Vincennes
Phillip C. Smith, known to many as Butch, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, at the age of 74. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, service, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Butch was a man who valued hard work, loyal...
May 01, 2026
Virginia Madding, 88, Vincennes
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Stephens) Whalen Madding, 88, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Born on December 29, 1937, to Floyd and Ruby (Harmon) Stephens, Ginny lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. She was a proud graduate of L...
May 01, 2026
James Boyd, Sr., 83, Vincennes
James J. Boyd Sr., 83, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 26, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 31, 1943, to the late Samuel and Mary Boyd. James attended Lincoln High School and Olney Central College. He worked for many years as a controlman for Texaco Oil Re...
Apr 28, 2026
Brenda Peach, 76, Vincennes
Brenda J. "Wilkerson" Peach, age 76, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1950, in Gibson County, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Brenda attended many schools throughout her life and carried w...
Apr 28, 2026
Roberta Dunn, 97, Vincennes
Roberta Bohomme Dunn, 97, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. She was born in Knox County on February 14, 1929, to the late Frank and Julia (Wetzel) Bonhomme. Roberta graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Charles Richard Dunn, on April 15, 1950. Roberta worked for many ye...
Apr 27, 2026
Carlos Phillippe, 85, Vincennes
Carlos Lyndon Phillippe, 85, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 10, 1940, to Carlos Dewey and E. June (Preston) Phillippe. Lyndon lived a life rooted in service-to his country, his community, and the people he cared about m...
Apr 24, 2026
Maurice Vieck, 102, Vincennes
Maurice J. Vieck, 102, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on October 4, 1923, to Christopher and Cecilia (Kaiser) Vieck. He graduated Lincoln High School, Class of 1942, and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. Maurice was a lifelong farmer...
Apr 23, 2026
Mary Ann Cress, 68. Bicknell
Mary Ann "Johnson" Cress, age 68, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1957, in Cannelton, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, kindness to others, and a steady faith that guided her throughout her years. Mary Ann attended the business college in...
Apr 22, 2026
Judy Strate, 89, Patoka
Judith K. "Judy" Strate, 89, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Robert Paul and Golda Alice Black. Judy was a proud graduate of Patoka High School, the Valedictorian of the class of 1955, and has remained actively involved in alumni events throughout...
Apr 22, 2026
Steven Alton, 77, Vincennes
Steven Bruce Alton, 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on April 18, 2026, at his residence in Vincennes. He was born on February 17, 1949, to the late John & June Alton in Vincennes. Steven was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, and following high school, he served his country before being honorably discha...
Apr 21, 2026
Thomas Bennington, 78, Washington
Tommy P. Bennington, 78 years old of Washington, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his home in the early morning hours of April 18th, 2026. Tommy was born on November 6th, 1947, in Washington, Indiana, to Hoyt P. and Vera Jean (Stuffle) Bennington. Tommy was a 33-year auditor for the state of Indiana....
Apr 21, 2026
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