Work continues on a proposed art gallery at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy. When complete, the gallery will feature Skelton's art projects over the years, along with other art exhibits of note for public viewing. Red Skelton Museum director Anne Pratt says visible progress is coming along on the expansion it...

Municipal and county governments across Indiana are closely eyeing a potential property tax cut bill coming through the Indiana Legislature. If approved, they cuts could have a dramatic effect on funding for individual government units. One of those watching the bill's content and progress intently is Vincennes Mayor J...

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker laid out is proposal for an over 55 billion dollar budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget outline came in a speech the Governor made earlier this week in Springfield. Even without any tax increases, the proposal would increase the budget by nearly three percent. Illinois' Legislative Rep...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's 55.2-billion-dollar 2025 spending plans do not include new taxes.       He unveiled the budget Wednesday afternoon in Springfield.       The proposal also cuts health care for immigrant adults who don't have legal status.  ...

Proposed legislation to break up certain Indiana school districts is failing to advance at the Indiana Statehouse. House Bill 1136 would have dissolved school districts where less than half of the child residents attended in-district schools. The impacted districts would have been turned into charter schools, under the...

Tomorrow is the final day to turn in a tax return packet for the Knox County VITA assistance service. The effort is operated by the United Way of Knox County, to provide tax assistance to those wanting it. Those seeking VITA assistance must drop off completed packets at the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes from ...

The Vincennes Redevelopment Commission heard an update on the coming Broadway Place project at yesterday's session. Developers have switched the idea for Broadway Place to up to 13 two-family duplexes, housing 26 families in that area. The project is expected to get going with the consistent break of warmer weather. At...

The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations now for their 109th annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner. This year's event will be held on April 30th at the Highland Woods Community Center. Once again this year, nominations will be taken in seven categories, including the C. James McCormick Community Lea...

Knox County Indiana Economic Development Commission director Chris Pfaff is pointing to a possible German connection to County development. Only one German-based company-Schott-- has a presence in Knox County at this time. However, Pfaff told the Knox County Commissioners steps are in place to attempt toi attract Germa...

Vincennes City and Knox County officials are in the conversation phase over possibly selling the former Southwest Indiana Regional Youth Village. Knox County Commissioners' president T-J Brink is one of those talking with the possible buyer; he says all interested government parties have a seat at the table-literally. ...

A tough night at home for the Vincennes Lincoln Alices, as they were defeated by Jasper 58-37. Luke Hall led LHS with 13. The Vincennes Lincln Alices are on the road tonight at Evansville Memorial. The Alices come in 13-8 on the year and 3-4 in conference, while Memrial is tied for tied with Reitz and Central with one ...

South Knox rallied from a 12 point halftime deficit and beat Vincennes Rivet 56-52. Kaiden Grumieaux led 8-11 South Knox with a career high 21 points. Justin Siewers added 13 for the Spartans. Wally Kiteka led 5-14 Rivet with 15 points.

Mother nature wiped out all boys high school basketball games in Knox County. The Castle at Lincoln game will now be played on Wednesday, February 26th. The JV will be at 6:30 with the varsity at eight. The Unified Basketball game will take place between the JV and varsity contest. The North Knox at North Central game ...

Vincennes Lincoln vs. Castle-- Reset for Wednesday, February 26th North Knox vs. North Central-- Reset for Wednesday, February 26th

The South Knox Lady Spartans won their first ever basketball Regional championship, downing Lanesville 67-56 to win a 2-A title at Charlestown. Bren Hill led the Lady Spartans with 21 points while Kendal Hill and Ella Bobe added 17 apiece. The news wasn't as good for Vincennes Rivet, who lost to Borden 41-35 at the Wes...

The Vincennes Lincoln Alices are now 13-6 on the season after a hard fought 45-42 home win over Bloomfield. Joel Sanders led the Alices with 17 points while Luke Hall added nine. The Vincennes Rivet Patriots beat Shoals 56-53. Wally Kiteka led the Patriots with 20 points. Brody Shots scored 11. Barr-Reeve beat South Kn...

South Knox and Vincennes Rivet girls basketball teams will have their final practice today before tomorrows Regional action. The 24-2 Lady Spartans take on 20-3 Lanesville at 4pm in Charlestown while the 15-10 Lady Patriots face off against 19-5 Borden at the West Washington Regional. Game time is 7pm. 3 Vincennes Linc...

In Boys Basketball Action tonight... 12-6 Vincennes Lincoln plays host to Class A number six and 13-5 Bloomfield. JV is at 6pm with the varsity at 7:30 and you can hear the game here on WZDM and watch the live stream at wzdm.com. 6-11 North Knox plays at 8-10 North Daviess. JV is at six with the varsity at 7:30 and you...

Four Knox County girls have been named to the HBCA All District Underclass team. Named to the squad include Kendal Hill and Grace Detweiler of South Knox, Lexi Primus of North Knox and Grace Archer of Vincennes Lincoln. Princeton and Evansville Central are tied for 9th in the latest class 3-A poll. In class A, Barr-Ree...

In Boys Basketball action last night...Linton beat Vincennes Rivet 68-21. Wally Kiteka led the 4-13 Patriots with eight points. Boys games in the area tonight... Evansville North is at Bosse Castle plays host to Gibson Southern Jasper travels to Mater Dei Memorial entertains Mt Vernon Washington is on the road to Herit...

Gertrude Ada Burch, 92, passed away February 19, 2025, at BridgePointe Health Campus. Gertrude was born on March 23, 1932, in Vincennes, the daughter of Clyde Roscoe and Eunice (Lone) McCord. She graduated from Bruceville High School. She married Kenny Burch on March 4, 1949 and he preceded her in death on November 22,...

Joan C. Tate, age 88, of Vincennes, IN, departed this life peacefully on February 16, 2025, at The Lodge of the Wabash. Born on April 6, 1936, in Evansville, IN, was the daughter of James and Marge (Ising) Crawford. Joan married Robert L. Tate on June 9, 1956. Joan was a beloved daughter, dedicated mother, and cherishe...

Vera Lee (Cornelison) Donnar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 1, 1930, in Vigo County, Indiana, Vera lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and communi...

Craig Ryan Volle, 50, of Indianapolis passed away suddenly on February 14, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1974, in Vincennes, IN to Max and Ree Ann (Welton) Volle. Craig was raised in Freelandville, IN and is a confirmed member of the Bethel United Church of Christ. He attended and graduated from North Knox High School ...

Ashlynn Jeannette Smith, 26, of Washington, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while under the care of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born Ashlynn Jeannette Douglas on September 29, 1998 in Owensboro, Kentucky and was raised in Central City, Kentucky. This is ...

Rebecca Faye Traylor, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2025, at the age of 75 at her residence. Born on October 27, 1949, in Oakland City, Indiana, Rebecca brightened the lives of those around her with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. For over 15 years, Rebec...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Corrona, who left us peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 78. John was born on June 21, 1946 in Red Bud, IL the son of Phillip John and Irma Louise (Bendel) Corrona. He married Pam (Stover) Kimmel on September 6, 1986. John was a steadfast figure in...

Billy Joe McGregor, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 45 in Evansville, IN. Born on November 14, 1979, to Leroy Edward McGregor Sr. and Pamela "Boger" McGregor, Billy Joe carried the spirit of his hometown throughout his life. A familiar face in the loca...

Douglas K. Stafford, a beloved father, brother, friend, and self-employed farmer, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on February 21, 1964, Doug is the son of the late Donald and Lydia (Harrell) Stafford. Doug found immense joy in being a farmer, proud of his roots and the life he cultiva...

Glenda Carol "Hess" Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 9, 2025, at 5:09 a.m., at the age of 91. Glenda was born on August 9, 1933, in Shelburn, Indiana, to John I. and Naomi "Beach" Hess. She grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, with her sibl...

Frederick E. Leydet, 75, of Vincennes, IN went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2025, just 12 short days after his beloved wife, Donetta, passed. He was born April 27, 1949, in Logansport, IN to the late Charles and Janet (McNaught) Leydet. Fred graduated from Logansport High School in 1970. He married the love of hi...

Joyce Rayman, 96, better known as Granny, passed away at 9:20 am on February 6, 2025 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. Joyce was born on November 16, 1928 in Daviess County, IN the daughter of James C. and Ruth (Summitt) Lee. She married Ernest (Ernie) Rayman on April 7, 1951, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 200...