Vincennes University's annual "Blazers Give Day" is going on through today. The day is designed to raise funds for V-U's mission to provide high quality education programs to the public. It is available at the University's campuses in Vincennes, and Jasper, and at the A-T-C in Indianapolis. The 24 hour campai...

A round of severe storms raced through the area last night, leaving some downed trees and power lines in its wake. Among the hardest-hit areas was northern Knox County, with various power outages and a tornado warning. The warning was for rader-indicated rotation first found in the Freelandville area, and continuing in...

Even though this area was battered by strong to severe storms last niht, the area is still not out of the weather watches yet. A flood warning has now been issued for the area through Sunday. Heavy rains are possible during the period, leading to both low-land and river flooding. Those in flood-prone areas are reminded...

A Patoka man has been arrested for his alleged part in a fatal accident that happened in late January near Patoka. 41 year-old Justin Hill is accused of driving under the influence of drugs, causing death. Authorities determined Hil had gone left of center on U-S 41 at Old 41; his red Cadillac C-T-S struk a Ford Escape...

They will try again tonight to hold the semifinals of the First Founders' Pitch contest. That contest has been re-set for tonight at the Pantheon in downtown Vincennes. Twenty teams will complete in the semifinals tonight at six. Out of that 20, 6 finalists will move onto the finals round. More information is available...

Over fifty years of service to Vincennes based KCARC was honored yesterday with the naming of the Coonrod Production Center on Sixth Street. The plant was the former Johnson Controls building before its acquisition by KCARC for their manufacturing. Coonrod has helped oversee KCARC since its beginnings in the 1970's. Ho...

Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Bicknell man last night following a traffic stop on Ramsey Road. Deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 54 year-old Tracy Sheren. During the stop, Sheren was allegedly found to be operating with a blood-alcohol level at least double the legal driving limit. Sheren was booked into...

Twenty teams from figh area high schools will complete in the semifinals of the First Founders competition. The contest highlights teams of entrepreneurs pitching certain products. The 20 finalists were whittled down from 52 original entrants. The semifinals begin tonight at six at the Pantheon at Fifth and Main in Vin...

Indiana Governor Mike Braun is confident he and the Indiana Legislature can find some middle ground on a property tax relief bill. The original property tax relief language passed by the Indiana House was recently gutted in the State Senate. In an interview on Indianapolis radio station WIBC, Braun says the key is bala...

More rises in unemployment rates are the rule around the area from the month of February, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Knox County's rate was 4.2% in February, two tenths of a percent higher than one year earlier. Daviess County had a jobless rate of 3.4% in February, three tenths of a ...

The Vincennes Lincoln Baseball team opened its season with an impressive 10-0 / 6 inning win over Southridge. What a day for the Alices Brady Anderson. Anderson went the distance, allowing only two hits while striking Out 13. Anderson also had five hits and drove in three runs. Cooper Collins was a perfect 4 for 4 and ...

Vincennes Rivet opened up the baseball season with a 19-7 5 inning loss to Princeton. Brody Shots led the Patriots with a solo home run while Miles Holka and Nash Ransom added doubles. Sullivan defeated South Knox in baseball last night 5-3. South KNnox collected only three hits in the game, along with making three err...

On the local sports scene for today... The Vincennes Rivet Baseball team kicks off its season at home tonight against Princeton. Game time is 6pm and you can watch the game live-streamed at waovam.com. The South Knox Baseball team gets things started at Sullivan. Game time is 5:30. The Lincoln girls softball team is on...

The season came to an end last night for the Vincennes University men's basketball team. Panola College eliminated the Blazers 75-68 in The National Quarterfinals at Hutchinson, Kansas. LeBron Thomas and Travelle Bryson led VU with 17 points each. The Blazers now out at 25-7. The Lincoln girls softball team lost its se...

Gibson Southern is number one in the Class 3-A SCAI softball preseason rankings. Others ranked include Castle is 5th in 4-A. Tecumseh is 6th in 2-A and Barr-Reeve 8th in class A. The Vikings will host Vincennes Lincoln on Wednesday night. Heritage Hills is honorable mention in Class 3-A.

Vincennes University is on to the NJCAA Quarerfinals, after n 85-71 wi o over Number 3 seeded Indian Hills College of Ottumwa, Iowa. Five scored ikn double figures for V-U, with Hussein El-Maraghy leading with 20 points for the Blazers-a new career high. Lebron Thomas and Bryan Akanmu added 15 and 14 respectively, Dayt...

The 14th seeded Vincennes University men's Basketball team square off against third seeded Indian Hills Community College As the NJCAA National Tournament hits the round of 16 tonight. VU advanced after taking care of 19th seeded Three Rivers Community college on Saturday. Tip off from Hutchinson Kansas is set for nine...

Congratulations goes out to Vincennes Lincoln High School Senior Joel Sanders, who was named to the 2nd team All SIAC boys basketball team. Sanders averaged 14.6 points and 6.7 points a game for the Alices, who finished 14-12 on the season and 3-6 in conference play. Memorials Luke Ellspermann was named player of the y...

Vincennes Lincoln is an honorable mention in the Class 3-A IHSBCA preseason baseball poll. Other honorable mentions in 3-A include Jasper, Evansville Memorial, Princeton, and Gibson Southern. In class 2-A, Barr-Reeve is fourth, North Posey 5th and Forest Park 9th. Mater Dei is an honorable mention. In Class A, Tecumseh...

The pairings are set for this Saturdays boys basketball semi-states. At the Class 2-A Southern Semi-state at the Hatchet House in Washington, game one at 10:30 has 24-4 Park Heritage taking on 19-6 Forest Park. Game two features 18-9 University against 21-6 Linton. At the Class A Southern Semi-state at Seymour, at 10am...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy M. Johnson. Beloved mother, friend, and community member, left us peacefully at the age of 96 on March 31, 2025. Dorothy was born in Ragsdale, IN on March 14, 1929 the daughter of Oda R. and Bertha (Funcannon) Pitcher. She married Louis Johnson on October 25, 1953 a...

James Erwin (Jay) " Woodchip" Noble 49 Bruceville In. passed away suddenly on Sunday March 30th, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born on December 21st, 1975, to the late Cindy Rainey and James (Jim) Noble of Michigan.On July 24. 2004 Jay married the love of his life S...

Janet Earley, 86, a cherished mother, grandmother and dedicated educator, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Bridge Pointe Health Campus leaving behind a legacy of kindness and commitment to her community. Janet was born on March 16, 1939, the daughter of Charles Donald and Wilma (Dunn) Wittenmyer. She married Paul Earl...

Andrew Jacob Hostetler, a cherished son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend, passed away in Pensacola, Florida, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on April 2, 1990, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bumper and Lori "Roberts" Hostetler, Andrew grew into a man of kindness, creativity, and friendl...

Donald R. Hatcher Jr., aged 68, a long-time resident of Vincennes, IN, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Evansville, IN. He was born on September 11, 1956, to the late Donald Ray Hatcher Sr. and Linda Hatcher and was the beloved brother of Julie Dillon, who preceded him in death, along with grandsons David Reel and Ant...

Thomas L. "Tom" Johnson, 77, of Monroe City, IN, passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM with his family at his bedside aiding him in his final journey. Tom was born September 10, 1947 in Vincennes the son of Norman "Jake" and Irma Jean Rinehart Johnson. He was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High S...

Wendell Lee Perkins, a cherished patriarch and friend to many, passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 84, in Evansville, IN. Born on February 13, 1941, in Sumner, IL, he lived a vibrant life characterized by dedication, love for his family, and a passion for simplicity. Wendell graduated from high school, laying ...

Anthony Ryan Beamon, a spirited soul and beloved father, passed away at the age of 44 on March 16, 2025, in Vincennes, IN. He was born on February 27, 1981, in Indianapolis, IN, to his parents James McCarthy of Jasper, IN, and Sandra "Peach" Beamon of Vincennes, IN. Anthony was an adventurous individual with ...

Roger Lee Snyder Sr., aged 61, a resident of Edwardsport, IN, passed away on March 16, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Roger, known for his loving nature and kind spirit, was born on October 19, 1963, to the late Gerald and Betty "Wampler" Snyder. Roger worked for Hammelman Nitrate and later worked as a tr...

John Robert Hardy III, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2025, in Evansville, IN, at the age of 71. Born on November 16, 1953, in Washington, IN, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his passion for sports and horticulture. Survived by his m...

Dennis Wayne Sidebottom passed away on March 12, 2025, in Plainfield, IN. Born on November 9, 1957, in Marion County, IN, Dennis grew up surrounded by the love of his parents, James Wendell Sidebottom and Norma Louise "Smith" Sidebottom. He carried their legacy of kindness and strength throughout his life. De...

Charles Oliver "Charlie" Wright, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and mentor, departed this life on March 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 23, 1938, in Washington, Indiana, to George and Thelma "Ballow" Wright, Charlie lived a life marked by enthusiasm, kindness,...