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KC Coroner Seeking Next of Kin for Man Found Dead on Friday
The Knox County Coroner's Office is asking the public for help in locating the next of kin of 75-year-old Robert T. Toth of Vincennes who was found dead in his North 13th Street apartment on Friday. The coroner's office conducted a search for Toth's next of kin but has been unable to locate an appropriate family member...
11h ago
Serious Weekend Accident Leads to Arrest
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Maryland man yesterday following an accident on U-S 50 near Vincennes. Officers responded to the accident at U-S 50 and Hebert Road. No information on the accident itself has been released at this time, except that it did result in a serious bodily injury. During the investiga...
11h ago
Massive Flooding to Affect Area Rivers Within the Next Week
Massive flooding in northern and eastern Indiana will lead to near moderage flooding in rivers in this area-especially across the next week. The Wabash at Vincennes is currently forecast to top our five feet over its 16-foot flood stage. At Mount Carmel, the Wabash is set to rise to four and a half feet over its flood...
11h ago
Indiana Giving Funds to Help Rural Hospitals
Indiana is launching a thirty-million-dollar initiative to improve maternal and pediatric emergency care in rural hospitals. Governor Mike Braun announced the five-year partnership between the Indiana Department of Health and the IU School of Medicine. &...
11h ago
Vincennes City Officials Forming 2027 Budget Estimates
The City of Vincennes is forming its 2027 budget estimates for formal presentation this fall. This is the first year that municipal and county government agencies are looking at a state revenue drop, caused by Legislative property tax cuts. Among those looking at the numbers is Vincennes City Council president Brian G...
11h ago
Messmer's Knox County Ag Meeting This Morning Cancelled
A morning appearance with 8th District Congressman Mark Messmer has been cancelled. The Congressman was to appear at an ag-related breakfast meeting this morning at the Knights of Columbus hall in Vincennes. Earlier, Congressman Messmer met with Indiana education and workforce leaders in Evansville to talk about expan...
11h ago
41 Construction at Willow Street Set a Week from Today
Beginning a week from today, 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. &en...
11h ago
Severe Storms Can Mean Scams
With severe storms hitting across the state over the past couple of days and more expected, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to stay vigilant against storm-related scams. As communities deal with storm damage, scammers are poised...
11h ago
Amazon Job Fair Possible in Knox County
The Knox County Indiana Economic Development Corporation continues preparations for the Amazon delivery center south of Vincennes. The plant started work earlier this year, in hopes of having the center ready by the Christmas season. KCIED director Chris Pfaff is reviewing possible plans to help Amazon's facility hiri...
11h ago
Pritzker Would Love to Keep Bears in Illinois but Not at Taxpayer's Expense
Governor Pritzker would love to keep the Bears in Illinois, but not at the expense of taxpayers. The governor said the state continues to speak with the team about a possible stadium bill, but the team hasn't informed them what they want. His comments came the same day that the Bears announced their focus is on a propo...
Aug 16, 2026
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IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
IHSAA FB Scrimmages Start Tonight
Tonight starts controlled scrimmages for Indiana football teams. This is the first chance for IHSAA squads statewide to face each other in game-style competition. The scrimmages lead up to Week One of the high school football season a week from tonight. Knox County's two teams will scrimmage each other, as Vincennes ...
Aug 14, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
SK Defeats NK, Clay City in Three Team Girls Golf Meet
South Knox defeated both Notth Knox and Clay City in a three-team girls' golf match yesterday at High Point Country Club near Bicknell. The Lady Spartans had the low score with a 211, followed by Clay City at 229 and North Knox at 238. The Lady Warriors' Addy Nolan was low scorer with a 41. South Knox's low scorer wa...
Aug 11, 2026
Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
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...
6h ago
Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
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...
23h ago
Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
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...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
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...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...
Aug 09, 2026
Norma Fremder, 98, Vincennes
Norma Sue Fremder, age 98, died in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 4, 2026. She was born June 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Fred and Anna "Brown" Fremder. She received her early education at St. John's Lutheran School and Lincoln High School in Vincennes. Norma earned degrees in music education from Ind...
Aug 06, 2026
Judy Kitchin, 89, Sandborn
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" A. Kitchin, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 9, 1936, in Decatur County, IN she was the daughter of Charles and Audra (Craig) Connall. She married Donal...
Aug 06, 2026
Mike Latshaw, 7 1, Vincennes
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael E. Latshaw, who left us on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on June 26, 1955, Mike is the son of William E. and Roberta (Elliott) Latshaw. Mike lived a simple yet rewarding life. He was known for his dedication to the City of Vincennes, whe...
Aug 03, 2026
Breonica Ruggles, 15, Vincennes
Breonica came into this world at 4:41 pm at Gateway Women's Center in Newburgh, Indiana, under emergent circumstances. Her parents, Derek and Brandy Ruggles and her big brothers Drew and Remington were proud to welcome the tiny 1 lb5 oz, 12 inches long sassy little girl into their family. Being so frail, she spent the ...
Aug 02, 2026
John Arnold, 81, Vincennes
John William Arnold was born on November 21, 1944, in Tell City, Indiana to Carl and Leoma Arnold, who preceded him in death. John passed away on July 30, 2026. John's journey was marked by his love for his family, friends; new and lifelong, personal and professional achievements, and his deep love for the game of golf...
Aug 02, 2026
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Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
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...
6h ago
KC Coroner Seeking Next of Kin for Man Found Dead on Friday
The Knox County Coroner's Office is asking the public for help in locating the next of kin of 75-year-old Robert T. Toth of Vincennes who was found dead in his North 13th Street apartment on Friday. The coroner's office conducted a search for Toth's next of kin but has been unable to locate an appropriate family member...
11h ago
Serious Weekend Accident Leads to Arrest
Knox County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Maryland man yesterday following an accident on U-S 50 near Vincennes. Officers responded to the accident at U-S 50 and Hebert Road. No information on the accident itself has been released at this time, except that it did result in a serious bodily injury. During the investiga...
11h ago
Massive Flooding to Affect Area Rivers Within the Next Week
Massive flooding in northern and eastern Indiana will lead to near moderage flooding in rivers in this area-especially across the next week. The Wabash at Vincennes is currently forecast to top our five feet over its 16-foot flood stage. At Mount Carmel, the Wabash is set to rise to four and a half feet over its flood...
11h ago
Indiana Giving Funds to Help Rural Hospitals
Indiana is launching a thirty-million-dollar initiative to improve maternal and pediatric emergency care in rural hospitals. Governor Mike Braun announced the five-year partnership between the Indiana Department of Health and the IU School of Medicine. &...
11h ago





