VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Vincennes man remains behind bars on an attempted murder charge. According to police, officers were dispatched just after midnight Sunday to a home on Scott Street in Vincennes after receiving a 911 call from a man who said he needed police before hanging up. When officers arrived, they were initially unable to make contact with anyone inside the home. Police say they were later informed that a man inside the residence had reported bei

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Knox County judge sentenced Dylan Smith to 60 years in prison for the murder of Taylor Hendershot. Smith appeared in court Friday for his sentencing hearing, which began around 1:15 p.m. and lasted about half an hour. During the hearing, Hendershot’s mother read a victim impact statement, describing the lasting impact of her daughter’s death on her family and on Hendershot’s child. “You not only killed my daughter, you killed your son’

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A historic structure in a city park in Vincennes could soon be getting a new lease on life. The Vincennes City Council has approved applying for a grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, a step that could bring $750,000 toward restoring the nearly century-old bandshell. If awarded, the funding would address several long-standing issues at the structure while helping transform it back into a place for the communit

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Newly released year-end data from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office shows deputies handled more calls for service in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to the report, deputies responded to 10,670 calls for service in 2025, up from 9,695 calls in 2024. Traffic activity made up the largest portion of calls for service in 2025. According to the sheriff's office deputies conducted 2,908 traffic stops during the year, a significan

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Knox County family spent the weekend celebrating the arrival of their newborn, the first baby born at Good Samaritan in 2026. According to a press release from the hospital, Johanna Vanessa was born at 7:08 a.m. on Thursday, January 1. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Johanna’s parents are Brian Berry and Tadala Mukula-Berry of Vincennes. Johanna is welcomed home by two older brothers and an older sister.

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - One person has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in Vincennes. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says Keeton Walker, 22,  was arrested on an initial charge of leaving the scene of an accident causing injury. According to the sheriff’s office, a vehicle described as an older-model gray Toyota 4Runner struck a pedestrian around 7:00 Friday morning on Old Decker Road near Elkhorn Road, south of Vincennes.

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. It happened around 7:00 Friday morning on Old Decker Road near Elkhorn Road, south of Vincennes. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office tells WAKC News Now a pedestrian walking along Old Decker Road was struck by a vehicle. Deputies say the victim described the vehicle as an older model gray Toyota 4Runner. A side mirror matching the vehicle’s description w

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The holiday season is off to a cheerful start for some families in Knox County. The community came together Tuesday for the 27th annual Shop with a Cop event in Vincennes. Students from Vincennes Lincoln High School, Vincennes Rivet, North Knox, and South Knox joined officers from the Vincennes Police Department, Bicknell Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Indiana Conservation, Knox County Probation, t

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - As the community prepares for this year’s Shop with a Cop event, students at Riley Elementary School are adding to the effort. On Friday, members of Riley’s Student Council presented a $200 check to the Vincennes Police Department to support the annual program. According to a press release from the Vincennes Community School Corporation, students raised the money by purchasing baked goods made by teachers for just a quarter each. Student

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Many people have taken to social media to express frustration with the recent temporary closures of a Vincennes pharmacy. Several posts shared on Facebook allege that the Pharmacy at Walgreens on College Avenue has been closed multiple times since November 20. The pharmacy was listed as temporarily closed on Monday, December 8 on the store's website. Most recently, the pharmacy was closed on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Hazelton man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Knox County. According to the Indiana State Police, deputies stopped a car driven by 27-year-old Jared VanPatten on Highway 50 Tuesday evening. Officers say VanPatten was allegedly speeding and nearly hit two other vehicles. Inside the vehicle were a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old, who ISP says were later identified as VanPatten’s children. While speaking with hi

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Some city offices in Vincennes are experiencing a phone outage. The Vincennes Mayor’s Office confirmed the issue on Facebook just after 9:00 Monday morning and said a technician is working to resolve it. Residents needing assistance from city offices during the outage can email info@vincennes.in.gov . The Vincennes Police Department is also affected. The department says anyone needing to speak with an officer or file a police report shou