VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Filling up your gas tank can now help support students at one Knox County high school. Vincennes Lincoln High School has partnered with Sunoco Vincennes to launch a new year-round fundraising program known as the LHS Spirit Pump. Every time someone buys gas at pump 7, a portion of the purchase will go to Lincoln High School. To celebrate Lincoln's Homecoming, Sunoco will donate 5 cents for every gallon of gas purchased at pump 7 through

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Three railroad crossings in Vincennes remain closed as CSX crews continue a rail replacement project. The crossings at 13th, 14th and 15th streets have been closed since Tuesday. The project is expected to take four to five days to complete. According to the Vincennes Mayor's Office, all three crossings are being closed simultaneously because the section of rail being replaced is on a curve. A CSX representative told WAKC News Now the wo

UPDATE: The victim has been identified by the Marion County Coroner's Office as 19-year-old Aileese Tucker. The Marion County Coroner's Office tells WAKC News Now that Tucker passed away at a hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday. ----- VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - One person has died following a house fire in Vincennes. According to the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, the victim was an adult woman. Officials have not confirmed the identity of the victim. The fir

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Firefighters are battling a house fire in Vincennes. The fire happened at a home in the 1200 block of North 11th Street just before 10 p.m. Monday. WAKC News Now confirmed with Vincennes City Fire Chief Brett Bobe that one person was taken to the hospital. The fire remains under investigation, and the fire marshal has been contacted. North 11th Street between Wabash Avenue and Oak Street as well as several surrounding streets remain clos

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Firehouse Flats took another step forward Thursday as the Vincennes Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved the project’s economic development agreement during its monthly meeting. Before that vote, around a dozen people spoke during public comment, with some supporting the project and others raising concerns about parking, the location and how the process has been handled. One of those speaking in support of Firehouse Flats was Is

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A proposed downtown housing development first introduced in 2025 could bring nearly 100 new apartments to downtown Vincennes. Franklin, Indiana-based AP Development is proposing Firehouse Flats. The project includes two downtown properties. AP Development plans to build the largest portion on the city-owned public parking lot at Third and Vigo streets. Plans provided to We Are Knox County show a four-story apartment building with 89 unit

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Water Department is working to repair a water main break that could temporarily impact service to some residents. According to the City of Vincennes, the break is on Gravel King Road. The city says the repair may require water to be shut off to households along 15th Street from Main Street to Nicholas Street, from 15th Street to the end of Vigo Street behind Vigo Elementary School, and from 15th Street to Colony Drive. If a

UPDATE: The crossing has since reopened. VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - WAKC News Now has confirmed a “minor train derailment” in Vincennes with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Reports of the derailment came in around 5:30 p.m. The derailment is just south of the 15th Street crossing. The wheels of the train have come off the tracks, but the train remains upright. No train cars appear to have overturned. CSX is currently on scene working to address the derailment. T

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Firefighters in Vincennes spent Thursday evening battling a reported structure fire at a business near the intersection of 7th and Broadway streets. The fire was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Firefighters from both the Vincennes City Fire Department and Vincennes Township Fire Department were on scene. WAKC News Now was at the scene and saw that a door and window had been removed from the Action Staffing building. Firefighters were also

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A Vincennes Lincoln High School senior is getting another opportunity to represent his country on the international baseball stage. Cooper Collins has been selected as one of just 20 players from across the country to represent the United States on the 2026 USA Baseball 18U National Team, according to the Vincennes Community School Corporation. Collins was named to the final roster following the conclusion of training camp at the USA Bas

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - The Vincennes Animal Shelter has been recognized for its efforts to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for people throughout the community. The shelter received the N. Philip Shelton Award from KCARC during an awards ceremony Saturday night. Shelter Director Leah said the award recognizes the shelter’s commitment to welcoming people of all backgrounds and abilities. “We were all just shocked and happy to be recognized,” Leah s

Image Courtesy: WTWO/WAWV, news partner of We Are Knox County VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A new company is getting started in Vincennes with a goal of helping farmers navigate complicated reporting requirements and improve access to capital. Fallow AG officially began operations at The Pantheon business and innovation center this week. According to a press release, the company is developing data-driven tools to help farmers create a clearer picture of their operati