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08/19/2025

Storms are continuing to push southeast through Knox County.

Lots of lightning and thunder with these storms.

50mph winds and pea sized hail is possible.

08/19/2025

Storms are moving southeast through Knox County.

No warnings at this time, but 40mph winds and pea sized hail is possible.

08/19/2025

A Sunday morning traffic stop in Knox County turned into a larger drug investigation, resulting in three arrests.

Details on our website:

BICKNELL, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A traffic stop in Knox County led to the discovery of drugs and the arrest of three individuals.Around 9:30am Sunday, a Knox County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a 2008 Dodge Ram on State Road 67 near Church Road for speeding. During the stop, a K9 alerted to the p...

08/16/2025

It’s been just over a week since Taylor Hendershot’s life was tragically cut short.

On Friday, friends, family, and neighbors from across Knox County came together to honor her memory and support her family.

WAKC News Now spoke with her father, Jeff Hendershot, about who Taylor was and what the outpouring of love from the community has meant to them.

08/15/2025

A candlelight vigil is happening tonight to honor Taylor Hendershot and raise awareness about domestic violence.

Read more about the event on our website:

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A candlelight vigil will be held Friday evening to honor the life of Taylor Hendershot and raise awareness about domestic violence.The vigil is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the bus parking lot at South Knox Middle-High School. Over 350 people have responded to the...

08/15/2025

SANDBORN RESIDENTS: According to the Town of Sandborn, residents may experience discolored water and low water pressure due to the amount of water used to put out the structure fire on College Street.

08/15/2025

Firefighters spent around two hours battling a fire in Sandborn Thursday evening.

Here is what we know:

SANDBORN, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Firefighters spent Thursday evening battling a warehouse fire in northern Knox County.Firefighters from northern Knox County along with Daviess and Greene counties responded to 106 East College Street in Sandborn around 8:00pm. It took firefighters over two hour...

08/14/2025

A popular buffet in Vincennes is cleaning up following a fire on Thursday.

Here is what we know:

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A popular buffet in Vincennes is cleaning up following a fire.Vincennes City Fire Chief Brett Bobe confirmed to WAKC News Now that the fire occurred Thursday at Ponderosa on Hart Street.According to Bobe, the restaurant suffered some smoke damage, though the fi...

08/14/2025

A former auto dealer in Knox County was taken into custody again this week.

Read more about the new charge and outstanding warrant on our website.

VINCENNES, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - A former car dealership owner in Knox County was back behind bars Tuesday.According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, James Banks threatened a person with a firearm and a motor vehicle. Authorities told WAKC News Now that Banks went to a residence on Old T...

08/14/2025

Mosquitoes in Knox County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

What you need to know on our website:

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (We Are Knox County) - Health officials are warning residents to take precautions after West Nile Virus was found in mosquitoes in Knox County. The Knox County Health Department says the State of Indiana confirmed the virus after entomologists set traps to test local mosquito popul...

08/13/2025

Here is an updated look at the radar.

No warnings in effect for Knox County. Expect some heavy rain and a lot of thunder as it moves through.

08/13/2025

KNOXRAD 8:09PM 8/12/25
Storms moving west into Knox County.
No active watches/warnings present at this time.