Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knox County Jail security upgrade begins

Jun 1, 2026

Knox County Jail's security retrofit project is expected to finish next week following recent updates at a commissioners' meeting.

Knox Sheriff sends new canines to training

Apr 14, 2026

Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser announced at an April 9 meeting that two new canines are undergoing specialized training for drug detection, tracking, and patrol duties.

Knox County moves Mount Vernon servers into new municipal center

Mar 16, 2026

Knox County CIO Trevor Ditmars announced that Mount Vernon's server equipment has been relocated to its new municipal center following coordination challenges.

Utica man dies in traffic crash Wednesday morning

Jan 15, 2026

A fatal three-vehicle collision occurred on January 14 in Clay Township involving Andrew McGee from Utica who died at the scene.

Knox County issues level 1 snow alert due to hazardous road conditions

Jan 15, 2026

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has declared a level 1 snow alert, citing icy and snowy roads.

Obituary: Milton E. McQuigg

Dec 16, 2025

In loving memory of Milton E. McQuigg, age 94, who passed away on December 7, 2025 at his home in Hamilton Montana.

Mount Vernon man found dead after North Division Street armed standoff

Oct 27, 2025

A Mount Vernon man was discovered deceased from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound following an armed standoff with police officers.

Knox County Sheriff to use K9 officers to search county jail for drugs

Sep 2, 2025

Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser informed the Knox County Board of Commissioners during their August 28 meeting that his department will conduct regular searches using K9 units at the Knox County Jail.

East Knox Board discusses budget amendments and personnel changes in latest meeting

Jul 5, 2025

The East Knox Board of Education convened for a regular meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Elementary Cafeteria.

Memorial Day accident in Clinton Township claims life of Centerburg man

May 26, 2025

A Centerburg man has died following a single-vehicle accident on State Route 229 in Clinton Township, Knox County.

Knox County Sheriff addresses staff shortages, jail population

Feb 4, 2025

Knox County Sheriff Daniel Weckesser provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on his office during its January 30 meeting.

2024 Year in Review: Top stories in Knox County

Jan 7, 2025

The year 2024 in Knox County was marked by significant developments, with the Frasier Solar project dominating local discourse, a historic football season for Danville and a key election.