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Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
STATEWIDE–Indiana State Police are participating in a “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. Leaders of it say it began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner. State Police submitted a photo taken in Indianapolis during the solar eclipse this past […] The post Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest” appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend
I wear the same 5 to 6 outfits every week. I haven’t spent a lot of time or money recently shopping at a department store for new clothes due to inflation on everything. However, if I were to go shopping, I would be in good company if I selected this store… Top Department Stores in […] The post Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
(The Center Square) – A coalition of consumer and environmental organizations have announced a grassroots campaign to raise awareness of the Illinois Commerce Commission investigation into an Illinois Utility’s pipe replacement program. The campaign follows a $300 million rate hike that Peoples Gas won last year, which was...
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in a modern setting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Like the star of an arena tour, a spotlight illuminated the glittering, golden vessel carried by a Catholic bishop. Inside, it held a round communion host, which Catholics believe is the full presence of Jesus in the appearance of bread. The bishop placed it on an altar at the center of Lucas […]
Johnson County, IN to Build New $2.5M Recycling Center
Construction will start soon on a new county recycling center in Franklin. The Johnson County Solid Waste Management District Board awarded a bid to Runnebohm Construction Co. last month for the construction of a new 10,000-square-foot recycling center. A bid for $2.5 million was approved, but the county council has approved a $3.2 million total bond that also includes soft costs and contingency funds.
Vigo Co. Parks hold Family Olympic Races at Fowler Park
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – As the countdown continues to the Summer Olympic Games, local families are getting in on the fun. Friday, Vigo County Parks held Family Olympic Races. Families came out to Fowler Park and competed in obstacle courses, kayak races, and other games. The Parks Department’s Natural Resource Programmer Heather Cosme Milian […]
WTHI-TV at 70: Kevin Orpurt's 40 year career in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - WTHI-TV is celebrating 70 years on the air next week. And one familiar face has been here for over half of those years!. In this Throwback Thursday, we take a look at Chief Meteorologist Kevin Orpurt. The Wabash Valley has heard Kevin's voice on air...
Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show
Only a quarter of Hoosier highschoolers who took the SAT during the last academic year earned college-ready scores in both reading and math, according to newly-released results. More than 80,000 high school students, primarily juniors, took the test in 2023-24. Of those, about 24% of students met the readiness benchmark on both subject portions, according […] The post Indiana SAT scores continue downward trend, latest test results show appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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