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Bloomington’s Community Farmers’ Market returns Tuesday at Switchyard Park
BLOOMINGTON— After a windy disruption last week, Tuesday, July 2, Bloomington’s Community Farmers’ Market returns to Switchyard Park at 1601 South Rogers Street from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sample produce you can expect at Tuesday’s Market:. Rinbow Chard. Kale (Siberian and Dionsaur. Head Lettus. Brocoli.
Skylar Whiteman appointed to Ivy Tech Bloomington Board of Trustees
BLOOMINGTON — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington welcomes Skylar Whiteman, Executive Director of the Orange County Economic Development Partnership (OCEDP), to the Campus Board of Trustees. The Ivy Tech State Board of Trustees passed a resolution appointing Whiteman to the campus board, effective July 1, 2024. Trustee Whiteman replaces...
Karoline Striplin is IUWBB's New Tone Setter
While reports have confirmed that Mackenzie Holmes will be back in Bloomington this year working for the Hoosiers off the court, the team will sorely miss the presence of her work on the court. As the program's all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest bigs ever to suit up in college basketball, replacing her in full would be virtually impossible.
Indiana football recruiting: Hoosier commits setting the tone early
Indiana football doesn’t have much of a brand. Not one it’d like, anyway. There were pockets of success under Tom Allen, though no bowl wins. The Kevin Wilson era chaos teams that the college football internet loved always came close but never sealed the deal on a big upset or anything. It’s the losingest major college football program and has spent three years spiraling and swirling in mediocrity at best.
Police Chase Lands Terre Haute Man In Jail
Terre Haute, In. – After a police chase a Terre Haute man is in jail facing multiple charges. It began Around 9pm Monday when Terre Haute Police Officers were dispatched to the area of North 22nd Street and 3rd Avenue on a domestic dispute and stalking. As the police arrived the suspect left the area. A Short time later he was spotted driving a car. When a traffic stop was attempted, he refused to pull over which resulted in a pursuit. After the suspect crashed his car he fled on foot but was captured quickly. The suspect was identified as 43-year-old Jason Cunningham. Cunningham was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries he received. He was treated and released and taken to jail for an active warrant for felony possession of a handgun without a license plus the charges from the Monday night event including of possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement, possession of a controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, and possession of a hypodermic syringe.
Teacher's Warehouse needs 'muscles,' humane society and Drool in the Pool need workers
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
IU’s longstanding leadership in Eastern European policy opened doors for Ukrainian ambassador
Before Oksana Markarova became the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, she was selected by Indiana University to pursue a Master of Public Affairs focusing on public finance from the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. In 1999, she applied to the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate...
Dugger Union Community Schools hold vigil for student killed in drowning incident
DUGGER, Ind. (WTHI) - A community in Sullivan County came together Monday evening to remember one of their own. Monday, people in Dugger held a vigil for 15-year-old Lex Brown. Brown died Saturday in Clark County, Illinois. Brown had been playing in the river. He was swept away by the...
Sakbun and Farro Swimming in the 2024 Olympics
Terre Haute South and Ball State alum Apsara Sakbun and Indiana State Senior Chloe Farro have each qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's 50 meter freestyle. Sakbun will be swimming for Cambodia, while Farro will be swimming for Aruba. Farro Video Courtesy: Indiana State Athletics.
Mayor Sakbun announces 27 blighted properties to be demolished this July
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Mayor Sakbun came to the station today to discuss future plans for the city with our very own Dana Winklepleck. During the sit down, Mayor Sakbun was first asked about the initiative to get rid of the dilapidated buildings in our city and the plan to demolish them. The mayor stated that […]
Fever Coach Christie Sides' Scream-Centric Locker Room Message After Mercury Win Turns Heads
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever produced an extremely impressive win against Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Despite being down in the game for most of the first half, the Fever battled back in the third and fourth quarter and fended off the Mercury to earn an 88-82 win. After the game, ...
Man Shot by Indy Police, No Officers Hurt
INDIANAPOLIS — A man is in critical condition after being shot by police on the west side of Indianapolis Tuesday morning. The shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. on West Vermont Street near Lynhurst Drive. This is just a few blocks away from I-465. Indianapolis Metro Police say the man had a gun and pointed it […] The post Man Shot by Indy Police, No Officers Hurt appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Westfield announces plans for a new fire station
Westfield, Ind. (WISH) — On Tuesday, the city of Westfield and Westfield Fire Department announced renderings for a new fire station on the city’s north side. Station 84 will be located at 191 St. and Chad Hittle Dr. The city says the station is needed due to an increase of residential neighborhoods in the area. […]
Police department to stop selling used guns following CBS News investigation
Candace Leslie says she'll never get over her son Cameron Brown's shooting death. But Leslie says the fact Cameron's story got out and prompted change within her city's police department means his death at least made a difference. In fact, in response to a CBS News investigation, Indianapolis Police Chief Christopher Bailey issued an administrative order directing his staff to stop selling any department-issued guns. "It just restores to me a little hope that they are hearing our voices as far as the people that are being affected by the choices the police department is making," Leslie said. Choices that resulted in more...
$43M project to prime southeastern Lafayette for development
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The southeastern outskirts of the city will soon be primed for development after a multi-million dollar project. The city will pay Bowen Engineering more than $43 million to extend utilities to 4,000 undeveloped acres. "We all understand that housing is an issue, and lack of...
Charity Event Allows People Chance to Ride in IndyCar at IMS
INDIANAPOLIS — If you want to fly around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while also raising money for a good cause, the United Way of Central Indiana and the Indy Racing Experience have the opportunity for you. United Way announced on Tuesday that registrations were open for their “Speed for Community Need” event that is scheduled […] The post Charity Event Allows People Chance to Ride in IndyCar at IMS appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Mother-daughter real estate brokers give back to community
Real Results is more than just real estate. Run by mother-daughter duo Tiffany Dearman and Karr Hill, Real Results Real Estate is dedicated to helping their clients buy and sell homes while helping the community build generational wealth that lasts. “I feel like so many times in a lot of...
New data shows racial disparities persist in Indianapolis
Racial disparities persist across many sectors in Indianapolis, according to newly released data from the city’s 2024 Racial Equity Report Card. The Polis Center and SAVI presented the updated information Thursday during a webinar. The report card analyzed racial disparities in Indianapolis across seven categories — health, housing, economy,...
Board of Works denies request for Fourth of July fireworks in city park
The Board of Works and Public Safety denied a request from a group of residents Tuesday morning to set off a large amount of fireworks at Clearwick Park on July 4. Citing the Shelbyville Parks Department’s rule of no fireworks in city parks, a block party request to light consumer fireworks in Clearwick Park, 2600 Berwick Drive, from residents of the Clearview subdivision was not allowed.
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