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Local News Headlines: July 23, 2024
The Indiana Department of Health announced that the West Nile virus was reported for the first time in the state, this year. A Lake County Resident acquired the disease that is transmitted from Mosquittos. Most who test positive for West Nile develop zero or mild flu-like symptoms, however some do go on to experience a more serious form of the virus affecting the nervous system that in some extreme cases has led to death.
Marion County becomes majority non-white
Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly...
Clinton Prairie 8U Super Gophers All-Stars Team Views For Championship Title Tonight, July 22
The Clinton Prairie Recreation League 8U Super Gophers All-Stars will take to the fields tonight at Southwestern for the opportunity to achieve the State Champion title. The 8U Super Gophers All-Stars team advanced to the championship game set for tonight, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Southwestern at 2000 W. 800 S. in Lafayette.
Rockville Rotary preps Hobo Stew for veterans, donates to FFA
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Officials with the Rockville Rotary Club made a donation to a local agricultural education organization. Members of the Parke Heritage High School FFA accepted a donation to their organization from the Rotary at the end of the Parke County 4-H fair. Rotary officials also thanked the FFA group for their assistance […]
Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor to visit Jasper
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Libertarian Party of Dubois County has sponsored a meet and greet on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater this weekend. Officials say Rainwater will be in attendance on July 27 at St. Benedict’s Brew Works, located on 128 Jackson Street in Jasper, from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. He […]
Multiple people taken into custody during Evansville traffic stop
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Multiple people were taken into custody during a traffic stop in Evansville Monday. 44News received viewer tips on Monday after a heavy police presence backed up traffic on the Lloyd Expressway at Stockwell Road. Our news crew at the scene saw multiple law enforcement agencies...
Muncie doctor sentenced to 5 years after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A Muncie doctor who was previously convicted after writing illegal drug prescriptions was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud and other felony charges in three separate cases. The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that William Hedrick was sentenced on Friday, July 19 in Delaware County Circuit 3 […]
Southport police officer overcome by fentanyl during traffic stop
NOTE: FOX59/CBS4 has requested bodycam footage of the traffic stop incident and the toxicology report for the officer. This article will be updated when the materials are released. ———————– SOUTHPORT, Ind. — An officer with the Southport Police Department is recovering after coming into contact with fentanyl during a recent traffic stop and passing out […]
Indianapolis Monthly debuts new foodie event: Global Eats
Indianapolis Monthly magazine is starting a new food event called Global Eats on July 29 at West Fork Whiskey in Westfield. This exciting event will show off foods from around the world, with many local Indianapolis restaurants taking part, including the well-known Pinoy Garden Café from Bloomington. Chris Manansala of Pinoy Garden Café and Andrea […]
Damien Center hosts art workshops to create mosaic for new building
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — People can help create a new piece of art for the Damien Center this week. The center is hosting eight workshops starting Monday. Volunteers can help create a 1,700-square-foot ceramic and glass mosaic that will be permanently displayed at the Damien Center’s new headquarters building. The Damien Center is a care center for […]
Enjoy 7 days of $7 burgers with Indianapolis Burger Week
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Get those tastebuds ready! Indianapolis Burger Week returns Monday with seven days of $7 burger deals at some of the city’s most popular restaurants. You can enjoy a bounty of bodacious $7 burgers at restaurants around Indy through Sunday, July 28. Not a meat eater? No problem! Some participating restaurants will also […]
Ball State University opens its first-in-state Forensics program
Ball State University says it will become the only university in the state offering what it calls “a comprehensive forensics program.” IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports on the new degree program. Benjamin Gibbs heads the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Ball State University. He says the...
Chaka Khan to headline Indy Jazz Fest
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indy Jazz Fest, the marquee event of the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, returns September 17-28 with a lineup of international stars, modern masters, and Indy-based creators. Headliners including the legendary Chaka Khan, bass icon Marcus Miller, and singer-songwriter Michael Franks. Indy Jazz Fest continues its “All Around Town” series of nighttime concerts in […]
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