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Terre Haute woman charged with rape
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Terre Haute woman is facing two charges of level 3 felony rape after police said she confessed to the crime when they responded to her home. According to court records, Sylvia Evinger, 23, of Terre Haute faces two counts of rape as well as one misdemeanor charge of domestic […]
Need help recovering from June 25 storms? Low interest loans available now
People in Monroe and its adjacent counties who suffered damage during the severe storms on June 25 can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the Indiana district office of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Who can apply for a disaster loan? Residents (homeowners and renters) and businesses affected by the June 25 storms...
Purdue Extension to present engaging art and nature demonstrations at Indiana State Fair
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair kicks off Aug. 2 and highlights the theme “The Art & Nature of Fun” in collaboration with Newfields. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to speak with Purdue University representatives about agricultural and nature-related topics, which are available year-round through Purdue Extension.
Indiana DNC endorses Kamala Harris for President
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana DNC Delegation voted unanimously to endorse current Vice President Kamala Harris’ candidacy for President. According to officials, Indiana’s delegates voted to endorse Harris to replace President Biden on the ballot this evening in a virtual call. Indiana Democratic Party Chair Mike Schmuhl says, “Vice President Kamala Harris has already […]
Get Ready for ‘The Drive-in Laser Light Show’ in Clinton in August
‘The Drive-in Laser Light Show’ is coming to the Clinton Fairgrounds, Aug. 23 and 24. The family friendly ‘Laser Shows’ include your favorite music, all choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and Large Screen Laser projection. The Drive-in Laser Light Show-Double Feature is just $39 per vehicle.
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
Tax reform is essential for the future of Indiana agriculture
It’s the heat of the summer, which means farmers are constantly monitoring the weather, tending to livestock, and focusing on pest and disease management for their crops. Unfortunately, this summer also finds landowners reeling from property tax statements that hit mailboxes during planting season. Farmers are experiencing a 27% increase in their farmland taxes this […] The post Tax reform is essential for the future of Indiana agriculture appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Errington plans town hall meeting on proposal to change state diploma system
MUNCIE, Ind. — State Rep. Sue Errington has scheduled a town hall meeting for Friday, July 26, on plans by the Indiana Department of Education to restructure Indiana's high school diploma system. The meeting, open to the public, will be 6-8 p.m. at Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road.
SEI Trio Named to Preseason All-State Teams
INDIANAPOLIS – Three high school football stars from southeastern Indiana received recognition from Indiana Preps over the weekend. Lawrenceburg senior Noah Knigga and Milan senior Dylan Offill were named to the 2024 Small School Top 22 All-State Team, while South Dearborn junior Brady Ballart landed on the Underclassmen Top 22 All-State Team.
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...
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