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Chauncey Hill Mall tenants must be out by Aug. 1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After roughly eight years filled with rumors, questions and withdrawn plans, Chauncey Hill Mall businesses are packing up and moving out. In a notice provided to the Journal & Courier dated June 4, Core Lafayette Chauncey, owner of the Chauncey Hill Mall, stated current tenants would be required to surrender possession of their spaces no later than Aug. 1. ...
Complaint filed against Indiana University for "pervasive" race-based scholarships
A conservative legal advocacy group has filed a complaint against Indiana University with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for maintaining at least 19 race-based scholarships across the Kelley School of Business, the IU Indianapolis McKinney School of Law and the IU Indianapolis campus. The group, Equal Protection Project, has filed complaints against race-based scholarships and programs at approximately 30 universities across the U.S., and says in response, universities have voluntarily changed their...
Monroe County property transfers: July 23
Property transfers filed at the Monroe County Assessor’s Office. Information includes property address, seller, buyer, sale price and date of sale. Names may reflect representatives of buyers and sellers. June 11 4583 E. Compton Blvd., Bloomington; Runwei Li and Jun Lyu of Las Cruces, New Mexico, sold to Lin Wang of Bloomington; $380,000; June...
Davey Blackburn on 'choosing to forgive,' nine years after wife Amanda Blackburn's death
INDIANAPOLIS — The book was a long time in the making — but one Davey Blackburn never wanted. The pastor imagined any memoir he'd write would center on his journey as a 25-year-old embarking from South Carolina to Indianapolis with his wife to start a church and “willed it into a movement that turned a city upside down.”
Johnny Furphy, Jarace Walker among standouts for Pacers at NBA Summer League
The 2024 Summer Pacers residency in Las Vegas came to a perhaps merciful end on Saturday after they managed to win just one of their five games in the NBA Summer League. They were one of just six teams in the event to win one game or fewer with three squads going winless. They committed more turnovers − a gruesome 21.6 per game − than any other team in the event and also committed the third most fouls with 23.4 per game. Their offensive execution was mediocre across the board as they averaged 90.2 points per game on 42.5% shooting, including 31.0% from 3-point range and their defense wasn't any better.
$85 million public safety center to be built in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — An $85 million public safety center is coming to Hamilton County. According to a press release, officials will break ground on the new facility next week. The building will be three stories high and sprawl across 108,000 square feet. The safety center will house 911 dispatch and be home to other […]
‘Talk to me’ gasps Kay Adams during live TV interview as NFL guest admits ‘you gotta laugh to keep from crying’
KAY Adams was left stunned by a guest laughing through her questions. Adams hosted Zaire Franklin on her show and had to calm him through his laughter. Adams asked about Franklin's loss to the Texans last season, as he is a member of the Colts. They split the season series...
Zionsville Mulberry Fields Splash Pad Closed Until Further Notice
The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department announced on Monday, July 22 around 3:30 p.m. that the splash pad in town will be closed for maintenance until the foreseeable future. The Town of Zionsville released a statement today that the splash pad at Mulberry Fields is currently closed for maintenance, and...
Oregon Ducks Shock Big Ten With Massive Inflatable Duck In Indianapolis River
The Oregon Ducks are joining the Big Ten Conference in style. For their inaugural Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Oregon busted out a massive inflatable Duck to float the White River in downtown Indianapolis.
Woman sentenced to prison for dealing meth
BEDFORD – Lawrence Superior Court I Judge John M. Plummer III sentenced a Bedford woman to ten years in the Indiana Department of Correction after she pleaded guilty in a negotiated plea deal. Kaci L. Prewitt, 38, pled guilty to a Level 3 felony for conspiracy to commit dealing...
Several Clay County offices re-open
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Some important computer systems are back up and running after the ransomware attack on July 9. Daily operations are returning back to normal at the Clay County Courthouse, as several city officials have regained access to their computers. Clay Co. treasurer Jennifer Flater says that her staff still came into […]
"It sucks, its horrible" - drivers and first responders express frustration over parked trains blocking popular intersections
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Local drivers and first responders are frustrated with train traffic blocking popular intersections for long periods of time. Terre Haute is a major national crossroads for rail transportation. CSX transportation, and the Indiana Rail Road both operate hundreds of miles of track around the city, and thousands of miles throughout the state. 60-80 CSX trains pass through the city every day. Although CSX trains are just doing their job, residents and first responders are frustrated when long trains will "park" on the tracks across busy intersections.
Local officials raise awareness for dead trees and branches
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — After the severe weather earlier in the summer, local officials are speaking out about trees in the area. With consecutive years of severe storms in the area, there is a close eye being kept on dead trees or hanging branches that could cause damage to power lines and property. Duke Energy district manager Rick Burger says the public can help by alerting the proper agencies before these trees fall.
Medicaid still short on cash as new budget year begins
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The state’s top money managers on Tuesday said they’re still working under the assumption the Medicaid fund is low but the numbers could change. Indiana’s 2024 budget year ended on June 30. Tuesday’s report contains the final numbers for the state’s coffers at the end of that period. The Office of Management […]
Archuleta announces addition of Cardenas to Sycamore baseball coaching staff
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State head coach Tracy Archuleta announced the addition of Gordon Cardenas to the Sycamore baseball coaching staff in the summer of 2024. Cardenas joins the Sycamores by way of Southern Indiana where he served on Archuleta's staff over the last two years with the Screaming Eagles. He will serve as the Sycamores primary pitching coach as he looks to build on a staff that has gained a reputation as one of the tops in the Midwest over the last few seasons.
VCSC meeting includes many positive updates for Vigo County
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Vigo County School Corporation Board of Trustees announced a new communication software for the district. It happened Monday at a board meeting. Parent Square is a software, that will allow parents, schools, and teachers to use one application for all communications needs. This free app will allow parents to check […]
Indiana man who self-identified as a Nazi heads to prison after making death threats toward Jewish people
WASHINGTON D.C. — An Indiana man who identified himself as a Nazi will serve time in federal prison after pleading guilty to calling up Anti-Defamation League offices in multiple states and leaving voicemails where he threatened to assault and kill Jewish people. According to the United States Department of Justice, Andrzej Boryga, 67, pleaded guilty […]
Indiana Train Hosting Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Train Ride
When I was a kid my favorite board game was Clue so it's no surprise that now as an adult I love a good murder mystery. If there's a book, movie, or board game that has a "whodunnit" angle, I am IN. I've always thought it would be so much fun to attend a murder mystery-themed event, and this one even takes place aboard a real train!
Indiana physician sentenced to 5 years for Medicaid fraud
A Muncie, Ind., physician has been sentenced to five years for Medicaid fraud, among other charges, Fox59 reported July 22. William Hedrick, MD, who was previously convicted of illegally prescribing drugs, pleaded guilty April 25 in three different cases which include unlawful dispensation of controlled substances, Medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice, and harassment.
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