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A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
WOMENSTATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR. Indiana Stae Senator Vaneta Becker selected City-County Observer Woman-Of-Year. The City County-County ObserverCommunity Service Awards Luncheon will be held on September 20 at Bally’s in Evansville. United States Senator Mike Braun will be the keynote speaker at the City-County Observer Community...
Indiana House Republicans looking for paid interns for the 2025 legislative session
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana House Republicans are accepting statehouse internship applications for the 2025 legislative session. This opportunity is open to college students and recent graduates. According to area lawmakers, it's a great learning opportunity for students of all majors. "The Statehouse internship program is an excellent platform...
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to move 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC […] The post Indiana to Lose Over 100 Security Officers appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Hogsett, other Indy officials could see pay bump
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and some other city-county officials could soon get a pay raise. There’s a proposal going before the City-County Council next week that would increase the mayor’s salary from $95,000 to $125,000. If the proposal is approved, it would be the first pay raise for the mayor’s office since […]
Central Indiana drug bust nets nearly 40 arrests, more suspects still wanted
FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — A massive drug sweep, largely in Johnson County, has netted at least 36 arrests so far, and authorities say they’re not done yet. Those in custody face charges for a range of drugs, including cocaine, hashish oil, narcotics, and marijuana – but the vast majority are linked to methamphetamine. As of […]
More lane restrictions coming to I-465 on west side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Transportation says starting Friday, the left two lanes of I-465 between Minnesota Street and I-74 will be closed for paving and patchwork. According to an announcement by INDOT, crews will restrict the two left lanes of I-465 northbound between Minnesota St. and I-74. The following ramps will be impacted: The […]
Flying WILD Workshop Sparks Interests In Birds For Environmental Education On Sept. 9
The Zionsville Parks and Recreation team will host a free educational workshop on Sept. 9 for community members to experience the fascinating opportunities to incorporate birds within environmental education. The Flying WILD Workshop acts as a free educational workshop focused on learning more about the birds in environment education, and...
Wisconsin top-ranked class of 2025 WR commit named captain of his high school team
Wisconsin football top-ranked class of 2025 wide receiver commit Eugene Hilton Jr. was named one of Zionsville High School’s team captains ahead of the 2024 season on Wednesday. Hilton was named one of four captains for the crew this week, earning the honor alongside seniors Deiter Hartwig, Max Phenicie...
IU researcher building statistical models to identify Alzheimer’s risk
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition affecting memory, thinking and behavior. While there is no cure, treatment options are available that could alter its progression, so identifying at-risk patients as early as possible is vital to improving their quality of life. As one...
Elite Truckers Test Skills in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — As the first day at the National Truck Driving Championships concluded Aug. 21, competitors reflected on the opening orientation before shuttling back to their hotels to ready themselves for the next day’s competition. A trio of first-timers were among the more than 400 qualifiers taking part...
Customers, family remember restaurant owner slain outside his business
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Customers and friends came together Thursday to support the family of a man gunned down Wednesday night outside his restaurant. George Barnett Nelson Sr. died shortly after arriving at a hospital from his barbecue restaurant at 26th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. He was 56. Chef Tawana Gulley, Nelson’s […]
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