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Indianapolis Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Drug Possession And Aggravated Battery
On Friday, a narcotics possession charge and his involvement in an October 2021 shooting led to a 16-year prison sentence for an Indianapolis man. IMPD officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. IMPD initiated an investigation into the incident shortly after.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to open in Monroe, Vigo counties after June storms
MONROE COUNTY Ind. — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and U.S Small Business Administration will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Monroe and Vigo counties for residents affected by last month’s storms. Individuals are encouraged to file claims to determine if they qualify for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Certain businesses that were […]
Road closures in downtown Indianapolis in preparation of Saturday's Eucharistic procession
Thousands of Catholics will parade down Meridian Street and Capital Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the revival of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. About 50,000 people traveled nationwide to downtown Indianapolis as part of a three-year movement in the Catholic Church in hopes of addressing American Catholics' spiritual apathy toward the Eucharist after church leaders discovered only a third of American Catholics, believe that Jesus Christ's presence resides in the Eucharist. This is a core belief of Catholicism.
Jim McIntosh Remembers The First Race At Salem Speedway
I recently had the pleasure to interview Jim McIntosh, an original spectator of the first race at the Salem Speedway in 1947. McIntosh now 86 years old, and he was nine years when he saw his first race at the Speedway. He attended with his grandfather, James McIntosh. The speedway...
Card skimmers allegedly used in grocery stores across Evansville
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Evansville Police reports card skimmer usage in grocery stores found by customers and management. According to a report from EPD, one of the card skimmers was found by a customer at a Grocery Outlet on Fulton Avenue. Police say they collected the skimmer for evidence. EPD says the other card skimmer […]
Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Heady’s Pizza in Evansville is shutting down. A spokesperson for the business posted: It is with a heavy heart that we announce we will be shutting down. After years of serving our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time after we sell out of inventory. We want […]
Purdue University places No. 1 for most-recognized U.S. public university
Purdue University has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. public universities and No. 9 globally for most-recognized university in the 2024-25 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings, announced by American Caldwell on July 16. This ranking places Purdue ahead of notable institutions like the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, Yale University...
Furry Friend Friday introduced viewers to Addy who's ready for a forever home
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Today viewers were introduced to newly adoptable Addy, a recently rescued dog now in the care of a foster family. Addy was found near the Ohio River after giving birth to a litter of pups. You can reach out to PAAWS by visiting their website...
2026 PG Jonathan Sanderson, has family connection to IU basketball, eyeing another visit
One of Indiana’s first offers in the class of 2026 went to Jonathan Sanderson. And part of the reason why is the Hoosiers have a family connection with the top-50 4-star guard. Sanderson is the son of Jon Sanderson, who was named the director of men’s basketball performance at...
Free Family Movie Night Planned Aug. 2
Families of the public and employees of GKN are invited to a free showing of the Disney/Pixar movie "Inside Out" on Friday, August 2, after sunset, around 9:30 p.m., at the Hilltop Plaza Courtyard, 190 W. Becks Mill Road, Salem. The event is sponsored by Staff Management, an agency that handles staffing for GKN Sinter Metals in Salem.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts town hall at Allen County Public Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Saturday, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosted a town hall at the Allen County Public Library. The town hall, which was free and open to the public, is part of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ statewide town hall series that provides opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about the Indiana General Assembly’s 2024 session as well as opportunities for the public to provide insight for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session.
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver
It's the night before the fourth of July. Matthew and Jason Harding stand in their dad's kitchen in Bedford, making him dinner. Their dad, John, has dementia. For the past couple of years, one of them has come over everyday to check on him and help around the house. At first it was just the evenings. But now one of them comes over every morning before work, too.
Logansport man accused of attempted rape arrested in Ohio
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A Logansport man accused of assaulting two women at Huston Park earlier this week was arrested in southern Ohio after evading authorities for the last two days. The Logansport Police Department confirmed that 25-year-old Deonizio Teo Pascal was arrested Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio for his alleged role in the attempted rape and […]
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