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VIDEO: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate
(The Center Square) – Some Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his case to the media that he will bring back law and order. “You can’t bring businesses to the county unless we have safety in our streets, safety in...
Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
The Parke County 4-H Fair is finishing up
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– The one-hundred-fourth Parke County 4-H Fair is underway this week. The 4-H festivities kicked off last Friday with its annual FFA Hog Roast and County Fair Princess and Queen Pageant. Throughout the week 4-H-ers have shown off the projects they have been working on all year long. Thursday night, was the fair’s […]
Parke County builds better relations with National Night Out
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– One of the the best ways to build a safer community, is to know your neighbors and your surroundings. Tonight, July 18, Parke County held its National Night Out. This is a way to better the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. The event gives the community and police a chance to come […]
VCSC superintendent Dr. Himsel reacts to this spring’s standardized tests results
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The results from ILEARN, AP, and SAT exams from this spring, are now available statewide. This spring’s standardized tests show Vigo County students performed at an above average level on AP testing, SAT, and ILEARN when compared to schools similar in enrollment and demographic. However, the school corporation’s superintendent Dr. […]
Wabash Valley Road Runners begin weekly runs
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Wabash Valley Road Runners are starting weekly runs. The runs will be every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute. Board member Leah Singer said these runs are for people of all ages and speed. She said they want to provide a way for […]
Search continues for 12-year-old missing in Vermilion River, officials urge caution
DANVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — The Danville Police Department, Vermilion County Sheriff's Office (VCSO), and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are continuing the search for the 12-year-old child who went missing while swimming in the Vermilion River on Monday evening, July 15. On-water resources continue to search the...
Rose Hulman President featured again among Indiana influential leaders
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—Now for the second year Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President Robert A. Coons has been recognized in the Indiana 250. The Indiana 250 recognizes those that are considered the most influential and impactful leaders across the state. They cover many different categories for their selections from business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts, […]
Honest Abe Auto Sales Ordered To Pay Customers Nearly $500k For Lying
Indiana business running four used-car dealerships agreed to fork over almost half a million bucks to former customers. According to the State Attorney General, the dealer used deceptive practices to charge customers thousands more. The dealer’s parent company, Sycamore Co. LLC, must make four more payments of $85,039.40 each.
Post 346 Baseball ready for Regional Tournament
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346 Baseball will host the American Legion Regional and state finals in the next two weekends. Post 346 wrapped up the regular season with a 28-7 overall record. They open up regional tournament play Friday night at Terre Haute North against Clay County Post 2 […]
Sources: Mike Perniciaro steps down as ISU Head Softball Coach
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, (WTWO/WAWV) — Sources have informed WTWO Sports that Mike Perniciaro has stepped down from his position as Indiana State Head Softball Coach. Perniciaro spent seven seasons with the Sycamores compiling an overall record of 153-185. He led ISU Softball to one of its best seasons in program history in 2023 setting program […]
Union Health gets new surgical robot
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local hospital is now the first in the state of Indiana to have the Da Vinci 5 surgical robot. It was recently installed at Union Health in Terre Haute. In fact, Union Health is getting one of the only 400 to be distributed worldwide. Union Health has had a […]
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