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Kentucky, Indiana government buildings closed for Independence Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - All local and state government buildings in Kentucky and Indiana are closed for Independence Day. All offices and branches of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches open back up on Friday. Anyone who...
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Linton’s Freedom Festival went off well after rain delay
LINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– Now to a much anticipated fourth of July event today in Linton. It’s the Linton Freedom Festival Parade. Despite a delay because of this morning’s rain, this afternoon around 120 entries made their way down Main Street and State Road 54. Participants passed out candy and waved at people lining the parade […]
College Basketball Fan Favorite Signs NBA Deal
The 2024 NBA fraft is over and now free agency is starting to dry up. A number of undrafted players signed deals ranging from Exhibit 10 to Summer League invites. One popular college basketball player has now signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers: Keisei Tominaga (h/t ...
Weekly food giveaway continues at Y&E
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - In Evansville, Young and Established continued its food giveaway for the community. Since December , Young and Established has been doing a weekly food giveaway. They give away food items such as vegetables, meat products, and other healthy food items. The food they give away is...
Silver Alert declared for Kokomo man
INDIANA (WFFT) — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Kokomo man. James Umbarger, 83, was last seen on July 4 at 2 p.m. driving a blue top 2000 Cadillac Deville, Indiana license plate number UWJ534. The white male is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 130 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.
IU Athletics Mourns the Passing of Legendary Coach Ron Helmer
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Ron Helmer, a legendary coach of the Indiana Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field programs from 2007-2022, passed away on July 4th in Bloomington surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. "IU Athletics extends its deepest condolences to the entire...
TPA Park Fourth Of July Festivities Postponed Until 1 p.m. Today
The Frankfort Parks Department announced that the Fourth of July Festival at TPA Park will experience some delays with activities beginning at 1 p.m. with the evening schedule currently set to continue as set. The festivities kicked off with a Pound and Zumba class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.,...
CarmelFest Parade goes on despite the rain
CARMEL, Ind. — The Fourth of July had a very rainy start, but that could not stop the annual CarmelFest parade from happening in the heart of the city. “It’s tradition and you’ve got to support Carmel and the parade,” said Jennifer Skinner from Carmel. “It’s fun!” Dalia Wasila from Carmel said. “[We are making] […]
USAC Sprint Car Title Fight Continues At Lincoln Park Speedway July 5-6
The post Independence Day boom takes us to not one, but two-straight USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship events on Friday-Saturday night, July 5-6 at Putnamville, Indiana’s Lincoln Park Speedway. The 5/16-mile dirt oval they call The Capital of the Cushion is the playground for the 10th annual IndianaOpenWheel.com...
IMPD: 4 people shot, 1 dead on near NW side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a fight between two parties ended with four people being shot and one person dying on the city’s near northwest side. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 2800 block of Questend Drive South at approximately 9:20 p.m. on report of a disturbance. This […]
Columbus inclusive playground getting much needed repairs
Columbus made headlines with its new Nexus Park fieldhouse this past year. A multi-million dollar recreation investment transformed a former mall. Some parents such as Allie Burbrink said she's hoping the city won’t forget about its other parks. “I just don't want our town to forget about the lowly...
IU financial leader leaves for Pittsburgh, associate vice president promoted
Indiana University has a new top financial leader. Jason Dudich, interim vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer, began his new role on July 1. Dudich succeeds Dwayne Pinkney, who held the position for two years. Dudich worked under Pinkney as associate vice president for fiscal and...
Carmel Christkindlmarkt announces 2024 mug design
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has unveiled the 2024 design of the Market’s iconic boot mug. This year’s mug will be royal blue, with a snowy white interior. Along with the updated color, this year’s mug features a heart-shaped handle for the first time. The mug maintains the traditional scene of delicate snowflakes, views of the Palladium, ice skaters on the Ice at Carter Green, and the Glühwein Pyramid – one of the signature sights at the Market, and the first Pyramid of its kind in the United States.
'We give horses wings' | Transporting 1,200-pound animals for Paris Olympics events takes months of planning
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 10,000 athletes from all over the world will compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris this summer. Those athletes include horses in the equestrian events. For Team USA, the logistics of transporting multiple 1,200-pound animals overseas is incredible. Majestic. Powerful. Beautiful. Those are some of...
Girls wrestling likely coming to Western
The Western School Board will vote to add girls wrestling as a high school sport at its July 16 meeting. That's according to an FAQ document posted on Western School Corporation's website. The IHSAA will sanction girls wrestling for the first time in the 2024-25 school year. It was considered an emerging sport by the IHSAA in the 2023-24 school year. A Facebook post circulated this week accusing Western of not recognizing the community's wishes for a girls wrestling team. The board meeting is set for 6 p.m. on July 16 in the administration building, 2600 S. 600 West, Russiaville....
A breakdown of James Wiseman's game and what the Pacers can expect from him
The Indiana Pacers' recent signing of James Wiseman has drawn some attention among basketball circles. To many, Wiseman has come off as a lost cause after his first four years in the league, during which he struggled to find a consistent role with inconsistent play for Golden State, followed up by having decent numbers on paper but being a rather poor contributor for a historically awful Detroit Pistons team. Needless to say, not many are confident in Wiseman's abilities.
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