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Monroe County probationary deputy fired after reported criminal investigation by ISP
UPDATE: Indiana State Police have arrested Deputy Jeffrey Freeman – who was charged with sexual battery, strangulation and more. For more on the arrest, click here. ————————— MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — A probationary deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been fired after being the subject of a reported criminal investigation by the Indiana […]
Monroe County gov’t operation of family planning clinic to stop at least for now, maybe for good
Monroe County government’s operation of its Futures Family Planning Clinic will be suspended for 30 days, maybe longer, even for good. That’s the outcome of a special meeting of Monroe County’s board of health held on Wednesday afternoon. Based on the way board president Stephen Pritchard opened...
Butler transforming former residence hall into boutique hotel
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A major change is coming the campus of Butler University. Campus leaders on Friday announced plans that will restore historic Ross Hall, a former residence hall, into a boutique hotel within the Curio Collection by Hilton. Butler says the new hotel will preserve the nearly 70-year legacy of Ross Hall, which was […]
Police still investigating shooting that left 15-year-old dead; 6 suspects apprehended
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Muncie Police Department’s investigation of a shooting that left a 15-year-old dead earlier this month has now led to the apprehension of six suspects. Previous reporting indicates police detained five suspects during their initial examination of the incident. An affidavit for probable cause released Friday showed that law enforcement has now […]
Delphi murders public hearing abruptly canceled
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Transparency was nonexistent in the Carroll County Court Friday for a status hearing on the Delphi murders case. I-Team 8’s Kody Fisher was in the court. He explains what happened. Judge Fran Gull ordered the first part of the hearing to be behind closed doors. No reporters. No one from the public […]
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 […]
Bud Wright, state's all-time winningest coach, will miss game for first time in 60 years
For the first time in his six-decade high school football coaching career, Bud Wright will not be on the sidelines on Friday night. But win or lose, the result will still go on his tab. “It will, surely,” Wright said Thursday night. “The whole game plan is mine.” ...
'Rudy' joins Hoosier Democrats at DNC in Chicago
There are (at least) two lenses through which to watch the former mayor of South Bend give a primetime speech at the Democratic National Convention. The first is Brittany, who stayed up late to watch and write about Pete Buttigieg's remarks so the rest of us could go to bed early. Buttigieg's speech to a raucous DNC crowd contained swipes at Republican "darkness" as well as a message about how his family is the result of...
The Indianapolis Colts Offensive Weapon Will Undergo Surgery After Suffering an Injury in Their 2nd Preseason Game
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods can’t stay healthy as of late. Woods suffered a hamstring injury during last year’s OTAs and missed the majority of training camp and the entirety of their preseason games. He reaggravated his hamstring later in camp, and the Colts placed him on injured reserve to start the season.
Furry Friend Friday: Meet Keyla
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Jen Duckworth from PAAWS brought in our latest adoptable animal ready for a new family. Our 44News This Morning viewers were introduced to one-year-old Keyla, who is available for adoption right now. PAAWS has also teamed up with the Pet Food Center to offer a...
Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization project begins second phase
The City of Jasper is set to begin the second phase of work on the Downtown Revitalization project. Once again, Ragle Construction will be completing the work one section at a time as they extend the improved areas from the existing renovated sections north and south along Main Street. Improvements reflect what has been accomplished around the Square minus the paver parking spaces. Improvements include the addition of new curb and guttering, ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb ramps. Electric supply and storm sewer infrastructure will also be updated.
Nursing students welcomed with traditional induction ceremony
KOKOMO, Ind. — Sixty-five students began the journey toward becoming health care professionals at the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) traditional induction ceremony on Wednesday (August 21). Naomi Jones, clinical assistant professor of nursing, welcomed the incoming students in the traditional Bachelor of...
Indianapolis’ first library for Black residents reopens through school librarian’s leadership
Maurice Broaddus was a writer by trade and became a middle school librarian by accident. The award-winning Afrofuturist and sci-fi author once filled in at The Oaks Academy middle school, where he was also a teacher, for the librarian going on maternity leave. The librarian never came back. “Six, seven...
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts Week 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
The AFC South Division looks very soft in 2024, which is why the Houston Texans have every right to hope to win it for the second time in a row. Their roster is made up of young players who have more experience than before, which makes them a formidable force in the conference. We’ll see how good they actually are in Week 1 when they lock horns with the Indianapolis Colts in Indiana.
Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce honors businesses and individuals
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WAWV/WTWO)–The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce held its 111th annual meeting, Wednesday night. More than 500 people filled the Terre Haute Convention Center. The event honored businesses and individuals who’ve worked to help make Terre Haute an even better place to live. Throughout the year,...
Former EPD officer accused of child molesting arrested again
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WFIE) - A former Evansville Police officer has been arrested once again as part of a child molestation investigation. In 2022, we reported Newburgh resident Ronald David Bohannon was arrested and later bonded out after deputies say he sexually abused a child. This week, he was arrested and...
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