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Supreme Court: Cities can arrest homeless for sleeping outside. Evansville doesn't plan to
EVANSVILLE — Mayor Stephanie Terry's administration will not pursue any policy changes locally after the Supreme Court's ruling that city's can arrest or fine homeless people for sleeping outside. The case, Johnson vs. Grant's Pass, was decided Friday morning in a 6-3 decision. Justice Neil Goursch delivered the majority...
PFLUM FAMILY URGES WOULD-BE SEARCHERS TO STAY OFF JOHNSON PROPERTY
(Connersville, IN)--The family of Denise Pflum released a statement over the weekend after a Fayette County judge last week stopped their efforts to force the search of the property of Erika Johnson for Denise’s remains. The message indicates the Pflums will try another approach and urges the community to be patient until that happens. They are discouraging the efforts of some to organize a protest, saying that it will not sway the court’s position. They’re also asking that people not venture onto the Johnson property themselves in an effort to search. They say they have a team of search professionals waiting in the wings if and when a search is ever permitted.
Bloomington Police Department Detectives Receive Award
BLOOMINGTON – On June 21, 2024, detectives with the Bloomington Police Department (BPD) received an award from the Indiana State Police (ISP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The award named the Bloomington Police Department as the 2023 Indiana ICAC Task Force Affiliate of the Year. It was...
B-Town Diner to close before end of July
B-Town Diner, located on 211 N. Walnut St., will close before the end of July, the owners announced June 9 via Facebook. The owners, Jason and Meranda Bush, first opened the diner’s doors in March of 2014. “As with many small businesses who barely got through COVID-19, we just...
‘We will make it’: Two Herons Marina took a big hit in last week’s storm
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Exactly one week ago, a powerful storm swept through central Indiana leaving significant damage in Monroe County. One of the businesses impacted most was Two Herons Marina on Lake Monroe. “It’s going to be hard, but you know, we will make it,” said Tom Greenmann, the owner of Two Herons Marina. It started out […]
Indiana softball loses young players, adds new faces in offseason
After an early exit in the NCAA tournament regional in mid-May, Indiana softball has experienced changes in the roster for next season. The transfer portal is playing a significant role in reshaping the team. To start off the Hoosiers’ offseason, head coach Shonda Stanton saw significant losses to some of...
A look at IU football’s 2024 opponents: Week 6 — Northwestern
With college football season starting to creep up, we’re running down Indiana’s schedule to preview all 12 opponents for 2024. Indiana reaches the halfway point of the 2024 season with a road game at Northwestern. The Wildcats are playing their home games this year at alternate sites, with Ryan Field under construction. They were one of the biggest surprises in the country last year — coming off a 1-11 season in 2022 and after firing head coach Pat Fitzgerald in July in the wake of hazing allegations, Northwestern enjoyed a winning season under Big Ten Coach of the Year David Braun.
Lineup of events for the 4th of July weekend in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON– Most July 4 weather forecasts call for rain and thunderstorms, but barring genuinely severe weather, the Fourth of July Parade will take place as planned in Bloomington. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at College Avenue and Tenth Street. From there, 59 different parade entries...
City of Bloomington Utilities issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for 14 addresses
BLOOMINGTON – On Tuesday, July 3, 2024, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews were dispatched to repair a broken drinking water main at the South Rogers and West 1st Street intersection. Fourteen addresses are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, unless...
Three Hoosiers Among 10 Highest Graded Defensive Transfers in College Football
D'Angelo Ponds, CJ West and Shawn Asbury II are expected to be some of Indiana football's top incoming transfers on defense during coach Curt Cignetti's first season in 2023.
Wisconsin Badgers Miss Out on Talented 2025 DL Drayden Pavey
On Tuesday, high school defensive lineman Drayden Pavey committed to the Purdue Boilermakers over Wisconsin and Indiana. Pavey is the Boilermakers’ first interior defensive lineman recruit for 2025 under head coach Ryan Walters. Pavey's commitment leaves the Wisconsin Badgers defensive line recruiting class at two recruits coming in next season.
Shepherd Joins Indiana Women’s Golf Staff
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women's golf head coach Brian May completed his coaching staff with the addition of assistant coach Ivy Shepherd, the program announced on Tuesday. "I am so excited that Ivy has decided to join the Hoosier family," May said. "She brings a wealth of golf knowledge...
Grammy nominated country star coming to downtown Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Grammy nominated country music singer with 15 studio albums will take the stage downtown at this year’s Music at the Crossroads event. Music at the Crossroads is a music festival held to benefit Big Brothers Big Sister of the Wabash Valley. This year, Neal McCoy will be taking the […]
Taste of Indy: Ticket information, food vendors, concert schedule
INDIANAPOLIS — Calling all foodies — Indy's largest food festival is returning this weekend!. The Taste of Indy will be back in downtown on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at White River State Park. Here's everything you need to know. Tickets. Admission tickets are...
Crews to start curbside storm debris pickup in Monroe County
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Recovery from late June storms takes a step forward starting Sunday in Monroe County. Local leaders have set dates and times for debris pickup. The June 25 storms in southern Indiana took a heavy toll on trees, damaging homes, businesses, and power lines. At the peak of the problems, more than […]
Illinois quick hits: Supreme Court declines taking gun ban challenges; physician charged with fraud
Supreme Court declines taking gun ban challenges The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the cases challenging Illinois' gun ban. In his order published Tuesday, Justice Clarence Thomas said the cases are not ripe yet, but criticized the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals denying a preliminary injunction saying commonly owned firearms are "militaristic" and can be banned. ...
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