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DeKalb County man injured after being thrown from ATV
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE)— A Butler man was hospitalized with a head injury after being thrown from an ATV early Sunday morning. At approximately 1 a.m., DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man who had crashed his 4-wheeler at the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 79, east of Butler.
One person injured in overnight ATV crash in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office shares that one person was hospitalized following an ATV crash early Sunday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a report of a crash involving an ATV at the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 79 around 1 a.m.
Alcohol, speed factors in ATV crash
BUTLER — A Butler man suffered a head laceration in an all-terrain vehicle crash that occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday at C.R. 26 and C.R. 79 east of Butler, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported. Jade M. Hewitt, 45, of Butler, sustained a laceration to the back of his...
Fallen First Responders Program Pays off ISP Trooper’s Mortgage
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. — You may remember Indiana State Police Trooper James Bailey, who lost his life while on duty last year. An organization dedicated to honoring fallen first responders has stepped in to make sure Trooper Bailey’s family doesn’t have to worry about their future. Trooper Bailey, 50, was killed March 3rd, 2023. He […] The post Fallen First Responders Program Pays off ISP Trooper’s Mortgage appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Huntertown motorcyclist hits deer, ejected
LAOTTO — A Huntertown woman was injured when she was unable to avoid hitting a deer with her motorcycle at 8:43 p.m. Thursday in the 5900 block of S.R. 205, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reported. Whitney C. Tilley, 20, of Huntertown, suffered head, wrist and back pain. She...
Oklahoma man hurt in Thursday crash
BUTLER — An Oklahoma man was injured in a single-vehicle crash that was reported at 4:48 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 6 at C.R. 75 east of Butler, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported. Garrett W. Carpenter, 25, of Enid, Oklahoma, suffered a laceration to the left side of...
Garrett Heritage Days coincides with holiday and honors town’s history
GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) – A DeKalb County community is celebrating patriotism at a local level with Garrett Heritage Days, a two-day celebration of the town’s history. The event kicks off Wednesday and continues Thursday to mark the Fourth of July. Most of the activities are being held in the town’s Eastside Park.
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