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American Legion Riders Post 104 participates in legacy run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – American Legion Riders Post 104 participated in the Department of Indiana legacy run. Motorcycle riders, from all areas of the state, drove to Indianapolis together to raise money. Post 104 is one of the more active posts in Indiana, according to Rider Director Norris...
Indiana woman accused of killing 10-year-old foster son by sitting on him arrested in Michigan
An Indiana foster mother has been charged in a warrant with reckless homicide for allegedly sitting on her young foster son, causing his death. She was arrested in Michigan last Saturday.
Indy cybersecurity expert weighs in on CrowdStrike global outage
INDIANAPOLIS — A single Microsoft content update is responsible for a global tech outage impacting Hoosiers and businesses like gas stations hotels, banks, some grocery stores and more. Systems were down at many businesses — meaning they were only able to accept cash. As of late Friday afternoon,...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
Noblesville fire captain arrested on domestic battery charge
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Police arrested a fire captain for the Noblesville Fire Department on a preliminary charge of domestic battery Saturday morning. According to Noblesville Fire Department, the Lapel Police Department arrested 55-year-old Brett Etherington early Saturday morning. Booking details indicate Etherington is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, which is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana.
Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition
ANDERSON — Multiple people were shot with two suffering severe injuries in an early Sunday shooting according to Anderson Police. They say just after midnight officers responded to a report of a large gathering at the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue. That’s just east of the Westvale Park. As the roadway was being blocked a […] The post Shooting in Anderson Leaves Several Injured, Two in Serious Condition appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Benton Central's Joe Widmer earns Journal & Courier male Student Athlete of the Year
LAFAYETTE — The Journal & Courier sports department is proud to present the 24th annual Student-Athlete of the Year awards. The selections were based on a student-athlete's athletic and academic achievements, along with community activities. The winners were asked to write about what high school athletics meant to them. The male recipient for 2024 is Joe Widmer of Benton Central.
'We have to take over.’ Cease Fire Indy founder Ron Gee's children continue his legacy
INDIANAPOLIS — To the rest of the city, he was a legend. A community staple whose life left an impact on the people he helped and whose legacy created waves of change against gun violence in Indianapolis. But to them, he was dad. Ronald Gilmore Frieson, Sr., known famously as Ron Gee, would...
Ex-teacher sentenced to 1,090 days, but he'll likely be in jail only 188 days
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Former Southwestern Middle School teacher Peter Anders served most of his 1,090-day sentence on in-home detention while getting to enjoy his house, his family and his safety. That ended Friday. With credit for good behavior on pretrial in-home, he'll have 376 days to remaining to serve of the sentenced handed down...
42 Days Until Purdue Football: Cooper Kitchel
Hometown hero Cooper Kitchel a walk-on freshman out of West Lafayette High School will hold down #42 for the Boilermakers this season. A member of the hyper athletic Kitchel clan, Cooper joins his father Kelly Kitchel (football), his uncle Jon Kitchel (basketball)l, and his grandfather Bob Kitchel (basketball) in the family tradition of playing for Purdue.
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