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Indiana needs more minority donors of organs
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Black candidates wait longer than non-Black candidates for kidney, heart and lung transplants, on average, statistics show. According to Indiana Donor Network, 60% of people needing an organ are people of color, and, if more people from multicultural communities donate, more lives can be saved. More than 100,000 people in America are […]
Indiana Braces for Rainy Weekend: Thunderstorms Expected Friday Through Sunday
Fort Wayne, IN – Indiana residents can expect a wet and stormy start to their weekend as showers and thunderstorms move across the state. The National Weather Service has issued an alert for Northwest Indiana, Southwest Lower Michigan, and parts of Northeast Illinois, with locally heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph likely through early morning. An overall weakening trend is expected, with conditions calming by 5 a.m. CDT.
Political newcomer Lori Camp seeks Indiana’s 2nd District seat
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Earlier this week, we had incumbent Congressman Rudy Yakym on our show, but there’s a Democrat challenging him this year. Lori Camp is a South Bend native and a working mother. She is an IT professional and a high school diving coach. She is...
Brooklyn contends with decade-old tax error
BROOKLYN — After failing to file proper tax documents about a decade ago, the town of Brooklyn recently found out it’s on the hook for about $50,000 in penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and more penalties may be coming. According to the town’s council president, Kristi...
Gary repeals welcoming ordinance amid threats from AG Rokita
Three of the four municipalities threatened with legal action by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita have rescinded their local immigration policies. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) The Gary Common Council repealed the city’s welcoming ordinance last week, becoming the third municipality to change or rescind its immigration policy, after being threatened with a lawsuit by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.
State, county officials meet in Bloomington to discuss election cybersecurity
Less than three months remain until the 2024 general election, and Indiana cybersecurity officials say they’re preparing for any possible threat. A panel of experts met Thursday at Monroe County elections headquarters in Bloomington for a roundtable discussion hosted by the clerk’s office. Monroe County clerk Nicole Browne...
Peeden, Scott come close at Paragon
PARAGON — Steve Peeden and Jake Scott gave it their all over the weekend at Paragon Speedway, but both drivers came up just a bit short in the feature races for their respective classes. Peeden, of Martinsville, piloted the P3 car to second place behind Tyler Cain of Seymour...
Press Release: Bloomington & Ellettsville Chambers Urge New Jail Site
The following press release was written by Kaytee Lorentzen for The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Bloomington, Ind. – August 14, 2024 – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce issued a joint statement to the Monroe County Commissioners and Monroe County Council this week to urge consideration of a new, more accessible, and cost-effective site option for construction of the new jail.
Bloomington mayor on intent to appeal annexation ruling: ‘We believe strongly in the merits of our case.’
In a statement released Thursday evening, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson has announced that the city of Bloomington will appeal the recent ruling of circuit court judge Nathan Nikirk, that the city’s annexation of Area 1A and Area 1B will not take place. Thursday’s announced decision to appeal Nikirk’s decision...
Turning grief into giving back: How a FedEx shooting victim’s memory is honored through sports
AVON, Ind. — 32-year-old Matt Alexander was among those who lost their lives in the deadliest mass shooting in Indiana’s history. Since then, his family has encouraged others to, as they say, “live a good story,” emphasizing that Matt’s didn’t end three years ago. “He was just a good, good guy. He was a good […]
Heat sensors help IU researchers beat the heat
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Thirty heat sensors have been installed on Indiana University’s campus and around the city of Bloomington. It’s part of a collaboration between the IU Luddy School of Informatics, the City of Bloomington, and the Healthy City Lab. IU Environmental Science student Nick Polak said the sensors take the air temperature every […]
Deceased female in vehicle belonging to missing woman
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — According to the Parke County Sheriff’s office Facebook page, a vehicle belonging to 79 year old Carolyn Braner of Rockville was found on Friday morning in Parke County. In the vehicle was a deceased female. Braner was reported missing on August 14. The following is the Facebook post from the Parke […]
Bridging cultures with IU’s Haitian Creole Language Program
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Haitian Creole Language Program, supported by Indiana University, has seen a record enrollment. Forty-three students are eager to embrace the vibrant language and culture of Haiti. The program gives students a unique opportunity to learn the language and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Haitian culture. A vital feature of […]
Weber Farms relocates market stand on Carmel Drive
Todd Weber, co-owner of Brownsburg-based Weber Farms, sells fresh local produce to the Carmel community through a pop-up farmers market stand. For 13 years, the stand operated in the parking lot of the now-closed Vine & Table. Recently, it moved to a bigger and more visible parking lot at 160 W. Carmel Dr.
Indiana volleyball names 3 captains ahead of 2024 season
Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird named three captains for the 2024 season on Aug. 13 — Camryn Haworth, Kenzie Daffinee and Delaynie Maple. Both Haworth and Daffinee have stuck with the Hoosiers for four years, while Maple brings four years of experience from her time at the University of Southern California beach volleyball team.
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