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Frankfort Culver’s Hosts Dine And Donate Fundraiser For The Boys & Girls Club On Thursday, July 18
The Clinton County Boys & Girls Club announced that the Frankfort Culver’s will be hosting a fundraiser night on Thursday, July 18 where a portion of the sales will be donated to the Club for its operations. The Frankfort Culver’s, located at 2301 E. Wabash St. in Frankfort, will...
Muncie Central School Competition Kicks Off For Frankfort Hot Dog Band & Orchestra Saturday, July 20
The Frankfort Hot Dog Band and Orchestra is gearing up for the competitive Muncie Central School Competition slated for July 20 this year. The Hot Dog Band and Orchestra stated that Muncie Central high School is currently experiencing construction, and parking will likely remain as a concern for spectators, but options for parking will be available surrounding the campus.
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra picks new leader, makes history as first African American in the role
The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra has selected a new conductor and artistic director after a two-year search. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Kellen Gray, who has a background as conductor, professional violinist and beekeeper. Gray will become the orchestra’s first African American conductor and the second Black artistic leader of a professional orchestra in Indiana.
Alabama Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Arson in Indiana, Family Home and Pets Lost in Deliberate Blaze
An Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to arson for setting his father's house on fire in Connersville, Indiana, resulting in the death of the family's dog and cat. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana reported that 34-year-old Tommy Lee Harrison Sr. carried out the attack after traveling from his home in Birmingham, Alabama. Harrison will also face two years of supervised release following his 57-month incarceration.
Bloomington man followed woman in wooded area, arrested for attempted rape
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A man was arrested for attempted rape after following a woman around in a wooded area of Bloomington. Manuel Lopez Lopez was charged with: The Bloomington Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of E. Hillside Dr. on a report of a caller hearing a female scream “get off me” and […]
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
Greenwood man ruins couple’s breakfast by arriving with baseball bat, court docs reveal
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man reportedly ruined a couple’s breakfast by arriving uninvited into their home with a baseball bat and starting a brawl. Justin B. Wheat, 42, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. He also faces Level 6 felony charges of residential entry, intimidation and battery. According […]
Carmel sues property owner for operating short-term rental illegally
The City of Carmel filed a lawsuit July 11 against the owner of a home on Singletree Court that city officials claim is being illegally operated as a short-term rental. Four days earlier, multiple renters were carried out of the home on stretchers in what appeared to be a “mass drug overdose,” according to Christin Diehl, who lives next door. Current has filed a public information request for more information about the incident.
IMPD: 3 arrested for 3 different homicides in 1 day
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis police arrested three people on Tuesday for their roles in three different homicides from the past three months. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrests on Wednesday morning. IMPD Spokesperson Amanda Hibschman credits the community’s cooperation and officers’ investigation. “We need the communities to help solve these crimes and we […]
HSE teachers felt disrespected by their superintendent. So parents threw them a party.
FISHERS — The signs Hamilton Southeastern Schools parents made that lined the wall of the Geist Christian Church gymnasium sent a clear message: Families love the teachers who serve them. One sign read, “Our family moved back here because of you all – 12 years later…Best decision!”...
Remembering Steffanie Pickett, Hamilton County dispatcher killed in motorcycle crash
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — The Hamilton County Public Safety Communications team suffered a significant loss in June when a dispatcher was killed in a motorcycle crash shortly after leaving a training session. Steffanie Pickett was only 31 years old when she died in the crash on June 12. Her colleagues say she had her entire […]
Community First Bank of Indiana to hold free Shred Days in Westfield & Noblesville
Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) will hold two Free Shred Days in Hamilton County open to the community. The Westfield event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at its branch located at 707 E. State Road 32. Freewill donations will be welcome to support Student Impact of Westfield.
New food truck, Top Notch Filipino Fusion, opens on south side of Bloomington
There's a new Filipino food truck serving on the south side of Bloomington. Top Notch Filipino Fusion is open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday on the edge of the parking lot for Pomp's Tire Service at 3951 S. Walnut St. The parking lot is best accessed off Rhorer Road just across from the southside Kroger.
Five Lafayette stabbings in two months
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The Lafayette area has seen an increase in stabbings in the last two months. Four of which happened in last three weeks. The first stabbing happened on May 2nd. Police were called to Pheasant Run Apartments to a woman in serious condition after being stabbed.
Addressing the compounding effects of chronic pain
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Chronic pain affects more than 20% of adults nationwide, which is higher than the rates of diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure, according to recent research. In response to the issue, IU Health is focusing on integrating nutrition into pain management strategies. Darien Harris, an ambulatory...
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