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Toys from heaven: Local nonprofits to gift record number of kids this Christmas
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A major donation by two nonprofits is going to provide children across the Miami Valley with a very special Christmas. Toys for Tots and Tackle Hunger donated toys to FLOC, which stands for For Love of Children for their toy cottage this Christmas, which has been serving the Miami valley for years, but now thanks to these donations they'll be able to serve a record number of families in the Miami Valley.
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...
Multiple shot, 2 seriously injured during fight in Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind. – Police are investigating after several people were injured in a shooting during a large gathering in Anderson. According to the Anderson Police Department, just after midnight, officers responded to the 2200 block of Arrow Avenue on the report of a large gathering. As officers responded, they...
Riley Herbst may have earned Cup Series deal with winning pass at Indianapolis
If there was ever a play in sports that defined the next chapter of an athlete's career, it would be Riley Herbst's race-winning pass on Aric Almirola to secure the win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 25-year-old driver passed Almirola on the race's final lap, making the winning move just two corners before he would fly under the checkered flag for his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory. With talk circulating around the garage area that Herbst is being considered to pilot a third Cup Series car for 23XI Racing, Saturday's race-winning pass might not have just been big for Herbst's season,...
IU went full staff for 2025 5-star Nate Ament on Friday night — watch his highlights
In a battle of heavyweights, Indiana is making it clear how much they want class of 2025 5-star forward Nate Ament. The full IU coaching staff — head coach Mike Woodson and assistants Kenya Hunter, Yasir Rosemond and Brian Walsh — convened in Marietta, Ga. to watch the 6-foot-9 combo forward.
'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...
Australian Racer Rules Bloomington Sprint
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Australian sprint car racer Todd Moule started outside the front row and won Friday night’s Maverick Sprint Car Series main event at Bloomington Speedway. Moule took the checkered flag ahead of polesitter Joe B. Miller to win the 30-lap event on the quarter-mile race track.
Local restaurant Che Chori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Che Chori, a vibrant Argentinean street food restaurant on the west side, announced on Instagram it is set to make its national television debut on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The episode, featuring host Guy Fieri, will air on Friday, August 2, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Che Chori, known for its […]
Bloomington Holiday Market accepting vendor applications from local, regional artists
BLOOMINGTON- The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation invites local and regional artists to submit an application for consideration for vending space at the annual Holiday Market on Nov. 30 at 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington, next to City Hall. Artists may apply online to participate in the Holiday...
Bringing Back the Bash arrives this weekend
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – What used to be called “Cruisin the Bash” has returned as Bringing Back the Bash. Cruisin the Wabash was an event enjoyed by generations of the Terre Haute community. Today, car lovers are trying to bring it back. It’s going on at the Wabash Valley Dragway and throughout Terre Haute […]
IUPUI displaced Black people. Alum’s photography shows what was lost
On a muggy Friday night in June, the Moore family sat down for a family dinner. John Moore Sr., Joyce Moore, Sophie Covington and Albert Moore passed platters of fried chicken, greens and mac and cheese across the table. John and Joyce helped fix plates for their grandchildren, 4-year-old Ayani and 8-year-old John. The family ribbed each other, playfully laughing over the meal.
The Bridge Church opens shower house to help others
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local church is offering a new resource that will help people who don’t have access to showers. The Bridge Church in Terre Haute recently installed a shower house next to its building. It was donated by Simple Church in White House, Tennessee. The shower house is to help people […]
Pacers will eventually regret their biggest move of the offseason
The Indiana Pacers offseason has been quiet. They drafted three players in the second round and added James Wiseman in free agency. Their biggest move was signing Pascal Siakam to a four-year $188.9 million contract to keep him in Indiana. The Pacers gave up three players and three first-round picks...
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