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Tradition of the Sullivan County Fair milkshake
SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — There are many different kinds of fair foods. The tradition in Sullivan is a milkshake. The 12-ounce chocolate milkshake sells for just $1 with all of the profits going to 4-H. It originated back at the old fairgrounds in the early 1950s, but the Prairie Farms mix and machine has been […]
Docs: Terre Haute man trapped woman in bathroom using fire while her child was in apartment
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Terre Haute man must have no contact with the victims in a case involving felony charges after police said he confined a woman to a bathroom and used gas to light a fire in her residence while her child was also home. John D. Chandler, 20, of Terre Haute […]
DPS passes vote to ban phones district-wide
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Decatur Public School Board of Education passed a vote that will institute a district-wide phone ban starting Aug. 12. The Board voted on an amended policy, in which high school students are no longer allowed to take their phones out of their lockers during lunch periods. Now, all students must keep their phones in their lockers or another locked receptacle provided by the school.
Effingham Heating & Air Joins Effingham County Chamber
The Effingham County Chamber shares the addition of Effingham Heating & Air to their community of businesses. Effingham Heating & Air brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to service, making them an asset to Effingham and the surrounding areas. Effingham Heating & Air is located at 13247 N 1000th...
School Supply Give Away Set for August 3
It’s hard to believe but a new school year is right around the corner!. Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Kankakee Farmer’s Market where we are giving out 250 School Back Packs for school age children Kindergarten through 8th Grade. These back packs are...
Man stops in Champaign while cycling around the world
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – One man is making his mark on the world with just two wheels by cycling around the globe. His journey around the world has now taken him to the United States, where he’ll be taking his next leg of the journey. He’s known on his social media as Shengqiang Xu, but […]
New trampoline park coming to Effingham
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — In Effingham, families will soon have a new place to play. The Arena Trampoline Park is coming. The main part of the space is 25,000 square feet. It will have open trampolines, dodgeball courts, and dunking mats, a ninja warrior course, and a rock climbing wall. The space will also have […]
Bates-Diop camp teaches basketball and heart health
PEORIA (25News Now) - NBA veteran Keita Bates-Diop and younger brother, Kai Bates-Diop hosted their annual KBD Basketball Skills Camp at their alma mater, Normal U-High. The campers learned a lot of basketball but also about the heart scare that stopped Kai’s heart during his high school career. All proceeds from the camp go AED Donations and CPR education.
WAVE returning to Danville on Saturday
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion Housing Authority, Survivor Resource Center, and Violence Prevention Task Force are teaming up to host a weekend afternoon of family-friendly fun in Danville. The WAVE, or “Wash Away Violence Event,” will be held at the Fair Oaks pavilion on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will mark […]
End-of-life doula brings death cafe to Bloomington-Normal
Carley Cotner (pictured) is a Death or End-of-Life Doula. She's started hosting Death Cafes in town to help people approach the subject of dying. Carley Cotner wants to talk about death — and she wants Bloomington-Normal to join her. She said she took training to become a Death or End-of-Life Doula, so she can host death cafes in town for people who feel the same way.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Deputies launch investigation after body found alongside rural Owen County road
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — An investigation has been launched after the deceased body of a man was found in Owen County Monday. According to the Owen County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Malik Sims was located on a “rural county road” by sheriff’s deputies on Monday. At this time, the sheriff’s office did not provide […]
Indiana governor's race: McCormick gains ground in fundraising but lags behind Mike Braun
Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick has made leaps in fundraising in recent months, though she still lags far behind her Republican opponent in the fall, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun. McCormick, whose endorsed running mate got the seal of approval from Democratic delegates last weekend, is heading into the fall campaign season with...
Disciplinary grievance filed against Indiana AG Todd Rokita surrounding terminated pregnancy report comments
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis lawyer has filed a disciplinary grievance against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, claiming he violated his AG duties by calling the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health to inspect and copy terminated pregnancy reports. William Groth, a labor lawyer at Bowman & Vlink in Indianapolis, claims that as attorney […]
📺💘 Hagerstown native looks for love on reality show
Happy 🐫 day, readers! Hope everyone is having a great middle of the week and is excited for today's edition, because there's a lot to get to. Yesterday was dominated by the weekend's news, mostly related to national politics and Donald Trump, so I hope today's is a nice break. ...
Merritt Alderink ready for big freshman season with ISU Basketball
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State Basketball Freshman Merritt Alderink is gearing up for a big first season with the Sycamores. The 6’7” forward from Zeeland, Michigan averaged 19.3 points and 7.1 rebounds as a senior at Zeeland West High School. He initially committed to the Sycamores a year ago when Josh Schertz was […]
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