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Stellantis' Etobicoke and Kokomo Casting Plants Again Earn Safety Awards
Stellantis is celebrating exceptional milestone safety achievements at its two North American casting plants, recognized by the annual North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) Safety Award Program. Etobicoke Casting Plant (ECP) in Ontario, Canada, has secured a hat trick: a third consecutive Perfect Award. This recognition signifies zero lost days,...
No Merger Between IFD and Wayne Township Fire Department
INDIANAPOLIS–After much discussion over the possibility of Wayne Township Fire Department merging with the Indianapolis Fire Department, that merger has now been called off. The City of Indianapolis, Wayne Township Fire Department and Indianapolis Professional Firefighters Local 416 released a joint statement Thursday afternoon that said the following: “Over the last six months we’ve been […] The post No Merger Between IFD and Wayne Township Fire Department appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Warmer today with hazy and sunny skies
Good Thursday! Temperatures this morning are back in the upper 40s to lower 50s with clear skies. Today will be another hazy and sunny day with warmer temperatures. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s with some locations hitting the 80-degree mark. Winds will be out of the east-southeast at around 5 mph.
Purdue's Walters ready to apply lessons learned
Ryan Walters tells Connor Rogers what he learned during his first season at the helm of Purdue, how he sees the defensive side of the ball for the Boilermakers, and highlights the newcomers he expects to make an impact.
Believed Herb Baumeister Victims Will Be Honored Next Week
WESTFIELD, Ind. — If you are a longtime Hoosier, you probably know Herb Baumeister as a believed serial killer who once lived in Westfield. Now, groups are working together to honor his possible victims. Police believe Baumeister mainly brought gay men back to Fox Hollow Farm in the ’80s and ’90s. About 10,000 bones and […] The post Believed Herb Baumeister Victims Will Be Honored Next Week appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
A Grand Opening for Grant! JG Scores 4th Straight Smackdown Opener at Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana (August 22, 2024)………“I love racing at Kokomo Speedway.”. Those words uttered by Justin Grant in the immediate afterglow of his latest USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship victory on Thursday night at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway may very well be the understatement of the century.
Lafayette man receives 14-year prison sentence for raping teenage girl
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Eric Preston Mendoza learned his fate Friday for breaking into a teenager's room early April 10 and raping the girl. Tippecanoe Superior 1 Judge Randy Williams sentenced Mendoza, 25, of Lafayette, to spend 14 years in prison followed by one year on probation. Mendoza, who dropped his wallet at the scene...
Sheridan Man Charged with Felony Voyeurism at Westfield Hotel
A Sheridan man, previously convicted for voyeurism, faces new charges after an incident at a Westfield hotel. James Verhines, 43, has been accused of attempting to record a woman in the restroom of the Springfield Suites, reported WRTV. Court documents state the woman screamed and confronted Verhines who then fled the scene.
Miller Unveils Elite Coaching Staff for Purdue Track & Field
Purdue's head coach Tony Miller announces the addition of four assistant coaches to the track and field team for the 2024-25 season: Jamaal Barnes (sprints), Ryan Hershberger (throws), Rebecca Richtman (distance and cross country), and Paul Zalewski (jumps). Each coach brings significant experience and success to their respective areas, aiming to elevate Purdue's track and field program through their leadership and expertise. With an established foundation, Miller and his staff are set to implement a vision focused on building a winning culture and achieving competitive excellence.
Clear The Shelters Event Encourages Adoptions & Donations For The Humane Society For Boone County This Saturday, Aug. 24
The Friends of the Humane Society for Boone County have announced the upcoming Clear the Shelters event set for Saturday, Aug. 24 for community members to meet the residents of the Humane Society and participate in family-friendly activities. The organization announced that this Saturday, Aug. 24 will see the Clear...
West Lafayette's plans for the Levee continues to take shape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — West Lafayette's plan to convert the Levee to a downtown-style grid of streets is continuing to take shape. The city is getting a first look at the possible street layout and the vision for a future Tapawingo Park. In 2020, West Lafayette developed its...
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