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High school football 2024 preview: 25 Central Indiana offensive linemen to watch
The glory goes to the skill position players – the quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers. But every team that wants to finish its season at Lucas Oil Stadium in late November needs an offensive line to pave the way for those playmakers. From Zack Martin (Bishop Chatard) to Dawand Jones (Ben Davis) to Blake Fisher (Avon) to recently retired James Hurst (Plainfield), there are several Central Indiana offensive linemen who have made it to the NFL. ...
Severe thunderstorm watch in Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana canceled
Update, 7:20 p.m.: The National Weather Service in Wilmington has canceled the severe thunderstorm watch that was issued in several Northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana counties early Wednesday afternoon. Previous coverage: Portions of Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday. ...
Todd Young named a 2024 “Hero of Main Street”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The National Retail Federation recognized Indiana Senator Todd Young as a 2024 “Hero of Main Street”. Officials with the NRF say they presented Young with the award for his work to advance public policy that encourages a healthy retail sector. The award was created by the NRF in 2013 to recognized […]
UAW Rips 'Corporate Greed' of John Deere as Mass Layoffs Follow $43 Billion in Stock Buybacks
The United Auto Workers on Tuesday condemned the manufacturing company John Deere over recent mass layoffs at factories in Iowa and Illinois, arguing the company's strong profits, lavish handouts to investors, and exorbitant CEO pay give the lie to claims that the job cuts and outsourcing were necessary. "John Deere's reckless layoffs and job cuts are an insult to the working-class people of Iowa and Illinois, and the United Auto Workers will fight for justice for our members and communities affected by these moves," the union said in a statement. "Let's be clear: there is no need for Deere to kill...
Harris and Pritzker separately tout erasing medical debt
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker said recently passed legislation, touted by the Illinois governor and supported at a national level by the vice president, is just big government trying to provide a ‘solution’ to the problem Democrats created. The Illinois legislature \passed a Gov. J.B. Pritzker-Supported measure that eliminates medical debt from an individual's credit report. Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke in favor...
Apple Fest at Garwood Orchards 2024
Held in September each year, this is THE area event for Fall 2024! The Apple Fest Art and Craft Show takes place on Saturday and. and 8th, 2024 from 9am – 4pm at Garwood Orchards in LaPorte, Indiana. For 40 years running! Crafts, arts, jewelry, ornamentals… it’s more than...
National Night Out coming to Indianapolis, surrounding areas
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — National Night Out is an annual event designed to promote partnerships between law enforcement and local communities, over 50 cities in Indiana will celebrate on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Indianapolis police say they will provide a list of times and locations for its districts closer to Aug. 6. Boone County Zionsville Police Department […]
LIVE RADAR | Tracking severe thunderstorms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another round of severe weather is expected to impact the Louisville area on Wednesday. The storms will be slow-moving and will bring heavy rain which will increase chances of flash flooding. Recent rounds of rain earlier this week have brought damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent...
Watch: Trump gives remarks at NABJ conference in Chicago
Former President Trump on Wednesday afternoon delivered remarks at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago. The decision to have Trump speak has sparked backlash within the organization and was a factor that led to the resignation of one of the convention’s co-chairs. In a press release...
Friday-Sunday, August 2-4 | Festa Italiana Returns To Naper Settlement
Festa Italiana returns to Naperville this weekend and it’s time to channel your inner Italian. Celebrate the music, food, culture, and spirit of Italy all weekend. Come with an empty belly and join our meatball eating contest or sip on your favorite vino at our Tuscan-inspired wine bar. You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of Italy by day and rock out with us into the night.
FBI Warns Indiana Residents of New “Jugging” Crime Trend
Recently, a concerning crime trend known as "jugging" has been making headlines. I first learned about it after an alarming number of cases were reported in Maryland in June and July. The more I learn about jugging, the more instances I find around the country. I don't know of any specific cases of jugging here in Southern Indiana, but the FBI is reminding us that it's important to be aware and vigilant, especially since trends like this can sometimes spread.