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2024 Olympics: IU alumnus Blake Pieroni earns silver in 200-meter relay
Blake Pieroni’s decision to forego retirement and swim in Paris paid off with his fourth all-time Olympic medal. The 28-year-old IU alumnus earned silver as part of Team USA’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay Tuesday. Pieroni swam in the preliminary rounds. Pieroni previously won two medals at the...
Michigan City receives more than $2 million for road repairs in some neighborhoods
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WSBT) — More than $2 million has been awarded to Michigan City for smoother roads in more than five neighborhoods. The grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation allows cities to match their initial award. According to city engineer Tim Werner, this is a chance to...
Powers Health to bring emergency care to Valparaiso
Powers Health is expanding services for patients seeking emergency care. A new Emergency Department (ED) will be built at the St. Mary Medical Center Outpatient Center, 3800 St. Mary Drive, Valparaiso. “This new Emergency Department is an expansion of the depth of services already offered and is an investment in...
Capital B Gary story: Environmental Advocates Gain ‘A Seat at the Table’ at Gary City Hall
Members of the environmental advisory council will be able to weigh in on a range of environmental and sustainability issues that impact Gary. (Photo/Javonte Anderson at Capital B) This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. Gary community members from different walks of life have joined forces with city...
Rev. Sharpton pushes for Sonya Massey law in Illinois
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton has joined the chorus of voices fighting for justice for Sonya Massey. Sharpton stood alongside Attorney Ben Crump and the Massey family at the New Mount Pilgrim Church in Chicago Tuesday. Sharpton said, “Yes, we want the officer prosecuted,...
City says Dexter Reed was stopped by Chicago police for tinted windows, contradicting earlier claim
The city of Chicago now says a man killed in a police shooting was pulled over for tinted windows, contradicting an earlier explanation.An officer shot and killed Dexter Reed in March during a traffic stop in Humboldt Park - after investigators say Reed fired first, hitting an officer.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe city originally said officers pulled Reed over because he wasn't wearing a seat belt.Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigators questioned that explanation, asking how officers could have seen the seat belt violation through Reed's tinted windows.Tuesday's news came out in a court filing...
As Chicago-area families face medical mysteries, Almost Home Kids steps up to help
Since 1999, Almost Home Kids has been helping families navigate the challenges and uncertainties that come with caring for a child with medical complexities in Chicago, Peoria and Naperville.
Local nonprofit awarded $100,000 to aid work rehabbing Harvey’s abandoned homes
One nonprofit is getting a boost to transform Harvey’s vacant properties and promote homeownership. The Southland Development Authority accepted a $100,000 check at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday celebrating the completion of a property on 155th St. “What they’re funding is the development of the fund that we will...
Northern Indiana Faces Severe Weather Risks with Damaging Winds and Heavy Rainfall
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents should prepare for a series of severe weather events starting today and continuing into Thursday. Hot and humid conditions are forecasted, with temperatures expected to reach the low to mid-90s today and the mid-90s to 100 degrees on Thursday. According to the...
Weather blog: Another round of severe weather targets central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Another round of severe weather is moving into western and central Indiana, bringing with it a threat of heavy rain and damaging winds. Interactive radar | Latest forecast in weather blog | Hourly forecast | Storm Track 8 weather app 1:17 p.m. 1:11 p.m. 12 p.m. A strong thunderstorm will impact northwestern Fulton, northeastern Pulaski, southeastern Starke, and […]
Statewide coalition outlines equity and accessibility concerns with EV infrastructure plan
A statewide coalition is calling on the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to address its equity and accessibility concerns with a plan to incentivize EV chargers in Indiana. In a Tuesday press release, the Indiana Alliance for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities — an alliance of Black organizations across […]
Paris Olympics | Big Tuesday for Team USA, Hoosier Olympians
PARIS, France — It is nightfall here in Paris and we are wrapping up a big Tuesday for Team USA and for our Hoosier Olympians. Let's start here at La Defense Arena - in the pool - where we saw three of our athletes. (Note: The video above is...
Indiana ranks 28th state with most people in financial distress
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Tuesday’s business headlines with Jane King where she discusses the new financial distress list, student loans and more. Indiana ranks 28th in new financial distress list WalletHub in July published its study, titled “States with the Most People in Financial Distress.” The company used nine key metrics, […]
Purdue University president says proposed IDOE diplomas ‘do not meet Purdue’s admission requirements’
INDIANAPOLIS — As the first round of public comment came to an end regarding the Indiana Department of Education’s proposed redesign of high school diplomas, several teachers, parents and lawmakers expressed concerns during the latest State Board of Education hearing Tuesday about what these changes could mean for future students. ”If you think that this […]
Child Recovered in Indiana After Dupage County Home Invasion
Aurora, IL – An 8-year-old child is safe after being abducted during a home invasion on Aurora’s east side, leading to the arrest of two men in Indiana. On Monday evening, Aurora Police and Firefighters responded to a home invasion report on the 2000 block of Cheshire Drive. According to the Aurora Police Department, two males forced their way into the home, injuring the homeowners, and abducted the child. The offenders were identified as the child’s father, uncle, and grandmother.