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Granger's Bella Bauer as Miss Indiana Teen 2024
Recent Penn High School Graduate and soon-to-be student at Purdue University, Bella Bauer is representing the state of Indiana as Miss Indiana Teen 2024. Though she won the biggest title at the competition, Bauer also won the preliminary talent award, overall dance award, tied for the overall interview award and the Joy of Life award.
Indiana Town Backs Out of Pride Festival – Now It’s Getting Sued
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the town of Loogootee, Indiana, because it believes that the town violated people’s First Amendment rights by rescinding their approval for a Pride festival. Reversing Decisions. Organized by a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group called Tri-State Alliance, the town initially granted permission for...
One dead after crash in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, Ill. (WTHI) - One person has died after crash in western Jasper County. It happened on Friday around 5:45 p.m. on Illinois Route 33 near East 1200 Avenue. That's northwest of Newton, Ill. Illinois State Police said a westbound car hit a van head-on while attempting to pass...
Washington Freedom Seals Top Finish with 42-Run Triumph Over Texas Super Kings
Washington Freedom continues their unbeaten streak by sealing a top finish after defeating the Texas Super Kings by 42 runs at Grand Prairie Stadium. Travis Head's exceptional performance, including two half-centuries and a quick 50 off just 20 balls, fueled Freedom's success. Travis Head scored a quick 50 off 20...
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 […]
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 […]
Confirmed: First Case of West Nile Virus of 2024 Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has released details about the first confirmed case in 2024 of West Nile Virus in the state. West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread across the country. Since then, it has been something most of us have taken efforts to prevent every year as the disease is easily transmitted by mosquitoes.
Dramatic NASCAR Truck Series Incident: Corey Heim Confronts Christian Eckes at Indianapolis
Corey Heim confronts Christian Eckes at Indianapolis Raceway Park during the NASCAR Truck Series race, leading to a heated exchange between the two drivers. Corey Heim picked up a flat left front tire after contact with Christian Eckes. NASCAR recently issued $50,000 fines to Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar for...
“I’ve seen him knock out three dudes at one time, knock out a seven-footer” – Jeff Teague on how lethal James Johnson is
Jeff Teague talks about how dangerous James Johnson is, having seen the power forward take on and knock out numerous opponents at one time.
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Solar eclipse paints the perfect backdrop for ISP’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ photo
INDIANA (WFIE) - Indiana State Police is hoping to represent the Hoosier State well with this year’s submission for the “Best Looking Cruiser”, which is put on annually by the American Association of State Troopers. For 2024, ISP took the opportunity to snap their photo during one...
Tech outage causes widespread disruption
INDIANAPOLIS – A widespread tech outage linked to Microsoft and CrowdStrike disrupted operations around the globe Friday, affecting everything from flights to banking to media outlets. The issue grounded flights for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta, and caused headaches for multiple companies. Some customers were unable to make transactions, while the Indiana Bureau […]
Take an interpretive strolls through Bedford's Zahn Historic District on July 23
This month’s Bedford Park Program will be a historical walk during which participants can learn about one of Bedford’s oldest sections of town. Marla Jones and Teena Ligman will lead the walk through the Zahn Historic District, just south of the downtown square. The walk is on Tuesday, July 23, and people should meet in front of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, at 1723 I St. in Bedford.
Report finds former Oolitic town clerk didn't deposit nearly $80k in utility payments
Former Lawrence County Auditor Jessica Staggs didn't deposit nearly $80,000 in utility payments when she was the city clerk in Oolitic, according to the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Staggs left her job in Oolitic after being elected auditor in 2021, but resigned from the position without explanation in December 2023.
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.
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