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Night One At Kokomo Belongs To Grant
KOKOMO, Ind. — If it’s the opening night of the Kokomo Smackdown, expect Justin Grant to visit victory lane. For the fourth year in a row Thursday night, Grant parked his TOPP Motorsports No. 4 in victory lane on night one of USAC Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Smackdown XIII.
Indianapolis Forecast: Soaring Temperatures with Heat Index Near 100
Indianapolis, IN — As the weekend approaches, Indiana residents should prepare for rising temperatures. Starting Saturday, highs are expected to reach 89 degrees, marking the beginning of a warming trend that will continue into next week. Saturday will see mostly sunny skies with scattered clouds in the afternoon. The...
Indiana’s First Donut and Beer Festival Is Happening in Evansville this October
This family-friendly festival celebrates breakfast and brews. Over the past several years, we've seen the popularity of food-based festivals skyrocket. Evansville is no stranger to hosting festivals surrounding different types of food. And there's something unique about being able to go to one place and try out different variations on your favorite food or beverage. One festival heading to Evansville is very unique as it celebrates breakfast and brews.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Kokomo metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Kokomo, IN metro using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
Insects placed in breakfast buffet of Indiana DNC delegation at downtown Chicago hotel
CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Insects were placed in the breakfast buffet of the Indiana delegation for the Democratic National Convention Wednesday morning. A person who attended the breakfast said bugs were found in the buffet, and they appeared to be crickets—contrary to earlier reports that they were maggots.
Prep roundup for Thursday, Aug. 22
On August 22, Eastern's girls golf team secured victory in a triangular meet against Kokomo and Taylor, finishing with a total score of 202. Teagan Bedwell emerged as the medalist, shooting 48 despite previous challenging matches. In boys tennis, Eastern swept Blackford 5-0, and Peru defeated Wabash led by Piercey Dyer's 38. Taylor's boys soccer team dominated North Miami 4-0, with standout performances from Eli O'Neal and a solid defensive effort. In girls soccer, Sheridan and Oak Hill delivered decisive wins, holding Northwestern and Kokomo scoreless.
Manchester volleyball retools for success
While some programs look at the graduation of six seniors from their previous roster as cause for a rebuild, Manchester volleyball heads into their 2024 campaign with sights set on anything but as they bring back talent and experience from a year ago. For head coach Adam Marlatt, their returners...
Indiana State Fair reports attendance increase from 2023
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 850,000 people descended on the Indiana State Fairgrounds during the 167th iteration of the Indiana State Fair, an increase from 2023’s attendance. According to a news release from the state fair, this year’s attendance reached 854,236, compared to 2023’s attendance of 840,414. Officials said many vendors and partners also reported record […]
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
WOMENSTATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR
STATE SENATOR VANETA BECKER SELECTED CITY-COUNTY OBSERVER WOMEN-OF-YEAR. Indiana Stae Senator Vaneta Becker selected City-County Observer Woman-Of-Year. The City County-County ObserverCommunity Service Awards Luncheon will be held on September 20 at Bally’s in Evansville. United States Senator Mike Braun will be the keynote speaker at the City-County Observer Community...
Indiana House Republicans looking for paid interns for the 2025 legislative session
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana House Republicans are accepting statehouse internship applications for the 2025 legislative session. This opportunity is open to college students and recent graduates. According to area lawmakers, it's a great learning opportunity for students of all majors. "The Statehouse internship program is an excellent platform...
Melissa Herzner Named 2024 Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year
Herzner is the executive director of SEI Voices for Children. (Southeast Indiana) – SEI Voices for Children Executive Director Melissa Herzner has been chosen as the Indiana GAL/CASA Program Director of the Year. Herzner was chosen from nominations sent in from across the entire state and she will be...
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