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Local News Headlines: July 25, 2024
Man sentenced for threatening Jewish lives in 2022. 67 year-old Andrezj Boryga of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to willfully transmitting in interstate commerce threats to injure other people, and for choosing his victims because of their religion. In 2022, Boryga left voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices throughout the country, threatening to assault or kill Jewish people.
Traffic stop leads to three men arrested on dealing charges
ANDERSON—On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Trooper Matt Dickerson was patrolling the City of Anderson near 38th Street and Columbus Avenue when he stopped a passenger vehicle for an equipment violation and speeding. Trooper Dickerson spoke to the car’s driver, who identified himself as Ki’Shawn Demond Anderson, 22, of Anderson. During the interaction, Trooper Dickerson recognized indicators of criminal activity and requested the assistance of the Anderson Police Department.
Indy man convicted of child solicitation in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – An Indianapolis man who was arrested as part of a larger child solicitation sting in Johnson County is now awaiting sentencing after his conviction this week. Jurors deliberated for less than an hour on Thursday before finding Christopher S. Busch guilty of child solicitation, a Level 4 felony. The verdict brought […]
“Fire Up DWNTWN” Back and Better for Third Year
MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), an organization connecting our community and creating a vibrant downtown, announced today initial plans for its third “Fire Up DWNTWN,” a street festival that has drawn over 10,000 people to the heart of the city in each of its last two celebrations. The event, sponsored by Ivy Tech Muncie, will be held from 1pm to 10pm, Saturday September 21st.
Sewer line break repairs cost Lawrence $125K
A sewer line break of off Pendleton Pike will cost the City of Lawrence about $125,000. The Utility Service Board voted unanimously July 23 to ratify a contract with Culy Contracting, which fixed the sewer line earlier in the month. The board agreed July 9 to declare a public emergency and allow the city to move quickly to hire Culy for the repair work, before the contract was formally approved.
Muggy meter and storm chances to resurge this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We stayed on course with having a nice Friday across central Indiana. The hotter and humid air mass kept itself more in southern Indiana today. Do not expect us to stay away from unsettled weather for much longer as we’ll re-introduce a more uncomfortable and active pattern going into the final few […]
Most eligible Indiana families don’t access federal child care subsidies, per new report
Although Hoosiers’ access to federal child care subsidies was slightly higher than the national average in 2020, advocates are concerned that a majority of eligible Indiana families are still missing out, according to a new study. The report was published June 27 by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit […]
NASCAR Penalty Report: July 2024 (Indianapolis)
Three NASCAR penalties announced after Indianapolis. Over the weekend, NASCAR raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park. On Tuesday, NASCAR issued three post-race penalties. View the NASCAR penalty report after Indianapolis. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Penalty Report. NASCAR Xfinity Series. Driver/Team: No. 21 Austin Hill. Date: 7/20/2024 (post-race...
Complaint about former Evansville mayoral candidate's fundraising isn't moving
EVANSVILLE — The Indiana Election Commission has taken no public action on a February complaint accusing former Evansville mayoral candidate Gabe Whitley of filing fraudulent campaign fundraising reports while seeking office locally. Whitley, who promotes himself as "Honest Gabe," has moved to the Indianapolis area since he campaigned briefly for mayor of Evansville as a Republican in 2022. The complaint before the Indiana Election Commission — filed by Gabrielle Kendall, wife of WIBC radio host Rob Kendall...
Get out this weekend to explore a cave, fish or learn about butterflies and how to ID trees
The weather this weekend looks like a mixed bag of sunshine and rain, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out and exploring the varied wonders of Indiana's state parks. Weekend activities include hikes, fishing and programs on tree identification and butterflies. Saturday looks like the best bet, with high temperatures in the...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Indiana Landmarks names new southwestern office director
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana Landmarks has named a new director for the Southwest Field Office in Evansville. Indiana Landmarks announced that Stephanie Richard has joined the organization as director of its Southwest Field Office in Evansville. She’ll oversee the preservation nonprofit’s work to save historic places and revitalize communities in six southwestern Indiana counties, […]
Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates to take part in live debate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Three candidates for Indiana’s Gubernatorial race have agreed to take part in a live debate. The Indiana Debate Commission says that republican Mike Braun will join democrat Jennifer McCormick and libertarian Donald Rainwater for a live debate on October 24. The debate will be live-streamed on the Indiana Debate Commission’s website, and […]
Northview High School Choir to perform with Foreigner at Ruoff Music Center
Brenda Buchanan, the choir teacher at Northview High School, shared exciting news about an upcoming performance. On July 26, the Northview High School Choir from Brazil, Indiana, will join the band Foreigner onstage at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. The choir members will sing alongside Foreigner on their classic number-one hit, “I Want to […]
Man who ‘stalked,’ killed stranger in Muncie Walmart parking sentenced to 70 years
MUNCIE, Ind. – A judge sentenced a Muncie man who “stalked” and killed a stranger in a Walmart parking lot to 70 years in prison. In April, 34-year-old Tyler Abrams pleaded guilty but mentally in connection with the July 2022 incident. The sentence includes 60 years for murder plus a 10-year firearms enhancement. Police said […]
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