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Indy gets federal money to put EV charging stations in underserved neighborhoods
Indianapolis is expected to receive $15 million from a federal grant program to put more electric vehicle charging stations in city neighborhoods. The grant, which U.S. Rep. André Carson and Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Wednesday, will aim to place charging stations in underserved parts of the city. The federal dollars come from...
Rockville Police officer leads effort to bury unclaimed infant
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Rockville police officer was able to turn a tragedy into a moment of closure. In May, a 3-month-old child died of malnutrition. The parents were arrested, but the child’s body was never claimed from the county morgue. That’s when Officer Hannah Gentile stepped in to help.
Duke Energy announces scheduled outages in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A scheduled outage from Duke Energy will affect some Terre Haute customers on August 29. The 333 customers that will be affected were told that crews would be out working from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. District manager Rick Burger says that the planned outage comes after a determination that […]
Baby at center of multi-state search found safe in NW Ohio, police say
HICKSVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - Police have located a baby in Ohio who was allegedly taken by their father in Indiana, prompting a search Wednesday morning. The Hicksville Police Chief tells 13 Action News an 8-month-old baby girl taken from Fort Wayne has been located and is safe. Fort Wayne police...
Jerry Cox Foundation awards Healthcare Scholarships
The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation has provided many students seeking a career in the medical field with the resources needed to achieve their dreams. The scholarships provide financial assistance to students entering the medical field, as well as, those pursuing advanced degrees in healthcare. Assistance is provided for tuition, books, and other direct educational expenses.
Indiana man arrested for Jan. 6, U.S. Capitol Attack
INDIANAPOLIS — A Clay County man was arrested on Wednesday for his involvement in the January 6 United States Capitol Attack. Nicholas Scott Ingram Hofer, 34, of Carbon, was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct in the 2021 breach. He was charged in the District of Columbia with the […]
Obama hails Harris, slams GOP election tactics in first post-DNC remarks
Former President Barack Obama offered a note of caution to Democrats buzzing over Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, telling donors on Martha’s Vineyard Monday night that the party needs to ramp up its focus – and spending – on down-ballot races across the country.
Illinois Teacher Goes Viral Asking Parents Not To Bring Kid’s Birthday Cupcakes
One teacher in Illinois has a back-to-school ask of parents. Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Morrison, is going viral as kiddos are going back to school with what she says is an "unpopular opinion". Parents love to bring cupcakes to school on the kid's birthday for the class. It's...
Illinois quick hits: Construction workers hurt in collapse; DUI enforcement for Labor Day
Construction workers hurt in collapse Two construction workers were seriously hurt when the unfinished wooden frame they were working on collapsed Wednesday in Casey. The collapse happened at Westside Church of Christ, which has been undergoing renovation this summer. During construction of a 4,500-square-foot addition, the wooden roof trusses came crashing to the ground. The church said both were airlifted to Champaign. ...
Illinois GOP Leader McCombie to Discuss Policy Agenda at SIU
Illinois House Republican leader Tony McCombie will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on September 9. McCombie, who became the first woman to lead Illinois House Republicans in January 2023, will share her party's policy agenda and her views on the issues that will shape the November general elections. With Democrats holding a significant 78 to 40 supermajority in the Illinois House, McCombie's leadership is focused on narrowing that gap in the upcoming elections.
$9.2M Illinois Lotto ticket sold at suburban Jewel-Osco grocery store
Did you happen to buy a lotto ticket while grocery shopping at a suburban Jewel-Osco recently? If so, you may be the proud owner of a jackpot winning Lotto ticket worth more than $9 million. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ticket, worth $9.2 million, was sold as part of...
State Police, local forces driven to curtail road rage
Despite being sixth in population, Illinois barely cracks the top 20 in terms of road-rage incidents, according to a new study. Illinois ranked 19th in road-rage incidents, according to the study by H&P Law. The Land of Lincoln scored 58.7 out of 100 in the study. In comparison, Louisiana led...
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