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AGT’s Singing Janitor Shares His Future Plans If He Wins The Show
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you have seen Richard Goodall, otherwise known as the “viral singing janitor,” on America’s Got Talent. To catch you up to speed, Richard Goodall, a middle school janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana, went viral during the premiere of Season 19 of America’s Got Talent with his powerful rendition of Journey’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
Destination inspiration: Teacher takes trip of a lifetime
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Vigo County School Corporation teacher, Carlee Sluder, was awarded a Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship grant in 2023 this summer the grant afforded her the trip of a lifetime. “I wish everyone could have this kind of opportunity,” Carlee Sluder, a literature and writing teacher at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. […]
New national real estate law begins Saturday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A big change is coming to the world of real estate starting on August 17. While the change may not have a huge financial impact, it will modify the process of purchasing a home for the buyer and realtor. Staff at Century 21 Elite in Terre Haute helped to explain […]
Lansing promoted to Deputy AD
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State Director of Athletics Nathan Christensen has promoted Angie Lansing to Deputy Athletic Director. Lansing has served as the Sycamores’ Senior Associate Athletics Director and the Senior Woman Administrator since 2016. She served as Indiana State’s interim athletic director twice during her tenure, including this past spring semester. As […]
Don't look down - Terre Haute Fire Department's new cadet class tackles highline rope rescue training
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Cadets with the Terre Haute Fire Department have spent the week practicing perilous highline rope rescues. A highline rope rescue is an important technique for fire fighters to practice. It is used when patients need saving from high elevations, and there are no available stairs or elevators to take them to the ground. These techniques can be used in high-rise cityscapes, or out in nature at cliffs or ravines.
$100K-winning Powerball ticket sold near Rockford unclaimed
(WIFR) - The clock is ticking for one lucky Powerball player to collect their $100,000 prize. The winning ticket was sold in September 2023 at the Road Ranger at 7500 E. Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park. Powerball players are encouraged to check their tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 9, drawing....
Central Illinois Weather: Early Morning Storms and Weekend Rain Chances
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is experiencing persistent storms Friday morning, with early hours marked by heavy rain across areas including Champaign. According to the National Weather Service, while these storms will taper off later today, residents should be prepared for a mix of isolated thunderstorms and sunshine over the weekend.
Illinois panel OKs funds for grade separation, crossing projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $2 million from the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) for removal and reconstruction of the existing Muirhead Road grade separation structure near Elgin. The Plato Township Road District will remove the existing structure and construct a new five-span vehicular overpass superstructure consisting...
Be on the lookout: Thieves steal container of Tern bikes
(BRAIN) — Tern is asking retailers to be on the lookout for 48 of its bikes and e-bikes that were stolen while in transport by rail from Los Angelas to a Tern warehouse in Illinois last month. The company is working with law enforcement and insurers following the theft...
Illinois lawmakers push for affordable prescriptions
Two Illinois state lawmakers from the area are pushing legislation to make medicine more affordable. The bill, HB3493, would establish a prescription drug affordability board. Rep. Gregg Johnson and Sen. Mike Halpin went over the bill during a town hall meeting at the UAW Hall in East Moline. The board would work with the pharmaceutical companies to set maximum prices for drugs. Supporters say people are often forced to choose between the drugs and other basic necessities like food. The bill passed the Illinois house in April and is now in the hands of an Illinois Senate Committee.
Thousands in Illinois Have Itchy Bites from Nearly Invisible Pest
I am not a fan of the many cicadas and ticks you find in Illinois, but at least you can see those bugs. There's a nearly invisible one that is apparently responsible for thousands of people in Illinois who are saying they're experiencing super-itchy bites from a pest that you can almost never see.
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Bethany, IDCFS expand Nurturing Parenting Program
Bethany for Children & Families and the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (IDCFS) are teaming up to teach more parents how to care for their children. Bethany is expanding its Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP), which teaches healthy parenting skills as an alternative to abusive or neglectful practices. In the past, Bethany has provided […]
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