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Bloomington closes Rail Trail encampments, adds homelessness coordinator in 2025 budget
Another homeless encampment has been cleared in Bloomington, this time along the Rail Trail south of Country Club Drive and North of Gordon Pike. At a news conference in the first week of August, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson said that the encampments along the Rail Trail, which had 30-day notices posted towards early July, were still on course for removal “in the next couple of weeks.”
Indiana basketball future schedules: 2024-25 and beyond
Nov. 1 – vs. Marian (Bloomington, Ind.) Nov. 6 – vs. SIU-Edwardsville (Bloomington, Ind.) Nov. 10 – vs. Eastern Illinois (Bloomington, Ind.) Nov. 16 – vs. South Carolina (Bloomington, Ind.) Nov. 21 – vs. UNC Greensboro (Bloomington, Ind.) Nov. 27 – vs. Louisville, Battle 4...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Government security company cutting 123 jobs in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to eliminate 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC Raiders, other special operations personnel, and several […]
Straw Purchaser of Gun Used in Police Officer’s Death Sentenced
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Role In Death. Ashantae Corruthers, an Indianapolis woman, was the second person sentenced to federal prison for their role in procuring a firearm for a known felon by acting as a “straw purchaser” for a person who was legally prohibited from owning a firearm that would ultimately kill a police officer with the weapon. As we have previously covered, a straw purchaser of a firearm is someone who falsely certifies on a form used by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (“ATF”) that they are purchasing a firearm for themselves when in fact they plan on transferring or selling the firearm to someone else who would not pass the necessary background check because they are prohibited under law due to their criminal history, immigration status or otherwise. In the case at hand, Corruthers bought the gun at an Indianapolis firearm store in 2020 claiming it was for herself when in fact she had conspired with Regina Lewis to obtain the gun for Darion Lafayette, a felon, and then reported the gun as stolen. In 2021, Lafayette would fatally shoot Officer Christopher Oberheim in Champaign, Illinois when he and another officer, who was also wounded in the attack but survived, were responding to a report of domestic abuse. Regina Lewis, who was cousins with Lafayette, received an 8 ½ year sentence for her role in procuring the weapon which also left Lafayette fatally wounded.
Residential developments proposed in Westfield
The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission held two public hearings Aug. 5 regarding residential planned unit development proposals. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed Westfield Yard PUD. WHAT IT MEANS. Westfield Yard PUD is a proposal to rezone 11 acres at Ind. 32 and Gray Road, adjacent to the...
Starbucks doesn't get to have all the fun. Freddy's launches pumpkin, apple flavored treats
The fall flavors keep coming. Starbucks officially announced its fall menu launch is happening Thursday, Aug. 22. But Freddy's started serving pumpkin and apple flavored treats a day earlier. Freddy's new Caramel Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie flavors ...
Vintage camper lovers converge on Spring Mill for 2024 rally
Jody and Stacy Kress relaxed in front of their 1956 Airstream Safari camper Saturday in Spring Mill State Park. The Noblesville couple acquired the camper just three weeks before attending the 2024 Vintage Camper Rally, although Stacy Kress said they have been going to camper rallies for around 6 years. The Kresses were...
More national chain restaurants take aim at Greater Lafayette
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Several national chain restaurants are coming to town, according to building permits filed with Lafayette and West Lafayette. According to the documents, a Chuy's Tex-Mex location is under construction at the former TGI Friday's at 110 S. Creasy Lane in Lafayette. Chuy's "menu is...
2024 Highlight Zone Preview: Angola Hornets
ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) – After sporting identical 12-1 seasons in 2017 & 2018, the Angola football program has hit a bit of a speed bump, as the Hornets have posted a losing record in three of the five seasons since – including a 2-8 mark last fall. Angola’s move from 4A down to 3A this […]
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