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Indiana health officials investigating cases of poisoning from Diamond Shruumz edibles
Indiana officials are investigating several cases of illnesses associating with eating Diamond Shruumz sweets, a product line of edibles that promises to deliver energy boosts, euphoria and focus through microdosing. The company is recalling its products after dozens of people have been sickened across the country with symptoms such as...
Former Indiana star Eric Gordon agrees to deal with 76ers, his 17th NBA season
Former IU basketball star and Indiana Mr. Basketball Eric Gordon's NBA career will extend to 17 seasons. According to multiple reports on Sunday, Gordon has agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2024-25 season. Gordon's deal is expected to be for the veteran's minimum, which is estimated to be around $3.3 million for players with 10+ years of service.
Transplant Games of America 2024
Three Indianapolis residents who have received organ donations will represent Team Indiana at the 2024 Transplant Games of America, held from July 5-10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jen Weber, now 50, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and a severe autoimmune disease at 36. She has had three double lung transplants since 2010. Weber will compete in […]
Converting melon waste into bioplastics
Farmers and the Ag industry are always looking for innovation; both to drive demand, find ways to reduce waste products, and help the environment. We may focus a lot on things like biofuels, aviation fuels, and other products for which our corn and soybeans are used. But we also know...
Tree limb disposal site still opens despite fire
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A tree limb disposal site in Vigo County following last week’s storms still opened as planned on Monday despite a fire that happened there overnight. Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard says someone set a pile of brush on fire at the site. He believes it happened sometime after midnight. Clinkenbeard […]
Neal McCoy announced for downtown Terre Haute music festival
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A popular country music singer is set to perform at a downtown Terre Haute music festival. Neal McCoy will be at Music at the Crossroads in Terre Haute. McCoy has 15 albums and is best known for songs like No Doubt About It and Wink.
USAC Silver Crown Sumar Classic At Terre Haute Entry List And Storylines
Thirty-one USAC Silver Crown entries are set for this Thursday night’s 20th running of the 100-lap Sumar Classic at western Indiana’s Terre Haute Action Track. The Fourth of July event at the 1/2-mile dirt oval features four past winners: series point leader Kody Swanson (2014), Shane Cockrum (2015), C.J. Leary (2016) and two-time victor Justin Grant (2018 & 2022).
Portion of Fruitridge Avenue closed for a month
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Drivers in Terre Haute who regularly utilize Fruitridge Avenue just north of I-70 will need to find alternative routes starting Tuesday. According to Right Of Way Utility Inspector Jim Roetker with the City of Terre Haute, the section of Fruitridge Ave. between East Margaret Avenue and Hulman Street will be […]
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a release. The shop features the brand’s popular designs — including gold jewelry featuring diamonds, opals, sapphires and more.
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