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Special Olympics in urgent need of coaches
INDIANA (WTHI) - Special Olympics Indiana is on the hunt for a few great people to join its team of coaches. The organization is in need of volunteers as the number of athletes continues to grow. "With more than 19,000 athletes across the state engaged with Special Olympics Indiana, we...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Illinois Is Home To One Of The Most Popular Cheerleading Squads
As of the time of this story, things aren't very good for sports in Illinois. In baseball, the Cubs are two games below .500. The White Sox might go down as the worst team in MLB history. In the NBA, the Bulls finished 39-43 last year with things looking about...
Indiana secretary of state targets BlackRock for alleged fraud over ESG funds
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent a cease and desist letter on Thursday to BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — for alleged securities fraud, accusing the company of making “false and misleading statements” about their environmental, social or governance (ESG) funds and allocation focus. Morales issued the letter via the Indiana Securities […]
Winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $40,000. The ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball for the Aug. 20 drawing; the winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51 with a Mega Ball of 24. The Megaplier was 4X, quadrupling the typical $10,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at […]
Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
Prep Roundup: Aug. 23, 2024
Fountain Central’s tennis team defeated Frankfort 5-0 on Wednesday. In the singles matches No. 1 Gabe McCollum defeated Charlie Beardsley 7-6 (3), 6-4, No. 2 Skyler Hoagland defeated Jackson Ravy 6-0, 6-1 and No. 3 Ayden Batchelor defeated Kelby Santos 6-4, 6-1. The Mustangs No. 1 doubles team of...
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
Former Pacers guard and Indiana native announces his return to the team
The Indiana Pacers have already filled out their roster. Additionally, they have used up all three of their two-way contract spots this offseason. However, it seems that the team is still making moves a little over one month ahead of training camp. In a recent interview with Tony East of...
Retail places moved out of the PMU
If you’re a returning student or staff member, you might notice the restaurants in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union look a little different. Purdue Food Co., the company responsible for staffing and managing as many as 30 restaurants on campus, has unveiled six new restaurants in the PMU.
West Lafayette's plans for the Levee continues to take shape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — West Lafayette's plan to convert the Levee to a downtown-style grid of streets is continuing to take shape. The city is getting a first look at the possible street layout and the vision for a future Tapawingo Park. In 2020, West Lafayette developed its...
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
Warmer temps Friday, steamy conditions return this weekend | Aug. 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A late season surge of Summer temperatures could bring the hottest air of the season. This morning: It’s another clear, quiet, and cool start this morning, but temperatures are not quite as chilly, especially in outlying areas, as in the past few mornings. Friday: Winds continue to shift to the south and […]
🚫 Auto parts manufacturer shutting doors in Richmond
Happy Friday! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. If you're not busy, perhaps you can catch me and say hi at the Centerville Archway Days. More on that in today's feature. Your weekend Richmond weather forecast: ...
Kirk Herbstreit Gets Destroyed After Wild Question About Colts QB Anthony Richardson
We are deep into the NFL preseason at this point in August, but everyone involved continues to get acclimated to the new season. That goes for announcers as much as it does for players and coaches. On Thursday night in Amazon's preseason game between the Indianapolis Colts and ...
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
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