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Indy cybersecurity expert weighs in on CrowdStrike global outage
INDIANAPOLIS — A single Microsoft content update is responsible for a global tech outage impacting Hoosiers and businesses like gas stations hotels, banks, some grocery stores and more. Systems were down at many businesses — meaning they were only able to accept cash. As of late Friday afternoon,...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Marion County becomes majority non-white
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Marion County, Indiana’s most populous county, became majority non-white between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents over that period. It gained about 7,000 Black, 5,000 Hispanic and 3,900 Asian residents but lost nearly 200 Native Americans. […]
Indiana delegate from Lafayette says he's hopeful after Republican convention
MILWAUKEE — Waking up Friday morning after spending the week attending the Republican National Convention, Chad Chism said the tune of "Back Home Again in Indiana" was playing in his head as he packed up his hotel room. Chism, an alternate delegate for Indiana's Congressional District 4, said after...
GrowTH Club programs begins at Terre Haute Farmers Market
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Terre Haute Farmers Market is holding a new program for kids called the GrowTH Club. It will take place every Saturday until August 24th. The club will feature different activities each week focused on nutrition and physical activity, such as the blender bike smoothie they showcased today. Participants under the […]
Jackson Thoma’s complete game shutout leads Post 346 into regional final
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute North graduate Jackson Thoma threw a complete game shutout to lead Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346 baseball to a 1-0 win over West Terre Haute Post 501 in the American Legion Regional Baseball tournament. Thoma struck out 9 across 7 scoreless innings. Northview’s Jackson Pierce recorded the […]
Former Sycamore Isaac Harker wins Arena Bowl MVP
(WTWO/WAWV) — Former Indiana State quarterback Isaac Harker brought home MVP honors in Arena Bowl XXXIII on Friday night. Harker threw for 184 yards and 5 touchdown passes to lead the Billings Outlaws to the Arena Bowl Championship.
Mollie Wheat Clinic holds back to school event
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Mollie Wheat Clinic held a back-to-school event this morning for incoming students. It gave them an opportunity to receive free sports physicals, health checks, and school immunizations. The clinic is student-ran and located at Landsbaum Center for Health Education, as part of the IU School of Medicine. Clinics are held […]
Ex-teacher sentenced to 1,090 days, but he'll likely be in jail only 188 days
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Former Southwestern Middle School teacher Peter Anders served most of his 1,090-day sentence on in-home detention while getting to enjoy his house, his family and his safety. That ended Friday. With credit for good behavior on pretrial in-home, he'll have 376 days to remaining to serve of the sentenced handed down...
Dramatic NASCAR Truck Series Incident: Corey Heim Confronts Christian Eckes at Indianapolis
Corey Heim confronts Christian Eckes at Indianapolis Raceway Park during the NASCAR Truck Series race, leading to a heated exchange between the two drivers. Corey Heim picked up a flat left front tire after contact with Christian Eckes. NASCAR recently issued $50,000 fines to Bubba Wallace and Carson Hocevar for...
Bringing Back the Bash arrives this weekend
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – What used to be called “Cruisin the Bash” has returned as Bringing Back the Bash. Cruisin the Wabash was an event enjoyed by generations of the Terre Haute community. Today, car lovers are trying to bring it back. It’s going on at the Wabash Valley Dragway and throughout Terre Haute […]
The Bridge Church opens shower house to help others
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A local church is offering a new resource that will help people who don’t have access to showers. The Bridge Church in Terre Haute recently installed a shower house next to its building. It was donated by Simple Church in White House, Tennessee. The shower house is to help people […]
“I’ve seen him knock out three dudes at one time, knock out a seven-footer” – Jeff Teague on how lethal James Johnson is
Jeff Teague talks about how dangerous James Johnson is, having seen the power forward take on and knock out numerous opponents at one time.
‘An eyesore’: Eastsiders push for redevelopment of former prison
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Elizabeth Castle drives past what was the Indiana Women’s Prison almost daily. She lives a block away in the Willard Park neighborhood on the near east side. “I have heard of teenagers shooting guns and hiding in the old prison building according to neighborhood emails and have seen people wandering around […]
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