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Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
Federal agencies ordered to halt voter registration services in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WIBC) — Secretary of State Diego Morales has ordered more than one hundred federal agencies to stop providing voter registration services in the Hoosier state. Morales told these agencies to obtain state permission before engaging in election-related activities. His orders stem from an executive order issued by President Biden in 2021 that mandates federal agencies […]
CMH Answers Big Summer Question
(Undated) – It’s summer and CMH is answering an important summer question. Do you really have to wait to hit the pool after eating? They say in short, no. In a post on its official Facebook page, Crawford Memorial Hospital says the chances of getting a cramp while swimming right after eating is pretty low, especially if you’re swimming recreationally. However, everyone has different comfort levels, so it’s best to experiment and see what works for you.
Dispose of Unwarted Drugs at CMH
(Undated) – Crawford Memorial Hospital is reminding the public wanting to dispose of unused and unwanted medication they offer a drug take-back bin. CMH reminds the public, the drug take-back bin is located at the entrance of the Robinson Rural Health Clinic at 1101 N. Allen Street. They say the bin provides a safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired medications.
Teen struck by fire department truck has died
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — 3rd Update: The Prairieton Fire Department has released a statement to the family of 17-year-old who died after being hit by a fire department truck Wednesday. 2nd Update: The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the 17-year-old male who was flown to Indianapolis after being hit by a pickup truck […]
Tired, lost driver goes wrong way, dies in crash at I-70 work zone
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WISH) — A lost and fatigued driver has died after mistakenly going the wrong way on I-70 and crashing near the Indiana-Illinois border, the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Investigators think the man may have turned and went the wrong way onto eastbound I-70 at the National Avenue exit. He […]
‘Super Bowl of the summer’ | Vigo County Fair begins
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Vigo County Fair kicks off this weekend. It is going to include dozens of food vendors, carnival rides, 4H activities, and grandstand activities throughout the week. This year they are adding some new food vendors, an alpaca and llama barn, and a train the tours the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds’ […]
Sheriff: Deceased driver found in semi, no foul play suspected
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local Sheriff investigated a death Friday after a body was discovered in a semi truck at an area gas station. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the Road Ranger Truck Stop near the intersection of S.R. 59 and S.R. 42 on Friday. Following an […]
2024 LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR LINEUP
(SUMNER) The 2024 Lawrence County Junior Fair gets started this weekend and runs thru all of next week, along U.S. Route 50, between Sumner and Bridgeport. With general fair exhibits to be entered today, on this Friday, the fair’s first main event is the Miss Lawrence County Pageant tomorrow night at 7:00 with a new Miss Lawrence County Fair Queen, a new Junior Miss and new Little Miss to all be crowned in the fairgrounds main building. Then it’s Church at the Barns Sunday morning at 10:00, followed by the Hay Bale Contest at 11:00, the Battle of the Barns at 12:00, the ABC Baby Contest at 4:00, and the ATV Rodeo at 7:00 Sunday night. The Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull starts at 6:00 Monday night, followed by Truck Pulling at 7:00. It’s the Redneck Dirt Drags Tuesday night at 7:00, the Classic BBQ dinner from 4:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening, and Pig Wrestling at 7:00 Wednesday night. The Youth 4-H Livestock Auction is Thursday afternoon at 1:30 with Go-Kart Racing that night at 7:00. Then the Power Wheels for Youth Derby next Friday night at 6:00 and Demo Derby action to wrap up the fair both Friday night and Saturday night at 7:00 each night.
Investigations ongoing in Bicknell theft reports
A July 4th investigation resulted in two arrests. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department went to a Bicknell residence in reference to a report of a vehicle break in. A handgun and other items were reported stolen. That report was received at 8-am on Thursday morning. At 2:30 Friday morning,...
Cox seeks second sweep of Grade 3 Indiana Derby-Oaks at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Brad Cox is as much a fixture on Horseshoe Indianapolis’ biggest day of racing as corn in the surrounding Shelby County fields. This year Cox brings Dragoon Guard, a 3-year-old colt with limited experience but huge potential, to the $300,000 Grade 3 Indiana Derby and the Grade 1-placed Impel to the $200,000 Grade 3 Indiana Oaks. Florent Geroux will ride both Juddmonte-owned horses in the 1 1/16 miles races.
Former Sycamore Erin Reese qualifies for Paris Olympics
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Former Indiana State track and field star Erin Reese has qualified for the Paris Olympics and will represent Team USA in the Women’s Hammer Throw. Reese finished 3rd in the women’s hammer throw Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and boosted her world ranking enough to qualify for the Olympics by […]
Historic Ritz Theater now offers sensory friendly shows
ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– The historic Ritz Theater is now offering sensory friendly shows this weekend. This unique movie experience is for anyone who may get over stimulated or overwhelmed by a normal showing. Those who come to see a sensory friendly show will get to watch and enjoy movies with the lights half way dimmed […]
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