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Meet the Indiana swimmers competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Indiana's influence on international swimming keeps growing. Fresh off the U.S. Olympic Trials in Lucas Oil Stadium, the state has several representatives competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: ∎ 7 Indiana University swimmers competing for Team USA. ...
INDEMS says VP Harris’s presidential campaign is the fuel needed to break Republican supermajority
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Democrats see the momentum that’s building behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s new presidential campaign – momentum several party leaders say could help them take the Governor’s office this November. In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic visit to the Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boule in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Indiana Democratic […]
Knox Co. Health Dept. to Hold Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
The Knox County Health Department will conduct a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic today from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Bierhaus Building on N. 2nd Street in Vincennes. . Immunizations offered will include those required by local school districts as well as recommended vaccines for various...
Vigo Co. Education Foundation hosts 32nd annual Fore the Kids golf scramble
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Fore the Kids golf scramble has been a staple in the community for more than three decades. It is hosted by the Vigo County Education Foundation to raise money for the Vigo County School Corporation. The foundation’s Executive Director Jane Nichols said the money will make a major impact. […]
ISU changes its policy on using facilities to protest
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Changes are coming to Indiana State University. Thursday, the ISU Board of Trustees met to address where and when protests can take place. College officials say the changes do not "prevent free expression and exchange of ideas." The revised policy includes protest restrictions for activity...
Two finally arrested in road rage shooting that left trucker in critical condition
Two people were arrested this week for a road rage shooting that left a trucker in critical condition earlier this month. The shooting occurred on July 3rd on Interstate 65 northbound in Whitestown, Indiana. According to Fox 59, police were called to the scene of a semi truck that ran...
Terre Haute pickleball tournament raises $1,000 for Riley Hospital for Children
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - It was all about pickleball at Terre Haute's Brittlebank Park on Friday. With the help and support from First Financial Bank, students with the Terre Haute North Vigo High School Dance Marathon organized a pickleball tournament. It was all to raise money for Riley Children's...
Carwash chain to host annual benefit to help kids
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Crew Carwash is hosting its 15th annual "Crew for Kids Fundraiser" on Saturday. It's part of a multi-state partnership between the company and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Crew will be donating 50 percent of all proceeds in the day. This is taking place at all...
Indiana choir to join Foreigner onstage at Ruoff for a performance they'll 'never, ever forget'
A group of high schoolers from Brazil, Indiana, are about to perform alongside rock n' roll legends. Members of the Northview High School choir program will join '70s and '80s icons Foreigner onstage at Ruoff Music Center Friday night to perform their hit, "I Want to Know What Love Is." "This'll be something...
Central Indiana to Experience Stormy Week with Severe Weather Risk Chance
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana is gearing up for a stormy week as weather forecasts predict frequent chances for showers and thunderstorms. After a brief dry spell, residents can expect increased precipitation and fluctuating temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Indianapolis, the primary threats include lightning,...
A.J. Foyt deserves spot in NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR columnist Al Pearce is taking two weeks off to tidy up a heart-related issue at MCV/VCU Hospital in Richmond. In his absence, the Rocky Mount Telegram will reprint excerpts from his 2022 book with colleague Mike Hembree titled “50 First Victories: NASCAR Drivers’ Breakthrough Wins.” Today’s features A.J. Foyt. Hear the name “A.J. Foyt” and the first thing you probably jump to are four wins in the Indianapolis 500, victories in long-distance sports car races at LeMans, Sebring and Daytona Beach, a dozen USAC/CART...
Boil water advisory for Sheridan next week
Indiana American Water to tie-in service from new water treatment plant. Indiana American Water (INAW) announced Thursday that water treatment services in Sheridan will begin switching over to INAW’s new, technologically advanced water treatment plant that has been under construction for the past year on the town’s northeast side.
Martin University reentry job fair offers second chance at life
Anthony Vaughn is in construction school and hoping to get a job with the trade unions or in a warehouse. At a July 25 job fair at Martin University, he was able to connect with employers in those industries, including Volumod, a modular construction company on the far east side. Vaughn, 29, is hopeful he’s on track to land one of those jobs after being rejected by a number of employers in the roughly three months since he got out of prison.
Docs: Delaware County man charged after 100+ instances of child molestation
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A Delaware County man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly molested an 8-year-old child more than 100 times. According to court documents, filed on Friday in Delaware County, 44-year-old Amyl Shaner was charged with three counts of child molestation, each a Level 1 felony; one count of child molest fondling, […]
Docs: Intoxicated driver traveled nearly 100 mph in crash with family of 7
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was formally charged with DWI and criminal recklessness on Friday in connection to the crash of an SUV and car that injured eight people, including six children, on Tuesday on the city’s east side. Tramayne Harris, 27, was charged with eight felony counts of causing catastrophic injury when operating […]
New Wild Eggs restaurant opens in Avon
AVON, Ind. — A new restaurant is open in Avon. Wild Eggs, a contemporary breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant chain, has opened its new location at 9769 E. U.S. 36. The location previously served as the site of a Jack in the Box, which closed in 2017. The Jack in the Box building was razed and a new multi-unit commercial space was built in its place. Wild Eggs will occupy the space previously held by a Denny's that closed in 2023.
Detailed breakdown: High tensions, policy confusion led to protestor clash at Indiana University
Note: The video included above is from April 27 after 23 people were arrested during protests at Dunn Meadows. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A last-second policy change is blamed for much of the confusion that led to protestors and police officers clashing over multiple days on Indiana University’s campus. A detailed breakdown of the events, assembled […]
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