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Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
Indiana’s top 10 fashion trends, retail study finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — New research from fast-fashion company Boohoo reveals Indiana’s favorite fashion trends for 2024. Boohoo analyzed average monthly Google searches for various fashion items to determine the most popular trends in the state. Top Fashion Trends in Indiana: “We love discovering which fashion trends people are embracing each season. TikTok and Instagram are […]
Cellphones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT) — Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cellphones in […]
Local Food Week starts Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Local Food Week began Friday for the fifth year in a row. Local farm tours and food events will be hosted throughout northeast Indiana until Aug. 4. This year’s events include more than 110 tours, workshops, hayrides, tastings, dinners and celebrations hosted by 40 different farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations across 7 Northeast Indiana counties.
Indiana Family Star Party Invites You to View the Stars August 2nd and 3rd
On August 2nd and 3rd you can take in the 21st Indiana Family Star Party! You will be a part of the largest astronomy gathering in the state and one of the largest astronomy events in the midwest. Come to Camp Cullom (near Frankfort) to enjoy the dark rural skies...
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking, study finds
(The Hill) — Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
25-year-old Lawrence County sheriff's deputy killed in motorcycle crash southwest of Bloomington
GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — A 25-year-old Lawrence County sheriff's deputy died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Greene County, southwest of Bloomington. Just after 11 p.m. July 27, Greene County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on East State Road 445, near Interstate 69.
The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries on Sgt. Major John Plasse's legacy serving his country
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse's legacy. The owner, Brian Mundell, says Plasse was a big museum supporter since day one. Plasse's Army uniform and picture have been on display for quite a while now. He retired from...
TH Wayne Newton Post 346 baseball advances in state tournament
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346 defeats West Terre Haute Post 501 5-0 in the American Legion State Baseball tournament. Post 346 advances to another elimination game on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Terre Haute North High School.
Children’s Museum hosts 10th annual Train Day
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Children’s Museum held their annual Train Day Saturday. This is the 10th year for the event. The idea came from Terre Haute’s railroad history and current tradition. Today, the museum had train layouts on display for kids to look at, build, and play with. They also built a train […]
Civil Air Patrol holds graduation at ISU
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The Civil Air Patrol had their summer encampment graduation Saturday at Indiana State. 110 cadets graduated from their basic training, along with 25 finishing their advanced training. The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer organization that conducts, not only aerospace education, but aids in search and rescue and disaster relief […]
Video Of QB Anthony Richardson Leaks From Colts Camp And Fans Are Very Concerned
As the Indianapolis Colts reported for training camp, fans got their first look at quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is returning after an injury ended his rookie campaign in 2023. Richardson is coming off shoulder surgery to his throwing arm and has experienced soreness recently. There may be cause for concern...
Central Indiana Weather Alert: Daily Thunderstorms Predicted Throughout the Week
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana is set to experience a week filled with daily showers and thunderstorms, with at least a low threat for severe storms on multiple days. According to the US National Weather Service in Indianapolis, while not every day will result in a washout, considerable uncertainty remains regarding the exact timing and coverage of the storms.
Unsettled weather pattern brings daily storm chances to central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Heavy rain will be possible at times over the next several days. This morning: Dry conditions are here early for your Sunday morning. We’re watching rain start to slowly move in from Illinois. Sunday: We should start off dry here this morning, but we will look for scattered showers and thunderstorms to […]
Motorcyclists killed in hit-and-run on Indy’s west side
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after a man and woman were killed in a hit-and run crash Sunday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the crash in the 3500 block of Lafayette Road on Indy’s west side. Police said a man and woman were traveling on […]
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