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New statue unveiled in 12 Points
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A statue unveiling took place at 12 Points in Terre Haute. The piece is a wooden sculpture of Walter Phillips, who laid the foundation for what would become the 12 Points area in 1889. The sculpture was carved by Joseph McCarthy, and also includes the addition of swings thanks to […]
Project Never Broken holding celebration of life Sunday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A celebration of life for Greg Ferency is coming to Terre Haute Sunday. Project Never Broken will remember fallen Terre Haute police detective Greg Ferency. It’s the third anniversary of his death and end of watch. The ceremony will be held at Afterburner Brewing. Project Never Broken founder/executive director Shelley […]
Volunteers build new fences for local stable
Volunteers visited Koteewi Stable and Trails, managed by Ben’s Ranch Foundation in Noblesville, on June 22 to help build fences. Brose McVey, Ben’s Ranch founder and executive director, said the foundation’s management of the stables creates a platform for teens to work, learn and grow by caring for the horses and facility. They also learn about the business aspects of running a stable.
The 7th annual Rubber Duck Regatta has a winner
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Thousands of yellow rubber ducks raced this evening for the 7th Annual Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta, at Fairbanks Park. Participants purchased rubber ducks with the chance of winning $10,000 if theirs crosses the finish line first. The regatta provides additional funding toward Terre Haute Catholic Charities. All proceeds will help […]
Indianapolis Colts Could Cut Fan Favorite Offensive Player
The Indianapolis Colts are heading into the 2024 NFL season with hopes of getting back into playoff contention, After coming up just short during the 2023 campaign, Chris Ballard and company chose to bring back most of their in-house talent. They added a few players from outside the roster, but they spent most of their […] The post Indianapolis Colts Could Cut Fan Favorite Offensive Player appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Parade of patriotic rebels keep tradition alive in Sheridan
The rain in Sheridan started around 9 a.m., the same time registration for the annual Lions Club Fourth of July Parade was set to begin. The difficult decision was made to cancel the parade, but not without disappointment. Vance Wallace and his friend Steve Bilby sat next to a tractor...
It’s time for the Indy 500 to be broadcast on TV
It was around 2:30 p.m. on Race Day. We were all sitting in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media center, listening to Speedway president Doug Boles giving another update on the weather. The storms that prevented the Indianapolis 500 from starting on time had moved out, and the green flag finally dropped at 4:45 p.m.
Carmel swimming’s Chris Plumb on coaching at the Olympics: ‘It’s what you live for’
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — USA Swimming head coach Anthony Nesty called over Chris Plumb on the second Saturday morning during the Team USA Swimming Trials in Indianapolis. Plumb, the Carmel High School and Carmel Swim Club head coach, had gotten his second swimmer to qualify for the Olympics just two days before. He thought he […]
Goodness Gracious Kitchen and Cupboard opens in Carmel
Tobi Mares was beginning to think her dream of opening her own restaurant wasn’t going to happen. “It’s been a long time coming,” Mares said. “I was just about to give up. I was so defeated, not being able to find a location. I didn’t want to settle. I knew I wanted to stay in Carmel. When every location fell through for a variety of reasons, I tried not to get upset. But when the last one fell through, I thought, ‘Maybe I’m not supposed to do this.’”
From Beef & Boards to Broadway: This Indy native joins 'Hamilton' NYC cast July 16
An Indianapolis native will make her Broadway debut in the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning musical "Hamilton" this month. After years of touring in the role, Morgan Anita Wood will debut as Elizabeth Schuyler, the wife of the titular founding father, Alexander Hamilton, July 16 at the Richard Rogers Theatre in New York City.
IU Athletics Coach Ron Helmer Dead at 77
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Former Indiana University Athletics coach Ron Helmer died in Bloomington Thursday at the age of 77. Helmer coached IU Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field from 2007 to 2022, during which time he mentored more than 50 Big Ten champions. He also worked at Georgetown University for 37 years. […] The post IU Athletics Coach Ron Helmer Dead at 77 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
West Indy soccer stadium to undergo rugby-focused renovations
INDIANAPOLIS — A huge investment is coming to the near west side of Indianapolis. Last month, a group of investors got the green light for the City-County Council to pour $45 million into Kuntz Memorial Stadium. The goal is to attract rugby and other field sports to the Circle...
Speedy four-star CB Dawayne Galloway commits to Purdue
Columbus (Ohio) Marion-Franklin cornerback Dawayne Galloway announced his commitment to Purdue on Thursday. Galloway is a major addition to a Boiler class that has had several big additions recently. He has speed and was a good win in a state of Ohio that this staff has been getting more into in recruiting.
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