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The 4th Annual Gobbler Games Shootout Field is Set
Earlier this week sponsors Mossy Oak Properties, Ryan Luce State Farm, Servpro Vigo County & York Automotive announced the 4th Annual Gobbler Games Shootout teams. 2:30pm - Cascade vs. Mt. Vernon (Posey) 4pm - North Vermillion vs. Northview. 5:30pm - Terre Haute South vs. North Central. 7pm - Terre Haute...
Fire in Prairieton burns down two-car garage
PRAIRIETON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Wednesday night, a fire in the southwestern portion of Vigo County burns down a two-car garage. The fire was at the 3300 block of West Lombardi Drive, in Prairieton. According to Prairieton Fire Chief Buddy Bonham, the fire had already engulfed the garage by the time crews arrived.
First phase of Riley Spur Trail completed
Wednesday, the Vigo County Commissioners announced the completion of the first phase of the Riley Spur Trail, a 1.61-mile stretch from Louisville Road to Lama Road. Although final shoulder work is still in progress, the Commissioners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to allow trail enthusiasts to begin enjoying this newly completed section. This is […]
Terre Boys and Girls Club to offer after school program
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Starting September 3, the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club will be providing an after-school program. This service will only cost $30 for the entire school year. They will provide a hot meal and a snack provided by the Vigo County School Corporation. Its Unit Director Ashton Stevenson said they […]
Terre Haute police announce massive drug bust
TERRE HAUTE, Incs. (WTWO) — The Terre Haute Police Department announced Wednesday that they made several arrests and seized more than $100,000 in cash along with a substantial amount of drugs, guns and vape cartridges, officers wrote in a Wednesday news release. “Over the past month, the Vigo County Drug Task Force has been actively […]
Rosedale man arrested after leading Indiana State Police on high-speed pursuit
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WISH) — A Rosedale man was arrested Wednesday after he led Indiana State Police troopers on a high-speed pursuit. At 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, an ISP trooper observed a black pickup truck traveling northbound on U.S. 41 near Head Road. The truck appeared to be traveling above the posted 55 mph speed limit. […]
Lt. Governor Visits Terre Haute To Discuss Mental Health
Terre Haute, In. – Tuesday a Mental Health round table was held to discuss ways to change the stigma of mental health in the community. The Vigo County commissioners, the school superintendent, and social workers were part of the discussion. Lieutenant Governor Crouch was in attendance and is using her position to push for better mental health help. Crouch says addressing mental health is important, no matter how old a Hoosier is because their life matters. Many of the people in attendance agreed that mental health needs to be addressed in schools. After the roundtable, it was evident both local and statewide officials are pushing for funding and more readily available therapists, specifically for youth.
Indianapolis Zoo welcomes new 43-year-old orangutan
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo made an exciting announcement Tuesday — the addition of a new friend!. Ember, a 43-year-old female orangutan, is making her way to the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center from the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. With Ember, the Indy zoo now has 11 orangutans.
Blueberry Hill Pancake House moving into Millions Crab location.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— A new breakfast and lunch location will be moving into town soon at the former Millions Crab restaurant location on the south side of Terre Haute. The previous owner of many of the King Gyros locations, for around 35 years in Indiana, has decided to bring his newest venture to Terre […]
Illinois Dems Push Delegates to Get Out The Vote with Labor
NOTE: This story was originally posted for subscribers only. To receive subscriber-only newsletters and content, click here. Illinois Democrats kicked off the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a clear message: Democrats and unions need to work hand in hand to get out the vote. The...
Mom wants school to keep daughter safe after beaten up at school
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An eighth grade girl on Friday was beaten at school by another student. Her mom claims the Indianapolis Public Schools facility is not doing enough to keep her daughter safe. Brittney Laymon’s daughter Mariah was beaten up at Thomas Carr Howe Middle School. Laymon gave I-Team 8 a copy of a video […]
Man gets gun pointed at his face; he says “not cool”
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — A Louisiana woman was arrested in Evansville Wednesday after she was accused of pointing a gun at man during an argument. Evansville Police say they were dispatched to a hotel on Stahl Road after a call was made about a woman yelling she was going to kill someone. Police made contact […]
Mid-States Corridor could make century-old farm disappear
HUNTINGBURG, Ind. (WEHT) – The LCBar Farm in southern Dubois County has been in Cathy Wagner’s family for 111 years. And while they are looking back to celebrate their accomplishments over the past century, they are looking ahead to a future filled with uncertainty. The farm sits on more than 400 acres adjacent to the […]
Smackdown Storylines! USAC Sprints Invade Kokomo for 30-Grand
Kokomo, Indiana (August 21, 2024)………The spotlight, the prestige, the glory, the atmosphere and the intensity. It all hits a fever pitch during Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Sprint Car Smackdown XIII at Indiana’s Kokomo Speedway this Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, August 22-23-24. Since Smackdown’s...
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