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Dozens of new American citizens take oath at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
98 men and women were naturalized at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Wednesday. The most-represented countries of origin at the naturalization ceremony were Burma, India, Haiti and Mexico.
Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown […]
U.S. Customs, Border Protection approves proposal for sea cargo terminal in Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that they have approved a proposal from the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to a news release, the approved proposal will create the only all-water container route to serve the […]
Buddy Walk returns for 26th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — The 26th Annual Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI) Buddy Walk is returning to Parkview Field on Sept. 14. An acceptance and awareness walk, DSANI’s yearly event celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome. The Buddy Walk is the...
Vigo Co. Prosecutor speaks on THC warning to businesses
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Several local businesses must get rid of their THC products to avoid punishment by law. On July 1, Vigo County prosecutor Terry Modesitt sent out a press release banning THC products. He says that the products have been causing problems in the community. “If they are juveniles then they will […]
Valley weekend planner: July 5 – 7
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — We have a busy weekend in store with plenty of events happening across the Wabash Valley. We have compiled some local events that may interest you and your family this weekend. This is not a comprehensive list of events. To submit your event, email us at news@wtwo.com. Keep in mind, that […]
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 […]
Terre Haute's civil rights commission condemns vandalism of Juneteenth mural
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The group tasked with overseeing civil rights efforts in Terre Haute is condemning the recent vandalism of a Juneteenth mural. The Terre Haute Human Relations Commission says they are "extremely troubled" by the act. This comes after someone did burnouts on the mural in the...
Teen flown from scene of fire after hit by fire department truck
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Update: A 17-year-old boy was flown from the scene of a brush fire in Terre Haute after being struck by a Prairieton Fire Department pick-up truck. According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday near a residence on S. Paddock Place. Initially a […]
Terre Haute holds 76th Frontier Day parade
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The 76th annual Frontier Day Parade in Terre Haute took place despite heavy rain in the morning. The original route was planned for Wabash Avenue, but rainy weather quickly changed the venue to the Vigo County Fairgrounds. Dozens of people showed up to see the horses up close. Wabash Valley […]
Fourth of July parade, firework cancellations in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Oh no! It quite literally is expected to rain on our parades. This has led to a seemingly growing list of cancellations on Independence Day. Review the list below to check events that are rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled: Bloomington Fourth of July Parade Cancelled: Rushville Fireworks Postponed: Martinsville 5th Annual Independence Day Parade […]
Health Spotlight | Breakthrough treatment makes dad cancer-free
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. It mostly strikes people in the prime of their lives – between 20 and 40 years old – and is usually treated with chemo and radiation. Now, a new treatment is turning the body against the deadly cells – giving more hope to […]
'Indianapolis welcomes you': Immigrants become US citizens on the eve of July 4th
Felix Baum works just above the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Every day, he sees people coming in, nervous for their immigration interviews. Baum can relate. While he’s lived in the United States for over a decade, over the last few months, he’s been going through the naturalization process.
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