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Severe storms with tornado reports whip through Midwest, killing 1, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornado reports blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana on Monday, downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home, authorities said.
Severe overnight storms leave tens of thousands of Hoosiers without power
INDIANAPOLIS – Severe weather swept through Indiana overnight, leaving tens of thousands without power. At least one fatality was reported in northwest Indiana. The storms packed strong winds that downed trees and power lines across the state. Power outage reports Poweroutage.us, a website that aggregates outages from several different utility companies, reported that more than […]
Flood risk today; Cooler, drier weather on the horizon
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Southern parts of the state could see over 2″ of rainfall through Wednesday. This morning: Our severe weather threat is over for now, but heavy rain remains, with even some frequent lightning being detected on radar here early this morning. Tuesday: Headlines for today will have the potential for some stronger storms […]
High-end Tornado Watch issued for SW Michigan, Gusts up to 90 mph possible
A tornado watch has been issued across northern Illinois into southwest Lower Michigan and northwest Indiana. Intense severe weather is ongoing in Iowa and Illinois at 8:00 p.m. and heading east. The Michigan counties in the tornado watch are Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. The tornado watch...
Ohio man wanted for shooting a teenager to death arrested in Indiana
According to a statement issued by Indiana State Police on Sunday, in a well-coordinated operation on Saturday Indiana State Police successfully apprehended a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. Early Saturday morning, Ohio officials notified the Indiana State Police to be on lookout for a suspect connected...
Be A Citizen Scientist: Report Wild Turkey Sightings In Indiana
In hopes of learning more about the population of wild turkeys across Indiana, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is asking for the help of Hoosiers across the state. From now through August 31st. the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will be accepting reports from Hoosiers who have spotted or observed wild turkey hens - with or without poults (A poult is the name of a wild turkey chick.)
Baileys Arrested Following High-Risk Traffic Stop Early Sunday Morning
A Carlyle Illinois man is free on a Notice to Appear while a Carmi man is behind bars after what Carmi Police call a high-risk traffic stop resulted in their arrests early Sunday morning. It was about 2:20am when officers say they pulled over the pair in the 400 block of South Walnut. 22-year-old Cory Bailey of Carlyle was arrested and charged with Fleeing/Eluding Police. 23-year-old Christopher Bailey remains behind bars. He was arrested on two warrants, one a misdemeanor from this year; the other a 2023 felony. Online court records don’t show details on the misdemeanor; the felony warrant is related to a January 2023 incident in which it appears Bailey took a plea deal. He’s due in court at 10am Monday.
The Warrick County Fair is this week. Here's what you need to know before you go.
The Warrick County 4-H Fair is this week, and there are a few changes this year. Beginning Monday at the Warrick County 4-H Center, the family-friendly event will have a little bit of everything for everyone. Here's what you need to know before you go. When and where is the...
Suspect Held At Gunpoint By Resident Following Break-In
Evansville Police were called to a home around 1:45 Saturday morning on Ravenswood Drive for a residential break-in. The homeowner told police that a man broke into the backdoor of the house and her son had the paranoid suspect on the kitchen floor at gunpoint. The suspect, later identified as...
Evansville-area food news: 9 bites of food news for you this week
EVANSVILLE − We're bringing you Tri-State restaurant happenings and food news you need to know. Here's the latest. Crisp & Green to open in The Promenade A Crisp & Green restaurant is set to open soon in The Promenade shopping center. The national chain has almost 50 locations, but Evansville's will be the first in...
Special Olympics Launches New "Young Athletes" Program
The program is designed for children ages two to seven with and without intellectual disabilities. (Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties, Ind.) - Special Olympics Indiana - Ripley Ohio Dearborn Counties is thrilled to announce the introduction of their newest initiative: Special Olympics’ Young Athletes program. Special Olympics, Inc. first piloted the program in 2005-06 in eleven countries, including the United States. In the United States, programs were piloted in Texas, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Delaware, and California. The program will be the first in the state of Indiana, setting a new precedent for early childhood sports and inclusion.
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