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Newly minted vice presidential candidate JD Vance spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's fresh off RNC acceptance speech
FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Newly minted vice presidential candidate and Cincinnati resident JD Vance was spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's Fairfield location on Friday. This comes a day after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president and two days after Vance gave his first big speech on the national stage to accept the vice presidential nomination.
WTRE Farmer of the Day
WTRE Celebrated the “Farmer of the Day” this year at the Decatur County Fair. Kylie Huber Olsen, a 3rd generation farmer, from the St. Paul area, is our Farmer of the Day. Kylie and her husband Justin and 2 daughters – Sadie and Nora, continue to raise cow/calves at their home and Kylie also works with her parents on their farm, also with cow/calf pairs. Kylie grew up on a Dairy farm that began with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Huber and followed suit with parents Brian and Shirley Huber, who recently retired their dairy herd. Kylie and her siblings all spent time at the barn and continue, along with the grandkids, to be a part of the daily landscape at the farm. Kylie is also a Vet Tech, with several years experience, and is currently enjoying being a stay at home Mom and working with her family.
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosts town hall at Allen County Public Library
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - On Saturday, members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus hosted a town hall at the Allen County Public Library. The town hall, which was free and open to the public, is part of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus’ statewide town hall series that provides opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about the Indiana General Assembly’s 2024 session as well as opportunities for the public to provide insight for the Indiana General Assembly’s 2025 session.
Attorney General Todd Rokita co-leads 17 states defending Indiana teacher’s religious liberty against required use of ‘preferred pronouns’
INDIANA- Attorney General Todd Rokita is co-leading 17 states in asking a federal appeals court to rule in favor of the religious liberty of a former Brownsburg High School teacher forced to resign because he declined to use the preferred names and pronouns of transgender students — an action that violated the teacher’s sincerely held beliefs.
Hoosier Lottery drawing produces two Indiana winners
Wednesday’s Hoosier Lottery drawing produced not one but two lucky winners in northern Indiana. Two $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold for the Wednesday drawing, one at Virk Liquors #8 in La Porte, located at 501 State St. The second was at Phil’s One Stop #21 in Fort Wayne at 3411 Lower Huntington Rd.
Hoosiers wait for progress with Pathways waiver
It's the night before the fourth of July. Matthew and Jason Harding stand in their dad's kitchen in Bedford, making him dinner. Their dad, John, has dementia. For the past couple of years, one of them has come over everyday to check on him and help around the house. At first it was just the evenings. But now one of them comes over every morning before work, too.
DCMH Launches Same Day Appointment Service
GREENSBURG, IN – June 20, 2024 – Decatur County Memorial Hospital is thrilled to announce the launch of its new same-day appointment service, providing same-day care for illnesses and injuries. This initiative enhances accessibility and convenience for patients, ensuring they receive timely medical attention without the need for long-distance travel or extended wait times.
What to expect for weather at IMS for the Brickyard 400 | July 21, 2024
INDIANA, USA — It's been a nice weekend so far and we are expecting the comfortable weather to continue to all of Sunday for the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. However there is a quick catch. A small 10% chance of a rain shower is possible. Let's break it down.
How Brickyard 400 pole sitter Tyler Reddick could make IMS history
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) — Tyler Reddick has been a dominant force all weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for the Brickyard 400. The 23XI Racing driver maintained his pace from practice to qualifying — staying the fastest on Friday and Saturday and winning his eighth Cup series pole […]
How former NASCAR Rookie of the Year, Xfinity champ worked his way back to Cup Series
INDIANAPOLIS — Another addition to NASCAR’s Cup Series will come into play beginning with the start of the 2025 season come February. During a press conference Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Cole Custer announced his return to NASCAR’s top division with Haas Factory Team. ...
Indianapolis Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Drug Possession And Aggravated Battery
On Friday, a narcotics possession charge and his involvement in an October 2021 shooting led to a 16-year prison sentence for an Indianapolis man. IMPD officers from the Northwest District responded to a report of a person shot on Oct. 18, 2021, in the 5500 block of W 38th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. IMPD initiated an investigation into the incident shortly after.
IndyShorts Film Festival helps give local filmmakers shot at stardom
Indy Shorts International Film Festival is running July 23 through 28. It is made possible by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and presented by Heartland Film. For seven years, the festival has brought together local and global filmmakers. The short films are 40 minutes or less. The festival presents them...
Christian Eckes presses on after Heim tangle, ends up just short of IRP victory
CLERMONT, Ind. — For the second straight season at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Christian Eckes knew he had a truck capable of contending for the TSport 200 victory. This year, his No. 19 Chevrolet handled the opposite from 2023. The No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing team approached IRP with...
Logansport man accused of attempted rape arrested in Ohio
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A Logansport man accused of assaulting two women at Huston Park earlier this week was arrested in southern Ohio after evading authorities for the last two days. The Logansport Police Department confirmed that 25-year-old Deonizio Teo Pascal was arrested Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio for his alleged role in the attempted rape and […]
All Good Dawgs Opens 2024 TBT with 90-67 Win
Final Stats Butler's All Good Dawgs team posted a convincing 90-67 win in the opening round of the 2024 TBT. AGD knocked off Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in front of a very pro-Butler crowd. AGD led 26-19 after the first quarter and held a nine-point advantage entering the fourth period. The team comprised mainly of Butler alumni then out-scored their opponents, 16-6, to open the quarter before the clock was turned off for the TBT's trademark Elam Ending. AGD scored the necessary eight points to seal the 90-67 victory. Sean McDermott led the way for All Good Dawgs, scoring...
NASCAR drivers eager to test their skills on Indianapolis’ oval after 3 years on the road course
ASCAR and race officials ended their three-year attempt to rev up fans with a 200-mile road-course event by returning to the track's more revered oval and original title, Brickyard 400, for the 30th anniversary of Cup racing in Indy.
Regular Season Championship battle heating up with five races remaining
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — In the eighth year of the current NASCAR championship format, the Regular Season Championship battle has never been this tight among a handful of teams. It makes every point that much more valuable. Entering Sunday’s Brickyard 400 (2:30 p.m. ET, NBC, IMS Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio,...
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