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2026 PG Jonathan Sanderson, has family connection to IU basketball, eyeing another visit
One of Indiana’s first offers in the class of 2026 went to Jonathan Sanderson. And part of the reason why is the Hoosiers have a family connection with the top-50 4-star guard. Sanderson is the son of Jon Sanderson, who was named the director of men’s basketball performance at...
Road closures in downtown Indianapolis in preparation of Saturday's Eucharistic procession
Thousands of Catholics will parade down Meridian Street and Capital Avenue on Saturday to celebrate the revival of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Congress. About 50,000 people traveled nationwide to downtown Indianapolis as part of a three-year movement in the Catholic Church in hopes of addressing American Catholics' spiritual apathy toward the Eucharist after church leaders discovered only a third of American Catholics, believe that Jesus Christ's presence resides in the Eucharist. This is a core belief of Catholicism.
Jim McIntosh Remembers The First Race At Salem Speedway
I recently had the pleasure to interview Jim McIntosh, an original spectator of the first race at the Salem Speedway in 1947. McIntosh now 86 years old, and he was nine years when he saw his first race at the Speedway. He attended with his grandfather, James McIntosh. The speedway...
Free Family Movie Night Planned Aug. 2
Families of the public and employees of GKN are invited to a free showing of the Disney/Pixar movie "Inside Out" on Friday, August 2, after sunset, around 9:30 p.m., at the Hilltop Plaza Courtyard, 190 W. Becks Mill Road, Salem. The event is sponsored by Staff Management, an agency that handles staffing for GKN Sinter Metals in Salem.
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.
City, ACOI to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Flooding
July 19, 2024 - The City of Midland, in partnership with the Midland Business Alliance Advisory Committee on Infrastructure (ACOI), will host a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, July 29 to discuss updates on the selection of potential projects to mitigate flooding in the community. The meeting, which will...
TH Wayne Newton Post 346 opens regional tournament with 12-0 win over Clay County Post 2
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Wayne Newton Post 346 Baseball beats Clay County Post 2 12-0 in their opening game of the American Legion baseball regional tournament.
Gage Bobe stays on with UE Men’s Basketball as a graduate assistant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Gage Bobe is entering his 6th season as a Purple Ace, but instead of playing this season, he joins the coaching staff as a graduate assistant. “I love this program and this is a way to keep building this program up without playing anymore,” said Bobe. Bobe started his career at […]
Former Terre Haute Police Chief passes away
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — 77 year old Ray Watts died on Thursday July 18 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Watts served as the Terre Haute Police Chief and was also a Vietnam combat veteran who received a Purple Heart after he was wounded in battle. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., […]
Indiana man charged with child molestation after investigation, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An Indiana man is charged with child molestation following a monthlong investigation. Indiana State Police arrested 31-year-old Michael Allen Richardson of Hardinsburg on Friday. The investigation started on June 12 after the Indiana Department of Child Services was made aware of the allegations. The investigation...
Reddick paces Brickyard 400 practice
Tyler Reddick was fastest Friday in NASCAR Cup Series practice as teams made their return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reddick topped the board at 182.582 mph (49.293 seconds). He was fastest over reigning series champion Ryan Blaney, who clocked in at 181.928 mph. Denny Hamlin was third...
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 […]
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