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Journal & Courier readers vote Rossville pitcher Avery Layton for Spring Play of the Year
LAFAYETTE — Rossville pitcher Avery Layton checked off a row of boxes en route to helping the Hornets' clinch their first IHSAA softball championship in state history. Layton can now add Journal & Courier Spring Highlight of 2024 after her being voted J&C Small Schools Softball Player of the Year in June. ...
Tuesday morning storms down trees, branches; no injuries reported
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― High winds from storms rolling through Tippecanoe County early Tuesday knocked down some trees and sheared branches from trees, but no one was injured, Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Director Jeff Houston said. A tree fell on a vacant mobile home in a park west of West Lafayette, Houston said, noting...
35th Annual Ice Cream Social comes to Monument Circle
The 35th Annual Ice Cream Social is coming to Monument Circle this week! The event offers hand-scooped ice cream sundaes perfect for the summer. It’s set for Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. Brooke Williams with American Dairy Association Indiana and Pam Lozano with the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis […]
Kyle Guy, Chris Evans walk the walk in giving back to Indy youth: 'Passing the baton.'
INDIANAPOLIS — The window to compete as a professional athlete does not open at all for most people. And even for those who do make it to the top, it can be fleeting. Kyle Guy and Chris Evans graduated from high school in 2016. They were stars in their respective sports. Guy won Mr. Basketball and honored as a McDonald’s All American out of Lawrence Central; Evans an electrifying running back at Ben Davis, won a state championship as a junior.
Muncie woman charged with giving meth to fellow Blackford County Jail inmates
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Muncie woman has been accused of providing meth to fellow inmates in the Blackford County Jail. Dawn Jeanette Castor, 51, was charged Monday in Blackford Circuit Court with dealing in meth, possession of meth and trafficking with an inmate. According to court documents, staff at the jail — along...
More rounds of heavy rain and flooding possible
The warm and very muggy conditions will continue today with the threat of additional storms. While there could be some gusty winds, the main threat we face will be the potential for flooding. Some parts of the area through are under a slight or marginal risk from the Storm Prediction Center.
Illinois dam fails, residents told to evacuate area
Thunderstorms with heavy rains and tornadoes rattled the Chicago area and elsewhere in the Midwest, overtopping a dam Tuesday in southern Illinois, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and even sending weather forecasters scrambling for safety. A woman in Indiana died after a tree fell onto a home.
Help In the Fight Against Alzheimer’s With Southwestern Indiana’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
We've partnered with the Walk to End Alzheimer's to help find a cure for this devastating disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is also a progressive disease where people gradually lose more and more memory and cognitive function.
Thrive Alliance names new Dementia Outreach Specialist
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Thrive Alliance recently appointed Jennifer Moffatt as Dementia Outreach Specialist. In her new role, Moffatt will implement the State of Indiana’s Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCSP) for Thrive Alliance’s PSA (Planning and Service Area). Intending to improve Indiana’s dementia-related population health outcomes, the DCSP...
One more muggy day, before big changes arrive
We have the chance for a few showers or storms the first half of our Wednesday. As a cold front clears the area, look for decreasing clouds into the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s will be a bit more comfortable, as humidity begins to drop. Our weather takes a...
Terre Haute Community Engagement Report Released
Terre Haute, In. – The results of the Community Engagement Workshop report has been released by Terre Haute officials. Four different areas were focused on in the study. They are housing, employment, education, and criminal justice. Anne-Therese Ryan the Executive Director of the Terre Haute Human Relations Commission says the high rate of homelessness and the lack of affordable housing are two of the biggest challenges. Ryan said “We’re hoping that our government officials, such as the mayor and city council will start to take the ideas in here and start to implement them into changes that they are able to make.”
Cops Bicycle Tour Comes Through Terre Haute
Terre Haute, In. – The Cops Cycling For Survivors bicycle tour made its way through Terre Haute Mondy. The ride honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Both police and civilians take part in the tour. Money from the event supports the loved ones of fallen officers and efforts to keep their legacies alive.
Thousands remain without power in Greater Lafayette as strong winds produce storm damage
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Police are urging drivers to be cautious Tuesday morning after powerful winds and strong storms swept across Greater Lafayette, toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands of customers. Energy companies and highway departments in the WLFI viewing area continue to assess and clean...
Strom Produced Tornado Maybe More
(Lake County, IN) - At least one tornado was confirmed to have touched down in northwest Indiana last night. The tornado touchdown was confirmed through radar in the Crown Point area. It’s believed the tornado continued on in Porter County as part of a strong storm system that moved through...
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