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INDOT holds public meeting about installation of EV charging stations
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Indiana Department of Transportation discussed plans Tuesday for more electric vehicle charging stations around the state. A public meeting was held in Knox County about the Charging the Crossroads campaign. That’s INDOT’s plan to invest nearly $100,000,000 in electric vehicle charging stations. These will be built at strategic locations along […]
Guilty verdict returned for deadly 2019 New Year’s Eve shooting in Normal
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Dewon Griffin faces at least 48 years in prison after being found guilty Monday in connection with a deadly New Year’s Eve shooting four years ago. A McLean County jury found Griffin, 24, guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated unlawful use of a...
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Mother-son duo arrested for breaking into apartment, beating man with tire iron
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bedford man and his mother are in jail for allegedly kicking down a door to a man’s Bloomington apartment and beating him with a tire iron. Phillip Magness Jr., 38, of Bedford and Jamie Staten, 56, of Farmersburg, both face charges of burglary with a deadly weapon (a Level 2 felony), battery with a deadly weapon (a level 5 felony), possession of meth (a level 6 felony), and criminal mischief (a class B misdemeanor).
WIN Energy announces new CEO
WIN Energy REMC has appointed Leslie Beard as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2024. Beard succeeds Tom Nowaskie, who retired after serving as CEO since August 2018 and dedicating over 45 years to the cooperative. Beard began her career at WIN Energy REMC in 2000 and...
Marshall Softball Adds Four Transfers to 2024 Class
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University softball Head Coach Morgan Zerkle announced the addition of four transfer portal signees prior to the start of the 2024-25 athletics year. The four newcomers - Haleigh Adkins, Jules King, Paige Maynard, and Paige Simpson - join the seven incoming freshmen who were formally...
Carrie Underwood fans gush ‘you’re such a hottie’ as star wears bejeweled top and short shorts for Chicago show
CARRIE Underwood fans have been left gushing over the country star’s outfit, as she sported a bejeweled top and short shorts. Following her appearance at the Windy City Smoke Out festival in Chicago, fans said Carrie was “such a hottie.” The former American Idol winner posted a series of Instagram photos of her headlining performance […]
Parkview Employer Solutions emphasizes wellness, prevention, and cost of care
For businesses of all types, it pays to help their employees attain and maintain optimal health and wellness. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, research has shown that healthy employees are productive and engaged employees. According to Gallup, the well-being of employees has “serious implications for business outcomes.”
Students get hands-on experiences at Vincennes University's Broadcasting Summer Camp
With a video camera in his hands, Loogootee High School rising senior Karson Burch is down on one knee on a sultry July morning looking for the perfect camera angles while capturing video of the construction site of Vincennes University’s $33.9 million Center for Health Sciences and Active Learning.
Barnes, Bergeron, Ditote, Harnish and Steele join Indiana Football Hall of Fame
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Five more football stars from Northeast Indiana joined the Indiana Football Hall of Fame on Monday evening. The Indiana Football Coaches Association hosted another induction dinner at the Goeglein’s Banquet Hall in Fort Wayne, celebrating the class of 2024. That group included Roosevelt Barnes,...
Wet and Rainy Weather Remains in the Forecast
(Undated) – Wet and stormy weather appears to be here for the rest of the day. According to this morning’s “Hazardous Weather Outlook” from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms will affect the area throughout the day today and this evening. They say the round of afternoon storms could contain “damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.” The weather service says scattered storms will linger south of I-70 tomorrow. However, severe weather is not expected. As a result of the heavy rain, the National Weather Service has issued a “Flood Watch” in effect through tomorrow morning. Stay tuned to Classic Hits, WTYE, for the latest weather information.
Illinois quick hits: Storms, tornadoes cause damage; City leaders under scrutiny for drinking while on duty;
Storms, tornadoes cause damage Severe storms rolled through Illinois Monday night, with several tornadoes suspected of touching down in spots. Wind gusts as high as 100 mph were detected in some areas. The National Weather Service issued 13 tornado warnings in the Chicago area alone. A tornado has been confirmed in Oswego, where residents woke up to major storm damage. The storms produced heavy rain which caused flooding in many areas, including Fulton County, which saw more than 4 inches of rain. In Will County,...
Illinois, This Is How Long Your Food Can Last In The Fridge Without Power
Monday night's storms brought strong winds and thousands of power outages. For many parts of the Quad Cities, stoplights are out and power companies are working hard to restore power to those affected by what has been classified as a derecho. It was a nasty, eventful Monday night. MidAmerican says that they expect to have most Quad Cities outages restored by 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17th and all restored by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Derecho brings damaging winds, EF-1 tornado in Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - The US National Weather Service in Davenport confirmed an EF-1 tornado in the Quad Cities metro. The storm Monday which moved across Iowa and Illinois into Indiana and Ohio has also been classified as a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center. A derecho is defined...
Suspensions, technology violations leading to cellphone policy vote in schools next month
The District 186 Board of Education will consider two paths forward on a more restrictive cellphone usage for middle school and high school students this coming school year, including a vote on the purchase of Yondr pouches that lock up cellphones and other devices. Board members would also look at...
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
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