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‘We can’t keep putting this off’: commissioners appear closer to jail site decision
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County Commissioners could pick a site for the location of a new county jail as early as late August. Sharing calculations for the potential added costs of delaying a decision, commissioner Penny Githens said the county can’t afford to wait any longer. “We cannot...
Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of...
Lebanon Mayor says the city is "a lot closer" to a water solution
LEBANON, Ind. (WLFI) - The Lebanon Mayor's office confirms statements made by Mayor Matt Gentry regarding the timeline of finding a citywide water solution. Mayor Gentry previously told News 18 Lebanon has always been faced with water supply challenges based on its location, and the way water sources flow away from it.
NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2024
NASCAR is set to arrive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 22nd weekend of the 2024 Cup Series season. It represents the only date at the venue, as NASCAR only goes to Indianapolis, Indiana, once per season. This will be the first time NASCAR brings the NextGen car to the oval layout, as the previous two races have been on the road course. First, the Cup Series needs to qualify for the event at Indianapolis, and the qualifying format is simple. The session will be split into Groups A and B. Each group will have single-lap runs, and the top...
The Wall that Heals to be on display at Morgan County Fairgrounds August 15th – 18th
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C.
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
School board candidate removed from ballot over 'MAGA' nickname
The St. Joseph County Election Board voted 2-0 Thursday to rule in favor of a challenge against school board candidate Ben Dallas because he tried to use the nickname “MAGA” on the November ballot. The vote takes Dallas off this fall’s ballot. ...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Australia, Singapore for next economic development trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to begin his next international economic development trip. He’s expected to depart Indianapolis on Saturday for Australia and then return from Singapore on Tuesday, July 30. The trip will focus on growing partnerships in order to advance mutually beneficial economic...
Honest Abe Auto Sales Ordered To Pay Customers Nearly $500k For Lying
Indiana business running four used-car dealerships agreed to fork over almost half a million bucks to former customers. According to the State Attorney General, the dealer used deceptive practices to charge customers thousands more. The dealer’s parent company, Sycamore Co. LLC, must make four more payments of $85,039.40 each.
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
When does school start in Central Indiana for the 2024-25 school year?
INDIANAPOLIS — The back to school season is back in Central Indiana once again. Starting at the end of July, and going through mid-August, Hoosiers will be making their way back to school for the 2024-25 school year. Look below to see when your district is beginning this year: July July 24 July 25 July […]
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