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WTHI-TV at 70: Kevin Orpurt's 40 year career in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - WTHI-TV is celebrating 70 years on the air next week. And one familiar face has been here for over half of those years!. In this Throwback Thursday, we take a look at Chief Meteorologist Kevin Orpurt. The Wabash Valley has heard Kevin's voice on air...
Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis resigns, ending 2 years of health reforms
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― Tippecanoe County Health Officer Dr. Greg Loomis resigned Wednesday, ending two years of contentious fighting to improve the lot of the addicted, sick and vulnerable in the county. “The reason I’m leaving is because I’m basically at an impasse,” Loomis said during an interview Thursday morning....
Silver Alert canceled after Greensburg woman found
GREENSBURG, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled after a 19-year-old was found safely in New Castle Friday afternoon. The Greensburg Police Department said Mia Wilson was located in New Castle around 4:15 p.m. Friday after her disappearance was initially reported on Wednesday, July 17. Wilson is described as being an Asian woman […]
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.
Former Teacher Arrested by Greenfield and Fortville Police
GREENFIELD, Ind.–A former teacher at Mt. Vernon School Corporation and New Palestine School Corporation is accused of providing drugs and alcohol to students. Brock Wedgeworth, a 45-year-old resident of Fortville, was arrested Thursday morning by the Greenfield Police Department and Fortville Police Department detectives. Greenfield Deputy Police Chief Charles McMichael says they had been investigating […] The post Former Teacher Arrested by Greenfield and Fortville Police appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Whitestown Postpones Mosquito Fogging Operations Following Community Feedback
The Town of Whitestown announced the postponement of the scheduled mosquito fogging operations set for tonight, July 18 at Main Street Park to implement an alternative approach following public outreach recommending the alternative fogging methods. The Main Street Park fogging operations were scheduled to be implemented tonight, Thursday, July 18...
Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fish Fry Set For Aug. 2; Delivery Available For Perry Township Residents
The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department announced its Annual Fish Fry set to kick off the Ole Hickory Days Festival in Colfax, and deliveries will be available again this year. The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry will be held on Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Lebanon Schools Hosts Parent Meeting For All Sports On Aug. 8
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced that parents of student athletes for fall, winter and spring sports at Lebanon High School are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8 to learn more about the upcoming seasons during the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting will be held on Thursday,...
Lebanon High School Welcomes New Varsity Head Baseball Coach
Lebanon Community School Corporation announced the newest addition to the sports coaching team with a new hire for head coach of the varsity Lebanon High School baseball team for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Lebanon High School welcomed new Varsity Head Baseball Coach Riley Benner to the Tigers team after...
Good Samaritan struck, killed in Bartholomew County
Update 5:35 p.m.: BCSO said the Bartholomew County Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the crash. There is no further information to be released at this time. BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash Thursday afternoon that resulted in a Good Samaritan being struck and killed. According to […]
Anti-violence activist Ron Gee fatally shot on Indianapolis' east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Prominent community activist and restaurant owner Ron Gee was fatally shot Thursday morning, his family has confirmed. Ronald G. Frieson, 39, (publicly known as Ron Gee)...
Police investigate Thursday morning shooting in Muncie's Industry neighborhood
MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie police are investigating the Thursday morning shooting of a local man. According to Deputy Police Chief Melissa Criswell, emergency dispatchers received a report of "multiple shots fired" in or near the 1100 block of East Fifth Street at 6:23 a.m. Officers found a 44-year-old man...
Monroe County, Bloomington have stopped taking debris pickup requests
Tree branches and other debris from the storms that hit Monroe County on June 25 are still in piles at many residences, frustrating homeowners and officials with Monroe County Emergency Management (EM) alike. Monroe County had more 1,000 requests for debris removal, according to Justin Baker, deputy director of Monroe County EM, and that's all it can handle. ...
Giant Eagle to Debut Its 1st Zero-Waste Grocery Store
Giant Eagle Inc.’s newest Market District will open Thursday, July 25, in Westfield, Ind., marking the company’s second specialty grocery location in the Indianapolis area. The Westfield Market District, located at 744 East Tournament Trail in Westfield, has been built from the ground up with sustainability in mind.
Residents of public housing claim that conditions have worsened under private management
The management of the Laurelwood Apartments on the southside of Indianapolis is handled by a property services firm. However, the property is co-owned by private equity investors and the Indianapolis Housing Agency. Presently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, D.C. is overseeing the Indianapolis Housing Agency. This situation creates a scenario where everyone is in charge, but no one is in charge.
Former IU basketball big man Kel’el Ware continuing to be one of the standout rookies with his third double-double: ‘Each game I want to go in and prove more and more’
The NBA Summer League is about to wrap up after what has been an exciting last few weeks of basketball. There have been many standout players when it comes to the 2024 NBA rookie class that are participating, but arguably not one rookie has stood out more over the last few weeks than former IU basketball big man, Kel’el Ware. After being selected at No. 15 by the Miami Heat, Ware has proven thus far that the selection of the former Hoosier has been the right one.
Revised South 37th St. housing plan, TIF spending for public safety among council talks
RICHMOND, Ind. — Despite the mayor being out sick, the Richmond Common Council was still able to get some work done at its recent biweekly meeting. That included the narrow approval of a resolution that would allow tax-increment financing dollars to be used for public safety, as well as the vacating of a...
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