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List of area cooling shelters, safety tips amid near-record heat
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WPTA) - As the heat index stretches into the triple digits on Tuesday, counties in 21Country are opening cooling centers to help residents beat the heat. WATCH | First Alert Day: Nearing record heat for Tuesday, humidity on the rise. Temperatures on Tuesday could set a new record...
Accident caused I-70 median fires
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Fires along the median Monday of Interstate 70 caused the closure of the road for 30 minutes. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames, a semi accidentally set brush on fire in the median between mile markers one through seven. Sgt. Ames stated, this was caused by a chain dragging […]
NHRA Drag Racing legends will help celebrate 70th Toyota U.S. Nationals
An all-star lineup of drag racing royalty will be on hand at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park to help NHRA celebrate the 70th anniversary of its biggest, oldest, and most prestigious event, the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals. Seven-time U.S. Nationals champ Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, the event’s grand marshal, will...
Crawfordsville man arrested after altercation with neighbor
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WAWV/WTWO) — According to a post on the Vigo County Sheriff’s office Facebook page, Tuesday morning, deputies were dispatched to the Willow Crossing Apartment in reference to a subject with a weapon. Upon arrival, deputies learned the altercation was between two neighbors. Individuals on the...
Analysis shows nearly $1 billion additional dollars needed to maintain local roads and bridges
A shortfall of $2.4 billion. That’s how much more analysts estimate Indiana would need annually to eliminate poorly rated local roads and bridges across the state over the next ten years. The annual gap for preserving current conditions or improving conditions is less, at $987 million and $1.8 billion, respectively. And none of those numbers […]
INDOT: Projected revenue through 2040 expected to drop
INDIANAPOLIS — Tuesday, INDOT officials warned lawmakers on the Funding Indiana Roads for a Stronger, Safer Tomorrow (FIRSST) Task Force projected revenue is expected to drop through 2040. The department, which depends on gas tax dollars for much of its operations, cited EV adoption and improved fuel efficiency as the main factors. ”I think we […]
Walmart Enforces New Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations
Walmart stores in Indiana are convenient one-stop shops for residents. However, new policy changes are now in place that may inconvenience shoppers at Walmart stores in the Hoosier state. Walmart Enforces New Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations. Walmart has recently made changes in all Indiana and U.S. locations...
It's really hot. Will temps drop on Labor Day weekend?
We've all spent all morning talking about how hot it might get. And with a three-day weekend coming up, oppressive heat could take some of the fun out of outdoor activities. But there's good news: It's supposed to cool down. Here's a look at the forecast as of late morning on Tuesday,...
“Bringing Back the Bash” brings in big money for local charities
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WAWV/WTWO) — “Bringing Back the Bash” was a huge success this year, bringing back many memories for those who attended, and raising over $7,000 for local organizations. The money comes from donations and T-shirt sales from the event that happened on July 19 and...
Drugs Intercepted In U.S. Mail In Clay County
Clay County, In. – A mail package containing six pounds of Meth was intercepted by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The Package of Meth was being mailed to Brazil from Phoenix, Arizona. The package was addressed to 50-year-old Steven Dotson from Marion County. Dotson was arrested and charged with dealing Meth and Possession of Meth. After investigation police found that 50-year-old Santiago Villalobos Pacheco of Stockton, California sent the Meth to Dotson. Pacheco was arrested by the San Joaquin County California Sheriff’s Department and held for the Clay County Sheriff’s office. He was charged with Dealing Meth and possession of Meth. Both men are also facing Federal Charges for sending drugs via the U.S. mail.
Driver Flees From Cops & Crashes Into Home
Terre Haute, In. – Around 5am Monday morning Terre Haute Police Officers attempted to stop a car at 13th and Polar for various traffic violations. Instead of stopping the driver took off heading north on 13th street running several traffic lights and stop signs. At 13th and Maple, the driver lost control and crashed into the porch of a home. The driver was identified as 19-year-old Eric McIntosh. He had an active parole violation out of Decatur County. He was arrested and charged with resisting law enforcement, auto theft, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, possession of marijuana, and false informing.
Eli Lilly releases single-dose vials of new weight loss drug at 50% discount
INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly is releasing single-dose vials of weight loss drug Zepbound that will help adults living with obesity. Zepbound 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials are available for patients with a prescription. A four-week supply of the 2.5 mg single-dose is $399 ($99.75 per vial), and a four-week supply of the 5 mg dose is $549 ($137.25 per vial). Zepbound is also available in doses of 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg and 15 mg.
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