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25-year-old Lawrence County sheriff's deputy killed in motorcycle crash southwest of Bloomington
GREENE COUNTY, Ind. — A 25-year-old Lawrence County sheriff's deputy died in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Greene County, southwest of Bloomington. Just after 11 p.m. July 27, Greene County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on East State Road 445, near Interstate 69.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers now open in Posey, Gibson counties
GIBSON CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Business owners and residents impacted by severe storms and tornadoes on July 9 are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Officials say the declaration covers Gibson and Posey County and the nearby counties of Knox, Pike, Vanderburgh...
City and Chamber Move Date of Final Cross Street Concert and Night Market
(Undated) – The City of Robinson and Robinson Chamber of Commerce have announced a date change for the final Cross Street Concert and Night Market. According to Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, “Due to overwhelming excitement and to make the City of Robinson Carnival even more spectacular, we’re moving the last night market and concert originally scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd at Cross Street Station to Friday, August 16th at Robinson City Park.” Interested vendors should contact Lisa Schaefer at the Robinson Chamber of Commerce to register. Earlier this month the City of Robinson announced a Carnival was coming to town on August 15th, 16th, and 17th. The Shrine Club BBQ will also be held that weekend.
Morris Police Officer Markusic Named Finalist For Illinois Officer of the Year
A Morris Police Officer was recently honored as a state finalist. Morris Police Officer Derek Zumbahlen was in our studios on Friday talking about Officer Sarah Markusic receiving nominations for Illinois Officer of the Year. Your browser does not support the audio element. Morris Police Chief Alices Steffes said Officer...
Classic Hollywood laws inspire shields for kids in multibillion influencer industry
States are drawing on laws first drafted in Hollywood's golden age to protect 21st Century children at risk of being exploited in the multibillion dollar influencer industry. Why it matters: The content creation field is largely unregulated, and states are taking steps to ensure kids get a cut of the profit they brought in from vlogging or brand deals.
Warmer and more muggy this weekend
We have a warm weekend on tap across the state. Temperatures will be near normal but humidity values begin to climb today and for the end of the weekend. TODAY: We are starting out with temperatures into the lower 60s this morning. Look for mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the middle 80s. Normal […]
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Heat Wave, Storms
Quad Cities, IA/IL – Residents in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois should prepare for a hot and humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to rise into the lower 90s, bringing with them increased humidity and storm chances. According to the US National Weather Service Quad Cities, the...
Central Illinois: Isolated Showers Today, Thunderstorms Expected Through Midweek
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is gearing up for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days, starting with isolated showers expected this afternoon. These showers will predominantly affect areas west and south of Springfield before more widespread showers and thunderstorms develop later tonight and continue into Sunday.
Climate bill rebates for electric appliances and upgrades coming to Illinois in 2025
They are some of the juiciest consumer incentives in President Joe Biden’s 2022 climate bill: rebates of up to $8,000 for a heat-pump air conditioner and heater, up to $4,000 for an electrical panel, up to $2,500 for electrical wiring, and up to $1,750 for an electric heat pump water heater. And they’re coming to Illinois. The state plans to roll out its home energy rebates in the first ...
Knox Co. Health Dept. to Hold Back-to-School Immunization Clinic
The Knox County Health Department will conduct a Back-to-School Immunization Clinic today from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Bierhaus Building on N. 2nd Street in Vincennes. . Immunizations offered will include those required by local school districts as well as recommended vaccines for various...
Exciting opportunity for Hoosiers: Earn a tuition-free Pre-Veterinary Technology certificate from Vincennes University
VINCENNES, Ind. July 25, 2024 – Vincennes University offers eligible Hoosiers the opportunity to earn a tuition-free certificate in Pre-Veterinary Technology through the state of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program. The certificate provides valuable career advancement opportunities in an in-demand field without financial barriers. The one-year Pre-Vet Technology...
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