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After brake checking multiple semis, suspect shoots trucker on Indiana interstate
Indiana police are investigating an interstate shooting that left a semi truck driver critically injured. The shooting took place at 4:30 p.m. on July 3 in Whitestown, Indiana. The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department (WMPD) responded to northbound I-65 at mile marker 130.5 for a report that a semi truck ran...
Bloomington Planning Commission to Host Public Hearing on Cannabis Business Regulations on July 11
Bloomington residents, mark your calendars for an important public hearing regarding the city's cannabis business guidelines. On July 11, 2024, at precisely 6:00 PM, the Bloomington Planning Commission is slated to convene at the Council Chambers located at 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. They will also offer electronic participation as state law allows, signaling a move to further refine regulations that shape the local cannabis market.
NCAA Basketball: 5 bounce-back teams, 5 teams with question marks entering 2024-25 season
After making back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in the first two seasons, Mike Woodson’s group took a grievous step backward in 2023-24, going just 19-14 (10-10), finding themselves far-removed from the NCAA Tournament picture. Thanks to a hefty pool of NIL resources, the Hoosiers are expected to take a major...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Rain or shine: Fourth of July celebrations thrive
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Despite the pouring rain, Hoosiers refused to let it dampen their spirits as they gathered to celebrate freedom and unity across central Indiana. “Last year, all of our faces were sunburned,” said Carmel resident Brandi Lehikoinen. “We were trying to get all the water we could selling from the Boys Scouts and […]
US Marshals Desperately Chasing These Violent Illinois Fugitives
You know that a crime is serious once the US Marshals get involved. There are many fugitives in Illinois now that are on the radar of this elite law enforcement organization and they are urgently working to chase them down as soon as possible. If you're not familiar, the US...
Fourth of July parade, firework cancellations in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Oh no! It quite literally is expected to rain on our parades. This has led to a seemingly growing list of cancellations on Independence Day. Review the list below to check events that are rescheduled, postponed, or cancelled: Bloomington Fourth of July Parade Cancelled: Rushville Fireworks Postponed: Martinsville 5th Annual Independence Day Parade […]
Former IU coach Ron Helmer, who developed NCAA and Olympic champions, passed away
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Ron Helmer, a legendary coach of the Indiana Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field programs from 2007-2022, passed away on July 4th in Bloomington surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. “IU Athletics extends its deepest condolences to...
PrimeTrust and Second Harvest Food Bank Team Up and Announce 12th Annual Soup Crawl
MUNCIE, IN—Soup Crawl is a delicious and heartwarming event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. Held in downtown Muncie on Thursday, October 3rd from 5pm to 8pm, the 12th annual Soup Crawl features a variety of soups from local restaurants, all for a good cause. “Last...
Missing 15-year-old girl located by IMPD
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing and may be in grave danger. On Wednesday, Laila Brown was spotted in the 2000 block of North Berwick Avenue, which is a residential area located east of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and north of the intersection of 16th Street and Tibbs Avenue.
Silver Alert declared for Kokomo man
INDIANA (WFFT) — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Kokomo man. James Umbarger, 83, was last seen on July 4 at 2 p.m. driving a blue top 2000 Cadillac Deville, Indiana license plate number UWJ534. The white male is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 130 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.
Chestnut relishes new hot dog competition as Nathan’s goes on without him
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The fastest eater in the West (and Westfield, for that matter) is finally talking frankly about the split in competitive eating. Through social media and a new exclusive interview, Joey Chestnut insists he’s looking forward to wolfing down hot dogs more than 2,000 miles away from the event that first vaulted him […]
Four Seek Title Of Catfish Queen
The 39th annual Shoals Catfish Festival is about to get underway, and four lovely girls will seek the title of Catfish Queen for 2024 this Friday evening. The event gets underway on the stage in front of the Recycling Center, at 6:30 p.m. The Queen candidates are pictured above. Shown standing, from left to right, are Emma Holt, daughter of Jonathan and Jill Holt; Elly Rader, daughter of James and Sarah Sexton; Kenley Shaw, daughter of Benjamin and Kellie Shaw; and Brilyn Chandler, daughter of Brittany Chandler and Willie Bradley. — Shoals News Photo by Audra P. Deckard.
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