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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.
Silver Alert declared for 3 missing Indiana children; What we know
INDIANAPOLIS — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for three children missing from Indianapolis. IMPD issued the alert Friday night for Frankie, Queen and King Terrell. The children were last seen around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4 with their biological parents, Willie and Jessika Terrell. Frankie, 4, is...
Police investigating IndyGo bus crash learn person was shot
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating what occurred early Friday that led to a bus crash and a person shot. About 6 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a serious bodily injury crash at North Harding Street and West 18th Street in the Riverside neighborhood. Responding officers found two injured people, who were taken to a hospital....
Great-granddaughter of Monroe County Fair Queen crowned princess 77 years later
Generations of Josie Jones’ family cheered as she was crowned 2024 Monroe County Fair Princess. There in the audience, and never prouder, sat Ruby Glodyne Anderson. The next thing she knew, 93-year-old Anderson was being escorted up on stage to stand under the lights with her 15-year-old great-granddaughter. Anderson...
Power restored to thousands across Southside and Roanoke areas, some outages remain
(WSET) — UPDATE: As of 11:00 p.m. Friday, a majority of outages have been repaired. There are still a few hundred without power in the Roanoke County and Southside areas. Thousands of people across Central Virginia, mostly located across the Southside and in Roanoke. The outages take place as...
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