Rome
LATEST NEWS
Evansville Regatta meets with hydroplane racer on the riverfront
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Monday, the Evansville Regatta met with a hydroplane racer on the riverfront. We’re told they stopped by while going to Madison, Indiana, from Guntersville, Alabama. Several people came out to meet the racer and see their hydroplane. President of Evansville Regatta Jason Gardner spoke with...
PFLUM FAMILY URGES WOULD-BE SEARCHERS TO STAY OFF JOHNSON PROPERTY
(Connersville, IN)--The family of Denise Pflum released a statement over the weekend after a Fayette County judge last week stopped their efforts to force the search of the property of Erika Johnson for Denise’s remains. The message indicates the Pflums will try another approach and urges the community to be patient until that happens. They are discouraging the efforts of some to organize a protest, saying that it will not sway the court’s position. They’re also asking that people not venture onto the Johnson property themselves in an effort to search. They say they have a team of search professionals waiting in the wings if and when a search is ever permitted.
Bloomington Police awarded by Indiana State Police
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana State Police have awarded the Bloomington Police Department as the 2023 Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Affiliate of the Year. The ICAC Task Force is a multiagency task force that investigates and prosecutes persons who use the internet to sexually exploit or...
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
This story has been updated to clarify jewelry care instructions. A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a...
After 2-year delay, removal of Green River Lock and Dam No. 5 will resume this month
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), with support from The Nature Conservancy, will resume work to complete removal of Green River Lock and Dam No. 5 this month. Demolition efforts are scheduled to resume as early as the second week of...
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACE SCHEDULE MOVES INTO JULY WITH ACTION FILLED EVENTS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Following a busy and action-filled month of June, Grandview Speedway is all set to move into an equally busy and exciting month of July racing schedule. The month begins with a Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event on Tuesday, July 2 with a visit by the powerful 410 Sprint Cars of the Pennsylvania Posse in the 34th running of PA Sprint Car Speed Week. The Speed Week event at Grandview is titled the Hodnett Cup and salutes the late driver who is one of the all-time winningest 410 Sprint drivers in Grandview history.
St. Croix Man Arrested; Assaults Woman With Sword
Police arrested a St. Croix man for assaulting a woman with a sword, the V.I. Police Department reported Monday. On June 28, at approximately 11:12 a.m., a woman victim filed a report with police against Reynaldo “Naldo” Rivera Jr. for assaulting her and causing visible injuries, according to the police report.
IHCDA receives grant to expand services for youth at risk of homelessness
INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $1.5 million award to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) that will benefit youth and young adults (YYA) who live with homelessness and housing insecurity throughout Indiana. The Youth Homelessness System...
Study: Indiana is losing farmland but producing more crops
INDIANAPOLIS — A new report shows Indiana is losing farmland. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture issued the results of its study that show the state lost 345,682 agricultural acres between 2010 and 2022, a decrease of 1.89%. Most of that land became residential property in areas around the...
Severe Weather Likely Wednesday, Impact on 4th of July Possible
INDIANAPOLIS — Early Wednesday, severe weather is expected to sweep through, bringing thunderstorms with damaging winds to parts of the state. There’s also a possibility of severe weather on the 4th of July, but forecasters are uncertain about the timing of the storms and whether they will affect your fireworks celebration. “We are looking for […] The post Severe Weather Likely Wednesday, Impact on 4th of July Possible appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.