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Dozens of new American citizens take oath at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
98 men and women were naturalized at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Wednesday. The most-represented countries of origin at the naturalization ceremony were Burma, India, Haiti and Mexico.
Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown […]
Indiana celebrates 50 new US citizens ahead of Fourth of July
The stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond was full of people who’ve waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens, and that dream came true Wednesday. “Feels great, so, so great. So good to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new...
Veteran assistance organization expands employment resources to west central Indiana
There are currently more than 325,000 veterans living in Indiana, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And though the unemployment rate for veterans is lower than the national rate, the number of unemployed veterans has increased over the last year. An Indianapolis-based veterans assistance organization recently expanded its employment services...
2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention is Saturday, July 13
INDIANAPOLIS – The 2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention is quickly approaching. It will be held on Saturday, July 13, at the Indiana Convention Center (100 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225). At the event, Democratic state delegates from across Indiana will select the party’s nominees for Attorney General and...
Here's how you could get 75% off the cost of a safe room through a state program
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is accepting applications for the Residential Safe Room Program. It gives you a rebate for installing a safe room in your home. The state will select 25 applicants at random. They will receive up to 75% reimbursement for the safe...
U.S. Customs, Border Protection approves proposal for sea cargo terminal in Indiana
PORTAGE, Ind. — Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that they have approved a proposal from the Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to a news release, the approved proposal will create the only all-water container route to serve the […]
A new candidate has been chosen for the Indiana Democratic Party
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– We now know who the Democratic candidate will be for Indiana state representative in district 42. As we’ve reported the Indiana Democratic Party was searching for a candidate. That’s because Chad Harmon who filed and won the nomination was forced to withdraw due to a health situation. Today we learned Ashlee Vitz […]
74-year-old man dies in fatal house fire in Carroll County
DELPHI, Ind. (WISH) — An elderly man is dead after a fire that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Delphi and his neighbor is in the hospital after attempting to rescue him. According to officials, Carroll County dispatch received a call just after 3:40 p.m. to 1296 Smith Ave. When crews arrived, there were visible flames at […]
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