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Wacky Quacky Ducks Waddle Over The Finish Line For United Way
The United Way for Clinton County Wacky Quacky Duck Derby waddled off at Sapphire Bay in Frankfort on Monday with three ducks speeding across the finish line to secure the top prizes this year. The Wacky Quacky Duck Derby acts as the summer fundraiser for the United Way as a...
Lafayette police arrest 6 in Beck Lane shooting
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Lafayette police, with assistance from Frankfort police, have arrested six people in connection with a shooting on Beck Lane last year. On Nov. 14, LPD began investigating the shooting. According to police, multiple gunshots struck a home and a truck. No injuries were reported. The suspects were taken into custody on […]
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Police Warn Indiana Parents Against Back-to-School Photo Trend
If you plan on taking photos of your kids on their first day of school, there are some things that you need to know about before you post them on social media. Summer break is nearing its end. It feels like just yesterday, the kiddos were getting out of school and eager to take advantage of summer. In less than a month's time, kids will be returning to school. By now, you might have already started back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies so the kiddos will be looking sharp on their first day back. Over the past few years, there has been a trend on social media where parents take photos of their kids on the first day of school posing with a sign to celebrate the first day of a new school year. These signs could be revealing more personal information about your child than you realize, and can all be used by predators, scammers, and other people looking to endanger your child, family, or finances.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
DEI bullying assumes people didn’t earn their jobs
This commentary originally appeared in the Indiana Capital Chronicle. One of the most disheartening things I saw following the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump was a concentrated, days-long social media flogging of a female U.S. Secret Service agent. Social media users clipped shots of her from video, spread them and commented on her hair, […]
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Southern Indiana airport plans big changes, including new terminal, commercial development
From a new terminal building to new runway lights and a modernized air traffic control tower, Monroe County Airport officials hope to raise and secure more than $20 million in local, state and federal funding to prepare the facility for the next decades. Meanwhile, local business and education leaders expect an updated airport...
Giant Oregon Duck makes a splash in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Oregon Ducks are making sure everyone knows they’re joining the Big Ten Conference. The team made a splash on Tuesday during the conference Media Days by putting a giant inflatable duck in the White River in downtown Indianapolis. The large duck is making waves on social media too. People flocked to post […]
Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse passed away at age 60
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse passed away Wednesday at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer. According to a news release from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, “The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office lost a leader, colleague, and friend today: Sheriff John Plasse passed away this morning after a […]
Last Whitestown Bike With A Cop Event Set For Saturday, July 27
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department Bike with a Cop event will continue this Saturday, July 27 with opportunities for the community to explore the town and bond with other community members and law enforcement. The Bike with a Cop events are hosted annually by the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department Bike...
Master Yoo Tae Kwon Do to relocate
Master Yoo Tae Kwon Do, a martial arts school with locations in Carmel, Fishers and Noblesville, will relocate to a new Noblesville location later this year. Jujin Yoo, a taekwondo director at Master Yoo, said the purpose of relocating is to move into a newer facility. The Noblesville location at 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing has been open since 2007.
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