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Indiana men’s basketball ranked in ESPN’s way-too-early top 25
Indiana men’s basketball entered into ESPN’s way-too-early top 25 college basketball teams ahead of the 2024-25 season, coming in at 18th. Jeff Borzello praised Mike Woodson’s transfer portal work in the offseason, noting the additions of top center Oumar Ballo, dynamic guards in Myles Rice and Kanaan Carlyle, and a reliable shooter in Luke Goode.
Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card
On June 20, in partnership with WFYI Public Media, The Polis Center presented SAVI Talks: The Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card webinar. The effort identifies racial disparities and inequities in several key areas affecting quality of life and our economy. This baseline report shines a light on areas for improvement...
Building of Distinction: Fire Station by Graber Post
Edinburgh, Indiana’s, new post-frame fire station is a great solution to a problem the town’s firefighters had been facing for quite some time. A few years ago, when the town decided to man the fire station 24/7, the additional manpower made the old station too cramped. This new post-frame building provides additional space for equipment and personnel. Now the crew have more a comfortable place for overnight accommodations, so there are separate sleeping rooms. This also makes it easier to recruit new firefighters. In addition, the new location for the building helps crews to reach fires faster.
Former IU basketball big man Kel’el Ware continues to be a controversial topic from the NBA Draft, but he has ‘legitimate All-Star potential’ nonetheless
Serious question: Is Kel’el Ware the most controversial pick that came out of the first round in this year’s NBA Draft? Since last week, the former IU basketball big man has been the topic of conversation coming out of the draft when the Miami Heat selected him at the No, 15 pick, just right outside of the lottery.
Evansville, IN – Storms Move Across Kentucky into Indiana, Threatening Severe Weather Chance
A broken line of storms is advancing eastward across the Quad State area this morning, while training storms are entering the Jackson Purchase region from Northwest Tennessee. These storms could bring strong to severe weather and isolated flooding issues throughout the morning. According to the US National Weather Service in...
NWS: Preliminary EF-1 tornado damages west Louisville, another hits southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two tornadoes reportedly caused damage in Louisville and southern Indiana on the Fourth of July. The National Weather Service in Louisville said damage reports along Woodland Avenue, near Catapla Street and Cypress Street, in Louisville were consistence with damage from a preliminary EF-1 tornado. WHAS11 sent...
State Board of Accounts finds Staggs did not deposit more than $70,000 in utility receipts
OOLITIC—The Town of Oolitic has received the State Board of Accounts Special Investigation Report into former Town Clerk-Treasuerer Jessica Staggs’s handling of town funds. According to the report, they have forwarded the information to the Indiana Attorney General and Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office so that charges can be...
Local Weather History: "The Worst Storm In More Than A Hundred Years" of July 3, 1960
An intense round of highly-destructive severe storms reportedly blasted through five counties of our viewing area in the early morning hours of July 3, 1960. Roads were completely impassable in many areas from the trees, power lines to other debri. "The worst storm in more than a hundred years" was...
Last chance to make your voice heard: public comment on Duke Energy's proposed rate increase
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The deadline for Duke Energy customers to make their voices heard on a proposed 16 percent rate increase is quickly approaching. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is accepting written comments from the public through Friday, July 5. News 10 reported earlier this year the energy...
Use of deadly force policy changes statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting July 1, a handful of new laws went into effect in Indiana. This includes an update to deadly force policies for law enforcement. For the last 1.5 years, the Law Enforcement Training Board has been working to create a uniform policy for all agencies in the state to follow when it comes […]
New owners take over Bloomington Roly Poly stores with plans to expand
In March, Tom Seybert was looking for the next owner of two Bloomington Roly Poly Sandwiches locations. It took a couple months, but Seybert found the people he believes will keep the restaurants in Westplex Plaza on West Third Street and at the Ivy Tech Bloomington campus going. In a recent email, Seybert said: "I sold both of my Roly Poly Stores to Tony Case and Mitchell Thompson. After turning away 5 offers, these 2 were handpicked...
Lawrence County Fair starts July 6. Here's what you need to know
The 54th annual Lawrence County Fair, running from July 6 to July 13, 2024, will be a celebration for all. The Lawrence County fairgrounds are open to everyone, ensuring that all fairgoers, regardless of age or interest, can be part of this community event. How much does the Lawrence County...
Local Weather History: "The Worst Storm In More Than A Hundred Years" of July 3, 1960
An intense round of highly-destructive severe storms reportedly blasted through five counties of our viewing area in the early morning hours of July 3, 1960. Roads were completely impassable in many areas from the trees, power lines to other debri. "The worst storm in more than a hundred years" was...
Silver Alert declared for 83-year-old man missing from Kokomo
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Kokomo Police Department is investigating the disappearance of James Umbarger, an 83-year-old white male who is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, has grey hair with brown eyes, and drives a white with blue top 2000 Cadillac Deville with an Indiana license plate UWJ534. James is missing from Kokomo, […]
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Boost Literacy Skills for Low-Income Students
Indiana’s New Reading Law and Summer School Initiatives Aim to Support Low-Income Students. Summer Learning Labs in Indiana: Addressing Educational Disparities Through Literacy Programs. Indiana’s new reading law could have significant effects on students from low-income families particularly in how it addresses third-grade retention based on the IREAD-3 test,...
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...
Caucus set for Friday in Clinton called off
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Democratic Party canceled a caucus set for Friday in Clinton. Ashley Vitz withdrew her candidacy. She had filed to run in the caucus and then against incumbent Alan Morrison in the fall. Vitz said she got caught up in the moment she was...
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