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INDOT worker badly injured after dump truck rolls in crash
HENRY COUNTY, Ind. — A driver for the Indiana Department of Transportation sustained life-threatening injuries after her dump truck left the roadway and went rolling. The Henry County Sheriff’s Department said the crash occurred Tuesday near County Road 975 West and State Road 38. INDOT crews were reportedly doing maintenance work in the area when […]
Thompson finally reaches 100-win milestone with Blue Crabs
Tuesday evening when the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs opened their current home stand against the visiting Hagerstown Boxcars at Regency Furniture Stadium, longtime veteran ace hurler Daryl Thompson went to the mound looking for the elusive 100th win of his Atlantic League career during a season in which wins, uncharacteristically, have been difficult to attain. In recent years, Southern Maryland (37-41) has been among the elite teams in the Atlantic League and on the doorsteps of its first championship. But this season the Blue Crabs,...
Logansport man pleading guilty for dealing insecticide laced meth
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (WLFI) — A Logansport man is pleading guilty to several charges related to dealing meth laced with insecticide. According to the Cass County Prosecutor, police pulled over 56-year-old Lonnie Pope Jr. in Marc 2023 for illegal lane movement. After a police K-9 detected drugs inside the vehicle,...
Fudge, a shooting gallery and more coming from Richmond's new Uranus Fudge Factory
RICHMOND, Ind. — Uranus is spreading even wider, albeit a little later than initially planned. On Jan. 10, Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store's mayor released an official statement on his website that said the third location will be coming to Richmond early this summer but has since been delayed to late fall or early winter of this year. ...
TWO HURT IN CRASH AT SOUTH 8th AND G
(Richmond, IN)--At least two people were seriously hurt in a crash late Tuesday afternoon at South 8th and G in Richmond. Evidence at the scene indicated that a pickup truck slammed into the side of an SUV. Two medical helicopters were summoned to take the victims to Miami Valley Hospital. Scanner traffic indicated that drugs or alcohol may have been a contributing factor. There was no word on the identity or condition of the victims Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy of The Scanner Page)
Noblesville Schools to hold 10th annual Back to School BASH
The 10th annual Noblesville Schools Back to School BASH will kick off the school year from 5 to 8 p.m. July 26 at Beaver Stadium on the west end of the Noblesville High School campus, 1779 Field Dr. According to Marnie Cooke, director of marketing and communications for Noblesville Schools,...
Grenon Comes Up Huge As Kodiaks Eliminate Rock To Advance
The Cobourg Kodiaks traveled west to face the Oakville Rock in game four of their best of five series Major Series Lacrosse playoff series at the TRAC in Oakville, Ontario. Cobourg can close out the series with a win, after Gareth Haigh gave the Kodiaks the win in game three in overtime. For the Rock it’s do or die time. Ryan Lanchbury has had a big series, but will need help from his supporting cast if Oakville is to stay alive.
Police urge patience as road rage shootings increase on Indianapolis interstates
INDIANAPOLIS — Road rage incidents that escalate to gunfire are becoming all too common on interstates across Indianapolis. The latest case happened this past weekend on Interstate 465, when an 18-year-old was sent to the hospital. That incident was the 43rd road rage shooting on Indianapolis interstates this year.
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Complaint filed against Indiana University for "pervasive" race-based scholarships
A conservative legal advocacy group has filed a complaint against Indiana University with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for maintaining at least 19 race-based scholarships across the Kelley School of Business, the IU Indianapolis McKinney School of Law and the IU Indianapolis campus. The group, Equal Protection Project, has filed complaints against race-based scholarships and programs at approximately 30 universities across the U.S., and says in response, universities have voluntarily changed their...
Muncie factory to close; 62 jobs lost
MUNCIE, Ind. (WISH) — A Muncie facility that produces stampings and automated assemblies for the automotive industry will be shutting down this fall, resulting in the loss of 62 jobs. According to a WARN notice filed on Tuesday, North American Stamping Group has informed the state of its intention to close its facility by Nov. […]
Sugar Ray Seales honored at Indy Shorts Film Festival for Olympic legacy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legendary American boxer Sugar Ray Seales was celebrated at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, where his remarkable journey from Olympic glory to personal resilience took center stage. Seales, the sole American boxer to clinch a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics, shared poignant memories and reflections during an interview with WISH-TV […]
Indy mom told son not to return to 'god-forsaken' city. 5 months later he was dead.
INDIANAPOLIS — Michelle Taylor told her son not to return to Indianapolis. It's the city where she grew up and raised him. But she did not call it home. In 2021, Taylor moved her family out of Indianapolis more than 500 miles to Kennesaw, Georgia, after her son, then-17-year-old Edgerrin James Michael Hoover,...
'It was like 'The Fast and the Furious,' six children and two adults involved in crash
Update: The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 27-year-old man for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and for his involvement in Tuesday evening's crash on the east side of the city. INDIANAPOLIS — Jehan Hardin was with his family at the tire shop that sits on the corner of North State Avenue and East New York Street when he saw what he knew was about to be a "bad crash." ...
Muncie Doctor Sentenced to 5 Years for Guilty Pleas on Drug Dispensation and Medicaid Fraud
A Muncie doctor, William Hedrick, has been sentenced to a five-year prison term after entering pleas of guilty to multiple felony charges, including the unlawful dispensation of a controlled substance and Medicaid fraud. The sentence was handed down on Friday, July 19, as reported by FOX59. Hedrick also pleaded guilty to charges of obstruction of justice and harassment through telegraph, mail, or written communication.
Local Argentinian restaurant Chechori to appear on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Chechori, a west side Argentinian restaurant, is set to make a national television debut on Food Network's ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.’ The episode will air on Friday, August 2 and 9.p.m. ET/PT.
Webster Township voters to decide on renewal of farmland and open space preservation millage
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Webster Township voters will decide whether to renew a millage to fund the preservation of farmland. The millage renewal, appearing on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary election, calls for 0.5 mills collected from all property taxes in Webster Township for a term of 10 years to provide funding for preserving farmland and open spaces in the township used for agricultural purposes.
Meet Adam Ross: Assembly Ball's head coach, Will Sheehey's former coach and 'ready to be adopted' by IU fans
The first time Adam Ross truly experienced Indiana basketball was in late 2009. He was the head boys' basketball coach at Sagemont High School in Weston, Fla., at the time, and the trip to Bloomington wasn't for himself. Instead, he was accompanying one of his players on an official visit...
Home Repairs for Good: Providing home repairs at no cost
Home Repairs for Good, formerly known as NeighborLink Indianapolis, marks a significant milestone in its decade-long journey of serving Marion County. The organization reaffirms its dedication to enhancing the lives of low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities through essential home repairs, provided at no cost. Home Repairs for Good has been a lifeline for […]
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