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Man who ‘stalked,’ killed stranger in Muncie Walmart parking sentenced to 70 years
MUNCIE, Ind. – A judge sentenced a Muncie man who “stalked” and killed a stranger in a Walmart parking lot to 70 years in prison. In April, 34-year-old Tyler Abrams pleaded guilty but mentally in connection with the July 2022 incident. The sentence includes 60 years for murder plus a 10-year firearms enhancement. Police said […]
Car hits church in Lewis, one hospitalized
LEWIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Police are investigating after a vehicle hit a church overnight in Lewis. It happened around 2 a.m. at the Lewis United Methodist Church in the 16000 block of Pearl Street. Police say a vehicle hit the side of the church, causing damage to the building. One person was taken to the […]
62 Workers to Face Unemployment as North American Stamping Group Shuts Down Muncie Plant With No Severance Pay
The landscape of employment in Muncie, Indiana is shifting as the North American Stamping Group (NASG) announces the closure of its local stamping plant, a move that is set to affect 62 workers. The plant, which is located at 3401 W. 8th Street, has been a source of stamped metal parts and weldments, essential components in the automotive industry aimed at reducing noise, vibration, and harshness in vehicles. This shutdown is marked for November 30, a date confirmed by a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, as reported by CBS4 Indy.
11 ALLEGED DEALERS NABBED AS DRUG SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED
(Milton, IN)--A huge police presence in Milton early Thursday morning resulted in a massive drug bust that landed eleven people in jail. All 11 are now charged with dealing various types of drugs – mostly methamphetamine. At least five agencies took part in the bust. Those now facing felony dealing charges include Virgil Foster, Gerry Corder, Timothy Qualls, Rachel Thompson, Samantha Duckett, Lucas Harrison, Jeffrey Aubuchon, Gary Messer, Donald Marcum, Charles Centers, and Brittany Horn. One of the apprehensions resulted in a brief standoff. Details of what led to the drug bust and the quantity of drugs that were recovered has not been released.
Indiana Law Enforcement Warns of Latest Phone Scam
Another Day. Another Scam. It seems the more technologically advanced we get as a society, the easier it becomes for those with ill intent to prey on their victims and the latest warning from one Indiana law enforcement agencies in and around Evansville are alerting residents to the latest scam.
Connections tie Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 together
Other than a Friday night or two, Eric Moore has hardly set foot in Monroe County in the past 40 years. But as the long-time Center Grove football coach gave his induction speech at the Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony on July 19, he found himself fitting like a glove with the other nine inductees — and most everyone else in attendance at the Monroe Convention Center as well. ...
USAC sprint car driver hoping to join an exclusive club during Indiana Sprint Week
PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — It’s one of biggest weeks of dirt track racing every year. On Friday, the 37th annual Indiana Sprint Week (ISW) began at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Ind. Friday night’s USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car race was the first of seven races over a nine-night stretch across the state. It was the […]
NASCAR Issues Three Penalties After Indianapolis, RCR Crew Chief Hit Hard
NASCAR Issues Three Penalties After Indianapolis: In the aftermath of the Indianapolis race weekend, NASCAR’s decision to impose three penalties related to unsecured lug nuts has sparked considerable discussion, particularly concerning the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) team. Crew chief Andy Street’s $5,000 fine, coupled with penalties for his associates, highlights a troubling pattern of compliance issues this season. While Austin Hill continues to display strong performance on the track, the implications of these penalties on team dynamics and morale warrant closer examination.
A New Christian School in Lafayette is Ready to Welcome its First Students
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - After four years of planning and preparation, School Alive in Lafayette will begin teaching classes in the beginning of August. School Alive will be using Church Alive in Lafayette as a school for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. "It's something between a home school environment...
Four-star forward Brady Koehler is down to five schools
Brady Koehler, the No. 65 overall prospect in the class of 2025 is now down to five schools. The 6-8,180 pound forward from Indianapolis, Indiana is down to Iowa, Notre Dame, Northwestern, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. "The reason those 5 made the top 5 is because it came down...
Hamilton County’s first outdoor refreshment area approved in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The City of Noblesville is the latest central Indiana city to implement a DORA – an ordinance that allows residents to drink and openly carry alcohol in certain outdoor areas. Town officials announced Monday afternoon that Noblesville has received final approval for a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, from the Indiana […]
Suspect arrested in murder of Bloomington man found in field
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — The Owen County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say is responsible for fatally shooting a 23-year-old Bloomington man and leaving his body in a field just outside Monroe County. Quentin Porter Jr., 25, of Bloomington, is charged with murder (a felony), and...
IU students and staff share concerns with new proposed Expressive Activity policy
BLOOMINGTON — A coalition of Indiana University students and staff are sharing their response to an independent review of the Pro-Palestine protests that led to the arrests of 57 people in April. Some students believe the new policy being considered by IU infringes their right to speak freely. Students gathered in Dunn Meadow where the […]
Bloomington Adjusts Speed Limits to Enhance Road Safety and Traffic Flow
In a move aimed at bolstering road safety and facilitating smoother traffic flow, Bloomington has enacted a series of speed limit adjustments throughout the city. Following a path that included citizen feedback, and a green light from the City Council, local neighborhood roads will now see speed limits set at 25 miles per hour. The changes, which were also applied to larger streets, now span a range from 25 to 35 miles per hour, adjustments that promise a safer commute for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti shares positive injury update on key personnel
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti was short-handed during spring practice with six players expected to be on the two-deep (five starters) sidelined with injuries. The Hoosiers head into fall camp at 100 percent. ...
With trustee vote on expression policy just days away, IU community pushes for changes
Trustees will vote Monday on a new expression policy for Indiana University. Students, faculty and staff shared their objections at a press conference Friday at the Dunn Meadow encampment. They argued the policy as written would quash effective forms of protest, discussion and education. Organizers included Professor Emeritus Russ Skiba...
Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
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