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Two Teens Charged In Fulton Square Shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Tuesday night. A man and woman were shot in the 1300 block of Dresden Street. Both were conscious and talking to responders. On Wednesday, 19-year-old Marico Mann Junior and 18-year-old Kyrell Mann were arrested. Both face criminal recklessness...
NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon
STATEWIDE–Temperatures are about to increase all across Indiana. “Most places will get high temperatures around 88 on Friday. Then it’s around 89 on Saturday. By early next week, we’ll have highs in the low 90s,” said Jason Puma, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. Puma says no rain is expected in Indiana for […] The post NWS: Expect Warmer Temperatures Across Indiana Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Urgent Need: Special Olympics Indiana Seeks Coaches
Special Olympics Indiana urgently needs more coaches to support their expanding roster of athletes. Humans have a fundamental need to be around other humans. As a child, I don't think there was any greater emotional pain than being excluded from an activity or game with peers. It's a sting that lingers, and one that can really ding your self-worth. Inclusion matters, as highlighted in the Special Olympics mission statement. The organization has been empowering athletes for decades, specifically those with intellectual disabilities. However, to do that, they need community support and, of course, athletic coaches.
Loretta Rush re-appointed as Indiana Chief Justice
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Loretta Rush has been re-appointed as Chief Justice of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012 and was first selected to serve as Chief Justice in 2014 and was reappointed in 2019 and now in 2024. She led efforts statewide and nationally to transform how courts address […]
New Indiana law designed to reduce chronic absenteeism could lead to more parent prosecutions
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This story was written by journalists at the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University in partnership with Chalkbeat Indiana.After the death of her parents, an Indianapolis student’s attendance began to lapse — her guardians were busy, and school became a lower priority.Monarca Academy administrators talked to her guardians, and they promised she’d make it to school. But absences continued to stack up and Francisco Valdiosera, executive director of Monarca Academy, referred the case to the Department...
Evansville Woman Reaches Plea On Domestic Battery Charge
A woman charged with domestic battery using a deadly weapon will serve no more time in jail. Tamatha Lant pled guilty to misdemeanor domestic battery in court on Wednesday. In May Vanderburgh County Deputies were dispatched to Emma Drive. The victim, Kenneth Myers told deputies that Lant attacked him with...
Monroe City Under Boil Order due to Hydrant Replacement
The town of Monroe City is now under a boil order, due to a replacement of a fire hydrant. The order involves those who are served by the Monroe City Water District. The boil order will be in place until further notice.
Ivy Tech opens resource for professional clothing
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A new resource for college students looking to go on job interviews, opens in Evansville. Ivy Tech held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for its “IvyStyle” Professional Clothing Room on Wednesday. The room is filled with clothing, shoes and other accessories that students can use for job interviews, networking events […]
Win Last-Minute Tickets to See Mitchell Tenpenny in Evansville, IN
Country music star Mitchell Tenpenny is bringing his 2024 tour to the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville, Indiana on Friday, August 23rd and here's your chance to win some last-minute tickets to the show. Mitchell burst onto the country music scene and the charts back in 2018 with his...
08/22/24 SUNNY’S MORNING BRAINTEASER
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Evansville woman to be sentenced in child neglect death
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- An Evansville mom who was convicted in the death of her two-week old child is set to be sentenced today. Taylor Smith was convicted of neglect of a dependent resulting in death, as well as possession of meth and other drug related charges. Prosecutors say that Smith reported the child was unresponsive […]
Indiana will put $50 million toward LEAP District water infrastructure
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — Economic development officials on Thursday told lawmakers current commitments to a high-tech research park already have maxed out Lebanon’s water infrastructure. During an at-times contentious meeting with the State Budget Committee, officials with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Finance Authority said the state will put $50 million toward […]
Government security company cutting 123 jobs in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A company that provides security services, risk management and support to government and corporate clients has sent notice to state of Indiana that it plans to eliminate 123 jobs. Triple Canopy, which is a division of Constellis Group, employs a number of former Army Special Operations personnel, Green Berets, Rangers, SEALs, MARSOC Raiders, other special operations personnel, and several […]
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