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CRIME & SAFETY
Bloomington PD: Mother has son kick in apt. door, beat victim with tire iron
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bedford man and his mother are accused of kicking in a Bloomington man’s door and beating him with a tire iron. Phillip Dean Magness Jr., 38, of Bedford and Jamie Jo Staten, 56, of Farmersburg are charged with burglary with a deadly weapon, a Level 2 felony, in addition to battery […]
One dead, one injured after car vs. motorcycle accident on U.S. 41
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) –Update: 8:53 p.m. The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office has given an update on the crash via a post from Facebook. The identity of the motorcyclist that was killed in the fatal accident was 35-year-old Austin Byrd of Terre Haute. One is dead after a car vs. motorcycle accident that happened in […]
THPD: Woman arrested for ‘string of arson fires’ over weekend
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A West Terre Haute woman has been arrested after police said she started a string of seven arson fires in the area on Sunday. A probable cause affidavit filed in Vigo County Court in relation to the arrest of 29-year-old Cheyanne A. Lowrance reveals where and when the fires occurred, […]
Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Ranch Opens New Cabins & Breaks Ground for Chapel
Clay County In. – Two hundred donors, volunteer and supporters of the Indian Sheriff’s Youth Ranch were on had recently for the opening of the Dr. Everett Conrad youth cabin and the UAW Local 933 Youth Cabin. In addition, ground was boke for the Joyful Manna Peace Chapel. The Indiana Youth Ranch is located south of Brazil on State Road 59.
Local government representatives react to attempted Trump assassination
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Local representatives say they are shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting. After the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, several local government figures have shared their reactions. Vigo County Republican Party chairman Randy Gentry is in Milwaukee preparing for the Republican National Convention. He says that things changed […]
Statewide bicycle tour honors fallen officers, makes way through Terre Haute area
CARLISLE, Ind. (WTHI) - A bicycle tour that stretches all across Indiana is underway. On Monday, one group of cyclists made their way through the Terre Haute area. The ride is all in honor of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. It's put on by the Cops...
Ice Cream Social supports law enforcement in Vigo County
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) -An ice cream social event is honoring our heroes in blue. The event was held by the Terre Haute Eagles Aerie 291. Folks were able to eat bowls of ice cream, get their face painted, meet local enforcement, and enjoy a live band. Proceeds go to Project Never Broken."
Vigo County 8th District Alternate Delegate Randy Gentry says he is witnessing security ramp-up in Milwaukee ahead of RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTHI) - Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a local official said he's noticed a security ramp-up ahead of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Federal, state, and local law enforcement are on high alert ahead of the convention. It is scheduled to start Monday.
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