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Operation Back to School provides financial aid for veterans
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Operation Back to School returns for third year with financial aid for Indiana veterans. This program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty. It offers $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses. Those wanting to apply must provide multiple forms of documentation proving […]
Honest Abe Auto Sales agrees to payout over ‘dishonest and deceitful conduct’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A used-car dealer with four Indianapolis locations has agreed to pay out $470,646 in settlements with 250 customers over what the Indiana Attorney General’s Office called “dishonest and deceitful conduct.” The office and Indianapolis-based Sycamore Cos., doing business as Honest Abe Auto Sales, on July 7 signed a consent judgment in a […]
Win Tickets: Family 4 Pack To The Indiana State Fair
Win Tickets: Family Four Pack To The Indiana State Fair The Indiana State Fair returns August 2nd – 18th, and this year the Fair has added MORE new experiences and MORE excitement with an array of captivating attractions and events. From water play to outdoor cinema, animal adventures, and adrenaline pumping shows, there’s something for […] The post Win Tickets: Family 4 Pack To The Indiana State Fair appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s new ILEARN test scores show student progress remained stagnant in 2024
New state standardized test results show stagnant progress among Hoosier students in grades 3-8, signaling a continued struggle to reverse widespread learning loss following the COVID-19 pandemic. New ILEARN scores show 41% of Indiana students who were tested earlier this spring were at or above proficiency standards in English and...
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Wabash woman installed as Indiana American Legion Auxiliary state president
For the first time in more than 100 years, Wabash is home to the new president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Indiana. Roxanna “Roxy” Stoner received the oath of office on Sunday, July 14, during a ceremony at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis. She represents Wabash American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15.
Indiana Woman Named Robin Hood Convicted of Wire Fraud
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — You may recognize the name, but this story has a different twist. Robin Hood, 59, of South Bend, will spend a year in prison for stealing from her employer. Hood didn’t live up to her namesake and give to the poor – instead, Hood stole nearly $550,000 from her old job […] The post Indiana Woman Named Robin Hood Convicted of Wire Fraud appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Kat Von D Shines Light on Her ‘Polar Opposite’ Lifestyle in Indiana in a Town of 1200 People
Kat Von D has settled into her life in Indiana — but there are a few things that she misses about living in Los Angeles. “I live in the middle of nowhere in Indiana,” Von D, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her new single, “Illusion,” and her second album, My Side of the […]
Disciplinary grievance filed against Indiana AG Todd Rokita surrounding terminated pregnancy report comments
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis lawyer has filed a disciplinary grievance against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, claiming he violated his AG duties by calling the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health to inspect and copy terminated pregnancy reports. William Groth, a labor lawyer at Bowman & Vlink in Indianapolis, claims that as attorney […]
A look back at Monday night’s derecho and how often they occur
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - People across 21Country are still cleaning up after a derecho swept through the Midwest and Great Lakes region, causing a large path of damage that stretched from Iowa to Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, derecho is defined as a storm complex that has...
AHS Senior Named Miss Indiana Teen USA
Aleah Dean, 17, of Austin was recently named Miss Indiana Teen USA and will be competing for the national title next month in California. The local teen was first runner-up in the pageant last year. She will be a senior this fall at Austin High School and wants to expand her studies in the performing arts to achieve her dream as a Broadway ensemblist.
Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak
ELKHART, IND — The National Weather Service reported that three tornadoes struck northern Indiana early Tuesday, one of which impacted residential areas in Elkhart. A weak tornado with 75 mph gusts touched down at 12:09 a.m. in Marshall County, uprooting trees along a three-quarters-mile path. At 12:21 a.m., a tornado with 90 mph gusts […] The post Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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