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12-year-old missing in Vermilion River
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities in Danville are searching the Vermilion River for a boy who went missing overnight. Danville Police said the boy is 12 years old. He was reported missing by two other juveniles around 8:11 p.m. on Monday, saying the boy was swimming near the riverbank near Commercial Street. He subsequently became […]
Danville Noon Rotary Receives Visit from ISP Master Sergeant Jennifer Smit
ABOVE, Left to right: Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Jennifer Smit and Tonya Hill, Rotary President. Monday, July 15, 2024, Danville Noon Rotary welcomed Illinois State Police Master Sergeant Jennifer Smit. Smit discussed her career journey from teacher at North Ridge Middle School, to police officer at the Danville Police Department to her current role as Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police. She made a positive impact on her students as an educator, and she now serves as an advocate leading police investigations on crime against children. Mrs. Smit is a true testament to Rotary values in promoting integrity, advanced world understanding, goodwill and peace.
Danville High Driver’s-Ed Teacher Puts Brakes on 55-Year Career
DANVILLE — Parents know the patience and time needed to teach their teen safe driving practices. Now imagine the thousands of students who driver’s education instructors teach year after year. But the instructors also have a vehicle with a brake on the passenger side. Danville High School Driver’s...
PHOTOS: Storms sweep Central Illinois overnight
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — After severe weather and storm warnings swept across the state overnight, Central Illinois is cleaning up the aftermath. Across several counties, trees and power lines went down with the strong winds and left much to clean up Tuesday morning. We asked our viewers to share what they saw: Champaign County On […]
Monday Night Storm Mostly Results in Trees along a Handful of Streets; No Major Roads Blocked
ABOVE: A tree taken down during Monday evening’s storm lies along Voornees Street near Logan. (Photo by Jennifer Bailey) By all accounts, the Monday evening storm that passed through Danville and Vermilion County was certainly a nuisance, but caused little in regard to damages. Vermilion County EMA (Emergency Management Agency) Director Russell Rudd stated that the county’s storm damage was “limited to power lines and a few trees down. Nothing major.”
Greg Pence joins calls for investigation into Trump shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Congressman Greg Pence on Tuesday said officials need to review what led up to Saturday’s attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Pence told News 8 that multiple House committees are likely to investigate how a would-be assassin was able to climb onto the roof of a building less than 500 feet […]
Wells outlines policy priorities after attorney general nomination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Democratic attorney general nominee Destiny Wells on Tuesday said she would prioritize medical privacy and workers’ rights if elected. Wells easily won the Democratic nomination for attorney general at Saturday’s Indiana Democratic Party convention. She said she would immediately withdraw the state of Indiana from numerous high-profile national cases where current Attorney […]
Big-winning CA$H 5 jackpot ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Check your tickets! A winning lottery ticket was sold in Indiana. The winning CA$H 5 jackpot ticket is worth $125,854 and was purchased at the Meijer store located at 3600 N. Portage Rd. in South Bend. Lottery officials said the winning ticket matched all five numbers in...
Indiana launches Firefighters PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Firefighters in South Bend and across Indiana can now apply for the Indiana Firefighter PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program. The pilot program analyzes PFAs, also known as 'forever chemical' due to their longevity and toxicity, levels in firefighters' blood. The test results are then used to improve safety procedures and better protect firefighter health.
Home prices still on the rise in Kentucky and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Home prices are still trending up in the greater Louisville area, according to data released by the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors. Despite higher list prices, the number of homes sold in greater Louisville in the second quarter of 2024 also rose compared to the same quarter a year ago. 2,676 homes sold this year compared to 2,623 in 2023.
Indiana Corn, Soybean Farmers Advocating for Better Policy in DC
Members of the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee are advocating for better policy in Washington, D.C. this week as they meet with other corn and soybean growers from around the country. Ferdinand, Indiana farmer JR Roesner is an Indiana Corn Growers Association board...
INDOT holds public meeting about installation of EV charging stations
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Indiana Department of Transportation discussed plans Tuesday for more electric vehicle charging stations around the state. A public meeting was held in Knox County about the Charging the Crossroads campaign. That’s INDOT’s plan to invest nearly $100,000,000 in electric vehicle charging stations. These will be built at strategic locations along […]
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 […]
Help In the Fight Against Alzheimer’s With Southwestern Indiana’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
We've partnered with the Walk to End Alzheimer's to help find a cure for this devastating disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is also a progressive disease where people gradually lose more and more memory and cognitive function.
Anheuser-Busch Donates Drinking Water to Indiana Fire Department
An effort to get more cans of emergency drinking water to local fire departments is underway, thanks to Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Emergency preparedness is something we hear a lot about, particularly around September during National Preparedness Month. The public service announcements and alerts used to roll right over my head, but now, as a married man with a house and several animals, it's something I keep in mind a little more these days. Disasters can happen at any time, as was clearly seen earlier this week when multiple weather hazards hit the area. If you ask me, preparing for disaster is not only an individual responsibility but also a community responsibility.
Indiana DNR Accepting Applications for Shooting Range Grants
The DNR Shooting Range Grant Program is accepting applications for the development of rifle, handgun, shotgun firing, and archery opportunities for public use. While growing up in southern Indiana, I always looked forward to trips to the shooting range. I started out at just seven years old with a simple single shot .22 rifle, before making my way up to a 12-gauge shotgun around the age of 11. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to fire a few different handguns. The hobby has stuck with me through the years, and I've since become fascinated with old military surplus rifles. I still make regular trips to the shooting range today.
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