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Clear The Shelter event happening Saturday at Edgar County Animal Shelter
EDGAR COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) – Edgar County Animal Shelter will hold its Clear the Shelter event on Saturday, with more than 50 dogs available for adoption. All dogs available for adoption are half-priced to adopt, and it’s just 75 dollars to take home a new pet. Plus, all dogs come fixed with all of their […]
New national real estate law begins Saturday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A big change is coming to the world of real estate starting on August 17. While the change may not have a huge financial impact, it will modify the process of purchasing a home for the buyer and realtor. Staff at Century 21 Elite in Terre Haute helped to explain […]
Local gun club receives recognition award for 70 years of community impact
MARSHALL, Ill. (WTHI) - The Clark County Sportsmen's Club has been around for 70 years. On Thursday, the club was given a congressional award for service. The club has over 200 members. Local law enforcement officers along with many community members, have been using the shooting range for training, as well as pleasure since the 1980s.
VCSC says students, staff safe after gun brought to school
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Parents of students at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School received word this morning that a student brought a firearm to school. In a letter to parents, Hoosier Prairie Elementary School Principal Jennifer Nickel assured parents that students and staff are safe and the school is secure. She explained that when a […]
Ask The Mayor: Terre Haute's Sakbun on riverfront study, Fairbanks Park, housing update
Hello and welcome to ask the mayor on WFIU, I'm Joe Hren. We're at Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute with Mayor Brandon Sakbun, so you might hear some wind and noise in the background, but that's why, thanks for having me and thanks for suggesting being on location. It's nice to be somewhere. I like your office, but it's nice to be somewhere a little different. It.
VCSC welcomes students for first day of school
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — School is back in session across the Vigo County School Corporation. Students and staff at West Vigo High School welcomed another school year with lights, dancing, and introductions for each staff member. Principal Ryan Easton says it helps new and returning students know their teachers. “I wanted students to […]
Battle of the Badges results are in
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) —The American Red Cross teamed up with local police and firefighters for a blood drive this week. The Red Cross says there’s a critical blood shortage in this county. To help combat this issue, the Terre Haute Police and Fire Department’s teamed up for “Battle of the Badges”.
Lane closures to impact S.R. 234 near Cayuga
VERMILLION/PARKE COUNTIES, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane closures that will impact State Road 234 in Cayuga, stretching across Vermillion and into Parke County. Beginning on or after Friday, crews will close the eastbound lane of S.R. 234 between the intersection of S.R. 63 and...
Don't look down - Terre Haute Fire Department's new cadet class tackles highline rope rescue training
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Cadets with the Terre Haute Fire Department have spent the week practicing perilous highline rope rescues. A highline rope rescue is an important technique for fire fighters to practice. It is used when patients need saving from high elevations, and there are no available stairs or elevators to take them to the ground. These techniques can be used in high-rise cityscapes, or out in nature at cliffs or ravines.
Local leaders honored at Indiana Leadership Forum
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Earlier this week, three local leaders were honored at the Indiana Leadership Forum. The program is for any Hoosier wanting to learn more about government, advocacy, local and state politics, and how those things interact with the business world. The class of 2024 included Thrive CEO Ryan Keller, who says […]
Encore Dinner Theater holds ribbon cutting event
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Encore Dinner Theater held a ribbon cutting in honor of their new art and dinner experience Tuesday night. This event was hosted at the Vigo County History Center. The Encore Dinner Theater aims to blend food, laughter, and live entertainment into one experience. The first...
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