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A new sculpture is installed in downtown Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — As you pass by the Terre Haute Convention Center, you will see something new by its main entrance. The “I Heart Terre Haute” sculpture is something that was prototyped and tested at 35 events in the Terre Haute area over the last year and a half. After overwhelming positive feedback, […]
‘A betrayal’: IMPD sergeant arrested on 12 counts of child exploitation
INDIANAPOLIS — An IMPD sergeant once hailed as a hero and awarded a Medal of Valor has been arrested after a tip about child sexual abuse material being shared online was allegedly traced back to the officer. IMPD Sergeant Javed Richards faces 12 counts of child exploitation, all Level 4 felonies. According to IMPD, the […]
Michiana Unsolved: New photos of possible suspects in mass shooting
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Four people were hit after more than 200 shots were fired in South Bend. In today’s Michiana Unsolved, we take a look at never-before-seen photos of individuals believed to be involved in this mass shooting. On Sunday, July 28, more than 200 people were...
Colts going to 5 Indiana high schools for Friday Night Football Tour
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With Friday night lights kick off this week, the Colts announced their stops for their 2024 Friday Night Football Tour. The Friday Night Football Tour highlights community initiatives that the Colts support. The Colts will have interactive fan activities at each stop, including Colts inflatables, rally towels, games, a chance to win […]
“MEET THE MULES” NIGHT AND SCRIMMAGE GAME WITH OLNEY TIGERS (RICHLAND COUNTY) FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE TRAIN YARD
The Fall Sports season is here and Fairfield Community High School will be hosting, “Meet The Mules” this Friday night at the Train Yard. Events will begin at 5:45 with Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, and Volleyball team introductions followed by a Volleyball scrimmage in the newly remodeled Mule Barn. At 6:45, Football and Cheerleader introductions will take place before the Mules and the Olney Tigers play a scrimmage game. This is something new this year as the IHSA is giving schools the option to have a football pre-season scrimmage. Admission to the scrimmage will be free. The Mules were scheduled to open up the season Saturday, August 31st against Vienna/Goreville, but for the third time in the last four seasons, Vienna-Goreville will not play a varsity football schedule. FCHS Athletic Director and Mules Head football Coach, Justin Townsend has actively been trying to fill the August 31st date with an opponent, but attempts have been unsuccessful and the Mules will get a forfeit win over Vienna-Goreville. The first home game for the Mules against Eldorado will be Friday, September 6th with kick-off at 7pm.
Popular Fast-Food Chain Suddenly Closes Illinois Stores Permanently
Families looking forward to their favorite fast-food meal after work today were disappointed when they discovered 'CLOSED' signs on the door. According to a post on the Loves Park Neighborhood Watch Group Facebook page, at least four locations of KFC restaurants have shut their doors for good. A letter posted...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s national moment has come at the DNC. But it’s much different than first imagined.
JB Pritzker has been working toward this moment for much of his adult life. But when the affable Illinois governor takes the stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, it will be under vastly different circumstances than he must have imagined when he led Chicago’s effort to bring the party’s quadrennial gathering to his hometown. After a raucous political summer, Democrats have ...
Ford To Illinoisans With Older Fords Or Mazdas: Stop Driving Now
It's not every day that you see a major auto manufacturer issuing a "Do Not Drive" warning about their cars, then see a competing car company follow suit with a do not drive warning of its own. Even more unusual is the number of vehicles that are included in the warnings from the two car companies.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
Perdue Issues Major Frozen Chicken Recall: Indiana, Kentucky & Illinois
We almost always have some sort of Perdue brand chicken in our refrigerator. Their products are always clearly marked if they are gluten-free. Perdue even has gluten-free chicken nuggets. But, before you put them in the air fryer, you need to make sure that they are not on this new recall list.
Illinois quick hits: Seymour man faces child abduction charge
Seymour man faces child abduction chargeA Seymour man is behind bars on a charge of child abduction thanks to the quick thinking of an 11-year-old girl.Hunter Simmons was arraigned Monday and faces over a decade in prison if convicted. Urbana police said the victim was walking home from school when she noticed a white pickup truck following her.During the investigation, the child provided police with her phone because she was recording while she was walking. Police were able to see the vehicle’s license plate in the video, which was registered to Simmons. $1.3 million lotto ticket sold in ChicagoA new millionaire was made in Illinois over the weekend.A $1.3 million Lucky Day Lotto ticket was sold at a Shop & Save Market on Chicago’s southwest side. It is the sixth time this year that an Illinois Lottery player has won $1 million or more in the Lucky Day Lotto game.The market will be receiving a $13,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.Wilmette named best place to live in IllinoisWilmette has taken the top spot on the best places to live in Illinois.Travel and Leisure asked real estate experts about the best places to live in the Land of Lincoln. With historic homes, top-notch services and beaches and parks, Wilmette came out on top.Rounding out the top five were Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Naperville, and Evanston.
Vermilion County father growing sunflowers to combat grief
INDIANOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One father in Vermilion County is using his heartbreak to create something beautiful. Michael Dokey is using sunflowers to write his daughter’s name in his front yard. After the sudden loss of multiple family members, Dokey took it upon himself to create a living memorial in his front yard. He says […]
Bring the Kids to Day of the Dozer on September 7
Day of the Dozer returns to Bloomington again for some good, dirty fun for the kids. On Saturday, September 7th kids will get the experience of a lifetime… a chance to see and drive heavy construction and farming equipment!. The event runs from 10am to 4pm at the McLean...
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