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Clay County man sentenced for Brazil shooting death
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Brazil, Indiana man is heading to prison after a plea agreement. A Clay County judge sentenced Jon McGuff to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges. This is regarding the death of William Matherly last May. Brazil Police said...
Labor Day DUI Enforcement Continues
Labor Day weekend is approaching, and law enforcement continues their “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which started on August 16. The Vincennes Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office are issuing a clear warning to drivers as they intensify efforts to reduce impaired driving. This annual end-of-summer campaign, running through September 2, involves increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to target those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Monroe City Under Boil Order due to Hydrant Replacement
The town of Monroe City is now under a boil order, due to a replacement of a fire hydrant. The order involves those who are served by the Monroe City Water District. The boil order will be in place until further notice.
Better Cancer Screening Bill Signed
Gov. Eric Holcomb ceremonially signs State Rep. Sharon Negele's (R-Attica) law improving breast cancer screening and prevention for Hoosier women Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bill co-authors State Reps. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) (seated, left), and Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) (standing, fourth from left) joined Holcomb (seated, center), State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) (standing, fifth from right) and Negele (seated, right). Representatives from Dant Advocacy, Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy, Lilly, Indiana University of Medicine, Indiana Commission for Women and Catalyst were also present.
Sean Astin was all Hoosier when the DNC delegates delivered for Kamala Harris
There were some familiar faces among the state delegations at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday in Chicago — and we’re not talking about politicians. Actors, filmmakers and musicians could be spotted amongst the delegates as they committed to Vice President Kamala Harris during the ceremonial roll call. Harris had already locked up the...
Vincennes University welcomes John Meeks as new Director of Athletics
VINCENNES, Ind. August 21, 2024 – John Meeks, an experienced athletics administrator with an academic ethos, is the new Vincennes University Director of Athletics. VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson proudly announced the appointment of Meeks on Wednesday, August 21, during a VU Board of Trustees meeting. Meeks is a...
Hart Street Sidewalks Next Step in Corridor Improvements
Even though the “road diet” part of Hart Street was done this summer, another part is about to get started. The City of Vincennes plans a sidewalk upgrade for part of Hart Street soon. Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum expects work to finish sidewalking Hart Street in 2025. The...
EPD: Three charged with organized theft after walking out of store with 73 unpurchased items
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Three people are facing organized theft charges in Evansville after police say they walked out of the store with dozens of items they didn't pay for. Officers were called to the Walmart on the city's east side on Wednesday to investigate a theft. Police say...
Sheridan’s Bud Wright enters 60th season as head coach
SHERIDAN, Ind. (WISH) — “Special.” “Enigma.” Those are just two words used to describe Sheridan’s Bud Wright. The high school football icon enters his 60th season as a head football coach in the state of Indiana — 59 of those with the Blackhawks. “He is Sheridan football,” Sheridan senior lineman Owen Trietsch said. Wright not […]
Bloomington closes Rail Trail encampments, adds homelessness coordinator in 2025 budget
Another homeless encampment has been cleared in Bloomington, this time along the Rail Trail south of Country Club Drive and North of Gordon Pike. At a news conference in the first week of August, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson said that the encampments along the Rail Trail, which had 30-day notices posted towards early July, were still on course for removal “in the next couple of weeks.”
State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana plans to fork over around $50 million to fund the efforts to increase the amount of water that goes to the city of Lebanon and surrounding areas. This is so the new LEAP District being developed by the IEDC will have a sufficient water sufficient water supply. The LEAP District is […] The post State Plans For $50 Million To Be Used For LEAP District Water Needs appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Monroe City Under Boil Order due to Hydrant Replacement
The town of Monroe City is now under a boil order, due to a replacement of a fire hydrant. The order involves those who are served by the Monroe City Water District. The boil order will be in place until further notice.
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