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WATCH: Dashcam footage shows WTHPD dog shooting incident
WTWO has obtained dash-cam footage from West Terre Haute Police showing the moment an officer shot a dog that police say was being aggressive. It happened Tuesday afternoon in West Terre Haute near the intersection of Johnson Avenue and Arthur Place.
Bloomington man shot, then charged with 10 felonies after multi-county pursuit
The incident started with reports of a naked man driving a pickup truck recklessly through Owen County. Later, when the man was driving in southern Vigo County, he veered into a residential driveway about 10 p.m. and struck a man who had just exited his car, police said. The second...
Firefighters respond to house fire in Terre Haute
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Yet another home, believed to be abandoned, has caught fire in the city of Terre Haute on Wednesday morning. James Holbert, Terre Haute Fire Battalion Chief, said the initial call came in at 9:21 a.m. regarding a residential fire at the corner of N. 12th Street and Indiana Avenue. Holbert […]
T.H. City Council approves ARPA funding for several projects
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) — A number of issues addressed at Thursday’s Terre Haute City Council meeting. The Council approved a number of items that will receive ARPA funding. Those included the purchase of several new city busses, and also $100,000 for Manna From Seven to buy a box truck that helps the organization get […]
Scammers posing as local police offiers in new scam
The Terre Haute Police Department, the Vigo County Sheriff's Office and federal agents were inundated Thursday with calls about local residents being scammed. Police say the scammers are identifying themselves as local officers. The scammers are utilizing a spoofing system to make the phone number look as it if is...
"Look who died!" Social media scam targets curious people with links to fake shocking news
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - While scrolling through Facebook, odds are you're going to see a curious post or comment with a link to something shocking. As reports on the Better Business Bureau's scam tracker say, it's a trap to snatch your personal data. How it works. In most cases,...
Culver’s celebrates Scoops of Thanks day, supports FFA
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The new Culver’s location on the southside of Terre Haute has some exciting new features that you may not see at many fast food chains. This Culver’s location has a huge outdoor patio, a dog park in the back of the building, and solar panels. The owner, Matt Bilyeu, said […]
Locals walked for ‘Mile with the Mayor’ program
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Wednesday evening, local residents got their steps in with Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. The first ‘Mile with the Mayor’ program was held at Jones Trailhead on Chamberlain Street. This new city initiative is a way to enjoy the outdoors at our local parks and trails while getting to know […]
Indiana’s Weather For Today
Welcome to the merry month of May! It’s time for Mister Weatherman to sweat the forecast for racers on foot Saturday, and racers on open wheels in a few weeks. There’s a window in Terre Haute!. INDY SEVEN DAY FORECAST. Today: Partly sunny. High 80. Tonight: Partly cloudy....
Gambling Felony Might Ruin an Aspiring Treasurer’s Bid for Office
Past involvement in illegal gambling could spell the end of an aspiring treasurer’s bid for office. Billy Joy of Terre Haute hopes to become Vigo County’s next treasurer but might turn out to be ineligible for the position because of his past engagement in unauthorized gambling. Local news...
City hosts service for National Day of Prayer
TERRE HAUTE - The public gathered this afternoon to pray for the community, nation and the world. It was part of the annual National Day of Prayer. Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun joined leaders from Torchhouse and other area pastors. One pastor says there's no better time than the present...
Northview Girls and Terre Haute South Boys Win This Year's Big Four Track & Field Meet
Northview Girls beat Terre Haute South by two points to capture the victory. Terre Haute North and West Vigo finish in third and fourth place. Terre Haute South Boys win handedly with Northview, Terre Haute North and West Vigo finishing in that order.
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