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Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
A man imprisoned since last year has been indicted on murder and other charges in the 2012 slaying of a retired farmer found shot to death in his western Indiana home, police said Wednesday.A Sullivan County grand jury indicted William Ray Grimes on charges of murder, burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary in the December 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, state police said.Badger, 85, died during a burglary at his rural Sullivan County home about 30 miles south of Terre Haute. Badger was found dead on the bedroom floor, and a 46-inch TV and safe were taken from his home,...
Crime Stoppers: 1980 Terre Haute murder cold case
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - This week's Crime Stoppers comes from the Vigo County Sheriff's Office. Police are asking for your help to solve a Terre Haute cold case dating back to 1980. On July 10, 1980, Gloria Hedden's husband reported her missing. She was last seen on the Indiana...
Local police departments prepare for Drug Take Back Day
SHELBURN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — On Saturday multiple police departments across the Wabash Valley are taking part in Drug Take Back Day. One of these departments is the Shelburn Police Department who has decided to make this day a one-stop-shop for many of the community’s needs. This Drug Take Back Day is going to allow people […]
Crews battle fire in Clay Co., local business speaks out
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Multiple agencies responded to a fire in Brazil. According to the Clay County Dispatch, the fire was located in the 9000 block of N. Kennedys Crossing Road. Officials noted the Dick Johnson Volunteer Fire Department was the leading agency. A local business, Lynch’s Garden Center, commented on the fire and […]
Man sentenced for shooting two people in 2023
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A man who pleaded guilty to shooting two people was sentenced Thursday in Vigo County. Christopher Compton was sentenced to 30 years in prison as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Compton admitted to shooting at two juveniles in March of 2023. Prosecutors dropped...
Court docs fill in the gaps after a man in a truck slammed into a couple sitting in their driveway, including an incident at a local restaurant
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Last weekend, police arrested a Bloomington man who led officers on a chase and allegedly rammed his truck into several people. It happened last Saturday night. That's when we learned about a shots fired call on Candlewood Circle in southern Vigo County. A man, police...
Man charged in Vigo County drive-way attack in court
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Bloomington man charged with attempted murder after crashing a stolen truck into a Vigo County man and his vehicle in the man’s driveway and injuring two people remains in custody following an appearance in Vigo County Court. Dustin L. Roecker appeared in court Thursday following his April 21 arrest. […]
Terre Haute community members gather for a homeless memorial
TERRE HAUTE (WTHI) - The Terre Haute community gathered tonight to remember people affected by homelessness. It's an event put on every year in the city. Organizers for the event say it's important to honor people who have lived on the streets. Thursday's event was all about remembering and recognizing those individuals.
"We will not stand idly by and allow this history to repeat itself." CANDLES Holocaust Museum releases statement amid campus protests over Gaza war
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The CANDLES Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute has released a statement as student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an increasing number of college campuses across the United States. Closer to the Wabash Valley, Indiana University in Bloomington saw protests on Thursday....
Afterburner Brewing Company unveils new mural
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun was on hand for the unveiling of a mural on the Afterburner Brewing Company building located at 629 South 9th Street on Friday. John Null is a co-owner of that organization and he said the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Small Business Development […]
Terre Haute Parks announces ‘Mile with the Mayor’ program
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — You can get your steps in and meet Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun as part of a new city initiative. According to the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department, each walk will take place at a local park or trail within the city park system. The walks will be from […]
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