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Northview High School Choir to join Foreigner on stage at Ruoff Music Center
BRAZIL, Ind. (WISH) — The Northview High School choir from Brazil, Indiana, will be joining the legendary rock band Foreigner on stage Friday night at the Ruoff Music Center. Members of the choir, including Aidrik Loughmiller, Marah Loughmiller, and Avrie Emmert, joined Daybreak’s Jeremy Jenkins via Zoom to talk about their excitement and preparation process […]
Clay County reopens more offices following cyber attack
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Almost all government offices in Clay County have re-opened at least in limited capacity following a July 9 ransomware attack. The attack crippled the courthouse, and caused County Commissioners to declare an emergency on July 11 that was then extended until July 25. Officials then announced a new website that […]
The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries on Sgt. Major John Plasse's legacy serving his country
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Veterans Memorial Museum of Terre Haute carries Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse's legacy. The owner, Brian Mundell, says Plasse was a big museum supporter since day one. Plasse's Army uniform and picture have been on display for quite a while now. He retired from...
Cost Of Renovating The Indiana Theater over $28 Million.
Terre Haute, In. – Representatives from Studio Axis informed The Vigo County Capital Improvement Board on Wednesday that the estimated cost of renovating the Indiana Theater will be over $28 million. The study shows that the 100-year-old building is in pretty good shape but there are many issues that have to be addressed. Construction work will cost $22,399,480, with an additional $6 million covering furniture, fixtures and equipment. That translates into a cost of $450 per square foot.
Recycling Center Now Accepting Glass
Terre Haute, In. – The city and Vigo County Solid Waste management have announced that the eastside recycling center is now accepting glass. The glass must be clean and dry. The center also accepts paper, cardboard, aluminum and No, 1, 2 and 5 plastics. The center is located on 14th Street between Crawford and College Avenues.
Funeral plans form for late Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WISH) — Funeral services have been set, but procession plans have not yet been completed for the late leader of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff John Plasse died Wednesday at age 60 after a struggle with cancer, the department announced on Wednesday. In announcing his death, colleagues expressed the highest of […]
Alabama commit Justin Hill ranks high among Greater Cincinnati’s top 10 linebackers
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Linebackers are typically the leaders of the defense while calling out signals and showcasing their versatility by covering against the pass and crashing the gaps near...
Indiana’s top 10 fashion trends, retail study finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — New research from fast-fashion company Boohoo reveals Indiana’s favorite fashion trends for 2024. Boohoo analyzed average monthly Google searches for various fashion items to determine the most popular trends in the state. Top Fashion Trends in Indiana: “We love discovering which fashion trends people are embracing each season. TikTok and Instagram are […]
Here are the best 10 offensive linemen ahead of 2024 high school football season
With the start of another high school football season around the corner, The Enquirer is ranking the best players in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. While they typically don’t receive the headlines as skilled position players, offensive linemen are vital to any offense, creating holes for running backs to race downfield and blocking dangerous defensive linemen to protect the quarterback in the passing game. ...
Indy Shorts Film Fest presents ‘The Clogging’
Eric Larson, Director and Creative Director of The Clogging, joined us to discuss his short horror-comedy film, which is making its Indiana premiere at the Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival next Friday, July 26, in the Dark Comedy block. About the Film: The Clogging is a short film about an anxious man at a […]
Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
Muggy meter and storm chances to re-surge this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We stayed on course with having a nice Friday across central Indiana. The hotter and humid air mass kept itself more in southern Indiana today. Do not expect us to stay away from unsettled weather for much longer as we’ll re-introduce a more uncomfortable and active pattern going into the final few […]
Where in Indiana to see trees grown from seeds flown on moon missions
RICHMOND, Ind. (WISH) — An east central Indiana arboretum has planted a sweetgum tree grown from a seed sent on a moon mission in 2022. Hayes Arboretum planted the tree seedling May 30, and will dedicate it next month. The Moon Trees seed traveled aboard Artemis I, the first in a series of launches for […]
Indiana Family Star Party Invites You to View the Stars August 2nd and 3rd
On August 2nd and 3rd you can take in the 21st Indiana Family Star Party! You will be a part of the largest astronomy gathering in the state and one of the largest astronomy events in the midwest. Come to Camp Cullom (near Frankfort) to enjoy the dark rural skies...
Cellphones, reading, state testing: See what’s new as Indiana students head back to school
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters INDIANAPOLIS (CHALKBEAT) — Across the state, students are heading back to school soon. Students in Beech Grove and Warren Township start classes this week, followed by the rest of Marion County’s districts next week. With a new school year comes new rules about cellphones in […]
Local Food Week starts Friday
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Local Food Week began Friday for the fifth year in a row. Local farm tours and food events will be hosted throughout northeast Indiana until Aug. 4. This year’s events include more than 110 tours, workshops, hayrides, tastings, dinners and celebrations hosted by 40 different farms, markets, restaurants, artisan food producers, and organizations across 7 Northeast Indiana counties.
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