Clay County, IN

BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Mercedes Hall has helped feed hundreds of kids around Clay County over the last few years. And now, she’s asking for help. “We have a very small, tight knit group of overwhelmed people because we need more people to step up and help.” Hall said the group is in need of […]

CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Update: State Road 59 is now back open. A law enforcement officer on the scene reported that a driver fell asleep at the wheel and suffered a minor injury as a result of the crash. Original: Clay County dispatch has confirmed that traffic on State Road 59 has been shut […]

"If we don't have the money, we can't spend it." Clay Co. leaders manage costs. Right now, inflation isn't too much of a concern for Clay County officials. But, it will play a big factor in the county's 2023 budget.

CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI)- Clay County has yet to feel the impact of inflation, but it could feel it in the future. Right now, all summer road projects are on track to be completed. A grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation will allow several area roads to be chipped and sealed.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - From 5 P.M to 8 P.M. tonight, the second annual Battle of the Badges; Burger Battle is taking place at Howard Park, in support of Recover Michiana Fest. Clay Fire Department’s Chief, Timm Schabbel, is facing off against last year’s winner, St. Joseph County Sherriff,...

After adding over 710,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 84.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

After adding over 710,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 84.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

This story was originally published by Borderless Magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter to learn the latest about the Midwest’s immigrant communities. During the five months that Javier Jaimes Jaimes was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Clay County jail in Brazil, Indiana, the 32-year-old suffered from severe anxiety.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Thrive West Central says their Revolving Loan Fund now has $1,000,000 in available lending capital after receiving a grant. The Economic Development Administration recently granted $800,000 with local community partners contributing $200,000 in matching funds. The Revolving Loan Fund was established in 2021 and is known as Spark.

Members of the Communities Not Cages Indiana Coalition in front of the Clay County Courthouse breaking a symbolic chain after testifying against the expansion of the Clay County Justice Center at a meeting of the Clay County Commissioners in Brazil, Ind., Oct. 4, 2021. During the five months that Javier...

CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A woman has been taken to the hospital following a near-head-on collision with a semi in Clay County. According to Clay County Sheriff Paul Harden, the crash occurred at the intersection of SR 59 and County Road 600 south. Harden says that two passenger vehicles were traveling northbound when the […]