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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Here's a look at the Vigo County Health Department's food inspections for November 27, 2023 – December 1, 2023. Lemongrass Thai Cuisine, 3830 S. US Hwy 41 (4 Critical, 5 Non-Critical) Observed raw chicken and raw eggs stored above and next to ready to eat food. Observed multiple cut, prepared and ready to eat items without dates of consumption. Observed accumulated pink debris inside ice machine. Observed live and dead cockroaches throughout kitchen area.

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A man will spend nearly a quarter of a century behind bars following sentencing in Vigo County. Christopher Ian Backfish, pleaded guilty to a singular charge of attempted murder as part of a plea deal that dropped several other charges. The charges stem from the events of April, 2022, when […]

Truck runs red light striking 3 vehicles in Shelburn crash.

Ring in the New Year with all your friends and family at the Terre Haute Convention Center’s New Year’s Eve Party!. The Great Gatsby themed event will have live entertainment from the Big Fun Band, as well as refreshments and food stations. VIP, General Admission, and Late Night...

Paris man arrested after fire at old school building.

U.S. Highway 41 was closed on Terre Haute's south side Sunday afternoon after power lines fell on the roadway, leaving hundreds of homes and businesses without power.

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A man who police said caused a crash during a pursuit resulting in serious injuries to an innocent third party will reportedly be changing his plea to guilty after appearing in Vigo County Superior Court. 35-year-old Richard Hoke appeared in Vigo County Superior Court 1 on Monday. Initially supposed to […]

Hundreds Gather In Palestine, Illinois To Aboard The Indiana Railroad's Santa Train.

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Here’s a look at the where the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association currently ranks the top boy’s basketball teams in the state. The IBCA Poll is a non-class poll where teams are ranked regardless of school classification. Rank School Total Points Record 1 Lawrence North (18) 436 2-0 2 Fishers (4) 419 […]

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The 15th Annual Miracle on 7th Street festivities continued in downtown Terre Haute this weekend. Seventh Street came to life, allowing folks to visit vendors and Santa. This year's vendor fair took place inside the Terre Haute Convention Center. Organizers say events like this help...

Residents Gather In To Celebrate Annual Miracle On 7th Street Event.

Two incidents occurred in Sullivan County, Indiana this week. In the first incident, Matthew T. Earle was sentenced to 6 years in prison for a fatal shooting of a Shelburn teen in 2021. He pleaded guilty to criminal recklessness. The second incident involved a late-night blaze that destroyed a home on W Sylvandell St. The Sullivan City Fire Department responded and successfully controlled the fire, but the house trailer was deemed a total loss. No occupants were present during the incident. Assistance was provided by the Sullivan City Police Department and the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department.

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Here’s a look at the where the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association currently ranks the top girl’s basketball teams in the state. Locally, while not making the top 20, both South and North Knox HS girls teams were recognized by receiving at least one vote in the poll. Rank School Points Record […]

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A jury has found a Vigo County man guilty of murder.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — You can help a local foodbank serve the community this holiday season. Terre Haute Catholic Charities is partnering with Meijer for the Simply Give program. Now through December 30, Meijer customers can purchase $10 Simply Give cards for Terre Haute Catholic Charities. The organization can then use those as gift […]

Each Monday on Good Day Live we are joined by a dog or cat in need of a forever home. The Pet of the Week comes to us from the Terre Haute Humane Society if you would like more information on meeting our sweet visitors. You can also find opportunities to foster a pet, donate supplies, or volunteer your time.

Union Health Today with Pamela Ring and Rohan Talwar.

PALESTINE, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) – An annual Christmas tradition rode its way into Palestine, Illinois on Sunday. Indiana Rail Road’s Santa Train is a local holiday event that has brought smiles to families for over 3 decades. The Santa Train is a 3-day event that makes stops in both Indiana and Illinois. It will stop and […]

MARSHALL, Ill. (WTHI) - A Marshall man will spend time behind bars in a federal prison after the Department of Justice said he called in a bomb threat to a Paris, Illinois, business. The DOJ says Justin Switzer, 29, will spend 41 months, or just under three and a half...

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — 17 High School Football Players in the Wabash Valley were named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association’s Junior and Senior All-State Teams this weekend. Terre Haute South Senior Wide Receiver AJ Watkins was named 5A Senior All-State by the IFCA. Watkins led all of 5a in receiving yards with 1,140 and […]