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Illinois man arrested in connection to THSB robbery
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– The Terre Haute Police Department announced on Sunday it has arrested a man in connection to a bank robbery earlier this month. Rodney D. Brock, of Maywood, Illinois, has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at The Hometown Savings Bank on April 12th, police wrote. A release from THPD […]
Terre Haute union workers and officials honor Workers Memorial Day
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Terre Haute union workers and residents came together to remember those who lost their lives on the job. It was all a part of the Workers Memorial Day service that took place at the Debs Museum in Terre Haute. The Greater Terre Haute Branch of...
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...
TH South Grad Danny Etling wins first UFL start
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WTWO/WAWV) — Former Terre Haute South Quarterback Danny Etling helped lead the Michigan Panthers to a 35-18 victory over the Memphis Showboats on Sunday in the United Football League. Etling completed 14 of 21 passes for 175 yards and a rushing touchdown in his first UFL start. Video courtesy of Fox and the […]
Indiana track and field earns personal bests to close out stretch of away meets
Indiana track and field concluded travel for the regular season this weekend at the Texas Invitational in Austin, Texas, and the Sycamore Open in Terre Haute, Indiana. On Friday, the Hoosiers opened competition at the Texas Invitational with five top-10 finishes. Graduate student Antonio Laidler finished third in the men’s...
Walk a mile in her shoes event
The Wabash Valley Council on Domestic Abuse initiated the "Walk a mile in her shoes" event for National sexual assault awareness month. CODA hosts Walk a Mile in Her Shoes for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Wabash Valley Council on Domestic Abuse, or CODA, initiated the Walk a Mile in...
Haute Hops and Vines Fest draws large crowd
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Hundreds from near and far were drawn to Terre Haute’s Historic Brewing District for the event. The perks were phenomenal. Unlimited samples and pours from over 30 different breweries, wineries, and distilleries. The live music set the mood for a great afternoon outdoors. There has been an uptick in events […]
ISU student organization hosts global night celebration
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– One Indiana State student organization celebrated its members and all of their different cultures in an end-of-the-year event on campus Saturday night. Dozens gathered for a global night celebration hosted by the African Student Union. This included a number of performances and the introduction of the group’s leadership for next year. […]
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 […]
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...
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. […]
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...
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