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THPD: Terre Haute woman charged with murdering husband
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A 26 year old Terre Haute woman has been charged with murder. According to Terre Haute Police Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Justin Sears, Denia Long was located and arrested Monday by the U.S. Marshal's Task Force in connection to the shooting death of Taylor Long, 33, on April 3, 2023.
Lawn mower hits school bus in Parke County, one injured
TANGIER, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A 69-year-old man was taken to the hospital after law enforcement said he struck a North Central Parke school bus with his lawn mower. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the incident occurred at approximately 3:57 p.m. on Monday near the intersection of county roads 425 S and 1050 N. […]
"They robbed me of my best friend, they robbed me of my brother" - Terre Haute woman still searching for justice two decades after brother killed in hit and run
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Cheryl Kelley is still searching for answers two decades since her brother, Ivan Sears, was tragically killed in a hit and run on U.S. 40 in West Terre Haute. Ivan Sears was walking home from his job as a bouncer at the Illiana Bar, at...
THPD: Argument leads to gunfire at Terre Haute smoke shop, 1 arrested
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Terre Haute man has been arrested after police say an argument over owed money in a local smoke shop escalated to gunfire in the parking lot. According to the Terre Haute Police Department, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Exotics Smoke Shop at 2303 S. […]
Three vehicle accident on I-70 injures one
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV)– A three vehicle accident slows traffic on I-70. At about 7 pm, near mile marker 6, a westbound vehicle tried to avoid an object in the road. Another vehicle swerved into the next lane, causing a semi to hit the first vehicle. A person in the first vehicle suffered minor injuries. […]
VCSC officials give updates on Monday’s bus crash
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – On Monday, a school bus crash in western Vigo County that sent several children and the bus driver to the hospital could have been far worse. With downed power lines and other dangers around them, first responders and school officials worked together to keep everyone safe. Coordinator of Safety and […]
‘You shot me’ | Court docs reveal details of murder investigation
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Court documents filed in the murder case against Denia Long reveal more detail about the year-long investigation that eventually led to her arrest on Monday. Denia Mone Long, 26, of Terre Haute, faces a single charge of murder related to the April 3, 2023 death of her husband, Taylor “Levi” […]
Docs: Parke home invasion left victim with fractured skull
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Court documents filed in the Parke County case against an Indianapolis man are revealing more details about a home invasion that caused a resident to be flown to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment of his injuries. According to investigating deputies, the April 24 incident at a residence on County Road […]
Local police "protect the statues" in Washington D.C.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - - It's National Police Week -- a time when law enforcement travel to Washington D.C., to honor those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Wednesday night local police took to steps in Terre Haute to guard the legacy of our own fallen heroes. News...
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