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Terre Haute Man’s Casino Trip Ends in Violent Confrontation
TERRE HAUTE, IND –Ronald May’s Saturday night took a dangerous turn when he returned home from the casino in Terre Haute. He noticed a red truck trailing him as he pulled into his driveway. Suddenly, the driver, later identified as Dustin Roecker, raced toward him with alarming speed. May said, “He just looked at me, […] The post Terre Haute Man’s Casino Trip Ends in Violent Confrontation appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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...
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...
WTHI-TV at 70: Presidential campaign stops in Terre Haute
Many have called Vigo County a Bellwether county when it comes to presidential election results. That means more often than not - the way Vigo County voters usually are usually in line with national results. Over the years, many presidential candidates have stopped into Terre Haute. New 10's Ben Verbanic takes a look back at those stops.
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. […]
Free, community breakfast to be carry-out for this month
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local organization that helps to feed those in need in the community is continuing that effort but with temporary new method this month. According to a release from Sandy Cline with the Secular Franciscans and Friends of Terre Haute, the group’s monthly free breakfasts will be available to the […]
Heather Teague case is full of strange, complicated leads. Here are some.
EVANSVILLE – A Kentucky State policeman had just finished shopping around Christmas in 2015 when he saw “the most interesting thing.”. A homeless woman held a cardboard sign near the intersection of U.S. 41 outside the Terre Haute, Indiana, mall. Her teeth were mostly gone, and she looked like she'd been living on the streets and addicted to drugs for years.
‘Her life deserves to be celebrated’ | ISU community mourn loss of beloved student
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– Dozens of family members and friends of Zinyetta Morgan celebrated her life Wednesday during a memorial to honor the life of the fallen Indiana State Student. Morgan died in a car accident on April 16th. She was involved in many campus organizations, and was known for her bright personality and outgoing […]
Dollar Tree coming to historic 12 Points neighborhood
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A new business is entering the 12 points neighborhood of Terre Haute. Dollar Tree is soon to take up residence in the building that once housed CVS Pharmacy at 1320 Maple Avenue. Dollar Tree describes itself as a fun retail shopping experience where customers can expect changing inventories from week […]
Accused Terre Haute cop killer plans to use insanity plea as defense
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The man accused of shooting a Terre Haute police detective to death plans to use the insanity defense. Attorneys for Shane Meehan made the request earlier this month. The judge has ordered Meehan to be taken to a federal medical center for evaluation. The evaluation...
Couple starts new animal rescue for Vigo County
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute has a new local animal rescue. Happy Tails Animal Rescue is a non-profit that is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of animals in need. Founders Aaron Childress and Taylor Bullock started the rescue in January to help with the animal population in Vigo County. This rescue is […]
Ferm Fresh celebrates opening of new Poplar St. location
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A popular kombucha bar in Terre Haute opened a new location. Ferm Fresh Fermentation Bar opened its first location in 12 Points, and just last Saturday they opened their second store on Poplar Street. Co-owner Anthony Gossett said this new space allows them to keep the kombucha flowing at all […]
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