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Wilburn sentenced to 37 years without probation for shooting son-in-law and endangering grandchildren
Sep. 26—Mark Wilburn, 57, sat impassively Monday as he was sentenced to 37 years in prison for attempting to murder his son-in-law in front of his grandchildren. That could be a life sentence, considering his age, Wilburn's attorney said. His wife and daughters gasped, and then wept, as Boone...
Westfield police: Woman dead after exiting moving vehicle, driver charged with operating while intoxicated
WESTFIELD, Ind. — A woman died Sunday night after exiting the passenger side of a moving pick-up truck in Westfield. The Westfield Police Department said officers were dispatched around 7:15 p.m. Sunday to Springmill Road at Canberra Boulevard in response to an assist fire call. The truck was traveling northbound on Springmill Road when the […]
These 11 Indiana Schools Have Been Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Out of the 353 schools to receive this honor, 11 of them are here in Indiana. This recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments.
Thorntown man sentenced to 195 years in prison for September 2021 ‘execution style’ triple murder
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — A Thorntown man was sentenced on Tuesday to 195 years in prison after he murdered three individuals “execution style” in September 2021. According to previous reports, 42-year-old Chad Michael Grimball was convicted of three murder counts and a firearm-related misdemeanor in late August. This comes after Grimball shot Grace Bishop, Brannon […]
Police: 2 Fishers residents killed by wrong-way driver in crash on Missouri interstate
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. — Two Hoosiers died over the weekend after police say their car was hit by a wrong-way driver, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash on a rural Missouri interstate. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report indicates that at approximately 9:55 a.m. Sunday, a 2020 Jeep Cherokee driven by 64-year-old Tina E. DeGonia […]
Police Discover Suspected Vehicle in Tragic Indianapolis Hit-and-Run
In a promising development, Indianapolis police have discovered a car believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. A silver 2010-2017 Jeep Patriot, suspected of hitting Alexis N. Davis, was located near Woodruff Place on the east side of the city. Information from the community greatly aided police in identifying the car.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Northwest Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier Lottery officials are encouraging Powerball players in Northwest Indiana to check their tickets carefully. According to a press release sent Tuesday afternoon, a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at LIQGO 511, which is located at 1604 E Summit St. in Crown Point, Indiana. The winning ticket matched four of the […]
Silver Alert issued for missing Indiana teen last seen in French Lick
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Indiana authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 16-year-old missing from Orange County. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Guinevere Zimmerman was last seen in French Lick on Monday around 4 a.m. Police believe she may be in extreme danger and may require medical...
When and where to look for Starlink satellites as they head over Central Indiana
The Starlink satellite train may be visible in central Indiana this week through Thursday night. Starlink was developed by SpaceX to bring internet service to customers globally. What Starlink lights look like. Since they are chains of satellites that orbit together, they appear in the sky as a string of...