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47+ min ago (102+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV)" One man has been arrested following an early morning shooting on the Evansville's eastside. Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office said 23-year-old Jayson Baker faces Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. He was booked in Vanderburgh County Jail on no bond. According to deputies, a call came in that a juvenile arrived with Baker to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to their leg. During an interview with detectives, according to the affidavit, Baker admitted to "discharging the firearm and shooting the juvenile." After the shooting, he transported the juvenile to the hospital for treatment....

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (553+ words) Visit BN is looking for help from Bloomington-Normal to help shape the future of tourism in the Twin Cities. The organization was formerly known as the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Zach Dietmeier, chief operating officer, said a new strategic plan will focus on a community-first outlook for tourism. The last one was five years ago. "Travel is such a big part of Bloomington-Normal, and I think that oftentimes gets buried with seeing about a half-billion dollars in spending for visitors coming into town," he said. "That's everything from sports tournaments to business travel to folks coming through the colleges and universities." But to see what the community wants, Visit BN has to ask. Dietmeier said a new community survey includes questions for every member of Bloomington-Normal. Dietmeier said the strategic plan will focus on destination development and gaining…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (111+ words) Investigators are offering a reward for information after determining at least two fires on Terre Haute's north side were intentionally set. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A reward is being offered for information surrounding a number of fires on Terre Haute's north side. The Terre Haute Fire Department said structure fires at 1344 3rd Avenue and 1925 5th Avenue were ruled to be intentionally set. A third fire at 1906 6th Avenue remains under investigation. Officials said these fires happened within a two-day span and within a few blocks of each other. Up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the person, or people, responsible....

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (201+ words) The Terre Haute Fire Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information about two fires on the city's north side over the weekend that were determined to have been intentionally set. Structure fires at 1344 3rd Ave. and 1925 5th Ave. were ruled to be incendiary. A third fire, located at 1906 6th Ave., remains under investigation. These incidents occurred within a two-day span and within just a few blocks of each other." Those with any information about these fires are urged to call 800-382-4628." THFD is seeking the information in conjunction with the Terre Haute Police Department and the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office. The amount of the award will be determined by the International Association of Arson Investigators, Indiana Chapter No. 14." The fire at 1344 3rd Ave. took place early Saturday, and the structure was deemed a total loss. It was not occupied and there…...

9+ hour ago (965+ words) The Big Ten champion Hoosiers and Ohio State, the top two seeds in the College Football Playoff, combined to put 13 players on the 27-man first team. Mendoza was named the conference's offensive player of the year and top first-year transfer, Downs was defensive player of the year and Sayin the freshman of the year. Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson and Downs were unanimous first-team selections by the voting panel of 24 media members who cover the Big Ten. Repeat first-team picks were Downs, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, Iowa all-purpose player Kaden Wetjen, and Indiana teammates Aiden Fisher at linebacker and D'Angelo Ponds at cornerback. Ohio State had seven players on the first team, all but one on defense, and Indiana had six. The 64-year-old Cignetti continues to amaze two years after he took over an Indiana program that had the…...

9+ hour, 34+ min ago (110+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The bench trial in the South Bend Police Tapes case began Tuesday morning and ended roughly 90 minutes later. Answers in the years-long court battle will once again have to wait. South Bend Police Tapes trial: Closing arguments set for spring 2026 Three intervenors to the case were called up to testify; meanwhile, the attorney representing the South Bend Common Council offered no further testimony. Judge Jamie Woods of St. Joseph County Superior Court 6 will have both parties submit written arguments by Jan. 20, 2026. Closing arguments are currently scheduled for March 5, 2026, then Woods has 90 days to rule on all pending matters....

12+ hour, 32+ min ago (627+ words) A committee of Indiana state lawmakers advanced a Republican-drawn congressional map Monday, sending it to the floor of the state Senate, where its outcome remains uncertain. After more than six hours of testimony, the map passed out of the committee on a 6-3 vote, with one Republican, Sen. Greg Walker, joining with two Democrats in opposition. Half of the Republicans who voted "yes" suggested they did so to ensure a full vetting of the legislation on the Senate floor and hinted that their votes may change after further debate. The map, which passed the House last week, is designed to net the GOP two seats in next year's midterm elections. The Senate is expected to vote on it this week. The new district lines were drawn at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has been pressuring Republican legislators across the…...

15+ hour, 10+ min ago (282+ words) The Indiana Hoosiers took their program to new heights this past Saturday with a 13-10 win in the Big Ten Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Although Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti had every reason to celebrate, he is already moving forward to what's next come postseason play. "It's been a little bit surreal, but it's all made sense when you watch the tape," Cignetti said. "We've had a lot of great leaders join this program, guys that can play football. Got a lot of great coaches that have been with me a long time. It's been a lot of fun, I don't look like I'm having fun, but I'm going to have fun when I get in that coaches room." Cignetti said that while the hype around the Hoosiers is fun and a lot that goes into it, both in and…...

15+ hour, 40+ min ago (950+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. " Center Pat Coogan arrived at Indiana around the same time that quarterback Fernando Mendoza did. For an Indiana program that just had a school-record 11-win season and was desperate for more, Coogan and Mendoza were the stars of their transfer portal class. There's no question that their individual successes has led to team success as well. Coogan, a four-year starter at Notre Dame, has helped solidify the Hoosiers' front, and they have one the best offensive lines in the game. And Mendoza? The California transfer is 13-0 and has been the best player in the country all year. He's thrown for 2,970 yards and 33 touchdowns, and he's run for another 240 yards and six touchdowns. He was named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night, and he's the odds-on-favorite to win the award when it is announced on Saturday night…...

17+ hour, 4+ min ago (1654+ words) Indiana Basketball Hall Fame women's induction class headlined by 1999 Miss Basketball April (McDivitt) Schilling. The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 24th annual women's induction class on Tuesday morning with a 12-member class that includes 1999 Miss Basketball April (McDivitt) Schilling and several former Indiana All-Stars. The class will be honored in ceremonies on April 25. Here is a closer look at the class: Rosanne Bohman, North Decatur (1993): Bohman averaged 18.0 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.2 blocked shots as a senior as she was named an Indiana All-Star. The 6-1 forward totaled 1,263 points, 820 rebounds and 432 blocks while keying the Chargers to a 56-25 record in 81 career games for coach Dennis Crowe. Bohman went on play four seasons at Notre Dame for coach Muffet McGraw, notching 9.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a senior starter as the Irish went 31-7 and reached the NCAA women's Final Four for the first…...