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Authorities: No major injuries in massive pileup that shut down I-70 near Terre Haute
9+ hour ago (208+ words) TERRE HAUTE " No major injuries were suffered in a pileup Saturday involving at least 45 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Vigo County, according to authorities. The chain-reaction collisions were first ... A massive pileup closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Terre Haute for about six hours Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. TERRE HAUTE " No major injuries were suffered in a pileup Saturday involving at least 45 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Vigo County, according to authorities. The chain-reaction collisions were first reported about 11:30 a.m. on westbound I-70 near mile marker 15 " Tabortown Street on the city's east side near Terre Haute International Airport " as a snow storm struck, making the interstate slick and hazardous. The crashes shut down traffic in all westbound lanes. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. The Scheid Diesel Extravaganza is returning to the…...
Indiana Pacers Waive RayJ Dennis, Sign Ethan Thompson To Two-Way Deal
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (687+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " The Indiana Pacers have made changes to their two-way contract setup. On Sunday, the team waived guard RayJ Dennis and used the newly-created roster spot to sign guard Ethan Thompson. Dennis has been with the Pacers since early January of this year. The 24-year old point guard spent his rookie season with the franchise and appeared in 11 outings, averaging 2.7 points and 1.3 assists per game in year one. His two-way agreement was two years in length, so the youngster stuck with Indiana throughout the offseason and into his second campaign. This year, Dennis has been more involved with the Pacers. Mounting injuries forced the team to rely on its two-way players, and that often included Dennis. He has 13 appearances this season, and about half of them came in situations in which Dennis was a part of the team's rotation. He…...
Small Business Saturday in South Bend
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (402+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Snow and all, the community started early for Small Business Saturday! It's a day people across the country participate in to celebrate and support the local economy. "When you shop local and you shop small, you get the best results because they put their heart and soul in everything that they do," said Dixon's Specialty Popcorn Owner Michelle Dixon. Michelle Dixon, owner of her own popcorn company relies on the community to keep her business afloat and hopefully make it her full-time gig. Events like the holiday market at Howard Park help spread the word about local businesses like hers. And on this Small Business Saturday, Downtown South Bend set up right next door, giving out swag, coupons and advice on how to best take advantage of the special local deals. "It's been really fun; people…...
Indiana Road Conditions: 'Largest Wreck' Ever Seen Caused By Snow And Black Ice
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (792+ words) A scene of unbelievable chaos unfolded on Interstate 70 in Indiana on Saturday, as a massive 45-car pileup brought traffic to a complete standstill for hours. The sheer scale of the accident was so overwhelming that it was immediately dubbed the 'largest wreck' the responding fire department had ever witnessed. This terrifying event, caused by a sudden, brutal combination of snow and ice, served as a stark, dramatic warning about the hazardous Indiana Road Conditions across the state during the Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm. The huge, multi-vehicle accident happened about ten miles outside of Terra Haute, Indiana. Pictures from the pileup shared online showed dozens of cars, trucks, and semi-trucks strewn across the snow-filled road, with a handful of drivers tentatively getting out of their vehicles to assess the devastating scene. Despite the massive collision involving 45 vehicles, the immediate news was a…...
Massive pileup shuts down I-70 near Terre Haute
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (211+ words) TERRE HAUTE" No major injuries were suffered in a pileup Saturday involving at least 45 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Vigo County, according to authorities. Special Weather Statement until SUN 9:15 AM EST A massive pileup closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Terre Haute for about six hours Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. TERRE HAUTE " No major injuries were suffered in a pileup Saturday involving at least 45 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Vigo County, according to authorities. The chain-reaction collisions were first reported about 11:30 a.m. on westbound I-70 near mile marker 15 " Tabortown Street on the city's east side near Terre Haute International Airport " as a snow storm struck, making the interstate slick and hazardous. The crashes shut down traffic in all westbound lanes. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. The Scheid Diesel Extravaganza is returning…...
Jackson scores 11 in Lafayette's 55-37 victory over Ball State at Lafayette Classic
22+ hour, 26+ min ago (147+ words) Led by Shareef Jackson's 11 points, the Lafayette Leopards defeated the Ball State Cardinals 55-37 at the Lafayette Classic ... Caleb Williams shot 4 for 16, including 1 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points The Leopards ended a five-game slide with the win The Cardinals (2-5) were led in scoring by Juwan Maxey, who finished with 11 points Ball State also got 10 points and eight rebounds from Armoni Zeigler Davion Hill also had nine points, seven rebounds and two steals Lafayette took the lead with 2:10 left in the first half and did not trail again Humphrey led the Leopards with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 23-15 at the break Lafayette pulled away with a 12-2 run in the second half to extend a five-point lead to 15 points...
Indiana basketball runs away from Bethune-Cookman to stay undefeated
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (595+ words) BLOOMINGTON " "Indiana basketball"players came out with a little extra bounce in their step for the early tip against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The No. 24 Hoosiers (7-0)"gave the program's sleepy football fans something to cheer about with a handful of dazzling plays right out of the gate in the 100-56 win. After Indiana forward Tucker DeVries opened the game with a four-point play, Tayton Conerway dropped in a pair of under-handed layups in heavy traffic. It pumped the sparse crowd that carried through the game with IU scoring at will. DeVries had a team-high 20 points as one of five Hoosiers in double-digits to help them score 100-plus points for the third time this season. The team under coach Darian DeVries has scored 100 points in as many games this season as it did during Mike Woodson's entire tenure. Indiana…...
Indiana driver injured in single-vehicle crash near Niles
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (136+ words) CASS COUNTY, MI " An Indiana driver crashed on Yankee Street near Wolf Road in Howard Township on Friday, Nov. 28. The 27-year-old was driving east when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree ... Indiana driver injured in single-vehicle crash near Niles CASS COUNTY, MI " An Indiana driver crashed on Yankee Street near Wolf Road in Howard Township on Friday, Nov. 28. The 27-year-old was driving east when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree around 1:30 p.m., per a Cass County Sheriff's press release, about 3.5 miles east of Niles. The driver was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Drugs and Alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the single-vehicle crash, per the release....
Lafayette law enforcement seizes 55 dogs, woman arrested for animal neglect
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (562+ words) DARLINGTON " A Lafayette County woman was arrested earlier this week for animal neglect, according to Sheriff Reg Gill. The occupant of the property responsible for the animals, Sharon M. Lambrecht, 74, was taken into custody at the property. Lambrecht was transported to the Lafayette County Jail and booked on charges of animal neglect. The dogs at the property were in various degrees of neglect. According to Gill, the dogs were transported to the Green County Humane Society (GCHS) for evaluation by a veterinarian and for rehabilitation. Upon arrival at the property, GCHS workers discovered two small trailers packed with 55 dogs, many confined to filthy, cramped cages. The conditions were "horrific, the air thick with ammonia, and the sound of panicked barking echoed through the space, GCHS said in a press release late Tuesday. Inside were 26 puppies, including one litter so new that…...
20-car pileup closes WB I-70 in Vigo County; cleanup will take 'at least 6 hours"
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (145+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) " A 20-30 car pileup has shut down all lanes of westbound I-70 in Vigo County, Indiana State Police said Saturday afternoon. In a 1:35 p.m. Facebook reel, ISP Public Information Officer Sgt. Matt Ames said cleanup will take "at least six hours" because so many cars had crashed near mile marker 15 (Tabortown Street), not far from Terre Haute International Airport. "There's multiple accidents here. The good thing is, we don't have any major injuries," Ames said. With more snow expected Saturday afternoon and evening, Ames urged drivers to stay home. "If you can stay home, just stay home. This is about a 20-30 car pileup here that's unnecessary. People need to drive smart when snow starts falling. Reduce your speed, make sure you're buckled up, and let's all be safe out there."...