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07-07-2025
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UPDATE: Indiana State Police confirm all swimmers are accounted for
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — 9:30 p.m. UPDATE: Good news tonight, as Indiana State Police and DNR confirm after further investigation, all swimmers are accounted for. No drowning occurred. As we previously reported, local authorities are currently on scene and divers are enroute for a drowning at Sullivan County Park and Lake on Sunday night. Indiana State Police Sergeant Matt Ames has confirmed with WTWO News that ISP is working a drowning in Sullivan County. Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation Officers are on scene. This is an ongoing investigation. WTWO will continue to update you as information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-06-2025
- General
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Community event looks to combat food insecurity in Vigo County
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An event taking place next weekend, will promote a program combating food insecurity in Vigo County. On June 18, a community event called 'Twilight in the Garden' will be held at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. The event will feature guest speakers, teaching how you can plant your garden to benefit pollinators in the area. It will also include a tour of the fairgrounds Giving Garden. 'This event is really important to showcase the garden and everything it does for our community but also encourage others to work with their community partners and get out there and be active in the community,' said Tabby Flinn, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator. For more information on the event, you can do so here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-06-2025
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Local students battle through Reading Boot Camp
CLINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This week, a boot camp is taking place in Clinton, but no one has signed up for the army. Local students went through a boot camp at the Learning and Training Center at Hillcrest this week, not to be soldiers, but to be scholars. The founder of the camp, Kathleen Simpson, said the kids are taught a number of different things. 'We do phonics, comprehension, spelling, cursive handwriting, and we even do math boot camp too', Simpson said. 'Every year it just keeps growing.' Reading Boot Camp is a week-long learning session for students, ages 3 through 17, to keep working their brain when school is out for the summer. This year's theme focused on how the United States was born. 'It's entitled 'Hooray for the USA', Simpson said. 'They have learned so many things about our founding fathers this week.' The week is completely free for families to have their children attend, as volunteers and local officials, like Sheriff Mike Holtkamp, lead the way. 'I just enjoy it, hanging out and working with the kids, watching them progress as the week goes on', Holtkamp said. 'We get to form those relationships with the kids in the community, so when they see us out, they come up and talk to us and say hi. It's just a better working relationship with the community.' Drill Sergeant Paula Watson said the week gives students a break from home distractions that many of them need. 'We provide a safe space for them to learn', Watson said. 'When we shut the doors, the world does not exist except in this room, and they know we love them and only want what is best for them.' Reading Boot Camp also takes place on Tuesday nights during the school year. For more information or how to get involved in future events, you can visit their website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-06-2025
- Politics
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Local lawmakers react to Israel's military strikes on Iran
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Multiple lawmakers from Indiana and Illinois have been reacting to Israel's military strikes on Iran. Senator Todd Young, who represents Indiana in the United States Senate, released a statement where he said, 'Iran's nuclear ambitions threaten world peace and stability. I stand with Israel as it confronts this existential threat.' Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites, Iran responds with drone strikes In a social media post, Senator Jim Banks, who also represents Indiana, said, 'America supports Israel's right to protect itself. Tonight, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem.' Representative Mark Messmer, who represents Indiana's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, said, 'May God Bless Israel as they fight for their survival against those who want to eliminate them from existence. I am also praying for the brave American service members serving overseas, protecting our country from the front lines. Iran must not touch a hair on their heads.' On the other side of the state line, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth said, 'I am closely monitoring the developing conflict between Israel and Iran as well as keeping the safety and security of U.S. forces, personnel and citizens in the region in mind. I encourage both sides to seek de-escalation in this dangerous moment for the Middle East and for global stability.' Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal after Israeli strikes devastate Tehran Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-06-2025
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Benefit cookout rescheduled to Sunday
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)—A fundraiser to help the family of Tamiya O'Quinn, who was killed in an accident last Saturday, has been postponed until Sunday. A benefit cookout was supposed to be held earlier Friday, but had to be rescheduled due to the weather. The proceeds from the event will help her family pay for funeral expenses. The cookout will take place this Sunday at Baesler's Market in Terre Haute. You can get an Angus beef hot dog or hamburger along with chips and a drink for seven or organizations needing five or more meals can call Baesler's to place an order. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
