***Q-100 News***
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
A Morgan County man riding his moped was killed Wednesday night when he was struck from behind after leaving a fast food restaurant in Martinsville. According to police reports at around 9:30PM, 39 year old Chadwick Kidwell of Martinsville was sitting on his moped at the intersection of Mitchell Avenue and Ind. 39 waiting to turn left into the Spring Lake Apartments complex when his moped was hit from behind by a green 2003 Ford Windstar driven by 45 year old Jeanne Clark. Kidwell was knocked off his purple 2000 Yamaha moped into the eastbound lane of the highway. Clark was not injured and Kidwell was declared dead at the scene. The accident closed the highway for about two hours Wednesday. The accident remains under investigation.
A New Albany man faces charges in a nearly 22-year-old murder case. Police arrested 54-year-old Christopher Baxter in the death of his wife, Robin Baxter after a lead surfaced in the case. Robin Baxter disappeared June 19, 1990. Her body was found in the Ohio River three days later. An autopsy showed she died from blunt injuries to the head. Police Chief Ron Drew and Detective Sgt. Bill Wampler turned in their resignations at Thursday morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting. Police Chief Drew has served 31 years and Sergeant Wampler 33 and a half years with the Huntingburg Police. The board commended both Chief Drew and Sgt. Wampler for their years of service to the town and citizens of Huntingburg. There will be a retirement and recognition event held later this month by the City for both men.
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
In the latest listing of the nations best hotels in the US News and World Report, the restored West Baden Springs Hotel is rated number 1 and the French Lick Springs resort was ranked number 7.
The coveted Bratwurst sandwich of the Schnitzelbank in Jasper has been selected the Super 46 sandwich of Indiana. The Bratwurst from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant took 63-percent of the public vote over the Mile High Club from the Rock Cola 50s Cafe in Indianapolis. The Super 46 sandwich promotion was launched by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indianapolis Super Bowl host committee and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly, to showcase Indiana foods and restaurants to Super Bowl visitors.
Last night two separate traffic stops along I-64 in Dubois and Spencer Counties, landed 4 people in jail. The first traffic stop occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. when Trooper Trey Lytton stopped a white 1995 Cadillac at US 231 and I-64, near Dale, for a traffic violation. During the stop, a search of the vehicle was conducted and the occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of marijuana. The driver, 23 year old Desiree L. Higgs, of Owensboro, KY was also determined to be operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. Higgs and her passengers were transported to the Spencer County Jail where they were incarcerated. Then at approximately 10:15 p.m. near the Ferdinand exit, Trooper Phil Lubbers conducted a traffic stop on a Black, 1999, Jeep for an equipment violation. While talking to the driver, 23 year old Clint L. Brosmer, of Bristow, Trooper Lubbers smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Trooper Lubbers also noticed marijuana and numerous drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Brosmer was determined to be under the influence marijuana and placed under arrest and transported to the Dubois County Security Center.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Police Chief Drew has served 31 years and Sergeant Wampler 33 and a half years with the Huntingburg Police. The board commended both Chief Drew and Sgt. Wampler for their years of service to the town and citizens of Huntingburg. There will be a retirement and recognition event held later this month by the City for both men. , the restored West Baden Springs Hotel is rated number 1 and the French Lick Springs resort was ranked number 7. The Bratwurst from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant took 63-percent of the public vote over the Mile High Club from the Rock Cola 50s Cafe in Indianapolis. The Super 46 sandwich promotion was launched by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indianapolis Super Bowl host committee and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly, to showcase Indiana foods and restaurants to Super Bowl visitors. The first traffic stop occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. when Trooper Trey Lytton stopped a white 1995 Cadillac at US 231 and I-64, near Dale, for a traffic violation. During the stop, a search of the vehicle was conducted and the occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of marijuana. The driver, 23 year old Desiree L. Higgs, of Owensboro, KY was also determined to be operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. Higgs and her passengers were transported to the Spencer County Jail where they were incarcerated. Then at approximately 10:15 p.m. near the Ferdinand exit, Trooper Phil Lubbers conducted a traffic stop on a Black, 1999, Jeep for an equipment violation. While talking to the driver, 23 year old Clint L. Brosmer, of Bristow, Trooper Lubbers smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Trooper Lubbers also noticed marijuana and numerous drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Brosmer was determined to be under the influence marijuana and placed under arrest and transported to the Dubois County Security Center., the restored West Baden Springs Hotel is rated number 1 and the French Lick Springs resort was ranked number 7. The Bratwurst from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant took 63-percent of the public vote over the Mile High Club from the Rock Cola 50s Cafe in Indianapolis. The Super 46 sandwich promotion was launched by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indianapolis Super Bowl host committee and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly, to showcase Indiana foods and restaurants to Super Bowl visitors. The first traffic stop occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. when Trooper Trey Lytton stopped a white 1995 Cadillac at US 231 and I-64, near Dale, for a traffic violation. During the stop, a search of the vehicle was conducted and the occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of marijuana. The driver, 23 year old Desiree L. Higgs, of Owensboro, KY was also determined to be operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance. Higgs and her passengers were transported to the Spencer County Jail where they were incarcerated. Then at approximately 10:15 p.m. near the Ferdinand exit, Trooper Phil Lubbers conducted a traffic stop on a Black, 1999, Jeep for an equipment violation. While talking to the driver, 23 year old Clint L. Brosmer, of Bristow, Trooper Lubbers smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Trooper Lubbers also noticed marijuana and numerous drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Brosmer was determined to be under the influence marijuana and placed under arrest and transported to the Dubois County Security Center. The Mitchell Fire Department responded to a fire. It was a house fire at 7:25 this morning. The house was located on West Warren Street in Mitchell. Fire fighters were there over three and a half hours.
Authorities believe a man who crashed his truck into a tree may have suffered a heart attack. William Greene crashed his truck on the IU Bloomington Campus and died Monday. The coroner says Greene did not die from injuries in the crash. Toxicology results could determine whether Greene died from a medical problem.
Two men are under arrest after a state trooper found 37 kilos of cocaine inside a semi in Henry County on Tuesday. The Trooper stopped the semi on 1-70 near the 129 mile marker on a routine department of transportation inspection. After speaking with the driver and his passenger, the trooper became suspicious and asked the driver to search the semi. The driver consented and the trooper found 20 kilos of cocaine inside the truck's cab and another 17 kilos inside the trailer. State police say the cocaine has a street value of just under $4 million.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Legislators have voted to drug-test themselves. The Indiana House has voted 81-15 to add legislators to a Bill requiring welfare recipeints to consent to drug testing. Legislators would be chosen randomly each year for testing. Failing legislators would lose their office space, party staffers, laptops, reserved parking and franking privileges.
Fifth District Congressman, Dan Burton, is dropping his reelection bid. Burton had been gearing up for a third straight Republican Primary battle, but says it's unspecified family health issues that pushed him out of the race, not worries about his chances of winning. Burton was first elected to Congress in 1982
Monday, January 30th, 2012
French Lick Police apprehended an individual Sunday Night, after an off duty officer noticed someone breaking into vehicles on Center Street in French Lick. According to Tom McCracken Chief of Police in French Lick, an off duty officer noticed an individual breaking into vehicles on center Street in French Lick. The officer gave chase on foot, and gave a description of the suspect as he was entering into a vehicle and left the scene. French Lick police and Indiana State Police then apprehended the suspect on SR 56 West. Arrested was 20 year old Michael Dale Covey Junior of Bedford. He was arrested for unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. According to French Lick Police, this should clear up a rash of several vehicle thefts in Lawrence County, Or;leans and the Paoli area. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests and charges are expected in the case.
A fire destroyed a home on Red Bud Lane early Sunday morning in Lawrence County. According to police reports, Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Red Bud Lane in Lawrence County around 4:30AM. When firefighters arrived on scene the residence was fully engulfed in flames. The home is owned by Don Johnson. Assisting Shawswick VFD at the scene was the Bedford Fire Department, Marshall, Oolitic and Indian Creek VFDs. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The next meeting of the 37-145 Association has been set for Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 12 noon at Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant in West Baden. Chris Gentry, 37-145 Project Manager, will be attending. He’ll be providing updates on the various 37-145 projects that are underway.
Friday, January 27th, 2012
The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department was called to the scene of a fatal two car crash that occurred around 9:11PM last night on SR 37 just south of Mitchell. According to the Lawrence County Sheriffs Department, 26 year old Sheena Graves of Mitchell, was driving a 1995 Chevy Cavalier south on 37. The Cavalier went off the west side of the highway, Graves over corrected and the Cavalier came back onto the roadway, traveled left of center and collided with a 2001 Honda CRV driven by 49 year old Rosita Voorhies of Mitchell. Graves was pronounced dead at the scene. Lawrence County Police were assisted at the scene by Indiana State Police.
A fight Thursday afternoon in Mitchell is being investigated. According to Mitchell Police Chief Mike Hardman, the fight which happened at the parking lot next to the Church of God Thursday afternoon, was also posted online but has since removed. Hardman is reviewing a copy of the video and interviewing those who were involved. No arrests have been made and is asking anyone with information to contact Mitchell Police.
The Super 46 Sandwich competition through the indiana Department of Tourism has been narrowed down to the final 2 best sandwiches in Indiana. Over 228,000 votes were cast since January 3rd to narrow the field of 46 down to the Schnitzelbank Jestaurant’s Bratwurst in Jasper and Rock Cola 50s Café’s Mile High Club sandwich in Indianapolis. Voting to determine the winner begins today and ends February 2nd at 10AM. The winner will be announced later that same day. Votes can be cast at super46.com
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
The OC Homegrown Farmers Market has hired a new Market Manager to replace Laura Gazarian, who resigned to take another job. The new Market Manager for the weekly Farmers Markets in Orleans and French Lick is Kimberly Arnold. Arnold and her husband live east of Paoli and have been vendors at both markets, selling their produce, baked goods and syrup. The SV Market will begin on May 15th and the orleans Market will begin May 19th. They are working on a Paoli Market for this year.
The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division has started a death investigation after an inmate from the Daviess County Jail was found dead. Preliminary investigation reveals that this morning at approximately 6:00 a.m. inmate 63 year old Delmar Priddy, of Montgomery received breakfast from the jail staff. Then at approximately 8:00 a.m. jail staff located Priddy unresponsive in his cell, he was in a cell by himself. The Daviess County Coroner’s Office responded to the jail and pronounced Priddy dead a short time later. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Priddy was brought into the jail Saturday night and was awaiting trial on Operating While Intoxicated Charges. An autopsy will be conducted this evening in Washington. At this time no foul play is suspected.
A Daviess County Mr Basketball has been added to the Washington City Limits welcome sign. Cody Zeller has been added to the ‘Welcome to Washington’ sign at each of the citys main entrances on SR 57, north and south, and U.S. 50, east and west. Cody was named the latest Mr. Basketball from Washington, Indiana. Lorrie and Steve Zeller were present when their son's name was added. They are the parents of Luke, Tyler and Cody, all three Mr. Basketballs for the state of Indiana.
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
A seven year old boy reported missing was found Tuesday morning after an argument with his father. Ground searchers and an air search using infrared technology was used in the search. The boy was was found in near the Brown/Monroe County line near State Road 45 in a hilly heavily wooded area Around 80 people and dogs and a helicopter was utilized for several hours. The boy took off through the woods behind his home.
A missing 31-year-old Salem man was found dead in his vehicle Sunday afternoon. Because the vehicle was parked on state property, near the Elk Creek Lake, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident. Washington County Coroner Rondale Brishaber confirmed that the death appears to be suicide, but the cause is unknown awaiting test results. Blevins was reported missing Friday afternoon, by his wife Alice, who have two small children together.
The Indiana Association of Realtors is reporting slight increases in some key areas for 2011, compared to the year before. Slightly more homes were sold, the average sales price of homes increased by 2.4% to $155,499. Median sales price for the year experienced an increase of 1.6 percent to $124,000.
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
A missing Bloomington woman has been found dead. A Silver alert was issued Monday for 57 year old Mildred Singleton after she was last seen about 4am. Singleton’s body was found at the bottom of a hill near a creek about a mile from her home. Police do not suspect foul play.
The Indiana Dept of Workforce Development has released December’s unemployment rates. The state’s unemployment rate for the whole was at 8.7%. Orange County had the 3d highest rate at 9.4%, a decrease of two tenths of a percent from November. Lawrence County had the 7th highest rate in the state at 10.7%, Crawford County had the 12th highest at 10.6%. Washington county at 8.5%, Martin had 7.6%, and Dubois county had the lowest unemployment rate in the state for December at 5.9%.
The mother of a student in the Monroe County School Schools is challenging her school district’s head lice policy, saying the schools should install stricter rules for the prevention of head lice in children. The woman’s daughter has had several rounds with head lice that the mother claims is due to the School’s lax policy on lice. The School allows students with lice eggs to remain in school, Crystal Carter is circulating a petition in hopes the district will tighten policies. School officials claim since lice do not carry disease and are treatable, head lice is no reason to excuse students from school.
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Paoli Police are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins that were reported early this morning. The break-ins centered around the east-saide of Paoli. Anyone with information may contact the paoli Police at 723-2836 or OCSD at 723-2417
Jasper Police have arrested a Martin County man on charges of a Child Restraint Violation and Possession of Paraphernalia. According to police reports, Officers first stopped 19 year old Travis Allen of Loogootee on a routine stop at 8:41PM Friday on St Charles Street in Jasper, due to not having active taillights on his vehicle. During the course of the investigation, officers found that juveniles in Allen’s vehicle were not properly restrained and Jasper Police were told that someone was in route to pick up the juveniles. Allen was issued a citation for the infraction and he was advised to not leave the parking lot where his vehicle was located at St. Charles Street near 41st Street. Less than 10 minutes later, the juveniles were still in the car and officers found drug paraphernalia on Allen. He was cited for Possession of Paraphernalia and was booked into the Dubois County Jail
The identities of a man and woman who died in a single-engine plane crash in southern indiana on Saturday have been released. State police say Gregory Wehr and his wife Candace Wehr, both 55 and of Versailles, died when their 1968 Cessna went down in a field in Jennings County. The two were flying back to Madison Municipal Airport from Chicago when the plane crashed. Investigators say it could take several weeks to determine its cause.
Friday, January 20th, 2012
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6PM until 11AM tomorrow morning, for the possibility of Rain, Freezing Rain and snow. A freezing rain mix to start with, then a change to plain rain, then back to freezing rain with a possibility of snow at the tail end of the event tomorrow. But by Sunday, strong storms may develop by late evening, with another Cold front pushing through. We’ll take a complete look at the forecast following the news.
The Orange County Sheriffs Department has released the year end statistics for 2011. Last year the Orange County Sheriffs Department served a total of 4,857 court papers, made 350 arrests, issued 85 traffic tickets, and 300 traffic warnings. Performed 1,446 public service duties and 7510 courtesy checks. Investigated 377 traffic accidents, 300 crimes and 174 incidents. In 2011 Orange County dispatchers answered a total of 90,254 phone calls. The top crimes in Orange County last year was operating a motor vehicle while intoxiacted and theft.
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
A Lawrence County father and son were arrested after they broke into an apartment and fought with by-standers trying to stop them. According to police reports, police were called about a burglary in progress at 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, but before police arrived the department received several more calls reporting a fight at the same location. When police arrived they found a woman fighting with Michael Todd and another man fighting with Dylan. Officers broke up the fight and detained the Todds and found the father son team had forced their way into an apartment and had thrown items out the back door. 48-year-old Michael Todd, of 214 Lincoln Avenue, was charged with residential burglary, public intoxication, disorderly conduct and neglect of a dependent. His 16-year-old son Dylan was charged with residential burglary, public intoxication, disorderly conducting and illegal consumption. Dylan was taken to the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center. Michael was taken to St. Vincent Hospital to be evaluated, because of his level of intoxication and then taken to the Lawrence County Jail.
A autistic boy who went missing Wednesday night, was found safe after he wondered from his yard. According to police reports, a report was received at 5:58PM, by Elena Hartzell reporting the boy missing. The fourteen year old boy who lives on Rariden Hill, was in his back yard when he disappeared into the woods. Lawrence County Police, their police dogs and Shawswick and Marion Volunteer Firefighters searched the area for the boy. Family members told police the boy loved motocross and the flashing lights of emergency vehicles. That is when searchers turned on their emergency lights and headed toward the motocross. There, they found the boy at 8 p.m., safe and sound.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Severe thunderstorms moved through the Q-100 Listening area this morning with damaging winds, hail and lightning. Just before 10am the storm knocked down a tree on State Road 56 in the West bound lanes heading out of town in French Lick. An unconfirmed funnel cloud was reported to the Lawrence County Sheriff's deparment about 9:40 this morning. The funnel cloud was reported to be in the Huron-Williams Road area.
The owners of Holiday World are seeking information on an abandoned amusement park in Kentucky. The Koch Family has expressed interest in the future of Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville. The family states that they are still in the fact finding stage. No decisions have been made.
The parents and sister of Lauren Spierer, the Indiana University student who has been missing since June, posted a 21st Happy Birthday message to her Facebook today. Spierer disappeared in the early-morning hours of June 3rd after a night of drinking with friends. There have been no arrests in the case.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Thanks to everyone and being patient. We at Q-100, have had some issues with uploading certain parts of our webpage. We finally have all of our issues straightened out. We apologize for the interruption of parts of our webpage.
The Indiana Conservation Dive Team pulled a 6-year-old boy from an ice-covered pond in Brown County Sunday. The Brown County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call from a private residence reporting the boy had fallen through the ice in a pond at Spiker Cemetery Road and Valley Branch Road in Nashville. First responders attempted to locate the child, but were unsuccessful. Indiana Conservation Officer divers recovered the child under the ice at 3:45 p.m. The boy was transported by ambulance to the Columbus Regional Hospital. The child, who was under the ice for more than an hour, was then flown by Helicopter to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. He is listed in critical condition this morning. Assisting at the scene were the Brown County Sheriff's Dept, Nashville Police Dept., Nashville Volunteer Fire Dept., Van Buren Volunteer Fire Dept., Hamblen Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. and Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Dept.
A warrant has been issued for a Greene County man who is charged with the battery of a 12 year-old boy. According to a police report, they began their investigation of 30-year-old Michael Reed, of Bloomfield after they were notified by the Greene County Hospital emergency room after they treated the boy on Dec. 17th. The boy suffered red marks and bruises on his shoulder and ribs. The boy's mother said she didn't report the injuries right away because she didn't want Reed to get in trouble. Reed, during an interview with police on Dec. 17th, told them he was disciplining the boy, who had been unruly that evening and told police the battery took place after the boy had hit Reed in his lower section and he reacted by pushing the boy to the floor.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Bedford Police responded to an alarm at Lincoln Pharmacy last night, around 11:12pm. An individual inside the store was attempting to break the front door to exit the business. The individual was ordered on the ground and complied. Entry to the building had been gained through the roof. Arrested and charged with burglary, attempted theft and criminal mischief was 28 year old Randall W. Jamison of Layfayette. He was lodged in the Lawrence Co. Jail. The 14 year old female from Huntingburg that was reported as a runaway on December 16th has been located in Oklahoma. Indiana State Police received a tip on Tuesday that 14 year old Laura Nicole Schepers was in Ponca City Oklahoma. The tipster advised that the house she was at was a family friend of Laura’s family, 21 year old James R. Dixey of Evansville. Police in Oklahoma was advised and Laura is awaiting transportation back to Indiana.
Conservation Officers continue to search for Kevin Eve, 25, who was last seen on October 1st. A State Police Helicopter was recently used for an aerial search in Harrison Crawford Forest since tree foliage had fallen and entrances to caves were checked as well looking for the spelunker. Eve’s vehicle was found on a rural road in the forest. The search was suspended in December.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Company and Union reached an agree Monday at Indiana Limestone in Lawrence County. The strike is over . Some workers will go back to work on Wednesday. The strike began in mid November , when workers and officials could not agree on a contract. Seniority rights, sick days, time off and tardy rules the main issue in the strike. Union members retain their seniority rights. The union agreed to a tighter attendance policy.
Monday, January 9th, 2012
A Lawrence County man was arrested Saturday after police received a tip of methamphetamine possibly being made or used in a home in Oolitic. After receiving the tip and receiving consent from the homeowners, Oolitic Town Marshal Officer Bill Allen and his police dog partner Shani went to the home located at 492 N. Pike Road Saturday. Once inside several items were found that are commonly used to make methamphetamine. During the investigation, officers learned the items belonged to 43 year old William Wigley, of Cindy Lane, who was spending a few days at the home. Wigley, had been released from the Lawrence County Jail January 3rd on an unrelated matter, was booked back into the Lawrence County Jail at 9:15 p.m. Saturday and was charged with illegal possession of precursors, a Class D felony. The Indiana Meth Suppression Team was called to remove the items from the residence. Officer Allen was assisted by Oolitic Reserve Officer Jeff Franklin and Indiana State Police Troopers Daniel Crozier and Shea Teague.
The jury trial for January 10th in Orange County, has been postponed. Anyone called to report for Jury Duty in Orange County on January 10th and January 11th, will not have to appear. Anyone called to report for Jury Duty in Orange County on January 10th and January 11th, will not have to appear.
Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus will offer college courses and corporate college short-term training opportunities in French Lick beginning later this month. Ivy Tech will have an open house which will take place from 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the Springs Valley Community Learning Center, 479 S. Larry Bird Blvd., where classes will be held. Ivy Tech Community College’s presence in Orange County is possible because of the facilitation efforts of Springs Valley Schools Superintendent Todd Pritchett and Orange County Community Foundation Director ImoJean Dedrick, among other regional partners. Carol Hudelson has been named the site coordinator for the Learning Center. Hudelson comes to Ivy Tech with past experience as an educator in the area and serves on the board of directors for the Lost River Community Cooperative and on the Orange County Lilly Scholarship Committee. Ivy Tech will offer college classes in math, reading, writing, business, computers, English, psychology, and student success at the Springs Valley Community Learning Center. Corporate College short-term training options include food safety, first aid/CPR, computers, customer service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students can take classes in French lick that could apply toward earning an associate degree, or students have the option to transfer their credits or entire degrees to a four-year institution in Indiana to earn a bachelor’s degree. To learn about Ivy Tech’s admissions process and for more information, contact Vonda Clay at (812) 330-6040, or email vclay@ivytech.edu
Friday, January 6th, 2012
A 52 year old Bloomington woman was who was working for a Home Health care organization was arrested and charged with battering a 6 year old cerebral palsy patient under her care in Linton. A home health care worker has been arrested and charged with Susan R. Johnson, 52, of Bloomington, was arrested Thursday on a charge of battery injuring a person under 14 years old. She was released from the Greene County Jail in Bloomfield after posting a partiala $4,000 surety bond. The victim's father, contacted Linton police the last of December and reported his young daughter was being abused by Johnson, who was hired to care for the girl. The child requires a feeding tube and a medicine port and needs constant care during the day when her parents are working. She was recently placed in a drug-induced coma to control seizures. The girl’s father had recorded abuse on a hidden camera. The footage shows the girl being thrown into a chair, then tossing her out, arm jerking and other assaults.
Occupy Wall Street protesters at a Bloomington Park have been ordered to pack up their tents and move out. City officials posted a public eviction notice at People's Park. The notice follows weekend protest where three people were arrested and three police officers were injured. The Monroe County Prosecutor has filed charges against two of the three protesters arrested.
A public memorial was held Thursday night for a young victim of a gruesome killing. Nine year old Aliahna Lemmon was remembered during the service. 39 year old MIchael Plumadore, who was babysitting her at the time, had admitted to killing her with a brick, then dismembering her body.
Thursday, January 5th, 2011
The Mitchell Police Merit Board met Wednesday and voted unanimously to dismiss charges and allegations against Mitchell Police Officer Steve Blair. According to an article in the Bedford Times Mail, Merit Board President Phil Tincher made a motion to drop the charges files last month that included questionable overtime and workplace violation of conduct rules. The motion was seconded by Terry Bock, Doug Kesterson and Marcy Pederson agreed. Merit Board member Jim Wood was unable to attend. Tincher did recommend a letter of reprimand be placed in Blairs file. Blair is on paid administrative leave until he completes required training.
The Monroe county Sheriffs department has released the name of the man shot and killed Wednesday morning at a home located in the 4900 block of S Rogers St in Bloomington. 29 year old Scott Melton of Bloomington, died from injuries sustained from a single gunshot wound. Detectives determined an altercation occurred in the home between Melton and another person in the home and involved a firearm. The firearm was taken from Melton, who reportedly obtained a knife. Witnesses told police that Melton then attemted to assault 20 year old Casey Ratts with a knife. Ratts fired one shot from a 357 handgun that hit Melton, killing him. Ratts was initially taken into police custody and was released late Wednesday morning. The Monroe county Prosecutors office has determined the shooting to be self defense.
Wednesday, January 4th, 2011
A 29 year old Bloomington man was shot and killed early this morning in a home south of Bloomington. The Monroe County Sheriffs department says homicide detectives are investigating. The Bloomington Herald Times reports that the Monroe County Prosecutor is reviewing what police found. It's not clear whether anyone is in custody. The victims name has not been released.
Firefighters were called to a fire at at a mobile home on Grissom Avenue in Mitchell Monday evening. Firefighters in Mitchell were called to 469 East Grissom Avenue Monday night, owned by Leon Terrell, but being rented by Becky Barlow. It took 15 minutes to knock down the blaze. Because of the way the fire damaged the home, it was difficult to determine the cause of the blaze. The fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshal's office. Firefighters were on scene a little over 2 hours.
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
The forecast of a few flurries for last evening turned into slippery roads. A Winter Weather Advisory remained in effect from the National Weather Service through 10am this morning. A combination of snow with temperatures in the upper teens resulted in hazardous road conditions in the area. County crews were quick to aid travel with gravel on slick areas. The cold conditions permitted snowmaking yesterday at Paoli Peaks with opening today.
