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BRAZIL, Ind (WIBQ) - Earl is just now heading for a brush with the US east coast, and already a Hoosier couple is in place to help. Richard and Janet Atkins of Brazil volunteer with the American Red Cross and packed up this week to help with the aftermath of the ...More

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WASHINGTON, Ind (WIBQ) - An explosion at a home in Washington, Indiana was apparently caused by a malfunction in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. The incident happened Wednesday morning fire officials found the home fully engulfed in flames and the owners of the home could not’t be located. Methamphetamine lab materials ...More

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TERRE HAUTE (WIBQ) - Police are looking for two people, a man and a woman, believed to be responsible for vandalizing the Sky Garden Parking Garage on Ohio Avenue, Wednesday night. The couple was caught on video and police say they both wore turquoise shirts and could be part of a ...More

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TERRE HAUTE (WIBQ) - The man running for State Representative in District 45, thinks it's time for Indiana to crack down on illegal immigration. Jesse James of Sullivan said Thursday that he would push for an immigration law and penalize companies that hire illegal immigrants instead of Hoosiers, if elected ...More

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TERRE HAUTE (WIBQ) - Authorities are warning elderly residents of scams that are aimed at separating them from their money. Some area residents have already received calls from someone telling them they won the lottery, a new car or even that they were victims of a scam and they are calling ...More

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FREELANDVILLE (WIBQ) - A man is dead after an accident at the Triad Mine in northern Knox County. The Freelandville Fire Department says it was called to the mine at around 5:15 Tuesday night. 25-year-old Brian Mason of Linton, Indiana was driving a large surface mine truck when the truck ...More

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TERRE HAUTE (WIBQ) - The Ballyhoo Tavern is now the first smoke-free bar in Terre Haute. The bar's business’s manager says that's what his customers wanted. For those who still wish to light up, the tavern will still offer about 40 seats on outside patios on both sides ...More

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TERRE HAUTE (WIBQ) - Terre Haute police are asking for the publics help in the search for a man wanted in connection with several weekend break-ins. Police say 26 year old Joseph Plunkett, is wanted in connection with the burglaries of two area businesses, Charlie’s Pub and Grill and at ...More

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