Ben Verbanic

5 days ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex |Ben Verbanic

BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) - Drivers in Brazil may notice a unique street sign on Hendrix Street near the intersection with Murphy Road. The sign reads "Blind Person in Area" and serves a critical purpose for local resident Cindy Stearns. Cindy Stearns, who resides in the nearby apartments, has lived with a degenerative eye disease since she was 17. As a lifelong resident of Clay County, Stearns has adapted to her condition over the years.

1 week ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex |Ben Verbanic

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The 2025 Indiana Special Olympics is just around the corner. On Friday afternoon, law enforcement officers from across the Wabash Valley joined representatives from the Special Olympics for a ceremonial torch run, marking the start of the games. The Law Enforcement Torch Run, which began in 1981, has grown into a significant supporter of the Special Olympics, raising awareness and funds.

1 week ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex |Ben Verbanic

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Dozens of officials and residents gathered outside Terre Haute City Hall on Thursday morning to witness the unveiling of the city's new logo and brand. The design, crafted with Terre Haute's architectural and cultural history in mind, marks a significant step in updating the city's visual identity. Mayor Brandon Sakbun emphasized the importance of differentiating the new logo from the city seal, which will continue to be used for formal and legal purposes.

1 week ago | wthitv.com | Chris Essex |Ben Verbanic

CAYUGA, Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is reviewing Duke Energy's proposal to convert its coal-fired plant in Cayuga into a natural gas facility. The commission has been hosting public meetings and hearing witnesses as part of the regulatory case. Over the next month, it will be gathering responses from Duke Energy and conducting regulatory hearings. Duke Energy plans to file its response to the ongoing case Thursday, with hearings set for the second week of June.

1 week ago | channel3000.com | Ben Verbanic

Click here for updates on this story    TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (WTHI) -- Hundreds of Terre Haute residents gathered at the Rural King South parking lot to witness a unique spectacle. World-famous competitive eater Joey Chestnut, an Indiana native, attempted to break his own popcorn-eating world record. Chestnut aimed to surpass his own record of consuming 32 twenty-four ounce servings of popcorn within eight minutes. "The record for popcorn is thirty-two twenty-four ounce servings in eight minutes.