Dana Winklepleck

2 weeks ago | mywabashvalley.com | Dana Winklepleck

SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A packed crowd in a quiet and anxious Sullivan County courtroom listened as a judge read guilty verdicts against William Ray Grimes shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Grimes was charged with murdering 85-year-old retired farmer Lowell Badger in December 2012 and burglarizing his rural Sullivan County home.

2 weeks ago | mywabashvalley.com | Christopher Boyll |Dana Winklepleck

SULLIVAN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)- The mother of murder suspect William Grimes took the stand for the defense and said her son was “cutting wood at Bobby’s house” all night long on the night 85-year-old Lowell Badger was killed. Nancy Pirtle testified Tuesday morning in a Sullivan County courtroom. She said her son William lived with her when Badger was killed in 2012. She testified that Grimes had to cut up a fallen tree and used her truck on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.

2 weeks ago | mywabashvalley.com | Christopher Boyll |Dana Winklepleck

Sullivan, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – “Please don’t hurt me. Take what you want” were among the last words said by retired farmer Lowell Bagder before he was shot in the head. That’s according to testimony from a co-defendant at the murder trial of William Grimes. Richard Taft is one of three men charged in the death of the 85-year-old in December 2012. He testified Monday that he saw Grimes struggle with Badger, punching Badger in the head and stomach.

4 weeks ago | mywabashvalley.com | Dana Winklepleck

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) –Terre Haute firefighters work to save lives and protect property, responding to nearly 15,000 calls for help a year. During their downtime, they form family-like bonds. WTWO headed to Terre Haute Fire Station #5. It was around 10 a.m., and firefighters were getting ready for breakfast. It’s one of two meals the firefighters will eat during their 24-hour shift that began at 7 a.m. and lasts until 7 a.m. the next day. They eat, sleep, and work out at the fire station.

4 weeks ago | wibqam.com | Dana Winklepleck

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) –Terre Haute firefighters work to save lives and protect property, responding to nearly 15,000 calls for help a year. During their downtime, they form family-like bonds. WTWO headed to Terre Haute Fire Station #5. It was around 10 a.m., and firefighters were getting ready for breakfast. It’s one of two meals the firefighters will eat during their 24-hour shift that began at 7 a.m. and lasts until 7 a.m. the next day. They eat, sleep, and work out at the fire station.