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WATCH📺: Former Fishers daycare worker pleads guilty to 8 counts of battery on toddlers in her classroom.
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This is Robin Matthews of Indy. Her white Chevy Cruze she calls “snowball” was the car hit by the wheel that flew over the fence in a crash at
#Indy500
. The car had to be towed.
@IMS
President
@jdouglas4
brought her to the yard of bricks & getting her a ride home.
#TrackTeam13
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UPDATE: Robin Matthews now has 2023 Chevy Equinox after her “Snowball” 2012 Cruze was totaled being hit by flying wheel from crash during
#Indy500
.
@ims
President
@jdouglas4
sent her home after race in this. She loved it & got to keep it, now “Snowball 2”. Her 1st ever new car.
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Getting airborne in a stock car is scary and dangerous. But the hit Newman’s car took from another car right in the driver’s door after landing is the bigger concern.
#DAYTONA500
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Here's my interview with Robin Matthews, whose white Chevy Cruze she calls "snowball" was hit by a wheel that flew over the fence in a crash during
#Indy500
. Snowball towed. President
@jdouglas4
got her another car to drive home. (video courtesy Matt Whisner/WTHR)
#TrackTeam13
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I believe
@DerekDaly500
losing his job in 2018 over using a racial slur in ignorance over 30 years ago was an overreaction. His son
@ConorDaly22
losing his
@LillyDiabetes
@NASCAR
sponsorship over something his father said before Conor was born is completely ridiculous.
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The last time
#Purdue
went to the
#FinalFour
, I was a 5th grader and my Dad (a Purdue alum) took me to the games at Market Square Arena. Today I’m celebrating
#Easter
& watched the game with my Dad that sends the
#Boilermakers
back to the Final Four for the 1st time in 44 years.
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Today marks 25 years for me at
@WTHRcom
. They didn’t give me a car for the occasion. I coincidentally started driving news unit 25 this year when I travel Central Indiana telling stories. Blessed & grateful to have spent half my life at a great 📺 station in my hometown.
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Few stories I have told or people I have interviewed have impacted me like
@theTylerTrent
. I’ve worn his bracelet everyday since I met him. I believe in the message. So even in his passing, I’m joyful, prayerful & give thanks that Tyler accomplished so much in so little time.
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6-year-old leukemia survivor Micah Bieda of
#Westfield
signs his name to join
@ButlerUBaseball
. He is cancer free after 3 1/2 years of chemo treatments ended in January. His inspiring
#NationalSigningDay
story at 11 pm on
@WTHRcom
.
@GoTeamIMPACT
@ButlerAthletics
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👀
@theTylerTrent
& family flew to
#Nashville
today for
@BoilerFootball
@MusicCityBowl
on
@Colts
@JimIrsay
plane. Tyler is honorary
#Purdue
captain for the game. Photos courtesy
@TonyTrent10
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I have lived, worked & voted in
#Indianapolis
(Marion Co) my whole life. I brag about our great, safe downtown that hosts awesome events. That’s shattered, broken & boarded up. I pray for peace & justice. This is neither. Rioting, vandalism & looting are not protesting James 3:18
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Savior’s Serenade for Tyler Trent, battling osteosarcoma, rare bone cancer.
#Purdue
sophomore had to leave school, has received many honors & support since for the impact he has made.
@PurdueAlumni
Impact Award
@BoilerFootball
@BoilerBall
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I’m off work this week but stopped by the TV station today for a company holiday luncheon and I picked up some nice hardware. 30 years at
@WTHRcom
. Thanks for watching.
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You don’t see a modern college basketball team with 4 senior starters very often. Would love to see this
#Purdue
group have a long postseason run to cap outstanding careers.
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Zach Edey was good last year as a freshman. Now he’s a monster. I mean that in the most complimentary way.
#Purdue
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Moved my youngest into McCutcheon Hall at
@LifeAtPurdue
this afternoon. I commend
#Purdue
. The process could not have been easier.
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Back story: I was on golf cart headed to infield hospital. IMS President Doug Boles came flying around us on golf cart with state troopers rushing out to area where wheel flew over fence. He was yelling for everyone to get out of the way with obvious concern to assess situation.
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Former
@BoilerFootball
QB
@david_blough10
works out at
#Colts
local pro day Saturday. He’s staying with
@theTylerTrent
family this weekend. Deep connection made through Tyler’s life. Story for
@MethodistSports
Brady Awards in coming weeks.
@TonyTrent10
@Kat9798
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Senior
@BenNico4
@CenterGroveHS
presented $22,208.92 check to the family of
@Spt_athletics
senior 🏈Rashawn Haskins, who died in December car crash.
#HoopsforHaskins
campaign challenged every HS 🏀player in Indiana to give $1. Tremendous response. Inspired by
@mpccgreenwood
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Paul Loggan,
@panthersnc
AD, is on ventilator & heavily sedated fighting for his life with
#COVID19
. Turned 57 yesterday in hospital. Son
@Mloggan11
says doctors tell family to prepare for the worst & hope for the best. Family asking for prayers & appreciates
@msdwt
support.
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100 mattresses donated to
@CoburnPlace
by
@PatMcAfeeShow
&
@leesasleep
helping survivors of domestic violence. 6 pm
#WTHR
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All these ugly comments about Center Grove student make you look just as nasty, mean, vindictive and just plain rude as what you think he did. And you’re putting it on record to show your character.
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The
@hhschuskies
owed nearly $7000 for prom canceled after two teens died on the way to
@EliteBanquet
in
#Kokomo
. But when school called to ask about bill, owner Tom Trine said they owe nothing. 11 pm
@WTHRcom
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He made it!
#Purdue
junior
@alai2016
arrived at Assembly Hall just before tipoff at the end of a 100 mile Walk for
@theTylerTrent
.
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Just talked to Robin Matthews again this morning. She's overwhelmed by the attention this is getting. She's just grateful no one was hurt. Everyone talking about what she should get, but "I'm not that kind of person". She says she just needs a car to get to work. Great attitude.
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The mother of Sydney Foster, the
@WeBoAthletics
senior who was killed in a head-on crash Thursday, sent me this heartfelt message this afternoon.
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When you go to an Indiana small town, you have to eat at the local spot whenever possible. Breaded tenderloin, tater tots & butterscotch shake at the Dairy in
#Hagerstown
Friday while writing & editing for 3 hours were wise choices by a veteran reporter.
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UPDATE: Autumn Carver met and held her son for the first time Tuesday. Autumn got very sick from COVID and delivered Huxley by emergency C-section August 27 and went on life support as her lungs were severely damaged.
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Ashley Wilcoxen wants to tell people about her husband Ryan, the
@OVBase
coach & special ed teacher at
@ovhs_patriots
. He died from a brain bleed last Friday. Today he donated multiple organs to save other lives. Lights on at ⚾️ diamonds to honor Ryan. 6 pm
@WTHRcom
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IMPD escort leads the hearse carrying the body of Dutch soldier Simmie Poetsema in processional from Crown Hill Funeral Home, now returning home to the Netherlands.
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This is my middle son. He’s ranked 5th in the country playing competitive
@RivalsOfAether
and has made some decent money doing so. Proud
#gamerdad
I am absolutely ecstatic about this placement. I went from a small online threat to a top 5 player in one season. Thanks to all my friends who cheered me on throughout the year. Hoping I can somehow reach even higher than this next season.
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So Mayor Joe Hogsett is pursuing a Major League Soccer team for Indianapolis.
(1st question: what happens to Eleven Park &
@IndyEleven
?)
Mayor exits stage left without taking questions.
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Crowd gathering to pray and sing for
@theTylerTrent
in front of his Carmel home. Savior’s Serenade for
#Purdue
graduate in final days of battle with osteosarcoma, rare bone cancer. 6:15 pm on
#WTHR
#FacebookLive
@BoilerFootball
@BoilerBall
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Almost 2 years after his death,
@theTylerTrent
still inspires
@IUMedSchool
research on his donated cancer tumor cells. 1st published study used combination drug therapy to significantly slow tumor growth. Parents
@TonyTrent10
@Kat9798
on
#WTHRsunrise
Thursday.
@RileyChildrens
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Proposed new West Gymnasium at
@panthersnc
will be named for Paul Loggan, the athletic director who worked at North Central HS for over 30 years before he died from
#COVID19
in April. Approved by
@msdwt
school board.
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Celebrated a big one Saturday. 50th Birthday 🎂 for me. Thankful for family that made it special.
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I’m going to brag for a minute. My middle son is the top ranked player in the world in a video game called
#RivalsOfAether
.
This ranking is what I was shooting for this whole season. Even with this season being less important because of online, this placing feels like my hard work has finally paid off. Can't wait to compete more in the coming season and try to defend my place. NUMBA ONE IN DA WORLD
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Surprise from
@Nike
for
@Attucks_Sports
state champs. Personalized backpacks, shirts & new
@Yg_Trece
👟.
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Everyday something new & incredible happens with
@theTylerTrent
to spread his message. His story, impact & influence is truly miraculous. He’s the only guy in Indiana right now getting more exposure than Joe Donnelly & Mike Braun. But unlike the political ads, I can’t get enough.
FINALLY happy to announce that this Monday, November 5th I will have the privilege and blessing of being able to sit side-by-side with
@Mark_J_Boyle
and Slick Leonard and call the
@Pacers
vs.
@HoustonRockets
game. Folks, You won’t want to miss this!
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Great to follow up with
@theTylerTrent
today, feeling pretty good after his story of inspiring
@BoilerFootball
to upset of
#OhioState
went national. He had about 1,000
#Twitter
followers couple weeks ago. Now almost 29,000 & verified account. Huge platform to touch lives.
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Coach Mark James
@GiantAthletics
finally kicked down the door to a state title with his signature boots.
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RB Frank Gore & WR Andre Johnson have arrived in Indy.
#Colts
Gore deal done. Johnson next?
#WTHR
#Onlyon13
http://t.co/6SPVFEJUEt
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Comments from
@MarioAndretti
&
@IMS
@Team_Penske
owner Roger Penske at Tuesday's funeral for 3-time
#Indy500
winner
#BobbyUnser
.
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#ESPN
Tom Rinaldi visits
@BoilerFootball
fan
@theTylerTrent
for
@CollegeGameDay
feature Saturday. The impact Tyler wants to make is happening in a way bigger than he could ask or imagine. As he told me, “For people to see the glory of the Lord”. Ephesians 3:20-21
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About last night: My 1st Emmy win in 21 years, my 1st as
@WTHRcom
news reporter. Forgot to say in speech that beating nominee
@KevinWTHR
in the category is most gratifying because of my great admiration of his writing skills. And I owe this to
@13photog
great video & editing.
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"We lost a game on earth, but in heaven we won. We defeated death."
@GriffithHigh
SR Martin Schiele
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Host Tom Griswold
@bobandtom
shares his
@RileyKids
#Christmas
miracle. His 4-year-old daughter Finn suffered a seizure that led to brain surgery to remove a benign brain tumor.
#GiveHope
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My reporting is primarily in news with
@WTHRcom
for several years now. But I still get to practice my sports reporting occasionally. Honored to receive 1st place for
#Indy
TV sports reporting from
@IndianaProSPJ
for a compilation of stories in 2023. Assist to
@rjisbigbird
.
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Funnel cloud this afternoon near State Road 135 & Stones Crossing. Video courtesy Alex Cauble
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Masked gunman comes out of bar in downtown
#Crawfordsville
. An actor filming🎥, but police didn't know & fired shot.
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📺 I draw your attention to 1:12 into this video, left edge of screen. During timeout seconds before flopping, Fred is talking to a group & another boy moves hands that certainly appears to be fishing reel motion discussing next distraction. You decide.
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Cheap shots & punches at end of
#StFrancis
vs
@MUKnights
. Too bad. Great game. Video from
@MTCSportsNet
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Ron Sexton was one of my best friends & neighbor growing up. We chased our dreams of becoming sportscasters together from Franklin Central to Butler. I am deeply saddened & regret that I didn’t try harder to reconnect in recent years. My prayers are with his family.
"We are sad to confirm that Ron Sexton, longtime member of the ensemble cast of "The Bob & Tom Show", died Friday in Ohio while on tour with his stand-up comedy show. Ron was known by millions of listeners of "The Bob & Tom Show" for the indelible comedic characters he played…
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2 straight days working in
#Lafayette
let me check in and have dinner 2 straight nights with my freshman at
@LifeAtPurdue
.
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Kim McDermott, mother of
@ButlerMBB
@big_sean14
, out of successful surgery to remove thymoma tumor. No loss of lung or heart sack.
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My oldest graduates from
@IUPUI
next month. He received the outstanding senior award for Applied Statistics. P.S. - He’s looking for a job.
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Left son
#3
in Lafayette this weekend. Year
#3
starts today at
@LifeAtPurdue
. Working on reducing the teacher shortage.
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@philb68
@IMS
@jdouglas4
@IndyCar
#INDYCAR
wheels have had strong tethers for several years. But the way Felix Rosenqvist's car clipped Kyle Kirkwood's wheel must have cut the tether.
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BREAKING: Parties have agreed to draw a jury from St. Joseph (South Bend) or Allen (Fort Wayne) County and bring them to Carroll County for the trial of Richard Allen for the
#DelphiMurders
of Abby Williams & Libby German. Now the judge will pick the county.
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Tamika must be included in any discussion of
#Indy
greatest & most influential athletes.
@Catchin24
was an awesome basketball player & is an awesome person.
“Basketball chose me. An awkward, lanky, introverted tomboy, born with a hearing disability, a speech impediment and a will to overcome obstacles, dream big and to change the world.” -
@Catchin24
#24Forever
x
#20HoopClass
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I got this
#swissarmywatch
⌚️ in 2003 for 10 years of service at
@WTHRcom
. I’ve replaced the wrist band and battery multiple times. But she won’t run anymore. But I’m still ticking closing in on 28 years. Time flies when you’re having fun telling stories.
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People I respect tell me Archie Miller is a great coach. But
#IU
fired Tom Crean for not winning at a high enough level. Cupboard wasn’t bare & no major defections for Miller. This wasn’t a rebuild. Crean got fired for this? Now tell me where IU improved?
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@BR_Requests
You can only retweet with comment or embed my tweet. You may NOT use my video in other ways or on any other platforms.
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Look how far
#Columbus
native
@JSpeidel24
has come after serious car ax 2 years ago. His
@UVMmbb
team plays
#Purdue
Thursday. 11 pm
#WTHR
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#Pacers
fans can sign a welcome back banner for
@VicOladipo
inside the
@TheFieldhouse
pavilion today & Tuesday 10am-5pm. Will hang outside main entrance Wednesday when Oladipo makes his return against the
#Bulls
. Fans welcome Vic back & say goodbye to
#KobeRIP
at 5:30 pm
@WTHRcom
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Josh Speidel
@UVMAthletics
recruit introduced before game with
@BoilerBall
. Standing ovation for Columbus All-Star.
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2-time
#Indy500
champion
@TakumaSatoRacer
@RLLracing
years ago found a racing home base in
#Carmel
as the longtime houseguest of his manager. Takuma has become part of Steve & Sue Fusek's family. The special relationship deepened during
#COVID19
quarantine. 6:20 pm
@WTHRcom
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BREAKING NEWS: Rich Nye
#TheSportsGuy
returns to
@WTHRcom
for a limited engagement. I’ll be hosting
#OperationFootball
Friday night & covering
@carmelathletics
at
@CGTrojanFootbal
in the Big Game of the Week. Also will see you at
@Spt_athletics
at
@PMFalconSports
.
#OPFB
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Hunter White
@TindleySports
scores final seconds drive for 51-49 winning shot over
@LCC_Athletics
for
@IHSAA1
Class A championship.
#OPBB
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1st tweet since August. When he tweets, we listen.
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#Pray
for Kim McDermott this morning. Mother of
@ButlerMBB
@big_sean14
in surgery to remove thymus cancer tumor about the size of her heart.
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“TY is awesome. TY knows how to have fun & still prepare like a pro. He’s diligent. He’s professional. He’s disciplined. He brings great energy to our locker room. He’s a great leader for this team.”
#Colts
QB Andrew Luck on Hilton wearing 🤡mask into stadium today.
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Frank Reich coached rookie
@PatMcAfeeShow
to be
#Colts
emergency QB. The former punter fully endorses the new head coach. Our conversation on a barstool from
@barstoolhrtland
studios tonight 5 & 6:20 pm
#WTHR
.
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Basketball court at
@athletics4cchs
repainted & named Andrew Smith Court in honor of school alum &
@ButlerMBB
player, who died in January.
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My Dad’s 80th drive-by birthday party. Dick Nye has set an awesome, godly example for me and I am so proud to be his son.
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Ajah Stallings
@panthersnc
plays with essentially one arm due to nerve damage at birth, but 4 D1 scholarship offers. 5:45pm
#WTHR
#OPBB
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That has to be right up there with the greatest
#Butler
buzzer beaters in Hinkle Fieldhouse history as the legend of Kamar Baldwin grows.
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This is Fred Lyons, the
@center_grove
HS senior who performed the “fish out of water” free throw distraction when
@gochsathletics
James Franklin was shooting. Fred says he had no idea James had eplilepsy. But he apologizes for the way it appeared. Watch tonight
#WTHR
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This pole run by
@MarcoAndretti
deserved the roar of the crowd at
@IMS
. What a story in a crazy 2020. I hope Marco wins the race.
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Everyone ok, but lots of trees down & damage to homes in neighborhood just south of Center Grove HS at Morgantown & Travis Roads.
@WTHRcom
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