The lawyer for the man accused in the murders of two teenage girls near Delphi nearly six years ago wants a change of venue for 50 year old Richard Allen’s trial. The lawyer claims moving the trial at least 150 miles away would significantly reduce the risk of a tainted jury pool. Allen is charged with killing Libby German and Abby Williams just off a walking and biking trail near Delphi in February of 2017.
Lane restrictions again today on a busy stretch of Grape Road in the heart of the Mishawaka retail district. Southbound Grape between Indian Ridge and Douglas will be down to one lane for curb construction for about the next week, depending on weather. This has caused slowdowns in the area before, and will again starting today.
Two people were injured after a tornado ripped through central Louisiana last night. Significant damage is reported in Caldwell Parish, where trees have fallen on homes and witnesses say debris was hurled thousands of feet into the air. Reports of tornadoes, wind and hail stretch from Texas to Kentucky.
The US Men’s soccer team is through to the knockout round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. A 1-nil win over Iran Tuesday earned the US a second place finish in its four team pool, sending them to a win or go home match against the Netherlands this Saturday.
Notre Dame men’s basketball hosts 20th ranked Michigan State tonight at Purcell Pavilion. It’s a late start, 9:15 on Sports Radio 960 AM WSBT. 5th ranked Purdue is at Florida State, and 10th ranked Indiana hosts 18th ranked North Carolina in Bloomington.
NBA: the Pistons got blown out by the New York Knicks, 140-110 in Detroit. The Chicago Bulls are at Phoenix late tonight, and the Indiana Pacers are at Sacramento.
