Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Riverside Foundation names Samaritan of the YearThe Riverside Healthcare Foundation's President's Circle dinner was held last night. The highlight of the night was the awarding of the 2025 Samaritan of the Year award. Last night's dinner was held at Riverside's Atrium Building on Kennedy Drive in Bradley. Gladiolus Fest begins today in MomenceThe 87th annual Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off tonight. This year's festival theme is "Game Night". The Fest runs through Sunday.Crime Stoppers Tip of the WeekLocal authorities continue to investigate a fatal shooting from early January.Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward. I-65 ReopenedThe southbound lanes of I-65 in northwest Indiana have reopened. The interstate was closed near Fair Oaks for nearly 24 hours after a fatal crash about 10 Monday night involving three semis. The crash resulted in a fire which damaged the roadway. Indiana State Police say the driver of the semi that caught fire has not yet been identified. The roadway was patched and reopened about six last night. Have a news tip to share? Send us a text!Listen to more great shows on the WVLI Podcast Network:This One Time in Kankakee  (Narrative Storytelling)Kankakee Valley Community Happenings  (Businesses & Non-Profits)The voices you trust, beyond the dial.