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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, December 20th, 2021.
Later in the program, we provide an update on rising Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state as Indiana identified its first known case of the Omicron variant. More in the bottom half of tonight’s show. Also coming up in the next half hour, one person died in a plane crash near the Monroe County airport over the weekend.
One Person Dead After Plane Crash Near Monroe County Airport
One person died in a plane crash near the Monroe County Airport on Friday evening.
A report from the Indiana State Police says that at about 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Monroe County Central Dispatch received 911 calls reporting that a plane had crashed in the area.
Troopers and first responders were sent to the scene, and they located a single-engine fixed wing plane on fire. Firefighters from the Van Buren Fire Department extinguished the fire.
According to a press release from the Monroe County Coroner Office, the accident occurred in a wooded area off Tower Road about two miles south of the airport.
The coroner’s office says one person was recovered from the remains of the aircraft and was pronounced dead on the scene. Due to the fire, identification of the person will need to be confirmed through DNA. ID has not been released as of Monday.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will take over the investigation with help from the Indiana State Police.
Parents Show Concern for Gun Safety at MCCSC School Board Meeting
At the Monroe County Community School Corporation Board meeting on December 14th, the board heard public comments from concerned parents asking for more policies to ensure gun safety in Monroe County schools.
Concerned parent Maria Douglas asked for the board to make security a priority on their agenda.
Resident Laura Kutchal suggested the school corporation work with the program Be Smart to help prevent gun violence through gun safety education.
The next board meeting will be held early next year.
Feature Report:
Up next, we have some recent prison-related news and announcements from the producers of Kite Line – our public affairs program devoted to prison issues in the Midwest and beyond. Kite Line airs each Friday at 5:30 p.m. on WFHB. The program is available online wherever you get your podcasts.
WFHB News Director Kade Young and Assistant News Director Noelle Herhusky-Schneider provide a local update on Covid-19 as the first case involving the variant, Omicron, was identified in Indiana.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider.
Kite Line is produced by Mia Beach.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
Anchors are Kade Young and and Nicki Stewart-Ingersoll.
