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Caitlin Clark shines in battle of All-Americans, Iowa defeats Indiana women’s basketball

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2 years ago

January 14, 2024

Caitlin Clark shines in battle of All-Americans, Iowa defeats Indiana women’s basketball

No. 14 Indiana women’s basketball suffered its first loss in Big Ten play Saturday night in a blowout 84-57 loss to No. 3 Iowa. After trailing by just six at the half, the Hoosiers were unable to prevent a second-half offensive burst from the Hawkeyes led by senior guard Caitlin Clark.

Clark’s resume speaks for itself – AP Outstanding Player of the Year, Big Ten Player of the Year, and the John R. Wooden Award are all pieces of her expansive list of achievements.

She’s become the face of women’s college basketball, and it’s easy to see why when she’s on the court. The Division 1 leading scorer each of the last two years, Clark is well on her way to becoming an all-time great and currently sits fourth all-time among women’s college basketball scoring leaders.

“She’s just that terrific,” Indiana head coach Teri Moren said postgame. “She’s an extraordinarily talented player.”

In Saturday evening’s showdown between the Big Ten’s best, Clark put forth a 30-point, 11-assist performance to power the Hawkeyes past Indiana.

Clark started slow against the Hoosiers, going 0-for-6 from beyond the arc in the game’s opening frame. Yet, time and time again she came up big in clutch moments for the Hawkeyes.

Indiana was trailing by as few as 3 points late in the second quarter, but just as the clock winded down, Clark knocked down her signature leaning 3-pointer to give the Hawkeyes some much-needed momentum going into the half. She proceeded to score 10 points and add four assists in the third quarter, as Iowa outscored Indiana 22-11 in the frame.

“Once I slowed down and let the game come to me, I wasn’t forcing as many 3s,” Clark said postgame. “I was able to get back to my step-back.”

Indiana’s inability to contain Clark prevented the Hoosiers from keeping the game within reach and ultimately cost them the game. She was primarily guarded by senior guard Chloe Moore-McNeil, who, statistically speaking, was the Hoosiers’ best defender. Moore-McNeil currently leads Indiana with 1.7 steals per game and was likely the Hoosiers’ best chance at slowing down Clark. Regardless, the Hawkeye’s star was too much for Indiana to handle.

Moore-McNeil isn’t alone in struggling to contain the dynamic Clark. Clark has notched a double-double in nine of the Hawkeyes’ 18 games this season. Additionally, she averages 31 points per game on the season and has a pair of over-40 point games on the year.

Nothing is a certainty in the Big Ten, but if Indiana hopes to defend its first conference championship in four decades, then the Hoosiers’ Feb. 22 rematch with Iowa will be crucial. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall has already sold out.

The Hoosiers (14-2, 5-1 Big Ten) now set their sights on bouncing back as they prepare to host Minnesota (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) Wednesday evening. The game is set to tip off at 8 p.m. and will be televised on Peacock.

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Hobart police officer rescues family from house fire

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7 hours ago

June 1, 2026

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Hobart police officer rescues family from house fire

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Monday, June 1, 2026 3:34AM

NW Indiana police officer rescues family from house fire

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WLS) — A northwest Indiana family is safe thanks to the heroic actions of a Hobart police officer.

Adam Zormier rescued a woman and four children from a burning home.

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ABC7 talked to Zormier, who told us he was on patrol in Hobart on Sunday when he noticed heavy black smoke in the air.

He discovered it was coming from the windows and roof of a house in nearby Merrillville.

A Good Samaritan helped him knock on doors. When there was no answer, he forced his way in.

Zormier was treated for smoke inhalation. No one was seriously hurt.

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Indiana EMT charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old in the back of an ambulance during transport

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17 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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Indiana EMT charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old in the back of an ambulance during transport

(WXIN/WTTV) — An EMT working for an Indiana ambulance service has been arrested after accusations that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old while transporting them to the hospital.

Ronald D. Elliott Jr., 37, was officially charged Wednesday with a slew of child sex crimes. Online jail records show Elliott, who lives in Dunreith, was arrested Thursday and booked into Delaware County Jail without bond.

Booking photo of Ronald Elliott Jr. (Delaware County Jail)

The arrest stems from accusations made by a 14-year-old who told police that Elliott sexually assaulted her in the back of an ambulance during a February transport from Muncie to Monroe County.

The alleged victim came forward on March 16 and told Indiana State Police investigators that an EMT had forced her into sexual contact while taking her to a medical facility in Bloomington.

The juvenile said that Elliott, who is listed as an EMT for Quest Ambulance Service, began showing her pictures and videos on his cell phone during the transport. The files reportedly included photos of Elliott’s genitals and videos of him engaged in sexual activities.

Elliott is then alleged to have groped the teenager under her clothes and exposed himself to her. The girl said this led to Elliott sexually assaulting her in the back of the ambulance while en route to Bloomington.

The 14-year-old said that, after the assault, Elliott provided her with his “Mr. Fogger” nicotine vape as well as his phone. The girl told officers she signed into her Instagram account on Elliott’s phone, and court documents state she failed to log off after leaving the ambulance.

It was through the girl’s Instagram account that Elliott allegedly found a second juvenile victim. Identified as Victim 2 in court documents, Elliott reportedly began messaging the 13-year-old girl on Instagram. Throughout his conversations, the 37-year-old EMT is alleged to have:

Called the juvenile a “young sl-t”
Lied about his age, claiming he was 18 years old
Sent a picture of himself only wearing a towel
Made “sexually suggestive” comments about “good naughty girls”
Told the 13-year-old girl she “looks cute”

During an interview with Elliott conducted on March 25, the EMT reportedly admitted to letting the 14-year-old use his phone and nicotine vape. However, he denied any sexual contact with the girl and said that any nude images she may have seen on his phone were an accident.

After uncovering “corroborating evidence” from both Elliott’s cell phone and the victim’s Instagram account, police requested that a warrant be filed for his arrest. Online court records show that the warrant was granted on Thursday.

Indiana State Police said that Elliott was taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop. Delaware County Jail records show Elliott was booked around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. He now faces the following several Level 4 felony charges including child seduction, child solicitation, and sexual conduct with a minor.

No other information was included in the probable cause affidavit filed against Elliott.

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