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Docs: Alexandria couple charged with neglect after burning child in bath, causing other injuries
ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — An Alexandria couple has been charged after an investigation uncovered that they reportedly burned their child when they put the child in for a bath in October 2023 and caused other injuries. According to court documents, filed in late June by the Alexandria Police Department, 29-year-old Codie Watts and 34-year-old Shaun Watts […]
Muncie council tables retroactive raise approval amid ongoing union contract negotiations
The Muncie City Council has tabled the mayor’s ask to retroactively approve raises he gave to city employees in May. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, council members are worried about how it could interfere with a union contract negotiation. Muncie officials say in May, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour...
July showings at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium
The Charles W. Brown Planetarium has released its plans for showings in July, according to the Ball State Communications Center. Showings are free to the general public, according to the planetarium's website. The following descriptions are from the Ball State Communications Center:. Our Night Sky. Fridays: July 12, 19 at...
Docs: Muncie man held would-be carjacker at gunpoint after calling police, woman arrested
MUNCIE, Ind. — A woman faces a felony auto theft charge after a Muncie man found her inside his car and held her at gunpoint until police arrived. Chelsey N. Barton, a 34-year-old Muncie woman, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with one count of auto theft, a level 6 felony. Barton reportedly admitted to […]
Docs: Former Muncie nurse fraudulently obtained pain pills under the names of 2 nursing home residents
MUNCIE, Ind. — A former nurse at Paradigm Health has been charged after officials claim she fraudulently obtained more than 40 prescriptions of pain medications from a pharmacy, ordering extra under the names of two nursing home residents. According to court documents, filed in Delaware County in late June, 45-year-old Meredith Briles has been charged […]
TSA: Carelessness most common culprit with guns at airports
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A firearms lawyer on Tuesday said fines are nearly guaranteed but criminal charges are uncommon when someone brings a gun to an airport checkpoint. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz was one of two Hoosiers who ran afoul of the TSA’s firearms regulations on Friday. Her office said she accidentally brought a handgun to […]
Rounds of rain, storms with miserable air could impact Fourth of July
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis ended up having a nicer Tuesday than originally forecasted, but the forecast still calls for miserable air and multiple rounds of rain and storms for the second half of the week. The pattern could impact Fourth of July plans to an extent. Tuesday night Cloud cover and humidity values will increase, […]
Home care providers pay $4.5M to settle false claims allegations
Three home care agencies operating in Texas, Ohio and Indiana agreed to pay nearly $4.5 million to resolve allegations that they provided illegal kickbacks in exchange for Medicare referrals, the Justice Department disclosed on Monday. Guardian Health Care, Gem City Home Care and Care Connection of Cincinnati, which are owned...
More Saharan dust is on the way for the US
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This week, parts of Texas have been dealing with hazy skies due to Saharan dust that was transported across the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Beryl continues its march through the Caribbean as a Category 5 storm. Behind this system, another large plume of Saharan dust is being carried through the tropics. Where is […]
ISDA: Indiana’s farmland inventory decreased by around 350,000 acres from 2010-22
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s total inventory of farmland decreased by about 350,000 acres from 2010-22, according to a new report from the State Department of Agriculture. The report was commissioned in 2023 when the Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1557, which required the ISDA to determine how much farmland the Hoosier State lost over […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
An Indiana School System Asks Parents to Pick Up the Summer Sun Meals They Order
Summer can be a real challenge for parents, right? It feels like kids never stop eating! Just yesterday, we were driving back from Florida and decided to treat ourselves with a stop at McDonald's (a rare indulgence at our house). They had this deal—$5 for a meal with a double-patty burger, fries, four chicken nuggets, and a drink. My 11-year-old finished her entire meal. As for me, I only managed to eat half of my burger and a few fries. But wouldn't you know it, about 30 minutes later, she polished off the rest of my meal. And then, less than two hours after she ate, she was already saying she was hungry again!
Catholic Charities given grant to assist Indiana's Immigrants
NORTHERN INDIANA, (WFFT) - Helping families going through the process of immigration in Indiana, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation gave the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend (CCFWSB) a two-year grant today. The CCFWSB was given the $160,000 grant to help with the expansion...
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