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Week 2 IFCA Coaches Poll released
The Indiana Football Coaches Association released its polls Tuesday heading into Week 2. Area schools were well represented. First-place votes are in parenthesis. Others receiving votes: Snider, Lake Central, Noblesville. CLASS 5A. Merrillville (6) East Central (1) Whiteland (1) Valparaiso (1) Warsaw. Decatur Central. Bloomington South. Castle. Lafayette Jeff. Concord.
Invasive spotted lanternfly are more common
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As September approaches, Indiana residents may notice an increase in sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly. The insects are characterized by their distinctive spotted wings and black-and-red coloring. They tend to lay eggs on a variety of outdoor surfaces, and their presence can often go unnoticed as people transport them without knowing […]
McLaren Health Care systems restored after weeks of disruption from ransomware attack
McLaren Health Care said its technology platforms have been fully restored following an Aug. 5 ransomware attack that disrupted operations at all 13 of its hospitals, surgery, infusion and imaging centers, along with its network of 113,000 medical providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. "All temporary procedures enacted during the disruption have been lifted," McLaren said in a statement issued Monday. "Providers at all McLaren Health Care hospitals, Karmanos cancer centers, and outpatient clinics again have...
Two Hoosiers Dead Following Florida Gas Leak
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Two men originally from Indiana are dead, following a gas leak at a Florida home in Fort Myers Beach over the weekend. Police believe a “disconnected pool pump exhaust” was responsible for the leak. A neighbor – identified as Stephen Sexton – called 9-1-1 Saturday night. He found one of […] The post Two Hoosiers Dead Following Florida Gas Leak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post Two Hoosiers Dead Following Florida Gas Leak appeared first on 106.7 WTLC.
Red Lobster closing 23 more stores, Indiana included
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The ailing Red Lobster chain is closing 23 more stores nationwide, after closing dozens of stores earlier this year. Red Lobster was a restaurant industry pioneer but has declined in recent years due to a range of factors, including corporate mismanagement, say former leaders at the chain and restaurant analysts. At that […]
Indiana Secretary of State claims BlackRock deceives Hoosier investors
(The Center Square) – Indiana is going after the world’s largest asset-managing firm, alleging funds it manages with non-environmental, social and governance policies are, in fact, using those guidelines that have been criticized by conservative lawmakers in recent years. Recently, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales issued a cease-and-desist order to BlackRock Inc., claiming the firm managing $10.6 trillion in assets globally has deceived clients. Morales’ office includes the Securities Division, which oversees firms licensed to offer investment services to Hoosiers. ...
Indiana Among States with the Most Motorcycles in the U.S.
Indiana is now among the Top 15 states in the U.S. with the most registered motorcycles, contributing to the nearly 9 million bikes registered nationwide. Despite the fact that I come from a family of motorcycle riders, I never learned to ride, and I don't own a bike. However, it is something I often think about, so I may end up pulling the trigger sooner or later. Perhaps I'll save it for my midlife crisis down the road? Either way, I think motorcycles are cool, and apparently a lot of other Hoosiers do as well. Indiana is home to some of the most registered motorcycles in the nation, along with a few other fellow Midwestern states.
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball falls to Southridge 2 – 0
The JV girls played well but could not come up with the runs that we needed to get the win. Serves have been good, but we need to win more points. The Freshman girls also played their first match last night. I am proud of how they came together to play a full match without having practiced that rotation. We will be working on that before our next freshman game. Scores were 20-25, 25-20, 9-15.
Huntingburg’s St. Joseph Hospital set to reopen as Mission Behavioral Health providing geriatric psychiatric services
The remaining portion of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Huntingburg is set to open in late September or early October as a 16-bed senior psychiatric hospital. The new practice, Mission Behavioral Health, is being brought to the area through a partnership between Midwest Behavioral Management, LLC and Deaconess. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center–which recently became a Deaconess affiliate–and Deaconess announced they had purchased the former hospital and 9.8 acres of the property in March. At that time, they stated they intended to open a center dedicated to geriatric psychiatric services.
Heated discussions rise in Warrick County Commissioners meeting
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Commissioners approved thousands of dollars in contracts for projects that have yet to be approved and do not have start dates. You could cut the tension with a knife when County Council President, Brad Overton asked to approach the commissioners. Commissioners are trying to hire project administrator positions for general […]
Study shows 20% of Ohio and Kentucky high schoolers vape, double the national average
FRANKLIN, Ohio (WKRC) - The number of Ohio and Kentucky high school students who vape is double the national average, according to new data from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The study showed that 20% of Ohio and Kentucky high school students vape, while the national average is just 10%.
Dolly Parton visits Kentucky to celebrate statewide expansion of free book program
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Country music legend Dolly Parton was in Kentucky on Tuesday celebrating the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library, a free book program for children inspired by her upbringing in Appalachia. The nonprofit has become the preeminent early childhood book gifting program in the world. It provides...
The Romm Trio will perform at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Cultural Events, St. Meinrad, IN, will present a trumpet and piano concert on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time in the St. Bede Hall Theater. The concert will be performed by The Romm Trio, consisting of family members Ronald, Avis, and Aaron Romm. The...
Guns and drugs seized at Boonville home next door to elementary school, police say
BOONVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Boonville Police say they seized guns, drugs, cash, and more during the search of a home next door to a local elementary school. Officials at the Boonville Police Department say they investigated for over a month before attempting to serve an arrest warrant on 62-year-old Jon Ingram for dealing meth at his home on East Liberty Street, just next to Loge Elementary School.
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