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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.
Local organization ‘Balance Period’ helping people live healthier lives
Raymond Achille founded Balance Period to help people be well and live healthier lives. A graduate of Indiana University, he holds a degree in kinesiology and brings more than a decade of experience in the health and wellness industries. Raymond Achille has spent his career in making people’s well-being better. In 2017, Raymond experienced a […]
RFK Jr. stays on Indiana presidential ballot despite dropping out of the race
Although independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign last week and endorsed former President Donald Trump, he will remain on Indiana ballots for the 2024 election this November. Kennedy submitted enough signatures in July to make the presidential ballot in Indiana, and the ballot removal deadline for the general...
Football Game Preview: Hobart on Home-Turf
Hobart is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Merrillville is on a three-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Hobart Brickies will welcome the Merrillville Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart Slashes the Price on Spectacular Rural Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has once again lowered the price on his stunning rural estate, and pictures show a luxury property fit for one of America's most successful race car drivers. Stewart first listed his 6-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom, 19,714-square-foot rural estate for $30 million in March of 2022, making it the...
Millions of dollars in safety funding approved for nearly 500 schools across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Secured School Safety Board approved $24 million in safety funding for hundreds of schools across Indiana. The board voted unanimously to split more than $24 million across 499 schools/districts through the Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Of...
After dogs die in hot box truck, Indiana State Police charge 2 men
CHICAGO CBS) — Thirteen months after nine dogs died in the back of a sweltering box truck, Indiana State Police just announced charges for both the driver and the owner of the truck.It was more than 90 degrees outside in July of last year when 18 dogs were found in the back of a box truck in Lake County. They were being taken from O'Hare International Airport to Michigan, but half of them didn't make it.During the year-long investigation, Indiana State Police got a similar truck and tried to re-create the conditions."At an hour and 55 minutes into the simulation, temperatures inside the truck had already hit 89 degrees. There were tears shed that day as emotions ran strong seeing those dogs suffer," said Sgt. Glen Fifeld of the Indiana State Police. At a news conference on Tuesday, officials said two men, the owner of the truck, 55-year-old Michael McHenry, and the driver, 44-year-old Jessee Urbaszewski, both were charged with 18 counts of neglecting an animal.Each count could earn them one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Walmart Enforces New Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations
Walmart stores in Indiana are convenient one-stop shops for residents. However, new policy changes are now in place that may inconvenience shoppers at Walmart stores in the Hoosier state. Walmart Enforces New Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations. Walmart has recently made changes in all Indiana and U.S. locations...
Here’s what Purdue students need to know about November’s election
With November on the horizon, Tippecanoe County residents and Purdue students will be able to vote in the general election. But with 25 different races to watch, including state-wide, local and presidential, and over 50 candidates, it can be intimidating to know who to vote for. Here’s a head start...
Indiana’s ambitious plan to boost apprenticeships ‘will be challenging,’ per new report
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — As Hoosier education leaders lean deeper into a statewide model that emphasizes work-based learning, a new report from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute cautions that while apprenticeships are widely considered to be a “gold standard” of workforce training, scaling the programs to meet current needs ”will be challenging.” Employer demand for workers continues […]
Valpo Football Weekly: Week 1 at UNI
Head coach Landon Fox joined Brandon Vickrey for the first edition of the year of Valpo Football Weekly presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute. They discuss the QB situation for Week 1, the new members of Fox's coaching staff & preview Saturday's game at UNI.
New State-of-the-Art Indoor Pickleball Courts Coming to Indiana
Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball court operator, has announced a significant expansion into Indiana. Pickleball is rapidly becoming one of America's fastest-growing sports, and its popularity continues to surge. Personally, I've never played, having next to no athletic ability. That said, everyone I know who does play absolutely loves it. According to Sports Imports, the game involves using paddles and a perforated plastic ball, blending aspects of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. USA Pickleball notes that the sport was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island and is played on a court the same size as a doubles badminton court.
Indiana couple awarded $25M over neglected test results
CHICAGO (CBS) – A jury awarded a Valparaiso, Indiana couple more than $25 million dollars over neglected medical test results.George "Tim" Yaros had blood work done in 2017. The tests showed he had cancer, but Saint Mary Medical Center in Valparaiso never sent the results to the specialist who ordered the blood work.His attorney said the cancer wasn't discovered until 13 months later when he went into renal failure. Now, he needs dialysis and a lifetime of treatment, according to his lawyer.His family said they wanted to prevent this from happening to another patient.
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