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MADISON, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Madison is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa Newcomb D.V.M. as Program Chair in the proposed associate-degree-level Veterinary Nursing program. Newcomb brings over 20 years of veterinary experience, as well as over 17 years of experience in education. Newcomb received...

Big Oaks NWR will host ‘Take a Kid Fishing Day’ on Saturday, July 13th from 7:00 AM until 3:30 PM. The purpose of this event is to promote youth recreational fishing and public use on the refuge. Kids 15 years old or younger and an accompanying adult(s) may access the refuge for this free fishing opportunity. Activity booths include a kids casting contest, make your own cane pole, and hover archery. These activities close at 1:30. A limited number of free fishing packets will be available for the kids. So, come early to get your packet while they last. There will be a free prize giveaway for kids. Free refreshments including hot dogs, chips, soda, and cookies will be available from10:30 AM until 1:30 PM. Volunteers will be on hand to assist the kids and teach them about fishing. A limited number of fishing poles and bait for beginners will be available for those who do not have fishing equipment. Families in the community are encouraged to come out and enjoy a day of fishing on the refuge. The event is co-sponsored by the Big Oaks Conservation Society (BOCS) and local merchants. The BOCS is a non-profit friends group, which consists of volunteers from local communities that support the refuge. Visitors who have not had the safety briefing this year must go to the office first to watch the required 20-minute refuge safety video and abide by refuge access procedures. All state and refuge fishing regulations will apply for this free fishing day (state fishing licenses are waived for this event). Approximate drive time to the lake from the refuge office is 30 minutes; please check-in to the office no later than 1:30 PM on the day of the event (the earlier the better)! Please contact the refuge office at 812-273-0783 for further information.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. (WAVE) - Police are investigating what led to a deadly crash that left one person dead and another in critical condition. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, police officers received a call Sunday about a rollover crash on W. Deputy Pike Road between N. County Road 300 W. and N. Borcherding Road. The driver was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries, while the passenger died at the scene.

Rain could put a damper on Fourth of July fireworks Thursday night as thunderstorms creep over Central Indiana this week, but local meteorologists say it's not all bad news. Beginning Wednesday, a cold front will drape itself across the Hoosier state, according to the National Weather Service in Central Indiana, bringing rain and possible thunderstorms to large swaths of the Midwest. Skies Thursday, July 4 will be mostly cloudy around Indianapolis with more rain on the horizon.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Monday announced its PathWays for Aging program launched for more than 123,000 eligible Hoosiers aged 60 and over. “This is an exciting day for Indiana as we go live with this transformative program,” Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz said. “We thank our partners across the state […] The post PathWays for Aging launches for 123,000 eligible senior Hoosiers appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.

Lafayette, IN – I-65 is currently shut down in both directions at the 156-mile marker following a semi-truck fire early Tuesday morning, causing significant traffic disruptions. According to the Indiana State Police-Lafayette District, the fire occurred just after 2 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Authorities have diverted...

A new annual report from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana looks at how historically discriminatory housing practices have combined with climate change to create a losing scenario for some Hoosiers. Zoom in: The report found that just 20 of Indiana's 54 Superfund sites have been cleaned and returned...

A new report gives Indiana high marks for its rollout of 988, a mental health crisis hotline, but also highlighted all states need to do more to support and reach people in every community. The research by the nonprofit mental health advocacy organization Inseparable evaluated state progress in implementing the...

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. — An Indiana man was stopped by police in Missouri over the weekend while driving his vehicle that is totally "out of this world." Steve Anderson was pulled over on Interstate 44 in Crawford County, Missouri in his custom-built UFO. The deputy stopped Anderson to check out the unique vehicle and to talk to him about his out-of-state registration.

As Hoosiers gear up for Independence Day, safety experts are stressing the importance of handling fireworks responsibly. Trevor Hash, division chief for prevention at the Noblesville Fire Department, warned against using illegal fireworks because of the dangers they pose. Injuries are less common now thanks to awareness but there still will likely be injuries.

INDIANAPOLIS — 13News spoke with a Hoosier who, quite literally, had to weather the storm as the small island of Grenada was hit this week by Hurricane Beryl. "It was nerve-racking," said Elaine Pesto, who said she is currently stuck on the island. Pesto said she is in Grenada...

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- New development could threaten Hoosier wetlands. A new law that took effect Monday strips protections for Indiana wetlands by loosening regulations and opening up the opportunity for more development. Critics call it a recipe for flooding because these wetlands are natural protections for communities downstream.

Elaine Pesto said she and others tried to leave the island before the storm hit.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M has hired Michael Earley to take over as the 21st baseball coach at the school. Earley, an Anderson High School graduate, was the hitting coach for the Aggies for the past three seasons, helping the team to two College World Series appearances and a national runner-up finish in 2024.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Monday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management or IDEM hosted a public hearing to discuss air quality concerns with the Google Data Center. The meeting is a step in the process of an application for the property to be approved that would allow backup...

BlueBet has decided to pull out from the Indiana market amid various setbacks. In addition, the betting operator has initiated a strategic review of its operations in the United States. BlueBet originally entered the Indiana wagering sector through an agreement with Caesar Entertainment’s Horseshoe Hammond property. However, the Australian operator...

The legal community is mourning the loss of Charles Goodloe Jr., a trailblazing former Assistant U.S. Attorney, after his passing was announced earlier this week. Appointed as an AUSA in the state of Indiana right after passing the bar exam in 1971, Goodloe was a groundbreaking figure, becoming the first Black person to hold such a position in the state and marked his career with a legacy of dedication and excellence.

Your paid admission into the Indiana State Fair allows you to see some really amazing musicians performing on the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage. The second wave of musical acts was just announced by fair organizers. See them below. Beatles Tributes - Hard Day's Night (2pm) & Live and Let Die...

The changes were announced in January by the FSSA as a way to cut how much the state spends on Medicaid every year.