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Plaintiffs push back against state’s legal response in HIP lawsuit
Plaintiffs rejected a state motion to reinstate its authority to impose premium-like charges on Medicaid beneficiaries under the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) late Friday, urging the court to reject the state’s arguments. The filing comes nearly two weeks after the state sought a stay in case and appealed, saying the federal ruling invalidated the state’s […]
Retro Indy: Meet Indiana's Socialist presidential candidate who ran from a prison cell
The first man to run for president from prison was a Hoosier known for his radical views and support for workers' rights. In 1920, Indiana native Eugene Debs led a Socialist Party campaign for the presidency from a Georgia prison cell, garnering nearly a million votes. Jailed for speaking out against World War...
Hartford Teen Jasmine Marie Phillips Found Safe Following Statewide Silver Alert
The Hartford City Police Department has confirmed the safe location of a previously missing 14-year-old girl from Indiana. A Silver Alert that had been initiated overnight was canceled following the teen's discovery, as reported by WRTV. The alert was initially declared after the teen went missing last night around 7 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Southern Indiana Brings Wind and Hail Warnings Until 4PM
Louisville, KY – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Southern Indiana, effective from Tuesday morning until 4:00 PM CDT. The NWS Storm Prediction Center warns of scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated large hail events up to 1.5 inches in diameter. A bowing cluster of thunderstorms moving east-southeastward poses a significant threat throughout the day.
IHSAA volleyball: Central Indiana's top middle hitters and blockers to watch in 2024
While there are a number of up-and-coming pins eager to make a name for themselves in Central Indiana girls volleyball, the middle position is loaded with returning standouts and Division I prospects from all over the Indianapolis area. Here are 15 (or so) to keep an eye on this fall. ...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Streaker Who Ran Through Indiana Baseball Game Offered Contract
A streaker carrying an American flag recently ran across the field at a Dubois County Bombers game, and now he's been offered to play for the team. I've only ever been to one baseball game in my entire life. It was at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, when the Cardinals went up against the Cincinnati Reds. I honestly don't remember much from the game itself, because that evening just so happened to be "Star Wars Night" at the stadium. While I was busy taking pictures with cosplayers, browsing fan art, and talking about Star Wars Episode VII with my buddies, others were actually watching the game. That said, I had a great time, and it was a memorable experience.
Bartholomew Co. Sheriff asks for help after bicyclist found dead
HOPE, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help after a male bicyclist was found dead alongside a rural county road in mid-July. The sheriff’s department said the bicyclist left the roadway near the intersection of N 475 E and E 550 N on July 14. This rural intersection is […]
Lawrence County Courts will be closed Thursday morning to attend Deputy Trueblood’s funeral
BEDFORD— All Lawrence County Courts will close from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The courts will be closed to allow judges and staff to attend the funeral of Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy Brenton Trueblood. Deputy Trueblood was killed in a motorcycle accident on...
Rentauskas gets 25 years for shooting at police during pursuit
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A man who police said shot at them while fleeing a pursuit will spend more than two decades behind bars after pleading guilty Tuesday. Jacob Tyler Rentauskas of Austin, Indiana, appeared in Vigo County Superior Court 6 on Tuesday for a change of plea hearing. Rentauskas pleaded guilty to a […]
Applications for Backyard Habitat Certification Are Due July 31
MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy seeks individuals and organizations from east central Indiana who have naturally landscaped yards to apply for Growing Home™ Habitat Certification before the certification submission deadline on July 31. Growing Home™ is an award-winning backyard habitat program for east central Indiana from Red-tail...
SHS Turf Football Field Nears Completion
The new artificial turf installation is under way at the Salem Lions football field. The Salem School Board approved the turf and a new press box at their January 18 meeting. The turf field costs $1.7 million and the press box $481,413. The field is named after Jim Ralston, who...
BNL Unified flag football team practices snaps ahead of first game in September
On Monday evening, Noah Thompson practiced snapping the ball to Mac Marsee during the opening day of the BNL Unified Flag Football Skills Camp. The three-day camp offered two sessions each day: one for grades K-6 and one for grades 7-12. "Unified" means that there are people both with and without disabilities...
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