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Confirmed: First Case of West Nile Virus of 2024 Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health has released details about the first confirmed case in 2024 of West Nile Virus in the state. West Nile virus emerged in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread across the country. Since then, it has been something most of us have taken efforts to prevent every year as the disease is easily transmitted by mosquitoes.
Revised South 37th St. housing plan, TIF spending for public safety among council talks
RICHMOND, Ind. — Despite the mayor being out sick, the Richmond Common Council was still able to get some work done at its recent biweekly meeting. That included the narrow approval of a resolution that would allow tax-increment financing dollars to be used for public safety, as well as the vacating of a...
Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
STATEWIDE–Indiana State Police are participating in a “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. Leaders of it say it began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner. State Police submitted a photo taken in Indianapolis during the solar eclipse this past […] The post Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest” appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend
I wear the same 5 to 6 outfits every week. I haven’t spent a lot of time or money recently shopping at a department store for new clothes due to inflation on everything. However, if I were to go shopping, I would be in good company if I selected this store… Top Department Stores in […] The post Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
Cucumbers sold at Midwestern Walmart stores recalled for possible listeria
Some cucumbers sold at select Walmart stores in the Midwest are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, a press release from the Federal Food and Drug Administration said. The voluntary recall, from Wiers Farms Inc. based in Ohio, impacts whole and two-pound bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date...
Global outage could impact Montgomery County taxpayers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Some Montgomery County taxpayers are being impacted by the global network outage, the Treasurer's Office is reporting. Today is the due date for second half property taxes in Montgomery County, the Treasurer's Office says, and some taxpayers attempting to make online payments via certain banks are receiving notices that their online payments are not being accepted.
Ball State University Accepting Applications for 2024-25 Off-Campus Housing Self-Certification Program
MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University is now accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in the Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative for the 2024-25 academic year. Introduced last year, this self-certification program for local property management companies and landlords is designed to connect students with well-maintained...
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