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NWS Survey Teams confirm 11 tornadoes on Monday night across the area…
Nearly 500 total severe weather reports (and likely to still grow as more reports are confirmed and finalized) logged by the Storm Prediction Center, the majority across the Chicagoland area. A total of 11 tornadoes that we have confirmed in northern IL (including 2 in Ogle County just outside of the immediate Chicago area) and […]
Arrest made in Indiana of Ohio man wanted for fatally shooting a teenager
On Sunday, the Indiana State Police released a statement announcing their successful capture of a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. The operation was well-coordinated and took place on Saturday. On Saturday morning, Ohio authorities alerted the Indiana State Police to be on the lookout for a...
Thousands of Hoosiers without power following Monday storms
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than 30,000 people in Indiana were without power Tuesday morning after a powerful line of storms tore through much of the state on Monday. As of 10:30 a.m. EDT, there were about 32,000 people in Indiana without power, primarily in the northwestern part of the state near Lake Michigan, according poweroutage.us. […]
Secretary of State Diego Morales attends and presents at NASS Summer Conference
INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales attended and presented at the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Summer Conference. The NASS Conference allows Secretaries of State nationwide to meet, exchange knowledge, and discuss public policy development. More than 30 Secretaries and Lt. Governors attended this year’s NASS Summer Conference.
READI Accelerates New Housing, Rural Development in West Central Indiana
STAUNTON— The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials today in Staunton to cut the ribbon on a new development to increase housing availability in West Central Indiana. Clay Court development project is part of the Homes for the Future program, a pilot initiative supported by Indiana’s...
Indy’s Original Microbrewery Has Become A Vegan Dining Destination
“Just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthy,” Broad Ripple Brewpub co-owner Billy Hannan says. He’s a supporter of those who cut out animal products “for their health, for the climate,” but he wants people to know that plant-based dining can be fun, too.
Help In the Fight Against Alzheimer’s With Southwestern Indiana’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
We've partnered with the Walk to End Alzheimer's to help find a cure for this devastating disease. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is also a progressive disease where people gradually lose more and more memory and cognitive function.
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center receives $1.49 million grant to continue Indiana SANE Training Project
Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), hosted by the University of Southern Indiana, has received $1.49 million in federal funding distributed over the next three years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to continue the Indiana SANE Training Project. The project provides advanced nursing education statewide to increase the number of forensic nurses, also known as sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). SANEs are specifically trained to provide evidence-based, trauma-informed medical care to victims of sexual assault or abuse and to ensure specimens are collected appropriately.
United Leasing & Finance Donates $1.5MM to Community Charities
United Leasing & Finance plans to support several area charities in Southwest Indiana, as it does on an annual basis. The pledges and gifts total $1.5 million and target early childhood and higher education, as well as organizations supporting youth health. These funds are in addition to the charitable support provided each year as a result of the PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, now in its 13th year. More than $2.5 million in charitable giving has been provided through the golf tournament sponsorship.
Ohio River Communities on High Alert for Heatwave and Potential Flooding
Louisville, KY – The Ohio River Valley is experiencing significant weather events today, with a Heat Advisory and Flood Watch in effect. Temperatures are anticipated to climb into the 90s, with heat indices reaching 100-105 degrees. These conditions pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. According to the...
Muncie woman charged with giving meth to fellow Blackford County Jail inmates
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Muncie woman has been accused of providing meth to fellow inmates in the Blackford County Jail. Dawn Jeanette Castor, 51, was charged Monday in Blackford Circuit Court with dealing in meth, possession of meth and trafficking with an inmate. According to court documents, staff at the jail — along...
Jack Black says he is canceling Tenacious D tour, which included stop in Bloomington
Tenacious D frontman Jack Black told USA TODAY he is canceling the band's tour, which included a stop in Bloomington at IU Auditorium this fall, after a controversial statement by bandmate Kyle Gass. In a statement provided to USA TODAY, the "School of Rock" actor, 54, said he was "blindsided"...
Construction to restrict portion of Interstate 74 westbound near Brownsburg
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Part of Interstate 74 westbound near Brownsburg will be restricted for construction starting on Friday. According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Transportation, crews will reduce I-74 westbound to one lane between Ronald Reagan Parkway and 56th Street. Work is also expected to stretch into a small portion of I-74 westbound located just east of the 56th Street underpass.
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