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Tribute to The Beatles at the Indiana State Fair
The rows of benches were totally filled at Hoosier Lottery Free Stage on August 3, well before the 2:00 p.m. concert. People at the tables just off the concession serving liquid refreshments were being courteous, making space for newcomers to sit. Sixty years after the 'Real' Paul, John, George, and Ringo performed in Indianapolis, the excitement continues vis-à-vis a tribute band.
Why Indiana is Now Among the Poorest States in America
A new ranking by Insider Monkey recently found the 25 poorest states in the country, and Indiana made it on the list. Money seems tight for everyone these days, but it's clear some have it worse than others. According to Insider Monkey, nearly 38 million people in the U.S. live below the poverty line, which is about 11.6% of the population. The researchers note that disparity in economic prosperity between states can be chocked up to several factors, including geographic locations, economic policies in local governments, and access to resources.
Brooklyn contends with decade-old tax error
BROOKLYN — After failing to file proper tax documents about a decade ago, the town of Brooklyn recently found out it’s on the hook for about $50,000 in penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and more penalties may be coming. According to the town’s council president, Kristi...
Peeden, Scott come close at Paragon
PARAGON — Steve Peeden and Jake Scott gave it their all over the weekend at Paragon Speedway, but both drivers came up just a bit short in the feature races for their respective classes. Peeden, of Martinsville, piloted the P3 car to second place behind Tyler Cain of Seymour...
State, county officials meet in Bloomington to discuss election cybersecurity
Less than three months remain until the 2024 general election, and Indiana cybersecurity officials say they’re preparing for any possible threat. A panel of experts met Thursday at Monroe County elections headquarters in Bloomington for a roundtable discussion hosted by the clerk’s office. Monroe County clerk Nicole Browne...
Press Release: Bloomington & Ellettsville Chambers Urge New Jail Site
The following press release was written by Kaytee Lorentzen for The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Bloomington, Ind. – August 14, 2024 – The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce issued a joint statement to the Monroe County Commissioners and Monroe County Council this week to urge consideration of a new, more accessible, and cost-effective site option for construction of the new jail.
Bloomington mayor on intent to appeal annexation ruling: ‘We believe strongly in the merits of our case.’
In a statement released Thursday evening, Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson has announced that the city of Bloomington will appeal the recent ruling of circuit court judge Nathan Nikirk, that the city’s annexation of Area 1A and Area 1B will not take place. Thursday’s announced decision to appeal Nikirk’s decision...
Local organizations to host free, multi-genre outdoor concert series at Garfield Park
INDIANAPOLIS — Starting next month, Central Indiana residents can come to a park on the near southside of Indianapolis for a series of free multi-genre outdoor concerts and creative community gatherings. Big Car Collaborative, Art Mexicano en Indiana, Indy Parks and other partners are bringing the Levitt VIBE Indianapolis Music Series to Garfield Park on […]
The Kokomo Live Show Was Somehow More Unhinged Than FBHW Anticipated
Today was the final live show of the season, and Kokomo, Indiana was full of surprises. Which is probably a sentence no one has ever uttered about Indiana. I think it's best to just make a little list of all the shenanigans. Let's start with the biggest reveal of all:
Scattered showers this weekend; sunny, cooler and less humid next week
Indianapolis had a 12-day stretch with only a trace of rain, the longest dry spell since October of 2022, before strong storms rumbled across central Indiana Friday morning. The drenching downpours dumped a half-inch of rain in Indianapolis , 1.64″ in Bloomington and 2.84″ of rain in Kokomo. After a warm, dry and very humid afternoon, a few showers and storm will be possible this evening.
Indiana volleyball names 3 captains ahead of 2024 season
Indiana volleyball head coach Steve Aird named three captains for the 2024 season on Aug. 13 — Camryn Haworth, Kenzie Daffinee and Delaynie Maple. Both Haworth and Daffinee have stuck with the Hoosiers for four years, while Maple brings four years of experience from her time at the University of Southern California beach volleyball team.
Greenwood man sentenced to 66 years for 2017 cold case murder
INDIANAPOLIS — A man was sentenced to a 66-year prison term on Friday, as he was found guilty of murder and pled by agreement to being a habitual offender. This stems from the 2017 murder of 30-year-old Jenny Boltinghouse, who died after suffering three gunshot wounds to the head and one to the right arm. […]
Volleyball Downs No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan, Falls in Four to Grace (Ind.) to Close Opening Week 3-1
MARION, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo volleyball team continued their impressive play from day one of the season into Friday, as the Cougars took down the first-ranked Wildcats of Indiana Wesleyan (IWU) in five-sets in a gritty performance. The Cougs would follow Friday morning's strong showing with a four-set loss to a tough and underrated Grace College (Ind.) squad.
Docs: Indy armed robbery suspect returned victim’s ID with handwritten note, was tracked by Apple AirTag in victim’s wallet
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indy armed robbery suspect reportedly used a dating app to meet his victim before stealing a wallet and $25 through CashApp at gunpoint. Police said they arrested the man after he returned the victim’s ID and kept the wallet – which was equipped with an Apple AirTag. Jeremy Agaro, 20, was arrested […]
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