Flora
LATEST NEWS
46 Days Until Purdue Football: Sterling Smith
With 46 days remaining until kickoff, we highlight a promising young transfer. Transfer safety Sterling “Stu” Smith arrives in West Lafayette from College of the Holy Cross (the one in Massachusetts not to be confused with Indiana’s Holy Cross College). That’s correct: team who loves gold added a silver Smith to the vault. A two-star prospect out of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Smith enrolled at Holy Cross after being recruited by the service academies and several Ivy League schools. That’s a good sign in itself in terms of him clearly being a smart dude. Smith’s growth as a defensive...
Deputies launch investigation after body found alongside rural Owen County road
OWEN COUNTY, Ind. — An investigation has been launched after the deceased body of a man was found in Owen County Monday. According to the Owen County Sheriff’s Office, the body of Malik Sims was located on a “rural county road” by sheriff’s deputies on Monday. At this time, the sheriff’s office did not provide […]
Public housing residents claim conditions worsen under private management
INDIANAPOLIS — The Laurelwood Apartments on Indianapolis’ southside are managed by a property services firm but they are co-owned by private equity investors and the Indianapolis Housing Agency which is now being overseen by the Department of Housing and Urban Development out of Washington, D.C., which means, everybody’s in charge and no one’s in charge. […]
Frankfort 12U Baseball Team Secures Semi-State Champion Title, Looks Toward State Championship On Friday
The Frankfort 12U Little League Baseball team has secured the Semi-State Championship title with a victory on Monday evening as they prepare to vie for the State Championship title later this week. The Frankfort 12U team battled and were victorious in the Semi-State Championship on Monday, July 15, and the...
Auburn, Purdue basketball to play in Birmingham this December as part of two-year series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn and Purdue basketball have finalized a two-year series with the first meeting coming in December in Birmingham. The two teams will play at Legacy Arena on December 21, 2024 and at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 20, 2025. The last time the two teams met was in 2016 with the Boilermakers […]
3 men arrested after fight at Christian Park basketball court; 3 firearms seized
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Three men were arrested Sunday after police say they pointed firearms at each other and threatened to shoot after fighting over a basketball game. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced on Facebook they arrested Wendell Springs, 20, Daniel Wright, 22, and Daquane Wright, 27, for the incident. Police say officers were called […]
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
Registration open for Zooniversity workshops on wildlife conservation
Zooniversity, a series of workshops designed for adult learners passionate about wildlife, is still accepting registrations. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learn about wildlife conservation, and experience live animal encounters. Those interested can register through Lafayette Parks and Recreation.
Lafayette to welcome new RaceTrac truck stop following rezoning approval
Lafayette is set to receive a new truck stop following the County Commissioners' approval of a rezoning request for the area between Schuyler I-65 and Barton Beach Road. The upcoming RaceTrac fueling station will cater to truckers and travelers alike. To minimize disturbances to nearby residents, the plans include sound-dulling...
Aspen Creek Grill breaks ground on newest location in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Aspen Creek Grill will break ground on its newest location in Greenwood on Monday. The new restaurant, located in front of Walmart at 1287 N. Emerson Ave., will be the second Aspen Creek Grill location in the Indianapolis area. “We are ecstatic to be breaking ground on...
Noblesville Common Council meeting revisits tree removal project, approves zoning changes
The Noblesville Common Council met July 9 to revisit the tree removal project in the Oakmont neighborhood, recap the Indiana Peony Festival and discuss ordinances regarding new developments and zoning changes. The next common council meeting is at 7 p.m. July 23. What happened: Residents spoke about the tree removal...
'Peru State is going to win the national championship this year': very high expectations set by the Bobcats program
CRETE, Neb. -- Peru State Football went 5-6 last year but they have high hopes and high expectations for this season. And I mean very high expectations. They return almost all of their offense and a ton of their defense, meaning that they have a lot of experience to work with.
On mission: Carmel’s Seton Catholic church provides renewed purpose for refugee priest
For the Rev. Antony Jean Baptiste, joining the staff at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel in 2023 felt a bit like coming home. Baptiste has deep ties to the congregation that stretch back to his childhood, and they provided a lifeline when violence suddenly forced him to flee his parish in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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"...
New school board member appointed to replace Amy Word
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There’s a new EVSC School Board Member. Secretary Mike Duckworth confirms the board appointed Josh Barnett at their meeting Monday night. He replaces Amy Word, who is no longer on the board after she was found guilty of maintaining a common nuisance. Barnett was a...
Vermillion County Sheriff installs outdoor food pantry box
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Residents in need now have one more place to look for food assistance thanks to the efforts of the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Office. According to a post made to social media, the Sheriff’s Office parking lot is now the home to a permanent food pantry box. The box features multiple […]
Hage takes over Zionsville Deputy Mayor role
Justin Hage is the new deputy mayor of Zionsville. Hage was appointed to the vacancy July 16 by Mayor John Stehr, following the June 20 resignation of former Deputy Mayor Kate Swanson. Hage most recently served the town as a member of the Zionsville Pathways Committee, to which he was...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.