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FSSA seeks stay in Healthy Indiana Plan case; says ruling threatens coverage and funding
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on Friday filed to stay a federal court ruling that it says invalidated the state’s Medicaid expansion program for moderate-income adults under 65. The agency also has appealed the ruling to the D.C. Circuit Court. FSSA said in court filings that vacating […]
A pool hall, a park, and a border war – here’s the westside history behind each:
(MIRROR INDY) — Last month, I wrote about the history behind some well known road names on the west side, and a lot of people liked it. I asked the subscribers of our Westside Beat texting service for some suggestions on which places you were curious about, and you came through with some locations that have interesting histories. A […]
Dedication ceremony held for Dr. Greg Bell Way in Logansport
Last Updated on July 15, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network. On Monday, July 15, 2024, Westchester Drive became Dr. Greg Bell Way. During a brief ceremony, Logansport Mayor Chris Martin read a proclamation honoring Dr. Greg Bell as the sign at the intersection of Westchester Drive and High Street was removed and a new one was hung in its place.
Duke Energy calls in backup as storm cleanup commences in Tippecanoe County
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — Duke Energy is calling in backup Tuesday to restore electricity to thousands of customers. Duke spokesperson Dagny Zupin says a peak of nearly 10,000 customers lost power after heavy storms and high winds rolled through Greater Lafayette just after midnight. More than 2,000 households...
Tuesday morning storms down trees, branches; no injuries reported
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― High winds from storms rolling through Tippecanoe County early Tuesday knocked down some trees and sheared branches from trees, but no one was injured, Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Director Jeff Houston said. A tree fell on a vacant mobile home in a park west of West Lafayette, Houston said, noting...
Clinton County Horseshoe Pitchers Association Raises Funds For FPD K9s & Project Lifesaver On July 27
The Clinton County Horseshoe Pitchers Association will be hosting a fundraising event at the Curt Day Horseshoe Courts at Dorner Park at 859 S. Clay St. in Frankfort to raise funds for Project Lifesaver. The Clinton County Horseshoe Pitchers Association will host the event in support of the Frankfort Police...
Games vs. Marquette, Alabama, Auburn highlight Purdue basketball's nonconference schedule
The Purdue men's basketball nonconference schedule has been finalized for the 2024-25 season. Purdue will kick things off against Grand Valley State on Oct. 30 at Mackey Arena in an exhibition before playing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on Nov. 4. ...
Knowing food safety in hot temperatures
INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — Having a picnic or cookout at a park or a beach is a great summer tradition, but the warm weather can quickly turn tasty treats into nasty bacteria. News 8 consumer reporter Jeremy Jenkins and Consumer Reports share essential reminders to keep food poisoning off your summer menu. The head of […]
Live Nation Presents Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo In Indianapolis On July 27; Listen To WILO For A Chance To Win Tickets
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will rock the stage of the Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park on July 27 at 6:30 p.m. for the show of the summer with songs spanning three decades of rock ‘n’ roll. Tune in to WILO 96.9 FM, 1570 AM and...
Armed carjacking leads to police chase, 2 arrested in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — An armed carjacking on Monday afternoon led officers on a chase that resulted in a crash and the arrest of two people, including a juvenile, in Noblesville. Officials from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said the incident originated in Grant County with a report of an armed carjacking. A police chase […]
Purdue University aiming to ‘significantly’ lower admissions rate, citing historic enrollment, housing strain
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – With just over a month until the start of the fall semester, 700 Purdue students were given new housing assignments. They immediately pushed back with a petition that now has over 1,100 signatures. One student, who asked to remain anonymous, said they signed a contract in October for a single bedroom […]
Indianapolis Zoo and Purdue team up for hellbender conservation
CORYDON, Ind. (WISH-TV) — Hellbenders, the largest salamander species in North America, are facing threats in Indiana. In response, the Indianapolis Zoo has partnered with Purdue University and several other state zoos to conduct captive rearing of hellbenders for release into the Blue River. This summer, more than 200 hellbenders raised by the Indianapolis Zoo […]
Repeated intimidation of apartment residents led to shooting of 5 people
INDIANAPOLIS — Five people are recovering from gunshot wounds following a shooting at an apartment complex on Indy’s south side. Just after 8 p.m. Sunday, a fight near the playground of the Laurelwood apartment complex erupted into gunfire Five people were hit by gunfire, including a 17-year-old boy. “It happened so fast that bullets just […]
3 men arrested after robberies of Dollar General stores in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Three men were arrested for their accused involvement in two separate robberies that occurred just minutes apart last week at Dollar General stores in Greenfield. At 7:06 p.m. on July 8, Greenfield Police Department officers responded to a report of a robbery at Dollar General, located at 2000 West Main Street. […]
Brownsburg Man with “Long List of Criminal Offenses” Gets 22 Years in Prison
BROWNSBURG, Ind.–A man from Brownsburg was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for being guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 42-year-old Jason Compliment is accused of selling three guns to a pawnshop in Indianapolis for $725 on July 16, 2022. Police say video surveillance footage shows him selling the […] The post Brownsburg Man with “Long List of Criminal Offenses” Gets 22 Years in Prison appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
47 Days Until Purdue Football: Jamari Payne
2024 Outlook: Backup Edge Rusher (Potential Redshirt) One of the newcomers this season hails from the state of Alabama. Jamari Payne, a freshman defensive end rusher comes from the deep south in Auburn, Alabama. Down there is Iron Bowl territory, but the 3 star recruit committed to Purdue over some other southern schools like Ole Miss and Mississippi State, some home state schools in Troy and UAB, and another Indiana school in IU.
Wizard Family Fun Day Casts Off On Saturday, July 27
The community is invited to embark on a magical adventure to round out the summer reading program at the Frankfort Community Public Library during its Family Fun Day during the Frankfort Hot Dog Festival. The Family Fun Day will transform the second floor of the library into a wizarding world...
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