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Get out this weekend to explore a cave, fish or learn about butterflies and how to ID trees
The weather this weekend looks like a mixed bag of sunshine and rain, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out and exploring the varied wonders of Indiana's state parks. Weekend activities include hikes, fishing and programs on tree identification and butterflies. Saturday looks like the best bet, with high temperatures in the...
New biotech $49 million hub could generate thousands of jobs, provide mobile cancer screening
More details have been revealed about a new biohealth technology hub that is projected to generate around 141,000 jobs over 10 years — with most of those positions likely to be in supply-chain and service industries, even restaurants, that benefit from economic growth. Eighteen public and private entities, including Medical College of Wisconsin and Milwaukee Area Technical College, are slated to share $49 million in federal funding for the biohealth hub centered on personalized medicine, an...
Indiana Landmarks names new southwestern office director
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Indiana Landmarks has named a new director for the Southwest Field Office in Evansville. Indiana Landmarks announced that Stephanie Richard has joined the organization as director of its Southwest Field Office in Evansville. She’ll oversee the preservation nonprofit’s work to save historic places and revitalize communities in six southwestern Indiana counties, […]
Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates to take part in live debate
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Three candidates for Indiana’s Gubernatorial race have agreed to take part in a live debate. The Indiana Debate Commission says that republican Mike Braun will join democrat Jennifer McCormick and libertarian Donald Rainwater for a live debate on October 24. The debate will be live-streamed on the Indiana Debate Commission’s website, and […]
Will County and City of Joliet Hosting Free Food Giveaway in Downtown Joliet on Saturday, July 27
Volunteers needed for food giveaway event focused on post-storm relief. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and City of Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy are partnering with ShareFest Will County to host a Free Food Giveaway event from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, July 27th to support residents impacted by last week’s storms. The drive-up event will be held at the Will County Office Building located at 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432.
Illinois Hospitals: $250 Million Deal with Prime Healthcare – Exit Catholic Church Association
Kankakee, IL – Prime Healthcare has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Ascension to acquire several Ascension Illinois hospitals, including facilities in Kankakee and Will Counties, as well as associated physician practices, post-acute, and senior living facilities. These hospitals will no longer be affiliated with the Catholic Church.
Indiana Law Enforcement Warns of Latest Phone Scam
Another Day. Another Scam. It seems the more technologically advanced we get as a society, the easier it becomes for those with ill intent to prey on their victims and the latest warning from one Indiana law enforcement agencies in and around Evansville are alerting residents to the latest scam.
McColly Real Estate celebrates 50 years of excellence at Innsbrook Country Club
On the morning of Thursday, July 25, McColly Real Estate hosted its annual Awards & Recognition Celebration at the Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville. Although this event is always a special one for the company, this year’s installment was particularly significant. This year, attendees also celebrated McColly Real Estate’s 50th anniversary.
Indiana lawmakers lower age to sell and serve alcohol
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers passed a bill that now gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to sell or serve alcohol. Senate Bill 146 lowered the age from 19 to 18 during the 2024 legislative session. According to the law, restaurants and hotels in Indiana can now hire servers who are 18...
Interview: Mike Braun Discusses Plans For Property Tax Reform
Indiana Senator and Republican nominee for governor, Mike Braun, stopped by the WIBC studio today to talk to Kendall & Casey about his plans for Indiana if he wins the gubernatorial election. Braun showed up with a “blueprint” that outlined his plans to return property tax bills to 2021 levels for Hoosier homeowners. Braun also […] The post Interview: Mike Braun Discusses Plans For Property Tax Reform appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
Indiana Secretary of State receives National Voter Outreach Video Award
INDIANAPOLIS—Secretary of State Diego Morales is pleased to announce that his office was the winner of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) voter outreach video competition. The #TrustedInfo2024 contest encouraged state election officials to creatively highlight their offices as trusted sources for election information. During a workshop,...
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