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Indiana records first human West Nile virus case of the summer. Why that's important.
A Lake County resident is the first person in the state this summer to contract West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe symptoms, the Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday. “Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—their bites can potentially lead to serious illness,” State Health Commissioner...
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Bridging the Gap: Professor Lynell W. Cooper Highlights Workforce Readiness at Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit
The 2024 Indiana Mental Health Roundtable Summit brought experts and stakeholders from across the state together to discuss the multifaceted impact of mental health. Amongst these experts was Professor Lynell Westbrook Cooper, MSW, LCSW, from the Phylis Lan Lin School of Social Work and Counseling at the University of Indianapolis.
Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation
A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S. Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday. The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for...
Authorities investigating fatal crash at U.S. 31 and Main Street in Greenwood
Update 7/20/2024: One man has been identified as a victim of the crash. According to the Johnson County Coroner’s Office, Connor David Stevens, a 20-year-old Indianapolis motorcyclist, died Friday evening. GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood police are investigating a fatal crash Friday night that has shut down all northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 31. The […]
Center Grove Schools names new school board member
GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) Board of School Trustees voted to appoint Jane Dunigan-Smith to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Gary Robinson in June. Mrs. Dunigan-Smith will serve through December 2026. Dunigan-Smith is the Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy...
Bow hunting film tour comes to Franklin
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Indiana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) Chapter will host the Full Draw Film Tour at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin this Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Full Draw visits Franklin to unite outdoorsmen for a great night of adventure that will surely get...
Malik Sims' mother tells TV station family tracked his phone to gravel road
Days have passed since Bloomington resident Malik Sims was found dead alongside a gravel road in rural Owen County and investigators remain silent on the case, providing no details. "By law I can't legally confirm his identity until we have DNA confirmation, although his family has ID'd him from tattoos...
NV traffic stop leads to DUI and Gun Charges
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – On Thursday, July 18, at 8:15 PM, Officer Nathan Vogel of the North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) conducted a traffic stop on a white Chrysler 300 for speeding in the 800 block of S State St. Officer Vogel identified the driver as Andy L. Edgar, 54, of North Vernon. While speaking with Edgar, Officer Vogel detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage inside the Chrysler and asked Edgar to step out of the vehicle.
Teachers speak out against Indiana high school diploma redesign proposal
INDIANAPOLIS — Many teachers from across the state spoke out against proposed changes to the state’s high school diploma requirements at the latest State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting on Wednesday. ”I believe these changes are a step in the wrong direction,” Gianna Mirowski with the Hammond Area Career Center said. ”By altering these requirements, […]
Gov. Holcomb Surprises Craig Allebach With Sagamore Of The Wabash
WINONA LAKE — Craig Allebach’s health may affect his future as the Winona Lake town manager, but Thursday, July 18, he was shown how much he’s appreciated and loved for everything he’s done for the local communities over more than four decades. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb...
Greenwood man indicted as part of New York gun trafficking operation
INDIANAPOLIS — A Greenwood man has been indicted in New York after he was reportedly involved in a gun trafficking operation in Queens, New York. According to court documents, filed earlier this month by the grand jury of Queens County, 20-year-old Milanjit Sidhu was one of five individuals charged with various crimes, including conspiracy in […]
Blog: How global Microsoft outage is impacting Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A global Microsoft outage that began late Thursday has caused stress and frustration worldwide as millions of people sit stranded in airports, fail to pay bills online, or even call 911. Indianapolis International Airport told travelers Friday morning to check with their airline before heading to the terminal as airlines — including […]
Urgent Silver Alert Issued for Missing 19-Year-Old Mia Wilson, Feared in Extreme Danger Near Indianapolis
Community concern is mounting as Indiana State Police issue a Silver Alert for 19-year-old Mia Wilson, who vanished from Greensburg, a town positioned 47 miles southeast of Indianapolis. According to WRTV, Wilson was last spotted on Wednesday, July 17, around 6 p.m. She is described as an Asian female, 5 feet 2 inches in height, and weighing 136 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. She was clothed in a pink top, black skirt, and blue and green Nike shoes at her last sighting.
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