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NWS Survey Teams confirm 11 tornadoes on Monday night across the area…
Nearly 500 total severe weather reports (and likely to still grow as more reports are confirmed and finalized) logged by the Storm Prediction Center, the majority across the Chicagoland area. A total of 11 tornadoes that we have confirmed in northern IL (including 2 in Ogle County just outside of the immediate Chicago area) and […]
Arrest made in Indiana of Ohio man wanted for fatally shooting a teenager
On Sunday, the Indiana State Police released a statement announcing their successful capture of a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. The operation was well-coordinated and took place on Saturday. On Saturday morning, Ohio authorities alerted the Indiana State Police to be on the lookout for a...
Thousands of Hoosiers without power following Monday storms
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — More than 30,000 people in Indiana were without power Tuesday morning after a powerful line of storms tore through much of the state on Monday. As of 10:30 a.m. EDT, there were about 32,000 people in Indiana without power, primarily in the northwestern part of the state near Lake Michigan, according poweroutage.us. […]
This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
Union Lions update playground with ACCF funds
The Adams County Community Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Union Township Lions Club for playground equipment at Union Township Park. The Club updated the old playground equipment, which had become a safety hazard. The new, larger equipment has a tower, several swings, two slides, a tic tac toe panel and a telescope. To help ensure safety for people using the playground equipment, the ground beneath the play area was padded with wooden mulch to provide a safe, shock-absorbing base for the play area.
Muncie woman charged with giving meth to fellow Blackford County Jail inmates
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Muncie woman has been accused of providing meth to fellow inmates in the Blackford County Jail. Dawn Jeanette Castor, 51, was charged Monday in Blackford Circuit Court with dealing in meth, possession of meth and trafficking with an inmate. According to court documents, staff at the jail — along...
Thrive Alliance names new Dementia Outreach Specialist
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Thrive Alliance recently appointed Jennifer Moffatt as Dementia Outreach Specialist. In her new role, Moffatt will implement the State of Indiana’s Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCSP) for Thrive Alliance’s PSA (Planning and Service Area). Intending to improve Indiana’s dementia-related population health outcomes, the DCSP...
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July 9, 2024 | Allen County Jail lawsuit proceeds to tax court • A second Powers Hamburgers? • Must-attend events at Three Rivers Festival. July 2, 2024 | High-profile investigation underway • New Olympic-sized swimming pool + aquatic facility • 'Real recycling' + a deal with Dirt Wain!
Wabash announces inaugural class of Global Health direct admits
Seven incoming freshmen make up the first group of students to receive direct admissions into Wabash College’s Global Health Initiative. Ryan Bartley, Vitor Ferrari, Hugh Ford, Zane Huber, Khushnud Ochilov, Jonathan Parackattu and Gino Park emerged from a competitive group of applicants to make up this inaugural class. The group represents three countries and three states.
Arrest made in Indiana of Ohio man wanted for fatally shooting a teenager
On Sunday, the Indiana State Police released a statement announcing their successful capture of a murder suspect from Ohio on the Indiana Toll Road. The operation was well-coordinated and took place on Saturday. On Saturday morning, Ohio authorities alerted the Indiana State Police to be on the lookout for a...
Strom Produced Tornado Maybe More
(Lake County, IN) - At least one tornado was confirmed to have touched down in northwest Indiana last night. The tornado touchdown was confirmed through radar in the Crown Point area. It’s believed the tornado continued on in Porter County as part of a strong storm system that moved through...
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