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Miss Indiana Teen: Bella Bauer
Meet Bella Bauer, the new Miss Indiana’s Teen 2024! Bella Bauer was recently crowned Miss Indiana’s Teen 2024 in Zionsville, Indiana. She won several awards, including the preliminary talent award, tied for the overall interview award, received the overall dance award, and the prestigious Joy of Life award for her work with the Purple Project. […]
Hoosier Lottery jackpot has back-to-back wins
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been a lucky few days for some Hoosiers who play the lottery. In an exceptional sequence of events, two entries managed to match all five numbers in the Wednesday, July 3, CA$H 5 jackpot drawing. Each ticket was worth $211,853. The winning numbers for Wednesday, July 3, are 1-5-9-11-22. The tickets were […]
Indiana’s only Wahlburgers closes
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s only Wahlburgers location has closed. A note on the door of the hamburger restaurant said its last day was June 30. The restaurant was located at 1200 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. That’s off the West Carmel Drive roundabout in The Proscenium development. The restaurant is listed as permanently closed […]
Bars toast new law making 'Happy Hour' legal once again
Restaurant and bar owners and patrons can toast one new state law that took effect on July 1. After nearly four decades, Happy Hour is once again legal in Indiana. The practice of offering hourly drink specials was banned in 1985 in an effort to curtail binge drinking and drunk driving. But in March, Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1086, making Happy Hour legal again.
Indiana Court Rejects Dejaune Anderson’s $31 Million Claim Against Official
In a significant legal decision, an Indiana judge has dismissed the $31 million lawsuit brought by Dejaune Anderson against a court official. Anderson had alleged violations related to her due process rights in her ongoing legal battles. Background of the Case. On March 15, 38-year-old Dejaune Anderson was arrested in...
Secret’s out! Yelp outs Indy’s best kept fried chicken spot as state’s best
INDIANAPOLIS — National Fried Chicken Day is July 6 so celebrate by taking a bite of flavor at a local Indy joint named by Yelp Elites as the best fried chicken in Indiana. The secret is out! Shani’s Secret Chicken, located at 4930 Lafayette Road on the city’s northwest side, was named as Indiana’s representative […]
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
Indiana Department Of Natural Resources Launches Contest For Wildlife Artists
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking for artists for its Fish and Wildlife Art and Photo Contest!. Beginning in early 2025, you will have the option to purchase your Indiana hunting, fishing, trapping or combination license as a durable card. DNR says these will hold up better to outdoor conditions.
More questions than answers surround Indiana’s new execution drug
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — After state officials announced last week that Indiana will resume executions for the first time in over a decade, secrecy largely shrouds the new drug, pentobarbital, acquired for the impending lethal injections. The one-drug method is a departure from the state’s protocol used since 1995, involving a series of three […]
Green Alerts added in Indiana to notify when a veteran is missing and at risk
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana now has a new alert system that is meant to help protect veterans who are at risk. CEO of Helping Veterans and Families Emmy Hildebrand explains what a Green Alert is. “It is added protection for veterans who are in crisis,” she said. “It will function a lot like an […]
Indiana welcomes 50 new US citizens ahead of the Fourth of July
People who had waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens packed the stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond, and their dream came true Wednesday. “It feels amazing—very great.” It’s wonderful to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new US citizen. “So now I can say I’m from the United States; I’m American!”
Ports of Indiana Plans to Establish First Container Port on Lake Michigan
Ports of Indiana, the 63-year-old authority managing the state’s ports, is proceeding with a plan to develop the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. According to the authority, it would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes.
Study shows more than 340,000 acres of Indiana farmland gone
(The Center Square) – Indiana lost nearly 2% of its farmland over 12 years. That’s according to a legislative-directed study by state agricultural officials. The inventory conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture determined the acreage of parcels devoted to farming fell by a net total of 345,682 acres to slightly less than 18 million acres. With 640 acres in a square mile, that works out to slightly more than 540 square miles lost from 2010 to 2022. ...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
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