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Southwest adds new nonstop flight to start just before spring break travel
Southwest will add a daily nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Nashville starting on March 6, 2025, the company announced Thursday. Airport executives praised the addition of the flight, saying it is a result of market demand seen by the Indianapolis economic community. “We’ve been pursuing this nonstop flight with Southwest for over...
Mitchell leaders see potential for downtown revitalization after touring Huntingburg’s downtown
HUNTINGBURG – As construction of the Monon South Trail has begun in Mitchell, city leaders are eying the trail as a spark to revitalize the downtown. The Mitchell trailhead will be near Main Street and will bring trail users into downtown to walk or bike the trail. Earlier this...
Indiana secretary of state targets BlackRock for alleged fraud over ESG funds
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent a cease and desist letter on Thursday to BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager — for alleged securities fraud, accusing the company of making “false and misleading statements” about their environmental, social or governance (ESG) funds and allocation focus. Morales issued the letter via the Indiana Securities […]
Winning $40,000 Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana for Tuesday’s drawing is worth $40,000. The ticket matched four numbers and the Mega Ball for the Aug. 20 drawing; the winning numbers were 5-20-26-49-51 with a Mega Ball of 24. The Megaplier was 4X, quadrupling the typical $10,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at […]
Medicaid advisory panel weighs in on HIP lawsuit, PathWays transition
Legislators on the state’s Medicaid Advisory Committee spent hours Wednesday questioning state officials about Indiana’s ongoing lawsuit over provisions of the Healthy Indiana Plan as well as progress reports on the state’s transition to managed care, otherwise known as PathWays. Of the lawmakers who spoke up during the meeting, all urged the Family and Social […]
WAYNE COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT SPIKES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH
(Wayne County, IN)--For the second consecutive month, there’s been a spike in Wayne County unemployment. According to new numbers from the state, Wayne County’s rate is now 5.5%. That’s up from 4.7% the month before. Unemployment has continued to rise since April, when it stood at just 3.8%. 256 Wayne County residents have gone from employed to unemployed in the last month. All other Whitewater Valley counties have seen a similar increase in the last month. That includes Fayette County, which now has the second highest unemployment rate in Indiana at 6.9%.
Man shot while lying in bed inside near west side home
INDIANAPOLIS – A man was lying in bed when he was shot early Friday morning on the near west side. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:45 a.m. to the 1100 block of Groff Avenue for a reported shooting. Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He told […]
Job Cuts Loom as Indiana Auto Parts Factory Announces Closure in Richmond; Many Impacted
A company in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has informed the state of Indiana about its decision to permanently close its facility in Richmond. TBK Col. Ltd. specializes in manufacturing brakes and water pumps for engine cooling systems used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. The closure of the Japanese company was not immediately announced, leaving the reason undisclosed.
Former Pacers guard and Indiana native announces his return to the team
The Indiana Pacers have already filled out their roster. Additionally, they have used up all three of their two-way contract spots this offseason. However, it seems that the team is still making moves a little over one month ahead of training camp. In a recent interview with Tony East of...
Retail places moved out of the PMU
If you’re a returning student or staff member, you might notice the restaurants in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union look a little different. Purdue Food Co., the company responsible for staffing and managing as many as 30 restaurants on campus, has unveiled six new restaurants in the PMU.
West Lafayette's plans for the Levee continues to take shape
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — West Lafayette's plan to convert the Levee to a downtown-style grid of streets is continuing to take shape. The city is getting a first look at the possible street layout and the vision for a future Tapawingo Park. In 2020, West Lafayette developed its...
Warmer temps Friday, steamy conditions return this weekend | Aug. 23, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A late season surge of Summer temperatures could bring the hottest air of the season. This morning: It’s another clear, quiet, and cool start this morning, but temperatures are not quite as chilly, especially in outlying areas, as in the past few mornings. Friday: Winds continue to shift to the south and […]
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