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Anti-violence activist Ron Gee fatally shot on Indianapolis' east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Prominent community activist and restaurant owner Ron Gee was fatally shot Thursday morning, his family has confirmed. Ronald G. Frieson, 39, (publicly known as Ron Gee)...
2 arrested after discovery of drugs during traffic stop
UNION CITY – The Union City Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of Tabitha St. Myers and Jamie Hiestand following a traffic stop on North Howard Street. During the stop, our K9 Blaise conducted a free air sniff of their vehicle and alerted officers to the presence of illegal substances. A subsequent search led to the discovery of methamphetamine and gabapentin pills.
Indiana records first West Nile Virus case of 2024
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana has recorded its first case of the West Nile Virus of 2024 in Lake County. The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that the virus was reported for the first time this year in a Lake County resident. While this is the first example of human transmission so far this […]
Indiana placed 9th highest state in proportion of Olympians headed to Paris
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2024 Paris Olympic Games begin on July 26. Around 10,500 athletes will represent 206 different National Olympic Committees, many of which are a part of Team USA. But how many of those athletes come from the Hoosier state? According to a study from LiveSportsOnTV.com, Indiana came in the top ten states for […]
Secretary of State Diego Morales releases joint statement on election integrity and opposing federalization of state election processes
MILWAUKEE– The undersigned State Secretaries are their states’ Chief Election Officers:. These six Secretaries of State are attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week in Milwaukee, WI. The Convention provides an opportunity to communicate with officials from throughout the nation regarding the Secretaries’ election integrity concerns regarding any attempts to federalize state election processes.
Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores
INDIANAPOLIS –Workers at the Mass Ave Starbucks in downtown Indianapolis voted 13-3 on Wednesday night to join Starbucks Workers United, affiliated with the Workers United Labor Union. Iris Mctarsney, who works at the store, says that it took employees a couple of years to hold the vote, but she believes it was worth the wait. […] The post Downtown Indy Starbucks Joins Indiana’s Unionized Stores appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Yelp Elites Claim This is the Best Fried Chicken in Indiana
The battle for the best fried chicken title continues in Indiana as Yelp Elites unveil their new favorite. Growing up in southern Indiana, fried chicken was a staple at my house. My family would usually order it from our local grocery store after church on Sunday, and it was always a meal I looked forward to. I've had a lot of great fried chicken over the years, so it's quite hard to pick a favorite. Some of the major chains that stick out in my mind are Church's Texas Chicken and Bojangles, but my regular go-to place is the JayC Food Store. That said, one restaurant in Indiana is now said to have the best fried chicken in the state.
Honest Abe Auto Sales agrees to payout over ‘dishonest and deceitful conduct’
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A used-car dealer with four Indianapolis locations has agreed to pay out $470,646 in settlements with 250 customers over what the Indiana Attorney General’s Office called “dishonest and deceitful conduct.” The office and Indianapolis-based Sycamore Cos., doing business as Honest Abe Auto Sales, on July 7 signed a consent judgment in a […]
Kat Von D Shines Light on Her ‘Polar Opposite’ Lifestyle in Indiana in a Town of 1200 People
Kat Von D has settled into her life in Indiana — but there are a few things that she misses about living in Los Angeles. “I live in the middle of nowhere in Indiana,” Von D, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her new single, “Illusion,” and her second album, My Side of the […]
DCCA announces MCT’s Pied Piper cast
GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Arts presentation of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of The Pied Piper on Saturday, July 20 will star 32 local youngsters who on Monday, July 15 auditioned for and won parts in the musical. Tour actor/directors Skyla Conger and Eric Schutt announced the role assignments immediately following the fun-filled but intense auditions.
‘They’ve been a lifeline for us’: Couple finds community in Fort Wayne while battling cancer together
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Robert and Melody Pate were diagnosed with cancer at the same time. The couple got married in January of 2022. After Robert received a job offer, they decided to move to Fort Wayne. “And we lived it up in Fort Wayne that first year,” Melody...
Reliance Machine at the Heart of the Community
In an industry marked by rapid change and technological advancements, Reliance Machine Company stands out for its steadfast commitment to quality, community and family. Founded in 1986, Reliance Machine Company has been a part of the Muncie community for nearly four decades. The family-owned business located at 4605 South Walnut Street is an International Automotive Task Force certified, computer numerical control machining company. Founder and CEO Richard Cardemon began the business with a clear vision and dedication to quality, drawing on his extensive automotive and metal machining background.
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