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Committee meets Monday to prep for next week’s Delaware council recount
MUNCIE, Ind. – Delaware County’s court-appointed recount committee will meet in public at 4 p.m. Monday to determine the rules for recounting the Republican at-large county council, which will start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Delaware County Clerk Rick Spangler announced the committee, appointed by Special Judge Brian Bade...
Hartford City man who clashed with Predator Catchers pleads guilty to child solicitation
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Hartford City man arrested in May after an angry confrontation with Predator Catchers has agreed to plead guilty to child solicitation. Tyler Wyatt Selig, 26, has signed a deal, negotiated with Blackford County prosecutors, calling for him to plead guilty to a Level 5 felony and then to be sentenced to six years in prison.
The Wall that Heals to be on display at Morgan County Fairgrounds August 15th – 18th
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C.
Mooresville hires new principal at Newby
MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville school board named a new principal at Newby Memorial Elementary at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. Kimberly Bates, who was present at the meeting, will take the helm at Newby in place of Rob Adamson, who is leaving to serve as principal in another school district.
Hot girl feud: Trademark disputes forces Indianapolis walking group to change name
Can the concept of a walk with your friends be trademarked? That question is at the center of a legal dispute involving an Indianapolis woman. The organizer of...
‘We can’t keep putting this off’: commissioners appear closer to jail site decision
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Monroe County Commissioners could pick a site for the location of a new county jail as early as late August. Sharing calculations for the potential added costs of delaying a decision, commissioner Penny Githens said the county can’t afford to wait any longer. “We cannot...
U.S. 30’s Future May Depend On Indiana’s Next Governor
Whoever the next governor of Indiana is, current Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said it’s crucial that they get on board with the U.S. 30 freeway project. “I think it’s critically important that 30 comes to fruition, and it’s an immensely important corridor that speaks to not just the potential but the demand for growth in an area like this,” he said. “I mentioned how special this community is. The same can be said going across the northern part of our state. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it’s high-quality of life, and businesses increasingly are wanting to grow where people want to live. And so, it’s really a win-win-win when we get done with all the due diligence on 30 and get busy finishing it.”
Gov. Holcomb traveling to Australia, Singapore for next economic development trip
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to begin his next international economic development trip. He’s expected to depart Indianapolis on Saturday for Australia and then return from Singapore on Tuesday, July 30. The trip will focus on growing partnerships in order to advance mutually beneficial economic...
Honest Abe Auto Sales Ordered To Pay Customers Nearly $500k For Lying
Indiana business running four used-car dealerships agreed to fork over almost half a million bucks to former customers. According to the State Attorney General, the dealer used deceptive practices to charge customers thousands more. The dealer’s parent company, Sycamore Co. LLC, must make four more payments of $85,039.40 each.
28-year anniversary of Illinois’s biggest rainfall in recorded history
A swath of heavy rainfall occurred across portions of south central Wisconsin, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana on July 17-18, 1996. From the National Weather Service: The heaviest rainfall was observed near Aurora, Illinois, with a maximum point rainfall of 16.94 inches in a 24-hour period. The 24-hour rainfall measured near Aurora remains the statewide record (as […]
When does school start in Central Indiana for the 2024-25 school year?
INDIANAPOLIS — The back to school season is back in Central Indiana once again. Starting at the end of July, and going through mid-August, Hoosiers will be making their way back to school for the 2024-25 school year. Look below to see when your district is beginning this year: July July 24 July 25 July […]
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.
Hoosier, NBA Player Dylan Windler On Early Career Obstacles
For Hoosier native Dylan Windler, the start of his NBA career has not been quite what he expected. Drafted 26th overall out of Belmont by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019, the now 27-year-old Windler saw his young career hijacked by injuries. Following his release from Cleveland in 2023, he would spend the year bouncing around […] The post Hoosier, NBA Player Dylan Windler On Early Career Obstacles appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan. The post Hoosier, NBA Player Dylan Windler On Early Career Obstacles appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
IN DNR asks for feedback on accessibility at properties statewide
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDOT) invites residents of Indiana to share their experiences with accessibility at DNR properties across the state. The DNR says it wishes to create a “welcoming environment” for all guests while retaining natural experiences. The department’s new accessibility webpage, provides information on accessible activities like […]
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