Roanoke
LATEST NEWS
Taste of Indy: Ticket information, food vendors, concert schedule
INDIANAPOLIS — Calling all foodies — Indy's largest food festival is returning this weekend!. The Taste of Indy will be back in downtown on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at White River State Park. Here's everything you need to know. Tickets. Admission tickets are...
Fireworks shows around the region
The following is a list of fireworks shows around the area taking place throughout the Fourth of July season. The Delphos Kiwanis July Fourth Celebration will start its fireworks show at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4 at Delphos Stadium Park at 1101 N. Jefferson St. in Delphos. Star Spangled Spectacular.
Evansville woman charged after allegedly not taking injured infant to doctor
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Eyewitness News speaks with an Evansville woman who was arrested on charges of neglect, after authorities say she did not take her one-month-old child to the hospital for treatment of second degree burns. According to police records, Mary Neighbors, 23, dropped her son, Cameron Neighbors, off at a relative’s house on […]
Social media issues cause decrease in activity at Humane Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - These shelters focus a lot on their social media posts to help adoptable animals find new homes. But now they’re being faced with a new challenge. Melissa Gibson with Humane Fort Wayne says, “throughout the last couple of months we’ve seen a lot of issues with the Meta platforms.”
Fort Wayne psychiatrist shares impacts of social media on mental health
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) – Congress is being asked to put warning labels on social media. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram need to disclose the mental health risks to users under 18, according to the US Surgeon General. The risks run from depression to unregulated nervous systems. Social media...
Fourth Of July Gas Price Wars: The Cost Of Gas Bound To Increase Soon
STATEWIDE — Gas prices may seem expensive, but they are actually good in comparison to other states. The average price for gas as of early Thursday morning is $3.51 a gallon for unleaded, according to GasBuddy-dot-com. The cheapest gas in the state is in the Newburgh and Evansville area where gas prices are well below […] The post Fourth Of July Gas Price Wars: The Cost Of Gas Bound To Increase Soon appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Use of deadly force policy changes statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting July 1, a handful of new laws went into effect in Indiana. This includes an update to deadly force policies for law enforcement. For the last 1.5 years, the Law Enforcement Training Board has been working to create a uniform policy for all agencies in the state to follow when it comes […]
Know The Rules: Fireworks Laws For Hoosiers In Indiana
With Independence Day on the way, many of you will be heading outside with family and friends for cookouts and fireworks, but when can you legally light off your fireworks?. Fireworks are an American tradition when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, and while they certainly can be fun, they are still explosives that pose a serious threat to the safety of yourself, others, and surrounding personal property. Because of the potential for danger, there are laws governing when and where you can set off your July 4th fireworks.
Community, law enforcement mourn at funeral for fallen Michigan sheriff’s deputy
HILLSDALE, MI – Thousands of mourners and law enforcement officers gathered Wednesday in Hillsdale to attend the funeral of Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William H. “Bill” Butler Jr. “He was the model deputy. I couldn’t ask for anything more from any deputy that we’ve ever hired,”...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.