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Silver Alert canceled for missing Kokomo man
Update (7/5/2024): Officials with the Kokomo Police Department said that 83-year-old James “Jim” Umbarger has been located. The Silver Alert has been canceled. ——————– KOKOMO, Ind. — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating an 83-year-old man missing from Kokomo. According to the Kokomo Police Department, James “Jim” Umbarger went missing from his […]
Homestead alum Fletcher Loyer invited to JT Elite Camp
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) -- Purdue guard and former Homestead Spartans star Fletcher Loyer has been invited to participate in the JT Elite Camp in Las Vegas later in July. The camp, hosted by Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, offers the chance for some of America’s best high school & college wings to showcase their abilities.
Indiana Weather: Clear and Warm Weekend, Perfect for Outdoor Plans
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana residents can look forward to a clear, sunny weekend with lower humidity and highs in the 80s. The US National Weather Service in Indianapolis has forecasted a dry spell for the upcoming weekend, providing a perfect opportunity for outdoor activities. According to the National...
ISP increases patrols over holiday weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- As thousands travel for the holiday weekend, Indiana State Police say that they are increasing the number of patrols and keeping an eye on the roadways. According to ISP, this weekend is set to be one of the busiest traffic weekends of the year. State Police Sergeant, Matt Ames says that at […]
Indiana loses 3.5% of farmland; gains 1.7%
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has determined that there has been an overall reduction in farmland acres between approximately 1.5 to 2 percent from 2010 to 2022. This was determined through an inventory of lost farmland that showed in that time frame the total agricultural acreage in the state dropped […]
Kentucky, Indiana government buildings closed for Independence Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - All local and state government buildings in Kentucky and Indiana are closed for Independence Day. All offices and branches of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches open back up on Friday. Anyone who...
New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes
Many societal structures and systems can be drivers of violent crimes, according to a new report by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. More than 30,000 violent crimes — including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — were reported in Ohio in 2023. “Even with laws and penalties such as arrest and incarceration in place, […] The post New report looks at underlying causes of Ohio’s violent crimes appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Supreme Court ruling allows cities to ban sleeping outdoors
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold an Oregon city’s ban on sleeping outdoors earlier this week. The decision says cities can enforce criminal punishments on people for sleeping outside – even when there isn’t available shelter space. To some, the ruling wasn’t necessarily surprising. “I didn't...
Indiana Supreme Court denies petition to transfer for convicted killer of Southport police officer
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court recently denied the request to transfer the jurisdiction of the case surrounding the death of Southport police officer Aaron Allan. According to court documents recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court, Jason Brown initially challenged his murder conviction with the Indiana State Court of Appeals, an appeal that Brown unanimously lost in October 2023.
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