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Need something to do? Here are 40+ performances to check out this month Summertime in Indianapolis brings no shortage of things to do, and this month is no exception. Domenica Bongiovanni and I pulled together a list of more than 40 performances happening across Central Indiana in July that you can check out — and that's not even all that's happening this month. ...
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Saturday Selections in the Hoosier State
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Noel's selections...
Veteran assistance organization expands employment resources to west central Indiana
There are currently more than 325,000 veterans living in Indiana, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And though the unemployment rate for veterans is lower than the national rate, the number of unemployed veterans has increased over the last year. An Indianapolis-based veterans assistance organization recently expanded its employment services...
2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention is Saturday, July 13
INDIANAPOLIS – The 2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention is quickly approaching. It will be held on Saturday, July 13, at the Indiana Convention Center (100 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225). At the event, Democratic state delegates from across Indiana will select the party’s nominees for Attorney General and...
Here's how you could get 75% off the cost of a safe room through a state program
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is accepting applications for the Residential Safe Room Program. It gives you a rebate for installing a safe room in your home. The state will select 25 applicants at random. They will receive up to 75% reimbursement for the safe...
A new candidate has been chosen for the Indiana Democratic Party
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– We now know who the Democratic candidate will be for Indiana state representative in district 42. As we’ve reported the Indiana Democratic Party was searching for a candidate. That’s because Chad Harmon who filed and won the nomination was forced to withdraw due to a health situation. Today we learned Ashlee Vitz […]
Brandt leaving post as HIVE director
Kim Brandt, who breathed life into an idea for a downtown cultural arts center in Decatur, is stepping down as executive director of The HIVE. It was revealed by Community Coordinator Jamie Gephart at Tuesday night’s city council meeting that Brandt’s last day in the post will be July 22.
Shipshewana Flea Market extending hours for the holiday
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. -- The Shipshewana Flea Market is extending its hours for the 4th of July. The market's normal business hours are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., but they will be opening up this Thursday for the 4th of July. "This particular week, I would...
Here's when it's supposed to rain on the Fourth of July in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Over 2 inches of rain fell yesterday across Louisville and other locations in southern Indiana. This has led to flash flooding into the mid portion of the holiday work week. Now, just in time for Independence Day itself, some more showers and storms will affect central Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Rising gun violence in Ohio overlooked during lawmakers’ marathon session
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio state lawmakers wrapped up their legislative activities with a 12-hour marathon session on Wednesday, taking dozens of votes on various issues. Despite the urgency of addressing gun violence highlighted by recent mass shootings, gun policy did not feature prominently on the agenda. Recent Gun Violence...
Multiple streets close in Huntington due to water main breaks
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) – Several streets in Huntington were temporarily closed Thursday due to water main breaks. “Crews are dealing with multiple water main breaks that have forced the closure of Jefferson Street and several other streets downtown,” the city said in a Facebook post that morning. “We thank everyone for their patience as we work to resolve the issues.”
Fort Wayne among top 10 cities posting about lost pets
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Nextdoor identified Fort Wayne as a top 10 U.S. city most likely to post lost pets on the platform. Cities on the list, in order, include Evansville; Sioux Falls, S.D.; Anchorage, Ala.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Harlingen, Texas; Fort Wayne; Laredo, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Lincoln, Neb. and Duluth, Wis.
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