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LIVE RADAR | Tracking scattered storms in Louisville and southern Indiana
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scattered storm chances are expected to gear up between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. The storms will be slow-moving and will bring heavy rain which will increase chances of flash flooding. These scattered storms will continue into Monday. Below is a live look at...
Multiple Departments Respond To Fire At Lake Tool & Die In Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Multiple departments responded to a fire at Lake Tool & Die in Syracuse. Just after 12:15 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to an initial report of a fire alarm at the business, located at 1009 W. Polywood Way, near Polywood. Upon arrival, TCFT immediately noticed smoke and called for full assists from several area fire departments.
Arts Commission invests in Lubeznik Center for the Arts to strengthen Michigan City through arts and creativity
Yesterday, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $18,215 to Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA) through the Arts Organization Support grant program. During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the two grant programs, 338 organizations in 77 Indiana counties are receiving funding.
Electric Works “Powers Up” to help iconic burger business in need
The taste of success! Fort Wayne's iconic Powers Hamburgers are now available at a temporary location in the Union Street Market at Electric Works. Two months after a complete renovation and reopening under new ownership, a fire at the iconic Powers Hamburgers building on Harrison Street in downtown Fort Wayne forced its closure.
Indiana Family Star Party Invites You to View the Stars August 2nd and 3rd
On August 2nd and 3rd you can take in the 21st Indiana Family Star Party! You will be a part of the largest astronomy gathering in the state and one of the largest astronomy events in the midwest. Come to Camp Cullom (near Frankfort) to enjoy the dark rural skies...
‘Swiss Days’: A celebration of Berne’s Swiss heritage
BERNE, Ind. (WPTA) - ‘Swiss Days’ is happening in Berne, a time for the city to share its Swiss heritage. From Thursday, July 25 to Saturday, July 27, the city of Berne will have vendors, live entertainment, carnival rides, and more downtown in celebration of its Swiss heritage.
Westfield veteran calls for change to property tax law
A Westfield veteran has started a grassroots campaign to lobby elected leaders at the state level to increase the property tax deduction for veterans in Indiana. Mike Madigan served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam. An Illinois native who lived in Wisconsin before moving to Indiana in 2020, Madigan said when he moved to Westfield, he was surprised to find the property tax exemption in the Hoosier State is far different from what was available in Wisconsin.
Great Taste of the Midwest – A Great Festival Just Got Better With the Addition of Guggman Haus
Posted at 09:59h in Beer Releases, Great Taste of the Midwest, Guggman Haus Brewing, Indy On Tap Featured News by Mark Lasbury 0 Comments. Some indications that a craft beer festival is special: 1) You have to enter a lottery to get a ticket, 2) You have to enter a lottery for your brewery to be at the event, 3) 6000 people come from the majority of US states to taste beers from 195 breweries, 4) There are dozens of events all around town on the eve of the festival, 5) it takes place in a the rolling hills of a park that overlooks a huge lake in the middle of a vibrant downtown, and 6) it is run completely by volunteers and supports several charities.
Offering a back-to-school helping hand, "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" happening Sunday
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WFFT) — Grab a backpack and get back-to-school with Round Room, LLC, a Verizon Authorized Retailer. Entering its 12th year, the “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” will take place in 15 locations throughout 10 northeast Indiana counties and one northwest Ohio county. "School Rocks Giveaway" Locations.
North American Stamping closing Muncie plant, idling 62 employees
MUNCIE, Ind. – North American Stamping Group is closing its Muncie plant effective Nov. 30, affecting 62 employees of the factory along West Eighth Street, according to information filed with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The company, headquartered in Portland, Tennessee, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (Warn notice) with the state agency Tuesday. The notice did not provide a reason for the planned closing, and phone calls to the local plant and the company...
First Alert Forecast: Nice start to the weekend. Thunderstorms returning
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) - A few clouds will move in overnight as temperatures fall down into the low 60s and upper 50s. On Sunday, highs will be back in the mid 80s, but we’ll see a few more clouds and higher humidity, so it will feel a bit stickier than Saturday. Later in the day on Sunday, a few rain showers will spring up, but nothing to cancel outdoor plans for. Overnight Sunday into Monday, though, some thunderstorms are possible.
Isolated Evening Showers Expected Sunday Across Northern Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana will see sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s today, with humidity levels increasing on Sunday alongside slightly warmer temperatures. Isolated evening showers and storms are expected Sunday, particularly in northwest and north central Indiana. The chance of showers will persist through much of next week.
Warmer and more muggy this weekend
We have a warm weekend on tap across the state. Temperatures will be near normal but humidity values begin to climb today and for the end of the weekend. TODAY: We are starting out with temperatures into the lower 60s this morning. Look for mostly sunny skies with highs climbing into the middle 80s. Normal […]
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