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After dogs die in hot box truck, Indiana State Police charge 2 men
CHICAGO CBS) — Thirteen months after nine dogs died in the back of a sweltering box truck, Indiana State Police just announced charges for both the driver and the owner of the truck.It was more than 90 degrees outside in July of last year when 18 dogs were found in the back of a box truck in Lake County. They were being taken from O'Hare International Airport to Michigan, but half of them didn't make it.During the year-long investigation, Indiana State Police got a similar truck and tried to re-create the conditions."At an hour and 55 minutes into the simulation, temperatures inside the truck had already hit 89 degrees. There were tears shed that day as emotions ran strong seeing those dogs suffer," said Sgt. Glen Fifeld of the Indiana State Police. At a news conference on Tuesday, officials said two men, the owner of the truck, 55-year-old Michael McHenry, and the driver, 44-year-old Jessee Urbaszewski, both were charged with 18 counts of neglecting an animal.Each count could earn them one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Northeast Indiana communities respond to excessive heat
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WFFT) — From closures and cancellations to a helping hand, various methods are being taken to help residents and animals in northeast Indiana beat the heat. The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo announced on their Facebook page that they will be closing early on Tuesday. Due to...
List of area cooling shelters, safety tips amid near-record heat
NORTHEAST INDIANA (WPTA) - As the heat index stretches into the triple digits on Tuesday, counties in 21Country are opening cooling centers to help residents beat the heat. WATCH | First Alert Day: Nearing record heat for Tuesday, humidity on the rise. Temperatures on Tuesday could set a new record...
Walmart Enforces New Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations
Walmart stores in Indiana are convenient one-stop shops for residents. However, new policy changes are now in place that may inconvenience shoppers at Walmart stores in the Hoosier state. Walmart Enforces New Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations. Walmart has recently made changes in all Indiana and U.S. locations...
Here’s what Purdue students need to know about November’s election
With November on the horizon, Tippecanoe County residents and Purdue students will be able to vote in the general election. But with 25 different races to watch, including state-wide, local and presidential, and over 50 candidates, it can be intimidating to know who to vote for. Here’s a head start...
Indiana’s ambitious plan to boost apprenticeships ‘will be challenging,’ per new report
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — As Hoosier education leaders lean deeper into a statewide model that emphasizes work-based learning, a new report from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute cautions that while apprenticeships are widely considered to be a “gold standard” of workforce training, scaling the programs to meet current needs ”will be challenging.” Employer demand for workers continues […]
Snapshot: Zionsville Lions Club welcomes new members
The Zionsville Lions Club welcomed four new members during its August meeting. ZLC President Mike Zeller, left, welcomes Elia Makinson, Lauren McNamara, Mia Wilhite and Jon Gilman with ZLC membership chair Tom Robbins. The Zionsville Lions Club is the largest Lions Club in Indiana. Lions volunteers assist with caring for the 28-acre Lions Park and participate in major events, including Eggnormous Egg Hunt, the 4th of July celebration, Fall Festival parade and carnival, Stories in the Park, Diabetes Awareness Day, summer concerts and hayrides. Learn more at zionsvillelions.com. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Lions Club).
Football Recap: Terre Haute South Vigo Falls to Plainfield in First Game of Season
Terre Haute South Vigo had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell to the Plainfield Quakers 31-27. The Braves gained 156 more yards on the day, but it was the Quakers that made the best use of them.
Football Game Preview: New Palestine on Home-Turf
New Palestine is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Decatur Central is on a three-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The New Palestine Dragons will welcome the Decatur Central Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Decatur Central took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on New Palestine, who comes in off a win.
RFK Jr. stays on Indiana presidential ballot despite dropping out of the race
Although independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign last week and endorsed former President Donald Trump, he will remain on Indiana ballots for the 2024 election this November. Kennedy submitted enough signatures in July to make the presidential ballot in Indiana, and the ballot removal deadline for the general...
Civic Theatre in Carmel launches fall classes for aspiring young actors
CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — The Civic Theatre in Carmel is preparing for its upcoming season, offering children and teens the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of theater. With fall classes starting soon, the Civic Theatre invites young aspiring actors to enroll in programs designed to teach the fundamentals of acting, choreography, and vocal […]
‘Just like the basketball player’ | Meet Purdue’s own ‘Caitlin Clark’
CARMEL, Ind. — In the last few years, Caitlin Clark has dominated the basketball world and most recently joined the Indiana Fever in the spring. But what if we told you that she's not the only Caitlin Clark in Indiana making a name for herself. Purdue University’s newest graduate...
NEW Zionsville Police Patrol Boundaries
Effective September 1, 2024, patrol boundaries for the Zionsville Police Department will be expanded. Listed below are the boundaries for our new patrol area. NORTH: The new northern patrol boundary is CR 300 South and includes Brookhaven to the county line. SOUTH: The new southern boundary is the Boone/Marion County...
Fishers man convicted on 106 counts of invasion of privacy, obstruction of justice
GREENFIELD, Ind (WISH) — A Fishers man was convicted after a jury deliberated for just two hours on 106 charges, including invasion of privacy and obstruction of justice. Akeenen Anton Lamar Hunt was found guilty of 102 counts of invasion of privacy and four counts of obstruction of justice following a four-day trial on Friday, […]
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