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Local farmers prepare for possible drought
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Many local farmers have spent the last several days preparing for harvest season. However, there is potential for a dry spell that could impact crops. Harvest season is approaching for local farmers and a dry spell is expected to carry on for weeks. Despite this, farmer Joe Eslinger says the […]
Do This One Thing to Help Millions of Birds Migrate Safely Over Indiana
Nearly 22 million birds are expected to fly over the state of Indiana this week, and you can help them make the trip safely. Every spring and fall there is a massive migration as birds travel between the warmer and cooler climates of North America. The greatest migration period takes place in April, May, September, and October.
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts achieve max enrollment for the first time
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts — meant to help students who require special education services — have reached full enrollment for the first time since the program went live in 2022, according to the Office of the Indiana State Treasurer. The announcement came less than two weeks after the office indicated that participation had boosted 200% […]
Lilly Endowment awards $50 million grant for Indiana state parks
The Lilly Endowment on Wednesday announced a $50 million grant to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a variety of enhancements at Indiana State Parks. The money will be used for several improvements at Prophetstown State Park, and for other upgrades across the state parks system, a state news release said. They’re aimed at […]
Questions remain over former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel’s eligibility for public pensions
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Even after Jamey Noel pleaded guilty last week to 27 felony charges as part of a massive, ongoing corruption case, the former Clark County Sheriff could still receive taxpayer-funded retirement benefits for his public service. The prominent Hoosier Republican worked as a state trooper for more than 20 years before embarking on a campaign for county […]
Indiana Conservation Officers Cracking Down on Ginseng Thefts
Indiana Conservation Officers have been actively tracking down folks who've been trespassing and stealing ginseng, with some cases beginning as early as this spring. If you grew up in the Midwest, you've likely heard of ginseng. This highly sought-after plant can be found throughout Indiana and was sold for as much as $700 per pound in 2022, according to that year's annual ginseng report. While no license is required to harvest or grow ginseng, a dealer license is needed for those buying and selling it. In recent months, Indiana Conservation Officers have been cracking down on trespassers stealing the root and reminding Hoosiers to be aware of their surroundings.
Indiana State Fair Ranks Among Top 10 on Social Media
This summer, the Indiana State Fair was the place to be seen, at least on social media. The Indiana State Fair has gained significant popularity on social media platforms. It ranks as the ninth most popular state fair in the U.S. according to recent research by QR Code Generator. View this post on Instagram A […] The post Indiana State Fair Ranks Among Top 10 on Social Media appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana State Police Announce Citations, Warnings, and Arrests Made During “Saturation Patrols”
PERU, Ind.–The Indiana State Police Peru Post made criminal arrests this past Friday night when they were conducting what they call “saturation patrols.” “We pick areas that are high in crime or areas that are seeing more crashes that result in bodily injury or are fatal crashes and we target those areas,” said State Police […] The post Indiana State Police Announce Citations, Warnings, and Arrests Made During “Saturation Patrols” appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
FSSA exploring narrow relief options for Hoosiers on Medicaid waitlists
Responding to pressure, state officials are considering whether or not they can tap into a pool of federal dollars to provide relief for a narrow subset of Hoosiers on Medicaid waiver waitlists. Indiana Medicaid Director Cora Steinmetz described the process during a two-hour Medicaid Oversight Committee Tuesday, August 27, alongside...
Four more Indiana counties are now eligible to register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is continuing to expand in counties across Indiana. Thanks to a partnership with United Way of South Central Indiana, Greene, Lawrence, Orange and Owen counties are now eligible for the program that sends free books monthly to children younger than five. ...
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