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Transplant Games of America 2024
Three Indianapolis residents who have received organ donations will represent Team Indiana at the 2024 Transplant Games of America, held from July 5-10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jen Weber, now 50, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and a severe autoimmune disease at 36. She has had three double lung transplants since 2010. Weber will compete in […]
Predator Hunters Indiana report leads to arrest in Parke County
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An Indiana man has been arrested and charged with child solicitation after reportedly being in contact with the online group Predator Hunters Indiana. According to Parke County Sheriff Jason Frazier, the group contacted his office on June 30, with evidence collected of their interaction with a local man. Sheriff Frazier […]
Converting melon waste into bioplastics
Farmers and the Ag industry are always looking for innovation; both to drive demand, find ways to reduce waste products, and help the environment. We may focus a lot on things like biofuels, aviation fuels, and other products for which our corn and soybeans are used. But we also know...
Semi truck fire closes I-65 in Clinton, Boone counties
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – A semi truck fire in Clinton County closed part of I-65 Tuesday morning, affecting traffic in both Clinton and Boone counties. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the fire happened at mile marker 156. Officials were diverting northbound traffic to State Road 47 and suggested using US 52 as an […]
Stars & Stripes Benefit Car Show For COACH Kids Kicks Off July 4
The Stars and Stripes Benefit Car Show for COACH Kids of Clinton County is slated to kick off with registration at 11 a.m. on July 4 at TPA Park at Shelter House #4 in Frankfort. The car show, organized by Randy West, is set to kick off July 4 with...
Indianapolis lands Indiana's 1st gorjana jewelry store at The Fashion Mall at Keystone
A national jewelry retailer is dipping the proverbial toe into Indiana waters, as the state's first gorjana store opened the doors at The Fashion Mall at Keystone on July 1. The 1,375-square-foot store is among 75 gorjana outlets throughout the country, according to a release. The shop features the brand’s popular designs — including gold jewelry featuring diamonds, opals, sapphires and more.
A place of hope: Second Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Westfield
First passed in 2000, the Indiana Safe Haven Law allows a person to surrender their infant anonymously without fear of arrest or prosecution. In 2017, Indiana expanded the Safe Haven Law to allow for baby boxes at hospitals, and in 2018 those locations were expanded to include fire stations with available 24/7 emergency medical services.
Red Barn Summer Theatre presents ‘Young Frankenstein’
When Red Barn Summer Theatre Artistic Director Michael Taylor first saw “Young Frankenstein, The Musical” on Broadway, he thought it was a show that Red Barn could never do. The show ran on Broadway from Nov. 8, 2007, to Jan. 4, 2009. Taylor’s view changed when he saw...
Rossville state champ Avery Layton crowned J&C Small Schools Softball Player of the Year
ROSSVILLE, Ind. — Rossville's rising senior pitcher Avery Layton is looking to set a new standard of excellence after an eye-popping 2024. She asserted a level of dominance this spring by batting .456 along with seven home runs, 10 doubles, two triples and 54 RBIs while she also tossed 102 2/3 innings with...
Used truck prices lower in weakened freight market; Class 8 sales slow for third month
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price ebbed 1.5% lower month-over-month to $58,400 in May. “On a year-over-year basis, used retail prices were 15% lower,” said vice president at...
NIPSCO building new gas receiver site on Perrysburg Road in Logansport
Last Updated on July 1, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network. Construction work at the corner of Perrysburg Road and Meadowview Dr. in Logansport began in late June. Elevate GIS shows that the parcel is owned by Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). We left a message with their media...
Carmelfest: Diverse food options abound at CarmelFest
CarmelFest will feature a variety of new and returning food vendors for guests to enjoy during the July 3 to 4 festival at Civic Square. According to Jill Gilmer, CarmelFest food vendor chair, the offerings will be more diverse than at similar events. “We have the typical fair food, international...
Monroe County to provide roadside storm debris pickup for its residents
MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — Roadside storm debris removal will be available for Monroe County residents starting next week. According to a press release, county officials have hired a private contractor to help remove tree debris from the area. Many trees and power lines around Monroe County were downed during a storm on June 25. Photos […]
UPDATE: Monroe County government offices may be closed days due to computer issues
Editor's note: This story was updated at 6 p.m. July 1 with more information. It may be several days before Monroe County government’s computer server will be back in commission. Local offices were closed Monday and will be again on Tuesday. County attorney Jeff Cockerill said the county technical services department is working on...
Parents named persons of interest in teenage son's disappearance
LOGANSPORT, Ind. -- 14-year-old Bryson Muir is the son of former Indianapolis Colts player turned Pastor Daniel Muir. "Bryson is a six-foot two child 185 pounds. He's got black hair, brown eyes. He was last seen wearing an orange Under Armour t shirt, along with blue jeans," explains Sergeant Steven Glass of the Indiana State Police.
Fever Coach Christie Sides' Scream-Centric Locker Room Message After Mercury Win Turns Heads
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever produced an extremely impressive win against Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Despite being down in the game for most of the first half, the Fever battled back in the third and fourth quarter and fended off the Mercury to earn an 88-82 win. After the game, ...
Nothing is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain
Nearly 9 years ago, the world came to know of a local pastor and his extraordinary wife, Amanda, who was murdered along with their unborn daughter, during a robbery in their Indianapolis home. It took 7 years for all 3 men responsible to be convicted and sentenced in the high-profile...
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