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Longtime Penn High School swimming coach leaving for new position
MISHAWAKA — There has been a major shakeup in the South Bend area swimming scene, as Penn High School head coach Jess Preston is moving to Noblesville, just north of Indianapolis. The news was announced early Tuesday morning in a press release from Noblesville High School. Preston will oversee...
Wabash announces inaugural class of Global Health direct admits
Seven incoming freshmen make up the first group of students to receive direct admissions into Wabash College’s Global Health Initiative. Ryan Bartley, Vitor Ferrari, Hugh Ford, Zane Huber, Khushnud Ochilov, Jonathan Parackattu and Gino Park emerged from a competitive group of applicants to make up this inaugural class. The group represents three countries and three states.
Indianapolis man convicted after selling fentanyl-laced substance to 23-year-old, resulting in death
INDIANAPOLIS — A Hamilton County jury found an Indianapolis man guilty Friday for selling a fentanyl-laced substance to a 23-year-old man, resulting in his death. Benjamine Ingram was convicted of selling a counterfeit substance, that was believed to be Xanax, to Jacob Lampe. The substance Ingram sold was laced with fentanyl and resulted in Lampe's death in July 2022.
Tuesday morning storms down trees, branches; no injuries reported
LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― High winds from storms rolling through Tippecanoe County early Tuesday knocked down some trees and sheared branches from trees, but no one was injured, Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Director Jeff Houston said. A tree fell on a vacant mobile home in a park west of West Lafayette, Houston said, noting...
Construction to restrict portion of Interstate 74 westbound near Brownsburg
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Part of Interstate 74 westbound near Brownsburg will be restricted for construction starting on Friday. According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Transportation, crews will reduce I-74 westbound to one lane between Ronald Reagan Parkway and 56th Street. Work is also expected to stretch into a small portion of I-74 westbound located just east of the 56th Street underpass.
Gov. Holcomb breaks ground on READI 2.0 Kokomo project
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, along with other local and regional officials, were in Kokomo on Tuesday to help break ground on the first quality of place project supported by the recent expansion of the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI 2.0). According to a news release from Holcomb’s office, funds […]
One more muggy day, before big changes arrive
We have the chance for a few showers or storms the first half of our Wednesday. As a cold front clears the area, look for decreasing clouds into the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s will be a bit more comfortable, as humidity begins to drop. Our weather takes a...
Registration open for Zooniversity workshops on wildlife conservation
Zooniversity, a series of workshops designed for adult learners passionate about wildlife, is still accepting registrations. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, learn about wildlife conservation, and experience live animal encounters. Those interested can register through Lafayette Parks and Recreation.
Noblesville Common Council meeting revisits tree removal project, approves zoning changes
The Noblesville Common Council met July 9 to revisit the tree removal project in the Oakmont neighborhood, recap the Indiana Peony Festival and discuss ordinances regarding new developments and zoning changes. The next common council meeting is at 7 p.m. July 23. What happened: Residents spoke about the tree removal...
Indy’s Original Microbrewery Has Become A Vegan Dining Destination
“Just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthy,” Broad Ripple Brewpub co-owner Billy Hannan says. He’s a supporter of those who cut out animal products “for their health, for the climate,” but he wants people to know that plant-based dining can be fun, too.
Frankfort 12U Baseball Team Secures Semi-State Champion Title, Looks Toward State Championship On Friday
The Frankfort 12U Little League Baseball team has secured the Semi-State Championship title with a victory on Monday evening as they prepare to vie for the State Championship title later this week. The Frankfort 12U team battled and were victorious in the Semi-State Championship on Monday, July 15, and the...
Greg Pence joins calls for investigation into Trump shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Congressman Greg Pence on Tuesday said officials need to review what led up to Saturday’s attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Pence told News 8 that multiple House committees are likely to investigate how a would-be assassin was able to climb onto the roof of a building less than 500 feet […]
Wells outlines policy priorities after attorney general nomination
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Big-winning CA$H 5 jackpot ticket sold in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Check your tickets! A winning lottery ticket was sold in Indiana. The winning CA$H 5 jackpot ticket is worth $125,854 and was purchased at the Meijer store located at 3600 N. Portage Rd. in South Bend. Lottery officials said the winning ticket matched all five numbers in...
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