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Indiana launches Firefighters PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Firefighters in South Bend and across Indiana can now apply for the Indiana Firefighter PFAS Biomonitoring Pilot Program. The pilot program analyzes PFAs, also known as 'forever chemical' due to their longevity and toxicity, levels in firefighters' blood. The test results are then used to improve safety procedures and better protect firefighter health.
Damage assessed after storm complex sweeps parts of the Midwest; Pattern change here brings cooler and comfortable conditions
FEELS COOLER Clouds have arrived Tuesday afternoon, but we remain rain/storm free. The reduction in temperatures &and humidity Tuesday are welcome despite still being warm and sticky. It felt as much as 20° cooler than Monday (2nd image below) when heat index was well over 100°. STORM CLEAN UP UNDERWAY We faired very well despite […]
CBP OKs Ports of Indiana Plan for Ocean Container Terminal
New All-Water Route From Europe Means Higher Value Truck Cargo, First- and Last-Mile Deliveries. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Creation of Lake Michigan’s first international container terminal serving the Chicago area is underway since U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials approved a Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor plan to open a new all-water ocean vessel supply chain route.
Produce Sold at Some Indiana Walmart Stores Recalled
A recall has been issued for produce sold at some Walmart stores in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, after it was discovered that the products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, dizziness,...
Disciplinary grievance filed against Indiana AG Todd Rokita surrounding terminated pregnancy report comments
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis lawyer has filed a disciplinary grievance against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, claiming he violated his AG duties by calling the public to sue the Indiana Department of Health to inspect and copy terminated pregnancy reports. William Groth, a labor lawyer at Bowman & Vlink in Indianapolis, claims that as attorney […]
Video highlights: National top-75 prospect Trent Sisley at adidas 3SSB Championship
ROCK HILL, S.C. — National top-75 prospect Trent Sisley was among the most consistent players last week at the adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship, helping Indiana Elite 2025 reach the final round. Sisley started all seven games for top-ranked Indiana Elite and showed why the 6-foot-7 forward has long been regarded as one of the top prospects from Indiana in the Class of 2025.
Indiana Ranks Among the Cheapest States to Live in the Nation
Recently, Forbes took a deep dive into the cost of living in each state to determine which ones in the nation are the cheapest to live in. Just How Much Does the Average American Spend a Month to Live?. In the study, Forbes reveals data from the U.S. Bureau of...
A Portage Life in the Spotlight: Penny Rush
Penny Rush, the administrative assistant at Crisman Elementary School in Portage, is a true testament to the power of taking a chance and finding life’s calling. What started as a simple substitute teaching gig transformed into a fulfilling 18-year career, making her an invaluable asset in the school community.
Deadline approaching for Indiana safe room program
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The deadline is approaching for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s safe room program. The initiative would reimburse up to 75% ($5,000 maximum) of safe room installations costs for 25 randomly picked applicants. The IDHS program was developed in 2015 to provide a rebate for the installation of safe rooms for Indiana […]
‘I’m not going without food’: Hoosiers burdened by medical debt call for change
(MIRROR INDY) — For the first time in months, Ronald Brady could buy toilet paper. In between his shifts as a warehouse worker at Walmart, the 60-year-old brought the rolls back to his home near Fountain Square. He walked past his used Hyundai Sonata, a car he spent years saving up for, only for it […]
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Phyllis Schroeder
The Region is known for hosting folks for what they think will be a season of their life, but they wind up staying a lifetime. The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Valparaiso University, the steel mill industry, and large public education systems draw a variety of people to the area for many different reasons. Phyllis Schroeder did not intend to return to the Region after she received a degree from Valparaiso University (VU), yet here she is.
NWS identifies 7th tornado that touched down in Tri-State on July 9
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a seventh tornado touched down as part of an outbreak of severe storms on July 9. While the headline of that day's outbreak was an EF-3 tornado that ripped through Mount Vernon, Indiana, the remnantes of Hurricane Beryl now officially produced seven twisters in Western Kentucky and Southwestern Indiana.
Journeyman Distillery’s Chef’s Dinner Series: Fine dining in finer company
Looking to refine your palate? Journeyman Distillery’s Chef’s Dinner Series is bringing an expertly catered dining experience to the American Factory that’s sure to get taste buds singing. Through careful planning, every aspect of the Chef’s Dinner Series has been planned to provide attendees with maximum satisfaction.
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University Announce a guaranteed Admissions Agreement
City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admissions agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree. A ceremonial. signing between the two institutions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Harold Washington College on July 15,...
NSA Fast Pitch World Series kicks off with Skills Competition & Heavy Hitters Camp, featuring College World Series Champions from the University of Oklahoma
Countless athletes and coaches, along with a fleet of parents congregated at the Crown Point Sports Complex on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series Kick-Off Day. Organized by the NSA in partnership with the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA),...
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