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U.S. DOE Awards Two Indiana Automotive Facilities $375 Million in Federal Grants
KOKOMO / COLUMBUS, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Thursday that they would be awarding 9 grants to 11 auto facilities throughout the country including two in Indiana. The Fiat-Chrysler Automotive plant in Kokomo will receive $300 Million in order to make changes to their Indiana Transmission Plant that would increase their […] The post U.S. DOE Awards Two Indiana Automotive Facilities $375 Million in Federal Grants appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Congresswoman Spartz Formally Charged For Carrying Gun in Dulles Airport
WASHINGTON D.C. — Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R – District 5) was officially charged on Thursday for after she brought a gun to a D.C. area airport back in June. Court documents show that Spartz was charged with “Carrying a Weapon in an Airport Terminal” which is a misdemeanor. They say TSA agents found a […] The post Congresswoman Spartz Formally Charged For Carrying Gun in Dulles Airport appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Congressman Banks Advocates for Voter Citizenship Verification
INDIANAPOLIS — Only American citizens should be able to vote in the U.S., says Indiana Congressman Jim Banks. He says a bill called the Save Act passed through the House. “I want to suppress non-citizens and illegal immigrants from showing up to vote on election day,” Banks told WIBC’s Tony Katz. “They shouldn’t be allowed […] The post Congressman Banks Advocates for Voter Citizenship Verification appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Exploring the University of Notre Dame’s Unique CDP status
The University of Notre Dame’s campus is in Notre Dame, Indiana, an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Northern Indiana’s “Michiana” area. It is north of South Bend, four miles from the Michigan state line. What is a Census-Designated Place? A CDP is a statistical geographic entity representing closely settled, unincorporated communities recognized by […] The post Exploring the University of Notre Dame’s Unique CDP status appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
What’s Your Side Gig? A Third of Americans Are Diving In
INDIANAPOLIS — More than a third of adults in the U.S. have a side hustle, which means they earn extra money alongside their main job. On average, these side hustlers make $891 each month, up from $810 last year. “Side hustles are a little less common this year than last, likely because inflation has receded […] The post What’s Your Side Gig? A Third of Americans Are Diving In appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indianapolis to Host 2026 Men’s Final Four, DII and DIII Championship Games
INDIANAPOLIS–All of the men’s basketball finals games will be in Indianapolis in 2026, the NCAA’s Division I Men’s Basketball Committee said Thursday morning. Indianapolis had already been awarded the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium. Now, the NCAA says the Division II and Division III championship games will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hinkle Fieldhouse […] The post Indianapolis to Host 2026 Men’s Final Four, DII and DIII Championship Games appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Trump’s Ex-Wife Says She Is Ready To Be His VP
Donald Trump’s ex-wife, Marla Maples, wants to jump back in bed with him and be his running mate. Maples, who is Trump’s second wife, said in a new interview that, beyond forgiving her ex-husband for cheating on her with Melania, she is “open to whatever way that she can serve” the former president—including, sources say, […] The post Trump’s Ex-Wife Says She Is Ready To Be His VP appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Delphi Defense Team Taking Franks Issue to State Supreme Court, Requests New Special Judge
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — The legal team representing Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen are taking yet another issue to the Indiana Supreme Court. Attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi argue in a Thursday court filing that Special Judge Fran Gull has taken too long to rule on the Third and Fourth Franks motions and is […] The post Delphi Defense Team Taking Franks Issue to State Supreme Court, Requests New Special Judge appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Eberhart Given Over A Year In Prison In Gambling Corruption Case
INDIANAPOLIS — Former state Representative Sean Eberhart will spend one year and one day in federal prison. He pled guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud in a gambling corruption case. The Republican from Shelbyville accepted a job with gambling company Spectacle Entertainment for at least $350,000 in exchange for voting […] The post Eberhart Given Over A Year In Prison In Gambling Corruption Case appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Baird Urges Funding Cutoff To UN If Palestinian Organizations’ Enhanced Status
WASHINGTON — Legislation that would essentially place sanctions on UN member nations that support the Palestinian Authority or the Palestinian Liberation Organization was discussed in a House committee hearing on Wednesday. The No Official Palestinian Entry (NOPE) Act was introduced by Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN-4th) back in May. It’s a way for the U.S. to […] The post Baird Urges Funding Cutoff To UN If Palestinian Organizations’ Enhanced Status appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Purdue to Run Buses Between Indy, West Lafayette Campuses
INDIANAPOLIS – This Fall, students and staff at Purdue will be able to take commuter buses between the university’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. The free shuttle service will be available starting in August. Each weekday, the buses will make six trips between the campuses, with fewer trips on the weekends. According to Purdue’s website, […] The post Purdue to Run Buses Between Indy, West Lafayette Campuses appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Former Mr. Basketball Kris Wilkes On Returning To The Game
Five years ago, former Indiana Mr. Basketball Kris Wilkes had his world turned upside down as he prepared to enter the NBA. The morning of the NBA Draft, Wilkes woke up without feeling below the waist, and was unable to move his legs. What followed was a battle with a rare auto-immune illness, called […] The post Former Mr. Basketball Kris Wilkes On Returning To The Game appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan. The post Former Mr. Basketball Kris Wilkes On Returning To The Game appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Lawsuit Filed Over 2022 Greenwood Park Mall Shooting
GREENWOOD, Ind. — The family of a man killed in the 2022 Greenwood Park Mall shooting is now suing mall ownership and the security company tasked with keeping mall customers safe. Victor Gomez was shot and killed by Jonathan Sapirman on July 17th, 2022, in the food court at the Greenwood Park Mall, owned by […] The post Lawsuit Filed Over 2022 Greenwood Park Mall Shooting appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Howard County Coroner Investigating Possible Fatal Electrocution
HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. – The Coroner’s Office is investigating after a man died following an incident at the Howard County Fairgrounds Saturday evening. Jose Oropeza’s coworkers took the unresponsive man to the Greentown Vol. Fire Co. around 6:30 p.m. Responders did CPR and provided advanced cardiac life support, but he did not survive. Coroner Dr. […] The post Howard County Coroner Investigating Possible Fatal Electrocution appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Despite Clark’s 29 Points, Fever Fall to Mystics
INDIANAPOLIS–A fourth quarter rally was not enough for the Indiana Fever (9-14) as they fell to the Washington Mystics Wednesday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse 89-84. Washington held a 76-55 lead going into the fourth quarter, but the Fever outscored them 29-13 in the final frame in attempt to overcome the large deficit. The Fever led […] The post Despite Clark’s 29 Points, Fever Fall to Mystics appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
House votes on SAVE Act as Election Day nears
Election Day is approaching, 118 days away, and the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill will vote for new voting rules. They introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as The SAVE Act. This bill would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections. It would […] The post House votes on SAVE Act as Election Day nears appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Airbnb Has A Hidden Camera Problem
Thousands of complaints about hidden cameras in properties have been filed against Airbnb and it seems the company isn’t doing anything about it. A detailed CNN report highlighted the severity of the problem. Thousands of images have been recovered from short-term rental hosts by law enforcement. Hidden cameras placed in bedrooms and bathrooms show guests […] The post Airbnb Has A Hidden Camera Problem appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Wake Up Call Exclusive: The Caitlin Clark Interview
The Indiana Fever’s season has passed the halfway point of the season and is about to hit the Olympic break in the schedule. It’s been a wild first few months for Caitlin Clark, who went from leading Iowa to the national championship game to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft to […] The post Wake Up Call Exclusive: The Caitlin Clark Interview appeared first on 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan. The post Wake Up Call Exclusive: The Caitlin Clark Interview appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
ISP: Man Found Dead, Woman Arrested for Murder in New Albany
NEW ALBANY, Ind.–A man was found dead in a New Albany home and a woman has been charged with murder. At around 7:30 Tuesday night, Jeffersonville Police Officers responded to the parking lot of a Meijer off Allison Lane in Jeffersonville because they were told that a woman was possibly acting suicidal. After they spoke […] The post ISP: Man Found Dead, Woman Arrested for Murder in New Albany appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
AUDIO: A Look at the John Durm Memorial Mile Interstate Sign & It’s Creation
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — An interstate sign dedicated to a fallen Indiana cop was unveiled this week. The John Durm Memorial Mile interstate sign was unveiled Wednesday morning at Buck Creek Winery alongside Durm’s family and friends. The sign represents a mile stretch of Interstate 74 near the Acton Road exit that has been renamed […] The post AUDIO: A Look at the John Durm Memorial Mile Interstate Sign & It’s Creation appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
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