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US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to put warning labels on social media apps as it does on cigarettes or alcohol, stating that social media poses a harm to the mental health of children and teens. Studies show 95% of ages 13-17 are on social media: Children and adolescents who […]
Vote for Indiana State Police in the Best Looking Cruiser Contest
INDIANA – The American Association of State Troopers is conducting its annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.” This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies and was a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement positively.
Unseasonably cool stretch through Brickyard weekend | Live Doppler 13 Weather Blog
INDIANAPOLIS — Better weather has arrived in central Indiana now that we sit on the back side of a cold front. TODAY: Sunshine, comfortable and unseasonably cool high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. The average high for Indy at this point in the season is still 85.
Indiana DNR looking for feedback on accessibility
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking to the people for input on accessibility. The DNR has created a short five-question survey online asking people where they like to visit and if there are barriers that would keep people from coming. This is in an effort to support accessibility options for […]
UE President named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV)— University of Evansville President Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz has been named to the IBJ Media Indiana 250 list for the second year in a row. The list includes 250 of the most influential executives across the state in an array of economic sectors. During the nomination process,...
$50K Powerball ticket sold in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold for Wednesday’s drawing in Fort Wayne. The Hoosier Lottery says the winning ticket was purchased at Phil’s One Stop, located at 3411 Lower Huntington Road. Players can check their tickets with the free Hoosier Lottery Mobile...
Mayor Tucker announces $5 million gift for Coliseum footbridge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – Mayor Sharon Tucker announced Thursday that the City of Fort Wayne has received a $5 million gift to assist in the funding of a future bridge crossing over Coliseum Boulevard that is planned to be constructed as part of the Pufferbelly Trail. The Vann...
Indiana agency recommends 60% reduction in Duke Energy proposed rate increase
After hearing from consumers, a state agency is coming out in opposition to Duke Energy's proposed rate increases. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is recommending a 60% reduction in Duke Energy's request, including no increase to the monthly residential customer service charge and a reduction in Duke Energy's authorized return on equity.
Baby Formula Faces Temporary Shortage After Tornado Damages Indiana Warehouse
A tornado damaged a third-party warehouse in Mount Vernon, Indiana that stored raw materials and finished products for Reckitt's Mead Johnson baby formula. The warehouse is out of action, diverting deliveries to other U.S. warehouses in the short term. Some formula varieties will be affected in the short term until the warehouse is operational again. Reckitt is working with customers, suppliers, and the global supply chain to minimize disruption by using other U.S. warehouses and inventory.
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...
Tell Julian: A Visit to Sati Babi
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - This week, morning anchor Julian Teekaram finds herself in the middle of Junk Food Alley at the Three Rivers Festival. She’s highlighting a food stand that’s been coming to the festival for four decades!. It’s called Sati Babi and it’s a favorite for...
'No time for wimpy Republicans,' Indiana's Jim Banks tells RNC
MILWAUKEE ― By the time U.S. Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana took the stage during a prime-time slot at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday ― also his 45th birthday ― the audience's energy was starting to wear a little thin. But the Indiana delegation was with the Columbia City resident on every word as he sang former President Donald Trump's praises and said President Joe Biden has been "an embarrassment." ...
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