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Today is National Safer Workplace Day
INDIANA – National Safer Workplace Day is today and occurs on the last Friday of June annually, commemorating the safer workplace initiative, which promotes workplace safety…
Duke Energy restores power to 108,000 customers and continues to respond to severe storm damage
INDIANA – Duke Energy has restored power to more than 108,000 customers who were affected by the severe and damaging storms that ripped through Indiana…
Sheriffs extend free Law Enforcement Youth Academy application deadline
BRAZIL – High schoolers from nine Indiana counties interested in law enforcement careers now have seven additional days to register for a free, weeklong leadership academy…
Townsend Farms recalls frozen fruit products due to possible Listeria contamination
INDIANA – Townsend Farms Inc. of Fairview, Oregon out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks…
Rumpke offers firework disposal tips
MEDORA – Fireworks, cookouts, and pool parties are standard protocols for many Independence Day celebrations – and trash cans, dumpster, and truck fire threats increase…
Institute releases updated report on Payday Lending in Indiana
INDIANA – Payday lenders drain over $29 million in finance charges from Hoosier borrowers annually on loans that average $386, according to a new report released today…
Indiana Department of Education launches next phase of Educator Supply and Demand Marketplace
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) launched the second phase of a new statewide educator supply and demand marketplace, providing additional data to schools and…
2023 Persimmon Festival: vendors wanted
The 76th Annual Persimmon Festival 2023 is now accepting vendor applications. For Commercial Expo Participants: The Booth or Display Contract for the Commercial Expo and a copy of the…
Expert tips for firework safety
With the explosive excitement of Independence Day around the corner, Dr. Corinna Repetto, MD, with IU Health Emergency Services, warns families to stay safe during…
Prosecutor reviewing 60-page report about toddler’s death
BEDFORD – The criminal investigation into the death of Elliaunna (Elli) Marji Plummer, of Bedford. Elli died on November 26, 2022, at 4:35 p.m. at…