IDEM issues statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecasted another statewide Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, June 29. Current air monitor readings…

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It’s hot outside – Stay safe

INDIANA – While it gets hot in Indiana every summer, any time it gets above 90 degrees Fahrenheit you should be prepared to change your…

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Youth tobacco survey reports decline in commercial tobacco and e-cigarette use but concerns remain

INDIANA — The 2022 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey (IYTS), released Tuesday, shows that youth commercial tobacco use among Hoosiers is the lowest measured in the…

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Braun and Hawley slam Biden admin’s failure to release info on COVID-19

WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines after the Director and the Biden Administration failed to…

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday for northern Indiana

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) in…

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June 27th National PTSD Awareness Day

INDIANA – June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a complex disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. The trauma…

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Frito-Lay issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in mislabeled Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dip

INDIANA – Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of select 15 oz. Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Those with…

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Commissioners pass resolution to accept State Public Funding to improve core and mental health services at the Health Department

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday morning passed Resolution 2023-24 to accept State Public Funding to improve core services and mental health services at…

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IDEM issues Air Quality Action Day for Saturday for four Indiana regions

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for Saturday, June…

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American Red Cross hosting blood drive in Mitchell on June 27

MITCHELL – Join the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 27 at the Mitchell Community Center to donate blood. The blood drive will begin at…

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