Back to School Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again when kids are heading back to school! It’s important to remember a few safety tips while driving near schools and dedicated school zones. The Indiana State Police have put […]
David’s Blog
The Indiana State Fair
The 2021 Indiana State Fair kicks off July 30th and runs through August 22. This year the fair will be closed on Monday’s and Tuesday’s, but there are still plenty of opportunities for fun while […]
Twitter Removing “Fleets”
After only eight months, Twitter has announced it is shutting down “Fleets”. The platform’s version of stories, or posts that expire after twenty four hours, will no longer be available. The social media platform cited […]
Entertainment News
- Jonah Hill asks fans to stop talking about his body: "It's not helpful""I know you mean well but I kindly ask that you not comment on my body," Hill said.
- Coachella is no longer requiring vaccinations for attendeesPopular music festival now says attendees can either gain entry with a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination.
- William Shatner goes on space adventure with Blue Origin missionActor William Shatner is back on Earth after blasting off into space aboard a Blue Origin booster rocket. Mark Strassmann was there for the launch and talked to Shatner when he landed.
Music News
- Mell Hall’s ‘Knock Knock’ Sets Australian Club Chart Record"Knock Knock" notches eight weeks atop the ARIA Top 50 Club Tracks chart, for the longest consecutive stint at No. 1.
- Adele’s ‘Easy On Me’ Offers a New Type of Raw PowerInstead of offering more tear duct-ravaging balladry focused on long-gone exes or scorned romances, Adele's “Easy On Me” presents a different type of devastation.
- ARIA Board Strips Denis Handlin of His Icon Award“The Board of ARIA has today resolved to withdraw the ARIA award made to Denis Handlin in 2014,” reads the message.
State and Local News
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recall on portable propane heaters
If you recently bought a Bauer Forced Air Propane portable heater, you’ll want to take caution. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the product, which was sold nationwide at Harbor Freight in late […]
Social Security getting a boost in 2022
U.S. Social Security benefits are about to get their biggest boost since the 1980s. Starting next year, benefits for more than 70 million Americans will increase by 5.9 percent, according to the Social Security Administration. […]
U.S. Supreme Court turns down the chance to hear a case about toll increases
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case regarding the Indiana Toll Road. Truck drivers filed a lawsuit, claiming a 2018 increase in tolls on the Indiana Toll Road was unconstitutional. The increase […]
Hoosier involved in incident at U.S. Capitol will see prison time
Prison time for an Indiana woman who participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Dona Bissey, of Greenfield, must spend 14 days in prison, pay a $500 fine and do 60 hours of […]
Hoosiers set new sports betting record
Indiana bettors set a new record in September. Hoosiers wagered more than $355 million in sports bets last month, which resulted in $33 million in revenue, and more than $3 million in state taxes. PlayIndiana.com […]
