Indiana Attorney General supports Roncalli High over LGBTQ employment decision
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is leading a 16-state coalition defending the right of Roncalli High School to uphold church teachings on same-sex marriage in its hiring and firing decisions. On Tuesday, Rokita filed an amicus brief
Local cadet qualifies for Junior Olympics for the second year in a row
Marion High School JROTC Cadet Alysa Yancey has qualified for the USA Shooting National Junior Olympics for the second year in a row. Yancey, a member of the school’s air rifle marksmanship team, shot a 590 out
Weekend fire kills two people
Two people have died following a weekend house fire. According to Grant County Coroner Stephen Dorsey, two bodies were found in a structure fire at 120 1/2 N. Nebraska St., at around 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16. The
Red Cross declares blood crisis as supplies dwindle
The Indiana Red Cross is desperately seeking blood donors after declaring a blood crisis. The limited blood stores are causing doctors to make tough calls about who can receive life-saving transfusions. Donations can be given at multiple
Indiana sets new record for COVID-19 infections
Even though it’s only mid-January, the state of Indiana has set a record for coronavirus infections this month. The Indiana Department of Health reports more than 195-thousand cases of the virus from January 1st through January 16th.
One lawmaker proposes the mastodon as the state fossil
Indiana already has an official state bird, flower, and tree, but it could soon have an official state fossil. Legislation by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) calls on lawmakers to designate the mastodon as Indiana’s official state
IU Health provides funds to bolster Ivy Tech nursing program
IU Health has granted $8.75 million dollars to Ivy Tech Community College to expand its nursing program, reports WFIE. Ivy Tech will use the money to recruit and pay staff, buy program materials, and fund support services
DNR to hold meetings on gypsy moth treatments
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will hold eight virtual meetings to discuss areas proposed for aerial treatments of the invasive insect commonly known as gypsy moth. That moth is considered to be one of the most
Inflation impacting prices at the grocery store
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that prices have gone up. Inflation is up nearly 10% over the last year. You’re seeing that reflected in the cost of staples like meat. UIndy
State accepting application for student STEM team
High school students in Indiana are being encouraged to apply for Governor Eric Holcomb’s 2022 STEM Team. Holcomb says the program honors four high school students for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments in one of the STEM