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

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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

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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

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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

DNR to hold meetings on gypsy moth treatments

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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