DNR raises fees for licenses
For the first time since 2006, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife is raising fees on hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. The fees on commercial licenses will also increase, some for the
State health department announces first confirmed case of Omicron variant
It’s here in the Hoosier State. The Indiana Department of Health announced Sunday that the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been located in Indiana. The test sample was collected on December 9th, and
Doctors warn of issues with latest COVID-19 variant
The omicron variant of coronavirus is believed to have fairly mild symptoms compared to the Delta variant. Those include a runny nose, headache, and a scratchy throat. But health experts warn omicron is very easily spread from
Kroger plans Indy fulfillment center
Kroger is opening a fulfillment center in Indy. The center, located on East 33rd Street, will help Kroger fill grocery delivery orders in the Indy area. Once you place an order online or through the Kroger app,
Indiana Task Force One returns home
After helping with cleanup and search-and-rescue operations in Kentucky, Indiana Task Force One has come back home. The team was in Mayfield and Dawson Springs, two towns that were destroyed by last weekend’s tornadoes. On Wednesday, the
IWU President announces plan to retire
Today, Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) President Dr. David Wright announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2021-22 school year. “The Indiana Wesleyan University Board of Trustees has been and continues to be very supportive
Hoosier taxpayers can expect a refund after a successful fiscal year
You’re going to get some of your money back. Indiana closed the state fiscal year with lots of money in reserves, despite the pandemic. More than $500 million. So that means you’ll be getting a refund, thanks
Penguins on the mend after avian malaria
Three penguins at the Columbian Park Zoo continue to recover from avian malaria, the disease that killed the zoo’s six other penguins. Donner, Sagely, and Shazam are gaining weight and have shown an increase in activity said
Hoosiers could have better access to blood pressure monitors
Thousands of Hoosiers with high blood pressure may now have easier access to monitoring devices that will allow them to check their own blood pressure. The Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) approved a policy
Scams could crop up after disaster in Kentucky
The Better Business Bureau is reminding you to keep an eye out for scammers who may be trying to take advantage of the devastation left behind in Kentucky by last week’s tornado outbreak. Indiana Attorney General Todd