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 low usage
Former Muncie police officer involved in brutality case will plead guilty
One of the five Muncie Police officers charged with either beating or covering up the beating, of a local teenager is due in court in two weeks to plead guilty. Federal prosecutors say former officer Dalton Kurtz
Here’s an update on Indiana’s unemployment data
Indiana’s unemployment rate now sits at 4.7 percent, according to the Department of Workforce Development. There are 21 counties above that rate. Howard County has the highest unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. Adams and Lagrange have the
Judge weighs in on IU students’ attempt at stopping vaccine mandate
A federal judge has refused to block Indiana University’s coronavirus vaccination policy. The judge said Monday that the school can pursue a “reasonable and due process of vaccination in the legitimate interest of public health for its
Marion couple dies in Gas City incident
A Marion couple has died after an incident in Gas City yesterday. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Tony Slocum, officers were dispatched to the Gas City Town Hall at approximately 4:27 p.m., Monday, July 19. There
DHS extends deadline for Real ID
Still need to get your Real ID? You’ve got plenty of time. Because of COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security has moved the deadline from Oct. 1 of this year to May 3, 2023. From then on,
Marion Fire Department receives money to purchase foam truck
Central Indiana Ethanol (CIE) has made a generous donation to the Marion Fire Department responding to a need for a Foam Truck to effectively fight petroleum-based fires. CIE presented a check to MFD on Friday, July 16th, in the amount of $52,000 toward the purchase. A Compressed Air
COVID-19 vaccination rates remain low
Seven months after the first COVID vaccines were approved, half of eligible Hoosiers haven’t gotten it. In early April, Indiana was averaging nearly 50,000 vaccinations a day. The average now is 7,000. Marion County health director Virginia
IU Bloomington suspends fraternity for hazing, partying during COVID-19
The Acacia Fraternity has been kicked off the Indiana University campus in Bloomington. The fraternity’s website acknowledges the three-year suspension negotiated with university administrators–a response to multiple issues, including hazing of pledges, large parties held in violation
Indiana Attorney General sues online schools in historic fraud case
Indiana’s attorney general says his lawsuit against a handful of online schools is one of the biggest fraud cases in state history. A-G Todd Rokita yesterday sued the Indiana Virtual School, Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy, Indiana Virtual