Health experts anticipate expanded age range for vaccine candidacy
Health departments expect COVID vaccinations to be expanded to kids as young as five within the next month. They’re getting plans ready for when the green light comes. Pfizer has submitted data to the FDA from clinical
Afena wins award for low-income loan program
Afena Federal Credit Union was awarded the 2021 Louise Herring Philosophy in Action award at the Indiana Credit Union League Convention. The Louise Herring award is given to credit unions for programs or policies that demonstrate exceptional
Indiana Chamber creates contest to encourage Hoosier manufacturers
The gauntlet has been thrown down. Entries for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s new Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition are now being accepted, and manufacturers from around the state are being invited to join what’s shaping up to be a
Indy has had more than 200 homicides so far this year
The Capitol City is now over the 200 homicide mark for the year 2021. Two more people were shot in Indianapolis over the weekend bringing the city’s homicide tally to 201 people killed this year. Those homicides
Refugees at Camp Atterbury get routine vaccines
More than 6,000 Afghan refugees at Camp Atterbury have now been vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. The Indiana National Guard says some of those housed at Camp Atterbury are American citizens or green-card holders and
New Kids on the Block coming to Indy next year
New Kids On The Block will be bringing their “Mixtape” tour to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in 2022. It’ll be a full feel of the 80s and 90s, as Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue will be
Pilot crash lands in Howard County
A pilot only suffered minor injuries after his plane crashed in Howard County on Thursday. The single-prop plane went down around 5 p.m., in a field near the Glenndale Airport, flipped, and landed upside down. The Howard
BMV closes several branches due to staffing issues
Just like they did in September due to staffing issues, the BMV is temporarily closing eight branches across the state in October. Included are the “North Meridian” and “Midtown” locations in Indy, plus Danville and Tipton. Employees
Center City Neighborhood earns $25k grant for an ADA play area
It looks like a new, more inclusive, playground could be coming to Marion. The Center City Neighborhood, in partnership with Hope House, has successfully rallied votes and has been awarded a $25,000 grant from State Farm to
Caucus appoints new member to Marion City Council
Annalisa Stodghill-Weeks has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Marion City Council, left empty by the passing of Councilman Don Batchelor. A caucus, run by the Grant County Democratic Party, comprised of precinct committee