Indiana hiring workers to help process unemployment claims
The state is hiring more people to help process the large numbers of unemployment claims from Hoosiers laid off because of the coronavirus. Workforce Development Chief of staff Josh Richardson said the department has hired an extra
Marion teen killed by stray bullet in Indianapolis
The 16-year-old girl who died after being struck by a stray bullet in Indianapolis Saturday night was from Marion, according to WTHR. Indianapolis leaders are now speaking out about the death of Nya Cope. She was struck
Demand for gas is increasing. Here’s how long you can expect it to be under $2 per gallon.
Demand for gasoline is going up across the country. Gas prices are too. Refineries have slowed production over the last month. “They have done so to the degree that gasoline inventories declined last week. That was fairly
IU Kokomo plans virtual recognition for Class of 2020
The following is a press release from IU Kokomo Indiana University Kokomo applauds the achievements of the Class of 2020, at a virtual recognition ceremony. While Commencement had been postponed to fall due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
FSSI joins #GivingTuesdayNow in Global Day of Giving with new campaign
Family Service Society, Inc. will join the #GivingTuesdayNow movement on May 5 with a matching funds campaign. “The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing has created very tough circumstances for FSSI, as our care is provided in-person. We
BMV announces branch visits by appointment only
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Commissioner Peter L. Lacy announced a portion of the state’s 131 branches will re-open with an appointment only service format beginning Monday, May 4. Customers will be able to schedule an
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes thousands of fake COVID-19 tests at Indy International Airport
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Express Consignment Operations Hub at the Indianapolis International Airport said Friday that it’s seized thousands of fake COVID-19 test kits over 45 days. Officers made two seizures of bags which in
Indiana begins lifting social distancing restrictions today. Here’s what that means for you.
After Governor Eric Holcomb announced the lifting of social distancing restrictions across Indiana on Friday, the state is set to reopen today. Governor Holcomb’s five-phase plan to slowly reopen Indiana was based on a decline of coronavirus
Fifth district candidates set to take part in virtual town hall
Virtual town halls featuring 14 Republican and four Democrat candidates running for their party’s nominations for the Fifth Congressional District, will be broadcast on the web May 11 and 12. The candidates are running for the seat
VP Pence tours Kokomo GM plant, shares message of thanks to workers
Vice Pres. Mike Pence toured the GM plant in Kokomo Thursday, a plant that was converted from making cars to ventilators in 17 days. Pence and General Motors CEO Mary Barra pointed out that 600 vents have