Indiana legislators debate vape tax
You don’t pay cigarette taxes when you buy e-cigarettes. A legislative study committee is taking a second look at changing that. The House passed a vape tax this year, but the bill stalled and died in a
Republican Presidential candidate Mark Sanford visiting Indy
Republican Presidential candidate Mark Sanford is coming to Indianapolis. The former governor of South Carolina and U.S. Representative is on a week-long speaking tour and plans to stop in Indianapolis tomorrow. Sanford plans to discuss the national
Could an end to the UAW strike be close? Analysts think a special meeting suggests a deal
A deal to end the month-long strike by the United Auto Workers against General Motors might be close. The UAW has called in the National GM Council, which is made up of union presidents from around the
Nearly 2,000 racing pigeons killed in Sunday morning fire in LaPorte County
Almost 2,000 racing pigeons were killed in a massive fire early Sunday morning, forcing the 2019 Hoosier Classic to be canceled. Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the fire in Wanatah, a town in
Marion man in custody after resisting arrest, allegedly claimed police were trying to steal his body parts
A 26-year-old Marion man is now in custody after allegedly believing police officers were trying to steal his body parts and threatening officers. According to a press release by Capt. Stephen Dorsey of the Marion Police Department,
Marion teen admits he shot himself, after claiming someone else shot him
A shooting investigation into a 16-year-old Marion resident shot in his garage has come to a close, after the injured person confessed to accidentally shooting himself. The male admitted to Marion Police Department officers that it was
Grant County Sheriff’s union rejects latest County Council offer
Negotiations continue between the Grant County Sheriff’s Department Union and the Grant County Council. The I.U.P.A. Local 825 rejected the latest Grant County Council offer, according to a union press release. The Union says the rejected proposal
Frozen Sandlot returns to Kokomo Municipal Stadium
The Frozen Sandlot, the temporary ice skating rink at Kokomo Municipal Stadium, is returning with Nov. 22. Again this year, the City of Kokomo will partner with a local non-profit, Bridges Outreach. Bridges Outreach will staff and
Community Howard Regional Health hosting drug take-back event
Community Howard Regional Health is hosting a drug take-back event on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Community Howard will also be offering free flu
MPD hosting drug take-back event for unwanted medication
The Marion Police Department will be having an unwanted medication drop off. The drop off will be Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Marion Police Department parking lot at 301 S. Branson