Mom accused of trading 2-year-old daughter for car
Three people are behind bars after a North Carolina mother allegedly traded her 2-year-old daughter for a car. The swap, which occurred last year, was only recently discovered by police after the child turned up at a
Kroger no longer selling vaping products
Kroger is getting out of the vape business. The grocery store chain yesterday said it will stop selling vape pens, vape liquids and other e-cigarette products. Walmart made a similar promise last month. Kroger said in a
Mysterious sticky, metal flake material falling from sky in Hamilton County neighborhood
A mystery has filled the air in one Hamilton County neighborhood. People believe something is falling from the sky, ruining their valuables. Austin Rickert says everything around the house is coated with an odd, sticky, metal flake
Bagel trailer catches fire, destroying 38,000 pounds of food
A trailer full of bagels turned to toast when a semi’s rear axle caught fire on I-65 in Jasper County Sunday night. The fire quickly spread to the trailer, burning 38,000 pounds of frozen bagels inside. Police
Butler University aiming to raise $250 million by May of 2022
Butler University has released the public phase of its largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. As part of the campaign, Butler wants to raise $250 million by May 2022. Inside Indiana Business reports the university began the quiet phase
JROTC Rifle Team off to winning start on season
The Marion Giant’s JROTC Rifle Marksmanship team battled a veteran team from Concordia High School on Wednesday evening to win their first match of the season, according to an MHS press release. MHS Senior Josiah Hamilton turned
Two meteor showers take place this week, first begins tonight
Most Americans will have a good chance, baring clouds, to see one of two meteor shows this week. The Draconid meteor shower can be seen Tuesday night into Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Southern Taurid meteor shower will
MFD: fire destroys vacant home’s garage
A fire destroyed a garage and caused damage to nearby property in Marion on Sunday night. The fire occurred in the 700 block of Fifth St., according to Marion Fire Department Assistant Chief Kyle Miller. Miller said
City of Kokomo achieves “clean” audit in State Board of Accounts’ preliminary report
The Indiana State Board of Accounts has completed an annual audit of the City of Kokomo and its Wastewater Utility. Their preliminary report indicated a favorable assessment with “no findings,” meaning that the auditors found no discrepancies
General Electric freezing pension benefits for 20,000 employees
In a move aimed at cutting billions in debt, General Electric is freezing pension benefits for about 20,000 U.S. employees. It’s the latest cost-cutting move by CEO Larry Culp, who took over the company last year and