Hearing On BZA Appeal of CAFO Permit In Delaware Co.

A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday evening before the Delaware County Board of Zoning Appeals over a proposed confined feeding operation in northern Delaware County. Several neighbors have appealed the issuance of a building permit for

Second Harvest Food Giveaway Thursday In Muncie

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will hold a tailgate food giveaway Thursday morning in the east parking lot of the Muncie Mall. Free food will be given out in the mall parking lot from

Kitts Resigns From Marion School Board

For the second time in just over a week, a member of the Marion School Board has resigned. Greg Kitts stepped down last night, effective immediately.  He had been a member of the Marion School Board since

Shots Fired At Owner of Hops Blues Room

Marion Police are investigating shots being fired at the owner of a local bar that has seen three incidents of violence in the past two weeks. Monday evening, Todd Hopson…the owner of Hops Blues Room on South

IU Study Says Rural Counties Will Lose Population

Indiana’s rural counties are getting older and smaller.  But an Indiana University population forecast predicts Indiana will add nearly 700-thousand people over the next 30 years, though three-quarters of them will be in Indianapolis and its suburbs.

Indiana Auditor Unveils New Transparent Website

A new online tool can help Indiana residents keep track of government spending. State Auditor Tera Klutz yesterday unveiled a revamped Indiana Transparency Portal website. The site is a clearinghouse of data that allows users to track

Fort Wayne Named Best City To Retire Rich

A new study says Fort Wayne is the best city in the United States in which to retire rich. GoBankingRates.com, a personal finance resource website, looked at where nest eggs will last the longest.  It took into

Elvis Plaque Returned To Mark Final Concert

Elvis hasn’t returned to the building, but the plaque commemorating the site of his last concert has returned. A rededication ceremony was held Tuesday in Indianapolis  at the former site of Market Square Arena. The plaque honored

Kokomo Education Advocate Honored By State

A longtime advocate for education in Howard County has been honored by the state of Indiana for her work. Marilyn Skinner was given the Golden Hoosier Award by Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch for her service and commitment

Kokomo Tribune Group Up For Sale

The group that owns the “Kokomo Tribune” is up for sale, meaning some 30 newspapers in 22 states could soon be sold. C-N-H-I LLC group says it’s exploring the sale of the newspapers to the Gray Television