Purdue Student Dies In Fall From 10th Floor Window
Police in West Lafayette are investigating how a 19-year old Purdue University student fell to her death from the window of an apartment building early Saturday morning near the Purdue campus. Police have not yet released the
Indiana Unemployment Up Slightly in August
Indiana’s unemployment level rose slightly in August according to the latest figures from the state Department of Workforce Development. Indiana’s unemployment rate last month stood at 3.5-percent…up slightly over July. It is still well below the national
Increased Truck Tolls Approved For Indiana Toll Road
Increased tolls for truckers will take effect October 5th on the Indiana Toll Road. The Indiana Finance Authority unanimously approved the tolls late last week that will increase fees for trucks by as much as 35-percent. The
Indiana Gas Prices Up Again
Gas prices around Indiana are up again this week according to GasBuddy.com. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Indiana now stands at 2-89 according to the latest survey of stations around the state.
Alcohol Task Force To Recommend Change In Indiana Law
An Indiana task force that’s conducting an in-depth review of the state’s alcohol laws is expected to recommend a boost in funding for the state agency that enforces alcohol consumption laws, rather than suggesting that Indiana expand
Ball State Honored For Diversity Efforts
Ball State University has been honored for its efforts at spreading diversity around the Muncie campus. The university was honored by INSIGHT Magazine for its efforts, including the building of a new Multicultural Center. It’s the third
Kokomo Mayor Goodnight To Speak At State Housing Conference This Week
The City of Kokomo’s strategy for facilitating housing developments will be highlighted at the Indiana Housing Conference this week. Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight will speak to the conference of state leaders and policymakers about the city’s aggressive
Kokomo Alzheimer’s Walk Was Huge Success
This weekend’s Walk To End Alzheimers in Kokomo was a huge success. Organizers were thrilled with the turnout Saturday at Jackson Morrow Park in which hundreds of Howard County residents walked to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s