Marion Trash Schedule One Day Late This Week

Thanks to the Presidents Day Holiday on Monday, the trash collection schedule in Marion is running one day late this week. Marion Utilities was closed on Monday for the holiday, so it means trash collection in the

IWU Nursing Students Evacuated From Haiti

A team of nursing students and their instructors from Indiana Wesleyan University have been evacuated from Haiti amid growing turmoil and political unrest in the Caribbean nation. The nursing team from Indiana Wesleyan was part of a

INDOT Finishing I-69 Re-paving Near Daleville

Repair crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation are nearing completion of the re-paving of a damaged portion of I-69 between Anderson and Daleville. INDOT closed portions of the interstate last week and had State Police lead

Deadline Near For Kokomo Police Citizens Academy

The deadline is drawing near for the annual Kokomo Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. Those interested in the eight-week session can get an application at the Police Department or go online to cityofkokomo.org under the Latest News

Board of Works Approves Fire Promotions & Building Demo

Two Marion firefighters have received promotions that were approved Monday by the City Board of Works. Firefighter Roland Mason was promoted to Fire Engineer to fill a vacancy within the department.  And rookie firefighter Nathan Duke has

Hate Crimes Bill Moving Forward

A hate crimes bill is on its way to the Indiana Senate floor for the third time in four years. A Senate committee voted 9-to-1 Monday in favor of a bill allowing judges to hand down longer

Additional Tax Breaks Proposed For Indiana Veterans

Indiana lawmakers want to increase veteran benefits in the state with proposed tax exemptions. State Representative Bob Cherry says the bill proposes a full income tax exemption for retired veteran pensions. The bill also proposes an increase

Wings, Etc. To Open Next Week In Muncie

A regional sports bar chain that rivals Buffalo Wild Wings will open in Muncie next week. Wings Etc. will open in the Northwest Plaza in Muncie on February 26th.  Wings, Etc. will be located in the site