Susan Brooks to retire after term
Indiana Republican representative Susan Brooks announced this morning that she will not be seeking re-election for a fifth term. Brooks said she’d like to slow down and spend time with her family. Her district includes the northern
Tanker spills hydrochloric acid on US 31
A crash involving a semi and a tanker truck on US 31 just north of Ind. 28 in Tipton County caused a leak of hydrochloric acid. According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Tony Slocum, the tanker was
Holcomb signs child welfare agency bills
Indiana’s child welfare agency is in-line for more help. Gov. Eric Holcomb yesterday signed two new laws that are aimed at helping what has been a troubled agency. The first law will provide more help to foster
New report: most Hoosiers don’t fear AI
Despite the rapid rise of technology, a new survey shows most Hoosiers are not worried about robots taking their jobs. Thirty-nine-percent of those surveyed in the Jobs and Anxiety report think AI can actually help them at
KFC to trial vegan burger in UK
KFC is the latest fast food chain to begin selling vegan burgers. As a trial, KFC will sell a version of its signature crispy chicken burger in the United Kingdom, according to CNN. The food chain has
Butler invests $100 million into sciences complex
Butler University’s board of trustees has approved what the school calls the largest-ever investment in its future. The $100 million renovation and expansion effort will create a new sciences complex with high-tech classrooms, labs and work spaces.
Muncie bird causes nearly 2,000 to lose power
A bird caused almost 2,000 people to lose power in Muncie. Thursday afternoon, scanner traffic reported that a bird caught fire on a power line, said the Muncie Star Press. Industy, Whitely and Southside neighborhoods were all
Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo welcomes newborn lynxes
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has some new residents prowling around. On Wednesday, the zoo announced that one of its Canadian lynx, Frisco, gave birth to three cubs — Acadia, Nootka and Sekani. Zoo officials said Sekani
Marion County escaped inmate caught
A Marion County inmate who escaped and had been on the run for nearly two days is back behind bars. Brittany Howell, 29, was arrested just before 1 a.m. Thursday while trying to board a Greyhound Bus
Ball State University forced to cut 25 positions
Ball State University cut 25 positions, curbed travel and reduced supplies in a final effort to stay under budget, according to the Star Press. The cause of the budget shortfall was a small freshman class. Source: https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2019/06/12/bsu-cuts-spending-avoid-budget-shortfall/1437060001/