One dead in Bluffton industrial accident

An individual died in an industrial accident at the Valero Renewable Fuels plant in Bluffton, according to NBC’s Fort Wayne station. The incident occurred today around 10 a.m. The individual was discovered dead after getting stuck inside

City opposes I&M rate hikes

The Marion City Council is opposing proposed Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) rate hikes, according to The Chronicle Tribune. I&M is asking for a nearly 12 percent rate increase to help cover project and program costs. The Chronicle

EPA to test for lead, arsenic in Evansville

The EPA is back in Evansville, and is once again looking for lead and arsenic. Chris Borowiecki with the Vanderburgh County Health Department says EPA crews will spend the next five years testing soil samples from across

PUMA to invest $40 million in Boone County

PUMA is planning to establish operations in Boone County. The shoe and apparel company is looking to invest $40 million to lease and equip a more than 635,000-square-foot building in the Whitestown Business Park and create up

NWS meteorologist warns of lightning strikes

“When thunder roars, go indoors.” It’s a phrase you hear all the time. It’s something meteorologists are repeating a lot this week, during Lightning Safety Preparedness Week. Joseph Nield, a National Weather Service meteorologist, knows that many

Indiana man accused of hiring hitwoman

An Indiana man is accused of offering an Alaska woman $9 million to kill her best friend. Court documents say Darin Schilmiller, of New Salisbury, offered to pay Denali Brehmer for the murder of Cynthia Hoffman. Prosecutors

BREAKING: NWS issues flash flood watch

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Adams, Blackford, Grant, Jay and Wells counties in Indiana through Thursday afternoon. The NWS says heavy rainfall is possible from late this afternoon through Thursday morning.

Police: Marion man tries to light himself on fire

Yesterday a Marion man tried to light himself on fire after threatening to burn down the Community Support Program building, according to the Marion Police Department. At around 12:30 p.m. police were advised that 56-year-old Lawrence Haldorf

Gorman to release Black Crowes Memoir

All you’ve ever wanted to know about The Black Crowes will be revealed when Steve Gorman releases his memoir this fall. Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes – A Memoir hits stores

Foo Fighters use reusable cups for Croatian concert

The Foo Fighters are leading the way when it comes to protecting the planet, hosting the first show in Croatia that is free of single-use plastics. When the band takes the stage this week for the biggest