Indiana hotels join forces to fight human trafficking
Indiana hotels are joining the nation’s efforts in putting an end to human trafficking. Chip Rodgers, President of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, says hotel staff are increasing awareness to spot signs of trouble. Such as
Proposed Muncie steel dust recycling plant causes community uproar
A steel dust recycling plant could be setting up shop in Muncie, much to the outrage of many residents there who said at a town council meeting this week they don’t want the plant built there. The
Indiana’s vets no longer need to pay taxes on pensions, thanks to new law
Veterans in Indiana don’t have to worry about income taxes on their pensions or other military benefits. Governor Eric Holcomb signed a new law Sunday that gives former service members a tax break. The exemption also applies
Walgreens shuttering 200 stores amid huge sales drop
As U.S. brick-and-mortar retailers continue to drop like flies, Walgreens officials have announced plans to shutter 200 stores as part of a cost-cutting measure. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, the company said the closings are part
U.S. Dept. of Defense awards $25 million contract to Indiana company
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract to Columbia City-based Ultra-Electronics, Undersea Sensor Systems Inc. The contract, valued at nearly $25 million, calls for the Whitley County company to build and deliver a hydrophone, an
Ollie the wiener dog saved after getting himself caught in a pipe
A wandering wiener dog was rescued from a drainage pipe in Bloomington. Ollie, a long-haired dachshund, wandered into a pipe beneath a driveway on Monday and became trapped. The other end of the pipe was crushed and
IU’s Simon Cancer Center recognized as one of the best in the country
IU’s Simon Cancer Center has earned official recognition as one of the nation’s top cancer hospitals. Simon is the 51st hospital listed as a “comprehensive cancer center” by the National Cancer Institute. It’s the NCI’s highest classification
Vigo County subject to another malware attack
There’s been another attack on computers in Vigo County. Computers at the sheriff’s office were infected with a malware virus over the weekend. Sheriff John Plasse says his IT department is working on the issue. The only
Lafayette police awarded $35K grant
The Lafayette police department will be getting more than $35,000 dollars. LPD applied for the Byrne Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant. Deputy Chief Brad Bishop told WLFI that the money is usually used for new equipment, but
Purdue Fort Wayne athletics to join Horizon League
Purdue University Fort Wayne announced Tuesday it will join the Horizon League in 2020. “I think it’s fantastic for our state, and fantastic for our league,” Horizon League Commissioner Jon LeCrone said. The Horizon League’s headquarters are