Man wanted for murder, racketeering in Indiana caught in Mexico
A man wanted for murder and racketeering in Indiana between 2015 and 2018, has been caught in Mexico and returned to the United States to face trial, said the FBI Indianapolis office. Juan Alberto Mendez, 47, was
Muncie man charged for stabbing brother, niece
A Muncie man is accused of stabbing his brother and niece. The Muncie Star Press says Matthew VanMatre was intoxicated when he made comments about killing another person in the home before repeatedly striking his niece. Police
FEMA to do fifth-ever nationwide test of EAS system today
FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) today at 2:20 p.m. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for the distribution of a national
Buttigieg says he’s sick of nothing being done to stop gun violence
South Bend Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says he’s sick of nothing being done to stop gun violence in America. Buttigieg says it’s hard to make sense out of the constant failure to act on
Greenwood driver almost hits boy walking to bus stop, despite speed traps
A driver almost hit a boy who was crossing the street to go to his bus stop in Greenwood on Friday. Two mothers say it’s time for a change. The mothers said cars fly through their neighborhood,
Mocanaquah Cattle Company receives $100K grant
The Mocanaquah Cattle Company received $100,000 federal grant to allow the Maconaquah School Corporation to more than double the size of its cafeteria program, according to The Kokomo Tribune. The Tribune reports that the middle school’s agricultural
Aimee Romero & Family to play Music at the Fountain in Greentown
On Thursday there will be more Music at the Fountain in downtown Greentown. Thursday’s band is Aimee Romero & Family. Music begins at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
Marion adds four new buses to its fleet, have added safety features
The City of Marion Transportation Department is putting four more brand new buses in operation this week. The 2019 buses have top-of-the-line safety features including a rearview mirror which doubles as a video camera when backing up,
Splash House experienced surge in swimmers despite rainy June
The Splash House was a popular destination this summer as it grew its attendance by more than 30 percent, despite a rainy June. Splash House Director Andy Davis credits a hot July, a special Groupon deal and