Larry Bird upset with new Indy mural showing him covered in tattoos
NBA legend Larry Bird isn’t thrilled with a new painting of him on a building in Indianapolis. A mural by street artist Jules Muck shows the former Pacers president with tattoos on his face, arms and neck,
Yesterday’s storm knocked out power for more than 16,000 people
Just about everyone in and around Indianapolis should have their power back on by the end of the day. Indianapolis Light and Power and Duke Energy said yesterday’s storms knocked out power for more than 16,000 people.
Study: high levels of fluoride could be risky for pregnant women
A new study suggests that high levels of fluoride in drinking water could be risky for women who are pregnant. Researchers say fluoride levels higher than the recommended 0.7 milligrams per liter can lead to lower IQ
Residents irate following Indiana company spilling cyanide, ammonia into Lake Michigan
An Indiana steel company is apologizing after spilling cyanide and ammonia into Lake Michigan, killing thousands of fish in the process. Officials with ArcelorMittal say a furnace issue led to the spill, but they didn’t report it
Muncie protesters score victory as building plans are cancelled for proposed steel dust plant
Residents in Muncie are getting their wish, a steel dust recycling plant will not be built there after all. Muncie city leaders made that decision Tuesday night, after weeks of public backlash against the plant. Waelz Sustainable
Australian scientists believe to have found ‘first of its kind’ black hole discovery
Australian scientists believe they have discovered a black hole swallowing a neutron star, making the discovery the first of its kind. The black hole studied is 55 million light-years, or over 300 quintillion miles away. While 99%
Carmel weighing ban on ‘saving spots’ for Fourth of July parade
If you want a seat at the Fourth of July parade in Carmel next year, you may have to get there early. The city is considering a plan to ban the years-old practice of saving spots along
Fort Wayne PD surprised by baby alligator in abandoned home
The Fort Wayne Police Department made a “wild” discovery Monday evening while checking out an abandoned apartment. While investigating an apartment on Meadows Drive that had been taken over by squatters, Officer Jeff Burton found something unexpected
Students at two Indy high schools brought guns to school yesterday
Students at two Indianapolis high schools were found Tuesday with guns in their backpacks. According to a statement from Washington Township Schools, an administrator on Tuesday approached a student who was not where they were supposed to
Delphi Community School Corp. superintendent placed on administrative leave, file for emergency loan
Delphi Community School Corporation Superintendent Greg Briles has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to School Board President Neal Anderson. The announcement on Monday came the same day the school corporation announced a $1.5 million loan