Great Barrier Reef downgraded to ‘very poor’ condition
Researchers in Australia say the Great Barrier Reef has reached a “critical point” due to warming oceans. In a new report, the government agency that manages the reef downgraded its condition to “very poor” due to climate
Muncie woman claims it’s ‘forbidden’ to arrest a female, police disagreed
You can’t arrest me because I’m female. That’s what a Muncie woman told the police. As it turned out, she was wrong. Kristi Clouse, 37, tried earlier this month to persuade a male police officer that he
Duke Energy sending crews south before Dorian strikes
Duke Energy will send crews from Indiana toward Florida Friday morning ahead of Hurricane Dorian making landfall. Crews are set to leave from eight different locations. Duke line workers, vegetation workers, supervisors and administrative personnel will help
RECALL: Toyota recalling 191,000 cars over airbag issue
If you own a Corolla made between 2003 and 2008 or a Matrix manufactured between 2005 and 2008, you might need to speak with your dealership. Toyota announced on Wednesday a new recall of 191,000 vehicles due
Bargersville Police Department gets Tesla police cruiser
One of Indiana’s smaller communities has one of the country’s newest police cars. The Bargersville Police Department says its new Tesla police cruiser will hit the streets today. The Tesla Model 3 is the first all-electric police
Indiana launches youth-targeted anti-vaping campaign
Indiana has launched an anti-vaping campaign. The State Department of Health has kicked off $2 million youth-focused ad blitz on both traditional and social media, warning of health dangers of e-cigarettes. Health Commissioner Kristina Box says e-cigarette
Two Miami Correctional Facility inmates charged in separate inmate murder cases
Two inmates of the Miami Correctional Facility have been charged with murder in two separate cases. The victims were both prisoners as well — Richard Carrell was found dead in his cell back in May. An autopsy
Fly/In Cruise/In features rare Spartan Executive, 1928 Ford Tri-Motor
The 29th annual Fly/In Cruise/In event begins tomorrow. This year the event features a rare 1939 Spartan Executive 7W, a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor and an all you can eat pancake breakfast among other activities. The event begins
Associate Director of DCS resigned due to sending inappropriate texts to intern
It’s now known why former Associate Director of the Indiana Department of Child Services suddenly resigned back in July. Todd Meyer, a former prosecutor in Boone County handpicked to help reform DCS, resigned July 16th — a
PTO secretary charged for spending school money on personal bills, parasailing
The PTO Secretary at Wood Memorial High School in Gibson County has been arrested and charged with Fraud on a Financial Institution. Police say Stephanie Rhoton, 36, used a school PTO bank card to pay for personal