Lafayette breaks ground on $20 million ballpark
The city of Lafayette has broken ground on a brand new $20 million ballpark that will replace the 80-year-old Loeb Stadium. Inside Indiana Business says the exterior will represent the stadium’s original 1940s-era design, but the interior
DNR asks Wabash River recreationalists to be careful after four-year-old swept away
The Indiana DNR is asking hikers and boaters near the Wabash River in western Indiana to be careful this Labor Day weekend, as another massive search for a missing 4-year-old boy came up empty. Owen Jones was
Indiana’s Medicaid enrollment shrinking, but costs continue to rise
Indiana’s Medicaid enrollment is shrinking, yet costs are going up. Last fiscal year’s Medicaid enrollment was Indiana’s lowest in three years, yet spending was up $800 million. That’s a 7% increase, and the state’s Medicaid consulting firm
Oregon coast hit with 6.3 magnitude earthquake
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake was detected Thursday off the coast of Oregon. The quake was centered about 150 miles west of the coast along a fault line known as the Blanco Fracture Zone. While the quake was
Google Maps adds new hand-free features in time for Labour Day weekend
If you’re going to use Google Maps to get to your destination this Labor Day weekend, you’ll notice new features. “This year, someone who takes a couple different methods to get to work, they’ll be able to
Man steals nearly $170K from Kroger to buy drugs
Stealing almost $170,000 from Kroger to buy drugs is what a man from Goshen is accused of doing. The Goshen News reports Kevin Escobedo, 59, was arrested last Friday and he is a Kroger employee. Police say
ISP troopers find psychedelic mushrooms inside Charlestown home
Psychedelic mushrooms and pot were found when state troopers searched a house and property in Charlestown. Those troopers were there after they received a tip about possible drug activity and found magic mushrooms, that people use to
Charity softball kicks off tomorrow at Kokomo Municipal Satdium
The third Annual Military Foundation Inc. Charity Softball Event is being held at Kokomo Municipal Stadium on Saturday. Game one features the Kokomo Police vs. Indiana National Guard at Noon; Game 2: Howard County Sheriff Department vs.
Markland Mall gets urban-style boutique
Markland Mall has a new, locally-owned boutique, according to the Kokomo Perspective. The store, titled Cache Boutique offers trendy, urban style outfits. The Perspective reports that store owner Cache Foster began the business online, but thanks to
Upland Labour Day 5K Run and Walk begins soon
The Upland Labor Day 5K Run and Walk is getting close. You can register online until Sunday for $20 and you will receive a t-shirt. Following the 5K Run/Walk, you’re invited to participate in the annual Labor