Almost a quarter of kids in St. Joseph County living in poverty
Almost 25% of children in St. Joseph County are living in poverty. That’s according to the Kids Count in Indiana 2017 Data Book, which was compiled...
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Statewide Tornado Drill takes place Tuesday in Indiana
Tuesday is the Statewide Tornado Drill in Indiana. It’s part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging all...
Indiana lawmakers could ban cities from regulating short-term rentals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are wading into the parochial matters of property rights and zoning issues as they consider a bill to prohibit local...
Hate crimes bill dies in Indiana Senate
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says a hate crimes bill will “probably not” be revived in the House this session, despite calls...
Indiana county losing out on $2 million from Powerball win
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Tippecanoe County may not see its share of a $435.3 million Powerball jackpot because the anonymous winner claimed his winnings under...
Indiana’s unemployment holds steady at 4%
Unemployment in Indiana is still at its lowest level in 16 years. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has released January’s unemployment numbers and, despite...
Indiana Senate panel takes up bill on right to pray in public schools
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana lawmaker questions how a bill that reaffirms students’ right to pray aloud in public schools would treat non-Christian religions. Democratic...
Over 10,000 without power in Michiana due to high winds
The gusty winds are playing havoc on electric customers in various areas of Michiana Wednesday. Indiana-Michigan Power is reporting over 9,000 customers without power in...
Law enforcement officers could notify emergency contacts quicker in new bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Law enforcement officers responding to a tragic car accident could quickly notify an emergency contact under an Indiana bill. Republican Rep. Tony...
Hhgregg files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Indianapolis-based hhgregg is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a rough financial year. Chief Executive Officer Robert Riesbeck says “an anonymous party” has agreed...