The John Dillinger Museum will celebrate its grand reopening in a new location next week. The museum moved to the Old Lake County Courthouse in downtown Crown Point, Indiana, from the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond. The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22, on the 81st anniversary of Dillinger’s death. …read more.

[weaver_youtube alGh0QZzqks rel=0] Officials are responding to a Lafayette police car caught on camera in a handicapped parking space at an IHOP restaurant, despite the fact the officer is not handicapped and had no emergency reason to park there. The officer says the incident was not intentional. The photograph went viral, causing members of the …read more.

The Terre Haute radio station WXXR 97.3 was reportedly hacked by the activist group “Anonymous” at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12. According to reports the FM signal was intercepted, stopping regularly scheduled music programming unexpectedly, and a message saying it was “intended for the American people” was played instead. Listeners heard a cryptic message …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Pence ceremonially signed two bills aimed at protecting children. The first, HEA 1161, provides civil immunity for a person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to rescue a child. The second, HEA 1216, provides a defense to the crime of prostitution if the defendant is a child and a victim …read more.

NASA’s probe New Horizons will do a flyby of Pluto tomorrow, July 14, after traveling for more than nine years to reach the small, icy planet. The historic event will make the United States the first nation to send a probe to every planet in our solar system from Mercury to Pluto. NASA has stated …read more.

ROME CITY — Nationally-known gospel, country and rock ’n’ roll artist and Noble County native, Todd Allen Herendeen, will perform in concert at 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Sylvan Cellars Event Center, 2725 E. Northport Road, Rome City. The event, “God and Country,” is a fundraiser for Common Grace, which assists …read more.

Indiana State Police confirmed yesterday that they apprehended a suspect in the kidnapping of a New Mexico teenager at a downtown Indianapolis bus station. Police from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, had issued an Amber Alert for Andrea Lucero, 16. ISP received information that the teen and her abductor were on a Greyhound bus that would …read more.

Researchers are diligently working on a new technology that will enable cars to detect if the driver is drunk before starting the vehicle. The technology is called the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety – or DADSS – and is being developed in a laboratory outside Boston using government funding. Bud Zaouk, project manager for …read more.

By STACINA STAGNER Country Music Association-nominated artist and Academy of Country Music Awards’ New Artist of the Year winner, Cole Swindell, will be the headlining music performance during the 96th Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair. Swindell released his self-titled debut album last year on Warner Bros. Records. The album features Swindell’s latest single, “Ain’t Worth …read more.

[weaver_youtube DMIAbxGR6Dc rel=0] A drone recording video captured footage of a humpback whale appearing to spray a rainbow from its blowhole off the coast of Newport Beach, California, July 5. The video was taken by photography and wildlife naturalist Mark Girardeau of Orange county, which his friend Royce Hutain drove the boat. “It’s really not …read more.

Season six The Voice winner and Indianapolis-native soul singer-songwriter Josh Kaufman will bring his signature smooth, masterful vocals to Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, 4200 N. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17. The show will feature support from The Devonshires, performing at 7 p.m. Kaufman will join the members of the 1954 …read more.

The Indiana Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative to promote Indiana-made products to state residents. The program is called “Indiana Grown.” Its goal is to help Hoosiers identify, find and purchase products that are grown, produced and processed in Indiana. Led by Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and a 12 member commission, the program will …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3JzBCLUPQ8o rel=0] Lutheran Hospital’s Heart Transplant Center will celebrate 30 years this month. Back in 1985, doctors at Lutheran started the program out of a need to do more to help their patients. “We would watch [patients] deteriorate and that got to us as surgeons because we knew there was something out there that …read more.

Ignition Music Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, presents Zolopht Friday, July 17, as part of the ongoing Ignition Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Seated tickets are $20. Standing tickets are $15. Tickets are available at Ignition Music Garage, by phone at (574) 971-8282 or online. …read more.

Indiana University has received a $900,000 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development to fund one of the first basic scientific investigations into potential connections between fever and the relief of autism symptoms. The study will be led by Jeffrey Alberts and Christopher Harshaw of the IU Bloomington …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8kH_bhXbRQ4 rel=0] Basketball is a legendary sport throughout the state of Indiana. Kids grow up playing just about anywhere and everywhere. You see hoops attached to trees, on the sides of buildings or even inside barns. In the town of Mulberry in Clinton county, Dale Newhart’s grandpa put a hoop in the hayloft when …read more.

The Indiana Arts Commission has announced that it is accepting nominations for Indiana State Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate will represent the state of Indiana and the art of poetry through development and implementation of programming for the education community and public. The Poet Laureate will also make formal presentations at various events, pursue individual …read more.

Rep. Jackie Walorski met today with a senior U.S. Air Force officer regarding the possible selection of Grissom Air Reserve to base the KC-46A air tanker. The 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom is currently one of four finalists under consideration by the U.S. Air Force to be the first Air Force Reserve unit to …read more.

Embarking on his 19th annual holiday tour, Jim Brickman will bring together the sounds of the season with Comfort & Joy, the 2015 Holiday Tour. Brickman will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the IPFW Rhinehart Music Center, 2010 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 10, in the …read more.

The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia, has welcomed two tiny new residents to the Trail of the Tiger exhibit. A pair of red panda twins were born June 25 to mother Bernadette. Zoo officials say the cubs are in good health. The female weighed in at just under 3 ounces when born and the male …read more.

The Zionsville, Indiana, home of Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle was raided by federal and state law enforcement agents at approximately 6:30 a.m. this morning as part of a child pornography investigation. The raid is connected to the arrest of Russell Taylor, former executive director of the Jared Foundation, in April for child pornography. Taylor’s arrest …read more.

According to the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, officer Paul Czupryn was working crowd control at the Valparaiso fireworks display July 4 when a vehicle drove over a curb at approximately 9:30 p.m. into a closed construction area of a playground. Officer Czupryn observed the vehicle accelerating toward a group of more than 100 people watching …read more.

According to a new study by the software security group Kaspersky Lab, smartphones and the Internet could be destroying our memories and giving us “digital amnesia.” Out of 1,000 participants, the study found most people don’t even bother attempting to memorize or recall information, instead turning to the Internet or their smartphone for the answers. …read more.

Andy Smith, a teacher from Fishers, Indiana, will compete on the NBC reality show “American Ninja Warrior” tonight. During the school year, he teaches stage craft at Fishers High School. But he’s been watching the show since it started with his family, and his kids encouraged him to try out for it. “My kids have …read more.

[weaver_youtube jKWQnWCC5k8 rel=0] Four officers representing the Indiana State Police, Huntington County Sheriff’s Department and Huntington Police Department traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, Wednesday morning to swear in a new special deputy. Drew Dorsett, 10, has been battling Leukemia on and off since the age of two. After radiation and a bone marrow transplant in April, …read more.

CNBC has ranked Indiana first in the nation for cost of doing business in its annual “America’s Top States For Business” report. The Hoosier state ranks 13th overall, also scoring well in cost of living and economy. Indiana’s cost of doing business rating is partly due to ongoing reductions in personal and corporate tax rates. …read more.

Steuben county officials are investigating the appearance of a yellow granular substance found inside a mailbox Tuesday evening, June 30, in Hamilton, Indiana. Small amounts of the same substance were also found on and around other mailboxes in the area of County Road 700 East and County Road 500 South, according to the Steuben County …read more.

Employees of a pharmacy in Crawfordsville are attempting to find the owner of a ring found inside the store. The well-worn United States Army ring was found over the weekend of June 27 and 28 at the CVS pharmacy located at 713 South Washington Street, Crawfordsville. Anyone with information as to the ring’s owner can …read more.

A Michigan Senate committee has approved a 15 cents a gallon gasoline tax over three years to help fund a $1.4 billion road plan. The legislation approved by Republicans along party lines would trim the income tax if Michigan’s general revenues rise above inflation in any given year. The proposal would also redirect $700 million …read more.

Police are seeking the whereabouts of two people involved in an incident that resulted in an officer being dragged by a vehicle. A Spencer, Indiana, police officer was responding to a domestic call June 25 between a male and female inside a vehicle near Main and Morgan streets in Spencer. The officer approached the vehicle …read more.

The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook southern Michigan this morning at 11:43 a.m. The epicenter has been determined to be about seven miles northeast of Union City and 14 miles south/southeast of Battle Creek. Assessments are still ongoing, but so far no injuries or damages have been reported. “Even …read more.

Twenty-nine month old twins from Anderson spent 10 days in Riley Hospital for Children earlier this month after suffering alleged neglect and severe malnutrition over the course of several months. According to police, the twins and their six and seven year old sisters had been living in a 16 square foot area strewn with feces …read more.

An Elkhart woman found an old photo of a World War II soldier in her yard several months ago, and has now managed to find the family of the man in it. Jenny Austin found the picture just laying in the front yard of her apartment. “It’s like it just fell out of the sky,” …read more.

South Bend Police are investigating their second pedestrian versus train death in a week, having identified the most recent victim as Elijah Brooks, 16. Brooks was struck by a westbound train at approximately 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27. According to police, Brooks was walking home when he was hit by the train near the 1700 …read more.

A “Top Gun 2” movie has been in development for nearly five years, and fans will be happy to know that the project has been confirmed by Skydance CEO David Ellison and CCO Dana Goldberg at a conference in Berlin June 26. During a group interview at press day for “Terminator Genisys,” Ellison and Goldberg …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers had to conduct multiple rescues for people attempting fast-moving flood waters throughout the state Sunday, June 28. According to reports, officers were successful in four unrelated incidents involving people using kayaks on flooded rivers. Three kayakers were rescued on the Whitewater River in Fayette county. They had gotten caught in a log …read more.

Heavy rains and flooding have destroyed as much as five percent of Indiana’s corn and soybean crops, potentially causing approximately $300 million in damage this month according to experts. “We went from a well above-normal crop to a very discouraging, below-normal crop,” stated Chris Hurt, Purdue Extension economist. “This was a very devastating period.” Losses …read more.

The annual “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest will be held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California today. Two dozen dogs will vie for the title this year, including Angus, Pork, Rue, Icky, Quasi Modo and Rascal Deux. Some of the competitors have traveled from other states such as Idaho, Nevada, Florida and Arizona to participate. Local …read more.

Four people have been arrested in Clark county for drugs that are connected to the HIV outbreak in southern Indiana. According to agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Michael Elkins, 34, and Jon Morgan, 28, have been charged with felony counts of dealing in methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic and possession of a controlled substance …read more.

A research team led by Mayo Clinic oncologists has discovered a new way to identify and potentially stop the progression of many late-stage cancers. According to Dr. Konstantinos Lazaridis, associate director of the Center for Individualized Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, the new approach can “turn off” genes that prevent cancer from growing. Bladder, blood, …read more.

A judge ruled that Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, will serve his death sentence in Terre Haute, Indiana, during a sentencing hearing Wednesday, June 24. A federal jury condemned Tsarnaev to death in May for the bombing of the marathon with his brother. Three people were killed and more than 260 were injured when …read more.

[weaver_youtube N5nMb4_ghvg rel=0] Drew Lynch is making headlines around the country after a wildly popular performance on the NBC show “America’s Got Talent.” He uneasily took the stage in front of the judges and a national audience in New Jersey last month, but quickly won over the crowd and earned a standing ovation for his …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6GNGfse9ZK8 rel=0] Samsung has introduced a new “Safety Truck” that the company hopes will help drivers navigate around semis better. Samsung is attempting to solve problems such as determining whether it’s safe to pass and changing traffic signals with a built-in, wireless camera on the front of the truck that broadcasts a live feed to screens …read more.

Google has added a new feature to its email program that will allow users to recall messages they change their mind on after sending. The “undo send” feature will let you take back a message you just sent, whether it’s because you made a typo or just regret sending it. To enable the feature, users …read more.

[weaver_youtube 19njjkqvTww rel=0] Residents of Marion, Indiana, are using an incident that fueled racial tension in their city to spark change. People came together to discuss many ideas at a town hall meeting Tuesday night, June 23. Several months ago, the fire department held a rope tying exercise. During the activity, then assistant chief Rick …read more.

Kentucky Fried Chicken ordered DNA testing on what a customer claimed to be a deep fried rat that had been served to him in a meal and found that it was not a rat, but in fact chicken. Devorise Dixon ordered the food at a KFC in Wilmington, California. After opening his to-go box and …read more.

Richard Mullins, 41, LaPorte, was arrested early Sunday morning, June 21, when police responded to a call at JJ’s Sideout Bar & Grill regarding a man refusing to leave the property. Upon arrival, LaPorte officers observed Mullins standing on the sidewalk barefoot and carrying his sandals with bar security staff nearby. The staff informed police …read more.

Niagara Water has issued a voluntary recall of spring water produced at two plants in Pennsylvania between June 10 and June 18 due to evidence of E. coli bacteria at a spring source. According to the company, the operator at a contracted spring failed to notify the manufacturer that the spring source had potentially been …read more.

General Mills announced today that its breakfast cereals will phase out artificial colors and flavors by 2017. Following in the footsteps of other retailers including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Kraft Foods Group, Panera and Subway the move is part of the trend to create healthier products. “We’ve continued to listen to consumers who want to …read more.

[vimeo 131327739 w=500 h=281] 2015 Fort Wayne Flood from KeenAP on Vimeo. All of the rain recently has caused quite a few problems across the state of Indiana, including several areas experiencing severe flooding. There are three rivers that come together in downtown Fort Wayne, the Maumee River, the St. Joseph River and the St. …read more.

Jake Lloyd, a native of Carmel, Indiana, has been arrested after leading police in South Carolina on a high speed chase in excess of 100 miles per hour last Wednesday, June 17. The actor, who played Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” as a boy, led officers on a chase …read more.

[weaver_youtube HCdUubr70i8 rel=0] The trailer for Robin Williams’ final film was released online Wednesday, June 17. The film will debut in theaters July 10. In the film, entitled “Boulevard,” Williams portrays a “married but closeted 60 year old bank employee” whose life changes dramatically after he picks up a young male huslter, played by Roberto …read more.

A new study published in the journal Current Biology has found that kangaroos tend to be left-handed. Lead researcher Yegor Malashichev, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, found that wild kangaroos in Australia and Tasmania showed “a natural preference for their left hands when performing particular actions – grooming the nose, picking a leaf or bending …read more.

A new law goes into effect July 1 allowing the legal manufacturing, selling or owning of a sawed-off or short-barreled shotgun in Indiana. The law does come with restrictions. The shotgun must measure at least 26 inches in overall length and the owner must have proper permits and register the shotgun accordingly with the Bureau …read more.

Donald Allen Worley, 23, of Richmond was arrested Tuesday, June 16, on charges that he allegedly bit a two year old boy in the face. The child had been left in Worley’s care at his residence, according to the probable cause affidavit. Worley told Detective Tom Legear of the Richmond Police Department that the child …read more.

[weaver_youtube hFrc25f_mUc rel=0] The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a plan to change the $10 bill, replacing Alexander Hamilton’s image on the currency with a woman’s portrait. The updated $10 isn’t expected to be released until at least 2020, due to production times and security issues. The date coincides, however, with the 100th anniversary of …read more.

Bosse Field in Evansville turns 100 years old today. It is the third oldest continuously-running ballpark in the United States after Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago. Bosse is currently home to the Evansville Otters baseball team, which is part of the Pioneer League and has played home games at the field …read more.

[weaver_youtube 15aLEDaOMVM rel=0] Purdue University has been ranked 16th in the world among universities granted U.S. patents in 2014, according to a new report by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. The ranking brings them up from 27th the previous year. Purdue had 93 U.S. utility patents issued in 2014. …read more.

A pizza restaurant employee has been charged with false information and intimidation after texting a fake bomb threat to get out of work, according to police. Ashley N. Keichinger, 18, of Dyer, was charged Friday, June 12. The incident occurred June 6 at Doreen’s Pizzeria, Joliet Street, Crown Point. Police responded to a call of …read more.

Two historic Brown County dolls will be making their debut in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History beginning in July. The two dolls, which will be featured in a permanent exhibit, “American Enterprise,” will showcase Brown County talent and innovation, along with preserving an important part of its history. Both Brown County’s Abigail and …read more.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg came out as gay in an editorial essay printed in the South Bend Tribune today, saying that it took him years to accept his sexuality and that he hoped by sharing his experience he could help others who may be struggling with their personal identities, as well. Buttigieg, 33, is …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0pW-p-wb8U4 rel=0]   According to a new study by Jessica Gall Myrick, an assistant professor and researcher in Indiana University’s media school, watching cat videos can boost energy and positive emotions while decreasing negative feelings. The study, published in the most recent issue of Computers in Human Behavior, surveyed nearly 7,000 people regarding their …read more.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources biologists have confirmed the presence of a wild black bear in northern Indiana today. The bear reportedly walked in from Michigan. The DNR received reliable reports earlier in the week of the wandering bear near South Bend and was able to make confirmation after wildlife biologist Budd Veverka examined the …read more.

A Steuben county man wanted in Indiana was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Lodi, California, Thursday, June 11. A warrant had been issued for Jack Edward Miller Jr. on May 22. He was wanted for failure to register as a sex or violent offender after changing addresses while living in Steuben county. Police received information …read more.

[weaver_youtube eeSBWpyIib4 rel=0] A rugby player broke his arm wrestling another player for charity on live TV in Australia Thursday night. Ben Ross’ right arm snapped several seconds into the arm wrestling match with Wendell Sailor on the Footy Show. Both are former National Rugby League players. The incident shocked the show’s hosts, live studio …read more.

According to the Indiana secretary of state’s office, a computer error has caused approximately 1,400 recent car buyers to share identical paper license plate numbers with other drivers. An employee in the auto dealer services division made an error during a system data backup, stated Valerie Kroeger, director of communication for the secretary of state. …read more.

David Capp, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, has announced the sentencing for Scott Klingerman, 45, South Bend, for the crime of wire fraud. Klingerman was sentenced June 10 to 20 months in prison and two years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $26,654.62 to the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0h7sPx9xGlg rel=0] Following months of negotiations, Belfast Zoological Gardens is happy to announce the arrival of a critically endangered dragon at Belfast Zoo. Considered all but extinct, the flying reptile will be housed in a specially designed enclosure. His prey will be sourced from outside the zoo’s animal collection, where possible. An infant male, …read more.

Three people attempting to tube on the Wabash River near the Roush Reservoir dam in Huntington county last night were swept off the inflatable tubes in swift water and had to be rescued. Indiana Conservation officers from Wabash, Grant and Kosciusko counties, as well as multiple other emergency response agencies, responded to a 911 call …read more.

A 16 year old summer school student at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis was taken into custody today for carrying a handgun into the school, according to a release from Wayne Township Schools. The student was attending classes at the Ben Davis ninth grade center when administrators discovered that he was carrying a handgun. …read more.

Broadview Networks, a communications provider for small businesses on the east coast, has used data from the research firm Hoover’s to create a map of the companies with the most revenue in each state in the last fiscal year. Banks, automakers and large-scale retailers were among those at the top. The three with the biggest …read more.

[weaver_youtube eT50hQINVrI rel=0] The Wall Street Journal has created a side-by-side video comparing 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah’s Belmont Stakes race with 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat’s Belmont race to see which horse would win if they had raced against each other. American Pharoah ran the sixth fastest Belmont ever on June 6, however …read more.

[weaver_youtube TQFBrSccYN8 rel=0] Micah Graves of Mississippi attended the first home game of the season for the Biloxi Shuckers baseball team June 6 at MGM Park in Biloxi Mississippi with his GoPro camera to film some of the action, not knowing he would end up catching more than he bargained for. Graves was wearing the camera on his …read more.

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health has once again been named among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” for 2015-16. Riley is the only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana. The rankings were based on ten pediatric specialties including cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, …read more.

A rare B-17 bomber landed at the DeKalb County Airport in Auburn June 8 as part of a traveling tour, and for several visitors who came to see the plane it was a historic reunion. Everett Smiley, 91, came from Kokomo wearing his original Army Air Corps uniform to experience a flight on the B-17 for …read more.

Pizza Hut first released a hot dog stuffed crust pizza in the United Kingdom in 2012. It has since been sold in Canada, Australia and South Korea as well. Now, rumors are spreading that the “fusion” menu item may be coming to Pizza Hut’s restaurants in the United States. Photos of a teaser ad have …read more.

The Indianapolis Zoo has introduced its newest resident, Calypso, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. She was born at the zoo to mother Kalei and father Kimo April 24. Calypso weighed 39 pounds when she was born, and has already grown to more than 70 pounds. Zoo officials say she is the granddaughter of Nova, the matriarch …read more.

NASA will launch a test flight of a flying saucer-shaped vehicle from the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii at 1 p.m. EDT today. The Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator project is a step toward a manned Mars landing. The blast-off had originally been scheduled for last week, but was cancelled due to bad …read more.

A “Flinstones” theme park in Arizona named Bedrock City is officially on the real estate market. The property includes 30 acres located approximately 30 miles south of the Grand Canyon at the junction of Highways 84 and 180 has a listing price of $2 million. It was opened in 1972 and includes a gift shop, …read more.

Delaware county is once again at the top of the list for the number of discovered and dismantled methamphetamine labs in Indiana during the first quarter of 2015. It has led the state for the past several years. According to statistics released by Indiana State Police, 68 meth labs ranging from one-pot to larger, more …read more.

A Fort Wayne man is facing multiple charges, including child neglect, after he admitted to police that he left two of his children home alone and took a 2 month old along with him to buy cocaine. Michael L. Johnson, 26, was pulled over at approximately 3 a.m. June 5 by an officer with the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has awarded a total of $828,797 in funds for its annual Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology grants to projects across the state. Projects that will benefit from the grants to preserve local history include: Ball State University’s anthropology department received two grants of $49,929 each to conduct archaeological …read more.

The toy company Mattel has announced a new “Fashionista” line of Barbie dolls that the company says will reflect a more diverse array of skin tones, hair colors, eye colors and facial constructions. The popular doll’s makeover also includes adjustable ankles that will allow her to wear either high heels or flats. In the past …read more.

The Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend has announced the addition of three rare Amur Leopard cubs, born to resident leopards Pearl and Sergei at the zoo March 20. Amur Leopards are the world’s rarest big cat, considered critically endangered with only an estimated 70 remaining in the wild and just over 100 in captivity. Wild …read more.

[weaver_youtube jMzIqrMFdA0 rel=0] The 2015 graduating class of Kahuku High School in Hawaii is making headlines with a song and dance performance they put together and learned for their graduation day ceremony. The routine includes a mash-up of pop songs and dancing/choreography. In the YouTube video, posted Friday, May 29, by MoStreetProductions, the senior class …read more.

The Hoosier Lottery has begun selling a new $2 scratch-off ticket that is bacon scented. Prizes include the possibility to win up to $10,000 instantly and the chance to win a 20 year supply of bacon, paid in $250 annual installments. The “Bringin’ Home the Bacon” tickets officially went on sale Tuesday, June 2. The …read more.

Lake O’ the Woods Club of Valparaiso, the second-oldest, continually-operating nudist club in the United States is celebrating its 82nd anniversary during National Nude Week, July 5-12. Again this year, LOWC members and visitors will gather in the pool on July 11 at the designated time with all other AANR affiliated clubs and businesses. Although …read more.

A rare piebald fawn was born at Deer Tracks Junction in Cedar Springs, Michigan recently. The fawn was named “Dragon” by workers, who are taking care of him after he was rejected by his mother. Only 1 percent of whitetail fawns are born piebald, or with large patches of unpigmented skin. Their chance of survival …read more.

[weaver_youtube sAoq2ioKA_E rel=0] Today, June 2, marks the 25th anniversary of the largest tornado outbreak in the state of Indiana’s history. On June 2, 1990, 37 separate tornadoes touched down across the state, which broke previous records and has not yet been surpassed since. Twelve Hoosiers were killed as a result of the storms and …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3A7JjoPgkvU rel=0] A Gautier, Mississippi, police officer recently came a little too close for comfort to a powerful act of Mother Nature. Officer Mark Rodriguez was driving his police cruiser along Interstate 10 during stormy weather when a huge bolt of lightning struck a nearby bridge. His dashcam caught the strike on video. The …read more.

A female bald eagle that has been spotted at Lake Monroe in Bloomington is believed to be approximately 27 years old, which is very rare for the large birds. Biologist Teresa Bass of the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife was on the lake Sunday, May 31, with her husband when they saw the bald …read more.

A man in Randolph County Indiana had to call for help when he was stranded in his car on a flooded roadway near SR 1 and SR 28 at approximately 4:45 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Indiana State Police Trooper Mike Bradbury, who had just gone off duty but was nearby, responded to the call. He …read more.

An EF-1 tornado has been confirmed to have hit in Indianapolis Saturday night, May 30. The affected area, a subdivision off Southeastern Ave. on the southeast side of the city, saw damage ranging from downed tree limbs to several houses that are likely destroyed. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado on Sunday, May 31, …read more.

[weaver_youtube fzuyfPrqZLQ rel=0] The Indiana National Guard held a change of command ceremony was held Saturday, May 30, at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. Long-time Major General Martin Umbarger officially retired after serving 45 years in the military. He passed the reins of the Guard to the new top commander, Brigadier General Courtney Carr. …read more.

The Canal and River Trust, which works to preserve more than 2,000 miles of waterways throughout England and Wales, has created walking lanes exclusively for ducks in London, Birmingham and Manchester. The walkways have heavy foot traffic and the initiative is part of a campaign to raise awareness of sharing space and watching where people, …read more.

Memorial Day was a little more eventful for one family in Muncie. According to The Star Press in Muncie, a dispute over the last remaining rib at a barbecue between two women resulted in one woman being stabbed in the eye with a fork. On Sunday evening, Sabrina Davis, 45, was arrested by officials on …read more.

Franklin, Indiana, based Gemini Production Solutions has been chosen to provide event management, site operations and waste reclamation services for the band Mumford & Sons’ 2015 “Gentlemen of Road” national tour. Gemini will also provide administrative and other production support for the tour, which begins June 5 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. “Gemini is very …read more.

Huntington University has been named to College Recruiter’s list of “hidden gem” colleges in the United States for employers seeking graduates with skills in animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects. HU’s digital media arts program was established in 2005 and includes majors in animation, broadcast-fusion media, film production and film studies. The department …read more.

State health officials announced yesterday that the number of HIV cases in the southeastern Indiana outbreak is now at 162 cases (159 confirmed and three preliminary positive). Due to the closure of the Community Outreach Center on Sunday and Monday, all numbers included in this release are as of May 22. The Community Outreach Center, including …read more.

The French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana, has received the reader’s choice award in USA Today’s list of best historic hotels in the United States. The resort came in at the top of the list in reader voting. A selection of 20 hotels were nominated for the award out of 260 hotels recognized by …read more.