Kalamazoo Michigan’s tourism bureau is sponsoring a new way to taste all of Kalamazoo’s different craft beers. “Give a Craft” is a craft beer trail created to promote both tourism and the county’s local breweries at the same time. Participants will receive a beer trail “passport” that can be stamped at 11 different breweries in …read more.

Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has proposed renaming a U.S. Post Office at 601 S. Main St., Elkhart, after Staff Sergeant Jesse Williams, who died in December 2013 while serving overseas. Williams, an Elkhart native, was among six soldiers who were killed when a Blackhawk helicopter crashed. He had been deployed three times: once to Iraq …read more.

[weaver_youtube f26ZS-Gwy08 rel=0] A Noblesville man is causing controversy with a yard sign he created advertising firewood for sale. It reads “I love Mexican people but they do not belong in the U.S. No Mexicans on my property. C.J. Spence.” Spence says he has had problems in the past with a Mexican leaf cleaning crew …read more.

The American Geriatrics Society has chosen Steven Counsell, M.D., director of the geriatrics program and Indiana University School of Medicine, as its president at the AGS annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Counsell also serves as executive director of the highly acclaimed GRACE (Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders) Team Care program, is …read more.

A study done by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business has found that three of the state’s largest cities – Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend – saw strong population gains in 2014. The study used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine growth rates for cities and …read more.

The U.S. Navy held a keel laying ceremony for the Virginia-class submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Indiana (SSN 789) May 16 at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia. “The Indiana keel laying is an important construction milestone for us and our shipbuilding partners,” stated Rear Adm. David Johnson, program executive officer for submarines. “This …read more.

The Chief ice cream shop in Goshen has been featured on a national list of the 33 best ice cream shops in America by Thrillist. Chosen for the simple decor and home town charm, Thrillist tasters were especially enchanted with The Chief’s Blue Moon flavor, which was described as ‘kind of tasting like blue raspberry …read more.

TravelChannel.com has named Lake Rudolph Campground and RV Resort in Santa Claus, Indiana, to its top ten best family campgrounds in the United States. The campground was recognized for its numerous amenities and Christmas theme. From playgrounds and mini golf to family movie nights and visits with Rudolph, there are many activities for the whole family. …read more.

[weaver_youtube C_ivQLYhDuk rel=0] Indiana native David Letterman will host his final “Late Show” on CBS tonight beginning at 11:35 p.m. (EDT). He’s retiring after hosting the show for 22 years. Letterman began his television career as a weather man and anchor on WLWI (now WTHR) in Indianapolis after graduating from Ball State University in 1969. He …read more.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has declared May 20 David Letterman Day in the city. The Indianapolis native is hosting his final show tonight after more than 30 years at the desk of the ‘Late Show’ on CBS. Some of the guests on this week’s show have included Tom Hanks and Bill Murray. The final Late …read more.

New federal tax documents from Notre Dame University show that football coach Brian Kelly’s base pay increased significantly during the 2013 calendar year, but his overall compensation fell. According to the documents, Kelly earned a base salary of just under $1 million. However his total compensation with bonus pay from the school amounted to $1.2 …read more.

Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann, Secretary of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Dr. John Wernert and Director of the FSSA’s Division of Aging Yonda Snyder honored recipients of the Golden Hoosier Awards at the Indiana Statehouse Monday, May 18. The awards, which originated in 2008, honor outstanding Hoosier senior citizens for a lifetime of service …read more.

A man involved with robbing a Fort Wayne Family Dollar store took a moment to try and help calm a worker who was hyperventilating after she was forced to open the store at gunpoint around 6 a.m. Monday, May 18. According to the police report, the worker was interrupted while getting ready to open the …read more.

South Bend-area adults who have never received a high school diploma will soon have a new option available: a tuition-free, fast-track program funded by Goodwill LEADS. The Excel Center will initially serve 350 students wishing to earn an Indiana Core 40 diploma, which is different than a GED or high school equivalency program. Students will …read more.

An explosion killed one woman and totally leveled a Pulsaski county house over the weekend. Neighbors reported the incident at approximately 7:15 a.m. Saturday, May 16, in Medaryville. Firefighters from Medaryville and San Pierre battled the resulting blaze for several hours. The body of Nancy Jendrasziewicz, 53, was found inside. An autopsy indicated she died …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3nFojDa1VRY rel=0] Researchers at Purdue University are studying how dogs can help people with mental health disorders, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. They want to find out whether there is a tangible impact and what it is about dogs that can help improve people’s lives. The Purdue researchers are partnering with K9s for …read more.

Summer is approaching, and fun in the sun requires breaking out the sunscreen to protect your skin. Consumer Reports has announced findings that some sunscreens may not be giving the protection users are looking for. In a recent study, the organization found that one third of 34 sunscreens tested did not meet the SPF claims …read more.

Purdue University’s board of trustees has approved plans to freeze tuition for resident, non-resident and international students at the West Lafayette campus for the next two years. The board also endorsed a proposed operating budget which includes a merit pay increase of 3.5 percent for employees in West Lafayette. In addition, the proposal raises entry-level …read more.

Two Hoosier minor league ballparks have been named among the nation’s best by Baseball America. Fort Wayne’s Parkview Field and Victory Field in Indianapolis both placed in the top ten on the list. Baseball America surveyed more than 100 minor league general managers, radio announcers, league observers and others involved in the game to help …read more.

The Delaware county fair board has canceled its annual hog wrestling contest after online petitions called it “sadistic” and “barbaric” and threats were made to protest the fair if the event continued as scheduled. Hog wrestling had been a popular county fair event in the past and was revived over the past several years. An online …read more.

Alicia Keir, 24, of DeMotte, Indiana, pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of her newborn on a cruise ship in October 2011. Keir, then 20, boarded the Caribbean cruise ship with a friend and that friend’s family. She knew she was pregnant, but did not tell anyone else that was with her …read more.

Michigan representatives continue to delay a project that has been in the works for years to redraw the border line between Indiana and Michigan. Parties from both states met Tuesday morning, May 12, for the Indiana-Michigan Boundary Line Commission to discuss the cost of surveying the state line. “Some of us have put a lot of …read more.

A Canadian couple on a flight from Canada to Japan on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10, got a big surprise mid-air: a new baby girl. According to new dad Wes Branch, he and his girlfriend Ada didn’t even know they were pregnant. Ada began having pain during the flight and was moved to a business …read more.

The Indianapolis Zoo has welcomed two new koala residents this week. Milo and Thackory arrived via a Southwest Airlines flight from Queensland, Australia, Monday evening. Milo is four years old. He is the son of Coombah, who was part of the koaka exhibit at Indianapolis Zoo in 2008. Milo means “eye” in Aboriginal. Zoo officials …read more.

The League of American Bicyclists has ranked Indiana 37th on its annual list of bicycle friendly states as part of Bike to Work Week. The League looked at five categories to determine the rankings: legislation and enforcement, policies and programs, infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement and education and planning. The top five states on …read more.

Indiana University basketball player Devin Davis, 20, was cited with drug possession this week and suspended from all team activities. “Any additional action related to Davis’ status will occur after further review of this matter,” said J.D. Campbell, IU men’s basketball spokesman, in a statement. Davis, a sophomore forward from Indianapolis, was charged with possession …read more.

Ball State University students have developed a new phone app that will allow visitors to Indiana state parks to create driving or walking history tours for their trip. The Indiana State Park History Tour app allows users to discover historic sites, view historic photos, read stories and see maps interpreting the history of 23 state …read more.

A mother in Rockford, Illinois, started noticing something wrong with her youngest son’s eye approximately two months ago. Julie Fitzgerald thought she saw something in the back of Avery’s eye when she looked at him in certain light. Fitzgerald turned to the internet to try and find out what it might be, and read a …read more.

Indiana State Police Trooper Mike Wood of the Putnamville Post responded to numerous calls Saturday morning regarding a fawn in the median of Interstate 70 that appeared to be alive but in danger on the busy highway. Wood was able to locate the deer in the median as had been stated, and also found what …read more.

Police are having difficulty investigating cars being broken into at University Park Mall in Mishawaka due to a lack of clues and no signs of forced entry. In December, eight cars were broken into at the mall and items were stolen from them. Another three vehicles have been broken into recently with similar patterns. The …read more.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is debuting a new exhibit this weekend entitled “Hot Wheels: Race to Win.” The traveling exhibit features Mattel’s Hot Wheels diecast cars and a behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling world of racing. It will offer hands-on experiences for experimentation and play using authentic race gear and memorabilia to engage the …read more.

A pair of bald eagles that have been nesting at Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty have hatched three young eaglets for the first time ever observed in the park’s history. The pair of adult eagles have made their home in the park for the past three years but have never hatched an egg …read more.

Uber, the popular ride-booking service that competes with taxis using a smartphone app, has added Fort Wayne as a city where its services are provided. The company will offer UberX, a low cost service with a $2 base fare plus 20 cents per minute and/or $1.50 per mile. It officially launches in Fort Wayne this …read more.

The earthquake felt Saturday, May 2, throughout southern Michigan and northern Indiana has revealed a new geological fault line in Kalamazoo County. A Michigan State University scientist wrote a paper 20 years ago suggesting the possibility of the fault line, but the existence had remained unproven until now. “I always thought there was something there …read more.

A second grade class from Cumberland Elementary School in West Lafayette is asking state legislators to name the firefly as Indiana’s official state insect. Maggie Samudio’s class was learning about the 50 states when one student asked why Indiana doesn’t have a state insect. The class decided to come up with a plan to change …read more.

The J.S. Yopp Gallery at Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis will host a small exhibition of hats from the collection of Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, beloved children’s author. Audrey S. Geisel, Dr. Seuss’ widow, is allowing the collection to tour the country for the first time since his death in 1991. It will …read more.

Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis has announced several new accelerated degree programs that will help students graduate earlier and save money in the process. Students who enroll in the new accelerated programs will be able to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years instead of six, saving an average of $7,000 in …read more.

Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky Ohio will open Saturday, May 9, for the 2015 season with a new, floorless roller coaster named Rougarou. The park’s 17th coaster, Rougarou stands 14 stories tall and flips passengers upside down four times at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour while their feet dangle inches above …read more.

Winnebago Towables in Middlebury announced plans May 5 to expand operations, creating up to 150 new jobs by 2019. A subsidiary of Winnebago Industries, Forest City, Iowa, the company invested approximately $5.4 million in April to purchase four new facilities. It plans to grow production as well as invest up to $250,000 in equipment over …read more.

The Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis will be host to Dana Mecum’s 28th annual Spring Classic auction May 12-16, recognized as the largest and best muscle car auction in the world. A showcase of an estimated 2,000 vehicles will be on display. The annual event draws crowds in the tens of thousands of buyers, sellers …read more.

A Mishawaka man’s erratic driving last Saturday caught the attention of a state trooper and eventually landed him in jail.

The 51st class of U.S. Presidential Scholars was announced yesterday by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The list recognizes 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. Two students from Indiana were among those honored: Beresford L. Clarke, a student at Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, and Anat P. Berday-Sacks, a …read more.

[weaver_youtube bVY3Gy3VBAw rel=0] A small plane crashed into the back of a truck while attempting to make an emergency landing according to Indiana State Police just before noon today near the Huntington Municipal Airport at US 224 and SR 5, Huntington. No major injuries have been reported. ISP is investigating. The intersection was closed to traffic …read more.

Olympic gold medal gymnast Nastia Liukin has been chosen as the grand marshal of this year’s Indianapolis 500. “We’re excited to have Nastia Liukin as part of the rich pre-race pageantry of the Indianapolis 500,” stated J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “Over the years we have welcomed many famous athletes from outside the …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer’s Sportsmen’s Benevolence Fund (SBF) program was used by Indiana deer hunters to donate a record 1,756 deer to feed hungry Hoosiers this past deer season.

An Indianapolis mother/daughter duo will be starring in a new HGTV show that premieres tonight at 11 p.m. Karen Jensen and Mina Starsiak call themselves “Two Chicks and a Hammer.” They have been working together for several years, purchasing run down houses in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis and renovating them for resale. The …read more.

The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department is warning drivers on US 20 of a large sinkhole that has opened up on the shoulder of the road. Dispatch received a call regarding the sinkhole in the area of Brushy Prairie (925 E.) along US 20 east of LaGrange. The responding officer took the photos and contacted the …read more.

[weaver_youtube -W_nhdaITKs rel=0] The Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy (CENTA) at St. Vincent Indianapolis is the first to offer a new FDA approved surgical procedure for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Dr. Tod Huntley of CENTA is among a select group of physicians in the United States trained in the new treatment option. OSA …read more.

A former surgeon from Lafayette who was accused of plotting to kill his ex-wife in 2014 was caught in Arizona last night after fleeing Indiana earlier in the week. Gregory Konrath removed his tracking device and fled Indiana on Tuesday, April 28. He was apprehended during a traffic stop in Coconino county, Arizona, about a …read more.

The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that travels the country, will be on display through May 4 at Fort Benjamin Harrison on 56th Street, Lawrence, IN. A special opening ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. tonight. The traveling tribute allows people who may not be able to see the …read more.

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer is receiving lots of praise for an act of kindness. Officer Brittany Waltz spotted a young pizza delivery driver stranded on the side of the road trying to change a flat tire. She pulled over to help, but the lug nuts on the tire wouldn’t budge. Bret Grubbs, the …read more.

Vincennes University signed an articulation agreement with the Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Division on April 29 to award college credits to their Conservation Officers for completed training and years of experience. These credits will assist officers in furthering their education, through Vincennes University’s highly-regarded program in Conservation Law Enforcement; the only one of its kind …read more.

A couple camping on the shores of Lake Michigan recently captured images of a mirage of the Chicago skyline inverted over the water. “We were definitely not expecting to photograph this,” stated Josh Super, who was at Warren Dunes State Park near Bridgman, Michigan, with his girlfriend. He said they were hiking at sunset when …read more.

Jeff Gordon has been announced as the choice for this year’s Indianapolis 500 pace car driver. Gordon, who grew up in Pittsboro, IN, will lead the pack May 24 for the 99th running of the race. The pace car itself will be a Corvette Z06. Gordon took some practice laps on the track at Indianapolis …read more.

Michiana is not making the grade according to the American Lung Association’s annual state of the air report. Berrien, Cass, LaPorte and St. Joseph counties all received failing grades based on analysis of particle pollution in the ozone. Elkhart county was given a “C” grade. Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties do not …read more.

Anheuser-Busch has been accused of promoting rape culture due to a slogan printed on some bottles of Bud Light beer. A backlash over the words “The perfect beer for removing ‘no’ from your vocabulary for the night,” one of 140 different slogans printed on beer bottles, has been criticized extensively on social media. The Twitter …read more.

Two companies today announced plans to expand their operations and create 69 new jobs in northeast Indiana. “There’s a reason why Indiana continues to have the highest concentration of private sector manufacturing jobs in the United States,” said Governor Mike Pence. “By any measure, Indiana’s the best place to start or grow a business. And …read more.

The City of Indianapolis, Bolloré Group and Indianapolis Power and Light Company have announced that construction will begin on the first 12 of up to 200 BlueIndy electric car share stations in Indianapolis soon. The BlueIndy system will be the largest electric car share service in the U.S. when it is completed. Stations throughout the city …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8d67f2Vu3Qg rel=0] A Noblesville High School student’s class project is earning her more than just a good grade, it’s garnering attention from a pretty important group: NASA is now following her updates on social media. Jessie Elliott, a junior, is working on a project for Don Wettrick’s Innovations class regarding light pollution. She wants …read more.

A semi driver who sneezed while attempting to navigate an exit ramp off I-94 in Burns Harbor, IN, lost control of his rig Monday, April 27, and ended up rolling it on its side. Edward W. McCallum, 48, of Hobart, IN, was driving his 1999 Peterbilt onto the ramp for exit 19, southbound SR 249 …read more.

Forty-five community organizations from Goshen and the surrounding area were selected through IU Health Goshen’s Community Benefit Fund Grant Program to receive a total of $300,600 for 2015. In addition, the committee awarded $1.2 million to Maple City Health Care Center for their expansion project from the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program. The organizations were …read more.

General Motors’ Fort Wayne Assembly Plant – home of the regular and double-cab Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra – ranks No. 5 among the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s top 30 generators of onsite green power. The assembly plant generates its renewable energy onsite from methane captured from decomposing trash in a nearby landfill, powering 43 …read more.

Nylabone Puppy Starter Kit dog chews are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination that may affect both pets and their owners. Dogs who have chewed on the bones are of course at risk. According to the Food and Drug Administration, humans who have touched the chews are also at risk of infection if they …read more.

Several Indiana high schools have been included on The Washington Post’s annual list of the country’s “most challenging.” The rankings were based on several factors including the number of students taking advanced placement courses, international baccalaureate tests and advanced international certificate of education tests. Also noted are the percentage of students who come from families …read more.

Alisa “Lisa” Marie Jackson, 24, a fugitive wanted in connection with the stabbing death of a woman in Hawaii, was arrested at the Coliseum Park Apartments in Fort Wayne Friday, April 24. Jackson, wanted on a federal warrant, was taken into custody by FBI Special Agents. She is accused of killing Catherine Walker at Aliamanu …read more.

[weaver_youtube sHOZ1LsHicA rel=0] The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office has released dash-cam video from a high speed pursuit that ended with the death of the suspect, identified as Don Smith, 29, of Elkhart, April 9. The incident began with an armed robbery at a bank in Watseka, IL. The suspect fled when police arrived, taking a …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4bJhPKVRY0M rel=0] An Indiana woman recently underwent brain surgery in Los Angeles for what was believed to be a tumor, but doctors discovered something else entirely. Yamini Karanam started having difficulty last September with listening comprehension and felt something wasn’t right. A neurologist and neurosurgeon in Indianapolis argued over what the problem was and …read more.

An Indiana family that cashed in a $2 million winning Hoosier Lottery ticket has been accused of fraud. Jackie Parsley II, his younger brother Joseph Parsley and Joseph’s wife Ashlee Campbell-Parsley were arrested April 22 in Putnam and Hendricks counties. According to court documents, the winning ticket came from a roll of scratch-offs from the …read more.

The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced today that Jonathan J. (Jon) Myers will join the organization as president effective May 11. “We are thrilled to introduce Jon as the new president of the Whitley County EDC,” said board chairman Robin Wright, “We believe Jon brings the right combination of experience, knowhow, and passion …read more.

Nine Hoosier colleges and universities have been named to The Princeton Review’s annual list of the nation’s most environmentally responsible. Ball State University was the only Indiana campus to be ranked in the top 50. DePauw University, Earlham College, Indiana State University, Indiana University, IUPUI, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame were all named to …read more.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of all ice creams, frozen yogurts, sorbets, and ice cream sandwiches for all flavors and containers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company is ceasing all sales and closing all scoop shops until all products are ensured to be 100 percent safe. Listeria …read more.

The Indiana Landmarks organization has announced its annual list of the 10 most endangered Hoosier landmarks, which includes seven new entries and three locations that are repeating from the 2014 list. Circumstances that land properties among the most endangered vary, but usually involve factors such as the threat of demolition, abandonment, neglectful owners, dilapidation, lack …read more.

Indianapolis World Sports Park will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Americas Division One tournament with teams from around the world May 3 through May 9. Cricket teams from Bermuda, Canada, Suriname and the United States will be in attendance to compete. The top two teams will advance to the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, set …read more.

Parents of students at Southport High School in Indianapolis received a phone call Wednesday, April 22, from Principal Barbara Brouwer informing them that students and staff members had been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) by another student. The Marion County Public Health Department is recommending that any students and staff who have been exposed get a …read more.

A new smartphone app will allow users to stay on top of crime in in their neighborhood. Inspired by the 1980s cartoon McGruff the Crime Dog, the McGruff Mobile app shows where crimes have occurred and where registered sex offenders live. It is available for free through a partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council …read more.

Smithsonian.com has named Nashville, Indiana, as one of the 20 best small towns in America. Nashville was chosen because it’s a ‘bucolic, woodsy paradise for country music fans and art lovers alike.’ Smithsonian highlights the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, the Brown County Art Gallery, coffeehouses and the fall colors at Brown County State …read more.

Indiana State University is the first higher education institution to be granted approval to fly unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, in the state. The Federal Aviation Administration has granted certificates of authorization for ISU to operate drones at Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field, as well as the Indiana National Guard’s Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in …read more.

A Ball State University professor and alum have identified a spider species that is able to change colors to match its background when hunting, a rare ability in the animal kingdom. Gary Dodson, Ball State biology professor, and Alissa Anderson, who graduated with a master’s degree in 2012 and is currently pursuing a doctorate at …read more.

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo will open for the season on Saturday, April 25. This year mark’s the zoo’s 50th birthday, which will be celebrated all summer long with new exhibits and special events. One exciting new thing for visitors to look for is baby Sumatran orangutan Asmara, who will make her public debut this …read more.

Blue Bell Ice Cream has announced a recall of all products currently on the market, following previous recalls of specific product lines due to concerns of listeria contamination. The company has stated that its ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks all have the possibility of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause …read more.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will open 1,166 acres of land along the Wabash River for public use to coincide with the start of spring turkey hunting season April 22. The land was acquired as part of the IDNR’s Healthy Rivers INitiative (HRI), which was launched in 2010 to secure permanent conservation protection for …read more.

Trustees at Indiana University have approved the establishment of a new engineering program on the Bloomington campus and the first two degrees in the program. The new program follows the release of an economic development study from 2014 and was strongly endorsed by a university task force and a blue ribbon committee of engineering experts. …read more.

A Coast Guard helicopter crew in northern Michigan captured several images of shipwrecks visible through the water of Lake Michigan along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore now that the ice has melted. The shallow wrecks are a few of many that line part of the Manitou Passage, an underwater preserve between the dunes and …read more.

The state of Michigan is now requiring anyone who forages for and sells edible wild mushrooms to register for a new certification program. The program is meant to ensure that people who buy wild mushrooms aren’t mistakenly poisoned. Foragers will be required to attend an all-day class and score 80 percent or higher on a …read more.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced a bill April 14 to create a citizens panel to recommend a female candidate to replace the image of Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. The bill is part of a national campaign pushing for new $20 bills by the year 2020, the 100th anniversary of the constitutional amendment guaranteeing …read more.

A deadly outbreak of dog flu has been spreading across the Midwest and state health officials have confirmed reports in Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, there have been at least a dozen cases reported in northwest Indiana in the past week. The outbreak was first reported in Chicago and Wisconsin. …read more.

A southern Indiana man who attempted to fake his own death to avoid arrest in 2012 has been released from prison to serve the remainder of his sentence on probation. Wade R. Meisberger, 43, was released Monday from the Indiana Department of Corrections. He had become a fugitive in 2012 when a probation violation warrant …read more.

[weaver_youtube mnE4dXo5bIM rel=0] A house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in West Lafayette has been named a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Named Samara, the home was built by Wright for John and Catherine Christian in the 1950s. The preservation of the home isn’t the only original thing about it, though. …read more.

Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, has created a new style of hospital gown that aims to offer more coverage, particularly in the rear, for patients. The “Model G” gown is designed like a wrap-around robe using adjustable snaps on the front and along the shoulders, closing the once-drafty back. The company said in a statement …read more.

A University of Notre Dame professor has been named the recipient of this year’s 1st Source Bank Commercialization Award. Joe Urbany, a professor of marketing in the university’s Mendoza College of Business, is being recognized for his success in taking a customer research system he helped develop to the marketplace. Urbany’s research helped him co-found …read more.

[weaver_youtube ukRQj9oXfi8 rel=0] The Indiana National Guard Headquarters held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the completion of a nearly $40 million makeover to the building at 2002 S. Hold Road, Indianapolis. Officials led a tour of the facility, which houses joint operations where responsibilities are delegated in the event of a disaster such as …read more.

Although northern Indiana is seeing a cool start to spring, an area farming expert predicts planting season will result in a great yield this year, which may in turn mean lower prices at the grocery store on some items. Matt Bechdol, a specialist in geo-spacial analysis for food and agriculture, feels that food prices may …read more.

The federal government has approved a $100 million rail upgrade to a section of track between Indianapolis and Louisville, something that both CSX and the Louisville-Indiana Railroad have been anticipating for months. The joint-use agreement calls for CSX to spend up to $90 million to install longer fused rail that will allow heavier trains to …read more.

Police officers responding to a report of domestic violence at a Plainfield, IN, Walmart discovered a mobile meth lab in the parking lot shortly after 6 p.m. last night. A caller had contacted police regarding a man striking a woman in the parking lot at 2372 E. Main Street. The caller provided a description of …read more.

A Purdue University faculty member has created Indiana 4-H’s first online curricula program involving environmental science topics including weather, climate, soil and water. “Soil and Water Science” and “Weather and Climate Science” will help students in grades 3-12 learn about topics of increasing interest among the public, according to Natalie Carroll, a Purdue Extension specialist …read more.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has retained Porter Novelli to support ongoing public relations initiatives to continue strengthening Indiana’s global brand reputation as a welcoming place to live, visit and do business. “Indiana continues to have one of the best business climates in the country and hosts a robust travel, tourism and hospitality industry,” …read more.

A Kokomo man has been arrested after crashing into a police car while reportedly intoxicated and texting. Reyshon Holloway, 20, ran his vehicle into a Howard County Sheriff’s Department car in the parking lot of Kokomo Manor Apartments at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 8. The crash caused the police car to collide with another …read more.

[weaver_youtube NlxbtnBb9iI rel=0] Jacob the police horse in St. Petersburg, FL, does more than just help officers with crowd control in the downtown streets at night. In his spare time, he’s taken up painting – with a little help from Jason Hughes, the officer who’s trained him for the past six years. “He really likes to …read more.

The Transportation Security Administration discovered a loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun in a passenger’s carry-on bag around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at an Indianapolis International Airport checkpoint. TSA agents immediately alerted airport police, who took possession of the bag and cited the passenger with local charges. While firearms may be transported in checked baggage provided …read more.

Walmart has announced a $1 billion investment in its workers, including pay raises starting this month for associates. This is the first company-wide increase in wages since the announcement in February that the retail giant would begin providing more opportunities for its workers. With the raise, workers in Indiana will earn at least $1.75 an …read more.