INDIANAPOLIS – The National Federation of State High School Associations adapted several rulings for the 2017 track and field season.

INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a year, we’ve been following the training of service dogs with ICAN, the Indiana Canine Assistance Network. One of the clients paired with a dog is Shennea Dixon, who’s new life partner is Renn. To protect and serve, ICAN service dog Renn is named in honor of fallen IMPD officer, Perry Renn.

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman, who is praying for an end to the gun violence, took her message to the nation’s capital.

WARSAW — Right-of-way acquisitions for the Husky Trail Project, including the roundabout, are almost complete. Only one more acquisition is needed before moving ahead with design plans. Approval of three of the four final properties was given at the Friday, July 1, Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 2,000 Hoosiers will represent their communities during Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay, set for this fall. The names were revealed today, Wednesday, June 29, during a special ceremony at the statehouse in Indianapolis. Friends, family and neighbors nominated people they felt most deserved the honor. It was then up to local committees to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The world’s largest collection of model train exhibits, products and accessories pulls into downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center, located at 100 South Capitol Avenue, on Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10. Held in a different North American city each year, the 2016 Annual National Train Show will showcase all aspects …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA approved the bye week be moved to the first week of the playoffs for Class 6-A.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA has amended its rulings on physicals, allowing more medical professionals to sign off on completed physicals.

INDIANAPOLIS — The following events and concerts are happening in July at the Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis: First Friday Food Truck Festival Friday, July 1, at the Old National Centre Parking Lot Gates open: 5 p.m. General admission tickets: $5 Brian Fallon and The Crowes with special guest, Chris Farren Thursday, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Soul Asylum and The English Beat are coming to perform at The Vogue, located at 6259 North College Avenue. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8. About Soul Asylum “A friend asked me what kind of records I want to make, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Federal officials today arrested an 18-year-old Indiana man who the FBI said had researched potential terrorist targets in his home state before attempting to make his way out of the country and eventually join ISIS in Libya.

BLOOMINGTON – The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) will host its third annual Miracle Maker Celebration on Saturday, June 25, at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS – The home-sided Naptown Third Alarm rode a strong second half to wear out the Bone City Rollers, 236-115, Saturday night in roller derby.

WARSAW — July’s First Friday location will be moved, following approval by Warsaw Board of Works today Friday, June 17. Normally held at Center and Buffalo streets, downtown Warsaw, the event will be moved to East Market Street, between Park Avenue and the alley west of Wood Street July 1.

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the nation’s oldest symphonic choruses, a choir typically associated with a given community’s symphony orchestra, The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir marks its 80th anniversary season in 2016/17 with a stellar lineup of concerts shaped around the Choir’s longtime dedication to collaboration. Featured collaborative partners for the 80 Anniversary Season include: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra – The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – DNR news concerning a new licensing system and hunting dates.

FORT WAYNE — According to a recent study by WalletHub, Fort Wayne ranks among the top 100 metro areas that, demographically, most represent the U.S. overall. Researchers at WalletHub looked at the 379 most populated metro areas in the U.S. Of these, Fort Wayne ranked number 93, while Indianapolis came in at number one. Other Indiana cities studied included …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The originally scheduled appearance of legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight for this Thursday, June 16, at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The newly rescheduled show date is Friday, October 7. All current ticket holders are encouraged to hold on to their …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Notes for the 2016 Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, to be held this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

INDIANAPOLIS — Grammy Award winner Kanye West announced Tuesday, June 14, his first major North American tour in three years and his first stop is in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — This fight isn’t about agility and speed. It’s about winning a battle.

INDIANAPOLIS — People gathered Memorial Day to pay respects at Crown Hill Cemetery.

INDIANAPOLIS — Reunited and re-energized, SoCal native pop-punk trio Eve 6 returned to the music scene in 2012 with “Speak in Code,” eight years after parting ways in 2004. Two of their biggest hits from the end of the millennium, “Inside Out” and “Here’s To The Night,” are instantly recognizable radio gems, with the latter a …read more.

  INDIANAPOLIS — The latest studio album by Trampled by Turtles, “Wild Animals,” emits themes of impermanence that run deep, both lyrically and sonically. The group’s hybrid folk sound continues its evolution, pushing them further into the grey area between genres that defy classification. Trampled by Turtles bring their unique progressive bluegrass sound to The …read more.

FORT WAYNE — With summer just around the corner, many teens’ and young adults’ focus will turn from school work to summer work. In a recent study by WalletHub, Fort Wayne, not far from the Kosciusko County area, ranked number 30 out of 150 cities nationwide for best places to find summer work. To compile …read more.

WARSAW — Road closing requests, agreements, project pay applications and contracts were part of today’s, Friday, May 6, Warsaw Board of Public Works bi-monthly meeting. Heather James, events coordinator for the Center for Lakes & Streams received the approval to close Canal Street to traffic from 7 a.m. Saturday, June 11, through 5 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that the BMV and Ride Safe Indiana will be participating in the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Rally Thursday, May 5 on Monument Circle in Indianapolis to kick off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. The rally is from 11 a.m. to 1 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Wednesday that three-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist Darius Rucker will perform the national anthem before the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil.

MICHIGAN CITY — The state’s first Safe Haven Baby Box will be dedicated Tuesday, April 26, at the Woodburn Fire Station in Woodburn. A second one will be revealed Thursday, April 28, at the Coolspring Township Fire Department near Michigan City.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank confirmed its next location in the Indianapolis market at the southeast corner of Smith Valley Road and SR 135, Greenwood. The bank recently acquired an existing facility in the core of the Greenwood community and will begin significant renovations of the facility soon. The office is expected to open in …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police Post in Bremen added a new K-9 team to the district. Senior Trooper David Caswell and his K-9 partner Chase recently graduated from a 14-week academy certifying them through the International Police Work Dog Association. The K-9 …read more.

By DENNIS ROSEBOUGH Communications Director , Office of Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb  INDIANAPOLIS — At the Indiana State Capitol, the Department of the Navy, the office of the Indiana Lieutenant Governor and Duke Energy hosted a press event regarding energy security and resiliency initiatives in Indiana Wednesday, April 13. This event follows the recent announcement that …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Public Safety Telecommunications Week originated in California in 1981 and was nationally recognized by an act of the United States Congress in 1991. In Indiana, Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been recognized state wide since 1999, most commonly by a proclamation from Indiana’s governor. Public Safety Telecommunications Week reminds all Hoosiers that the first step …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department. Applications …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Musician Janet Jackson is postponing the second leg of her Unbreakable world tour indefinitely.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw senior guard Paul Marandet was one of 60 tabbed to join the Hooiser Basketball Magazine Top 60 workouts this weekend.

INDIANAPOLIS — A man believes it’s a miracle that he survived after making it out of a crushed car on Saturday, April 2.

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Indiana Grown announced a new partnership with Homegrown by Heroes, a national organization dedicated to providing resources, assistance and product identification to farmer-veterans. Essentially, the partnership allows a veteran-owned Hoosier agricultural business to place a logo, specifically designed for Indiana, on products they grow, sell or distribute. …read more.

WARSAW — A new rescue truck for the fire department, new loaders for the wastewater and public works departments and acceptance of a bid for the Main Street Sanitary Sewer Project, were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, Friday, April 1. Following the recommendation of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Protection Territory …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Parents of baby boys can attest that any time you take a diaper off, you better be ready for anything.

By GERRY ST. PETERS The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. INDIANAPOLIS — Have you planted blue and gold pansies yet? The Garden Club of Indiana’s bicentennial project, Blue and Gold Floral Tribute to Indiana’s Flag is resulting in colorful blooms beginning to burst forth. Vibrant blue and gold colored crocus planted last fall are starting …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced today, Monday, March 28, that the Personalized License Plate program will return on Friday, April 1. “I am pleased that we are able to return this very popular program to the public,” said Abernathy. “Beginning this Friday, customers who have been waiting …read more.

[weaver_youtube mS5DoFoSRao rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — It was a morning of inspiration, humor, music and even a little bit of imitation at the Kosciusko Community YMCA Community Good Friday Breakfast, which will become an annual event. Over 275 people gathered at Christ’s Covenant Church this morning, March 25, for fellowship and to hear Hunter …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — In the wake of recent acts of violence in several countries, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds Hoosiers to be Ready: Whenever, Wherever. Violent acts and dangerous events can occur anywhere, anytime and often with little to no warning. The Ready: Whenever, Wherever webpage has been updated with new resources, including links and fact …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana high school, trade school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to Drive Now TXT L8R and earn up to $5,000 in scholarships. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Squealers Award Winning Barbeque is gearing up for another season on the barbecue competition circuit. The Squealers team will compete at nine regional barbecue competitions between April and September, possibly adding national events to the fall schedule depending on the season’s successes. The nine competitions include the Rockin’ BBQ for Riley, May 13-14, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced all BMV license branches will be closed Friday, March 25, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. All branches resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Saturday, March 26.

INDIANAPOLIS — Troopers and motor carrier inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Indiana State Police joined neighboring states to raise awareness about human trafficking for the entire month of February. The Indiana State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Michigan State Police take the crime of human trafficking seriously and will …read more.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP— Joseph Secrist has been elected to the Franklin Township Advisory Board following a Franklin Township Republican Caucus on March 16. He was elected to fill the unexpired tern of Paul Haist, who submitted his resignation. “I just think that people should serve the community,” Secrist said, when asked why he sought the position. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Wawasee’s Kylee Rostochak and Warsaw’s Evan Schmidt were among basketball players chosen for Academic All-State honors.

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier Basketball Magazine recently issued its Top 60 Workout list for select girls basketball stars around the state.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Big Ten Conference has issued its bracket and ticket information for the upcoming men’s basketball tournament.

INDIANAPOLIS — In 2016, the nationally renowned Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis will offer Future Presidents of America. This new initiative, started in 2015, is an innovative and engaging youth leadership camp with a mission of developing individual confidence, civic literacy and good citizenship to reveal the exceptional qualities of character that make for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Tippecanoe Valley junior hoopster Anne Secrest was named to the Indianapolis Star Junior All-Stars team.

INDIANAPOLIS —A 1-day-old baby is being checked out at Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after being dropped off around 6:40 a.m. at Fire Station 30 on Tibbs Avenue.

By ANDREA NEAL The most poignant moments in Indiana history have taken place under its dome and on its front steps. Suffragettes lobbied for the right to vote. Mourners filed past the casket of President Benjamin Harrison to pay last respects. Actress Carole Lombard raised the American flag and sold war bonds the day before …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company announced Friday, Feb. 19, the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned separation of DowDupont into three independent, publicly traded companies. The corporate headquarters will be located in Wilmington, Del., and will include the office of the CEO …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA has approved a change to the offsides rulings for boys and girls soccer for the 2016 season.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank continued its expansion in the Indianapolis market with the opening of its fourth office in the market at 96th Street and Michigan Road.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s men’s basketball team jumped back into fourth place in the Crossroads League with a 68-56 win at Marian on Tuesday.

INDIANAPOLIS – The countdown to the 100th Indy 500 will kick off next week.

MOORESVILLE — A box of priceless family memories is back with its rightful owner after a Hoosier saved it from a trash pile. He bought the box at an auction in Mooresville and contacted WTHR last week. WTHR then tracked down the owner’s adult daughter who lives in Montana.

INDIANAPOLIS – A preview of the 2016 IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indianapolis women are tricking the Internet with a family photo.

WARSAW — It was 3:30 in the morning on June 25, 2013, when production crews began to move into Lance’s NewMarket in North Webster. Lighting, sound, and film equipment took over aisles 1 and 12 and a handful of local “extras” arrived to set the background for two scenes of the independent film, “My Elusive …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Outstanding school music ensembles and student musicians from across the country will gather in Indianapolis for the 25th Annual Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 10-12, to present concerts and participate in music education workshops at top venues throughout Indianapolis. The festival comprises the National Concert Band Festival, Orchestra America …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir will hold auditions on Saturday, Feb. 20, for singers interested in singing with the venerated arts institution. Auditions for adult singers who have experience in choral singing will be held for all voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and will be scheduled through the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir audition coordinator. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier business leaders were prepared to offer testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Jan. 27, on Senate Bill 66. The bill, which was not called for a vote, includes language similar to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act that was initially signed into law in March, 2015. The bill could have created opportunity for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Whitko’s Nate Walpole was voted the IBCA/Subway Player of the Week.

INDIANAPOLIS — Americans for Prosperity-Indiana applauded Representative Curt Nisly for opposing tax hikes to pay for transportation funding. AFP-IN’s 70,000 members have led the charge urging lawmakers to oppose hiking taxes to pay for transportation funding. “Representative Nisly understands that Hoosiers don’t need higher taxes, Indianapolis needs to practice responsible spending,” explained Justin Stevens, Indiana …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — We all have a family tree, but most of us will never put ours up for display. But that is exactly what the Veal family has been doing for three generations — and it caught Kevin Rader and photographer John Duong’s attention.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s women’s basketball team was undone on the road on Wednesday, losing to No. 3 Marian 79-55.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue has added future football games with Louisville and Boston College.

Nancy Ann McCartney, 67, Indianapolis, formerly of Warsaw, died at 9:23 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born on May 13, 1948, in Lisbon, Ohio, she is the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Martin) Allmon. She married Ancil Loye McCartney on June 1, 1966, in Lisbon, Ohio. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, Jan. 16 through Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All branches resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

INDIANAPOLIS — After years silent, Ratt is back in action with a new lineup and all of the hits you remember from the band. Reinvigorated and back on the road, original Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer brings new blood into the band and is touring the country playing sold out shows from state to state. Ratt …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today, Thursday, Jan. 14, the agency launched an online, interactive tool that allows Hoosier taxpayers to find quickly what road and bridge projects are planned where they live and all across Indiana with just a couple clicks of a mouse. INDOT’s interactive investment map provides a summary …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County authorities traveled to Arkansas to bring Frank Jose Lassen, also known as Frank Jose Lassen Garay, 36, 227 N. Eaton Ave., Indianapolis, back to Kosciusko County on two counts of fraud on a financial institution, both level 5 felonies; and two counts theft, both level 6 felonies. Lassen was booked in …read more.

By MICHELLE CAIN Wildlife Information Specialist, DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife INDIANAPOLIS — Maps of 25 Indiana lakes, which show their depths in detail, are now available online for anglers and those who enjoy other water sports. These new maps are available here. In total, the website provides maps for 185 lakes. “These maps …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana rallied from 15 down to beat Notre Dame, 80-73, in men’s hoops in the Crossroads Classic.

INDIANAPOLIS – Butler handed Purdue its first men’s basketball loss in a 74-68 final Saturday night in the Crossroads Classic.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s men’s basketball team enjoyed an 85-77 win over IU-Southeast at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday.

[weaver_youtube 76PKz_BVMVM rel=0] By BENJAMIN KENNEY Indiana Department of Administration INDIANAPOLIS — In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood, the Indiana Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission, announced the winning bids for centerpiece sculptures for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza. The projects calls for the installation of two art pieces within …read more.

FORT WAYNE — When it comes to cities boasting colleges, a recent Wallet Hub study placed Fort Wayne among the top mid-sized cities in the nation. The study examined 326 cities, then ranked them according to factors like highest and lowest adjusted cost of living, highest and lowest cost of higher education and percentage of part-time …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gen Con is growing, and in 2016 it will expand its event space into Lucas Oil Stadium.

INDIANAPOLIS — Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling hip hop music superstar, Lil Wayne, announced The Dedication Tour.

INDIANAPOLIS – Monrovia, Fort Wayne Dwenger and Center Grove claimed football titles Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

INDIANAPOLIS – History was made in day one of the IHSAA football state finals Friday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

INDIANAPOLIS — Become a part of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir family during this holiday tradition, and witness the farewell season for Indianapolis Children’s Choir founder Henry Leck, who has had an impact on countless young musicians and the choral community at large for the past 30 years. In July, Leck announced his upcoming retirement.

INDIANAPOLIS — Changes are coming to the restrooms at IUPUI.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that all BMV license branches will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates will play an exhibition baseball game at Victory Field next April.

INDIANAPOLIS — Arlen Brennaman of Syracuse is seeing gold after scratching a record-making winning lottery ticket while on a break from work in Goshen. An employee at Forest River Inc., Brennaman said his initial reaction was complete shock after scratching off a ticket worth $7 million.

INDIANA — This week is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. How should you drive when snow occurs? What should you do if stranded by a blizzard or ice storm? Are you weather ready?

INDIANAPOLIS — Senator Dan Coats, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today issued the following statement regarding a new Internal Revenue Service policy to assist identity-theft victims in getting copies of bogus tax returns filed in their name: “This announcement is good news for individuals who are victims of tax fraud. However, it fails to address …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The woman assaulted and shot Tuesday morning during a northwest Indianapolis home invasion has died, according to her family’s church. Amanda Blackburn passed away Wednesday morning.

FISHERS — IKEA has submitted plans for opening an Indianapolis-area store in the fall of 2017, according to their website.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Monday, Nov. 9, the campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Eric Holcomb announced that it has secured the minimum threshold of voter petition signatures in each of Indiana’s nine congressional districts to quality for ballot access in the May 2016 primary. The Holcomb campaign is the first to reach this important milestone.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis zoo announced Thursday its newest member to its forests family — a baby white-handed gibbon. And, it’s the first gibbon ever born at the zoo!

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