NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Chief Jeremy Likens is on vacation. A number of firefighters who walked out Thursday, Aug. 25, have returned, others remain uncertain. A release was issued today by North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Battalion Chief Christopher Francis. It states: “On behalf of the membership of the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — As of 3 p.m. today close to one-half of the 48 North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire and EMS personnel had walked out. This includes volunteer, part-time and full-time employees. More are expected this evening. Those who have walked out thus far have a combined 210 years of firefighting experience. At this time fire …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.

By  REP. JACKIE WALORSKI U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana District 2 The United States faces the “most diverse array of challenges and threats” in almost 50 years. Those were the words that James Clapper, the President’s director of National Intelligence, used at a recent Congressional hearing to describe the world we live in today. As …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Last week InkFreeNews invited readers to weigh in on an issue that has been saturating national and international news following the attacks that claimed the lives of more than 125 people in multiple venues throughout Paris. [See Related: Should We Allow Refugees On U.S. Soil?] Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the …read more.

Following the Friday, Nov. 13, attack on Paris, reactions across the world, including the Kosciusko County community have ranged from shock and sadness to anger and fear. Today, a week after the the massacre that claimed the lives of more than 125 people in multiple venues throughout Paris, police in Mali are once again fighting …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today penned the following op-ed regarding his decision to suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana:

INDIANA — Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the perpetrators of the terrorists attacks that took place in Paris on Friday, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement: “In the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris, effective immediately, I am directing all state agencies to suspend the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees …read more.

Internet hackers claiming to be a part of ISIS took over an Indianapolis art nonprofit website this morning. The ISIS logo and Arabic writing appeared at the top of the page for Indianapolis Downtown Artist and Dealers Association, with music and a message in English saying “Hacked by the Islamic State. We are everywhere.” The …read more.

TEDxPurdueU, Purdue University’s independently organized TED conference, will present the breakout session “The Financial Crisis of 2008” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in Stewart Center’s Loeb Playhouse. The session will feature a screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary, “Inside Job,” that argues the 2008 financial crisis was caused by the reckless behavior of an out-of-control …read more.