FORT WAYNE — The Indiana Gaming Commission has declared this month that the revenue garnered from casinos has declined a considerable amount since last year. Adjusted gross revenue was $173 million, compared to $184 million in the same month last year.

INDIANAPOLIS— Gas stations on the south side of Indianapolis are reporting that gas has fallen below the $2 mark. According to GasBuddy.com, gas at several stations was reported to be at the $1.99 mark.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently awarded Nextremity Solutions, Inc. with seven additional patents. The patents are a mix of design and utility patents related to medical devices specific to the treatment of foot and ankle deformities. Director of Product Development, Ryan Schlotterback, stated, “We are pleased with the Nextremity Intellectual Property that …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — The annual White River Festival, a 17-day celebration of the White River, its tributaries and the surrounding watershed, will highlight the theme of “create” Sept. 11-27 at venues and locations throughout central Indiana.

WASHINGTON D.C – Universities and colleges in Indiana have received high marks according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of the nation’s top schools. Rating schools on up to 16 factors of academic excellence, the publication’s best colleges list the nation’s top schools in four categories, based on the types of degrees offered. …read more.

In response to last month’s BP refinery in northern Indiana unexpectedly shutting down and raising gas prices by as much one dollar in the region, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today introduced legislation to expand the EPA’s waiver authority to allow retailers to buy and sell any fuel blends on the market during a supply disruption, …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Former Bethany Christian soccer standout Femi Hollinger-Janzen will play at a tourney at Notre Dame.

Weekly picks of local prep football games and college matchups from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

INDIANA — Due to the reopening of the oil refinery in northern Indiana, gas prices are expected to plummet heading into Labor Day weekend.

Dear Editor, Many in Warsaw already know there will be competing rallies Sept. 22, in Warsaw. The Indiana Pastors Alliance with Monica Boyer, State Rep. Curt Nisely as well as many other social conservatives will be on the courthouse’s lawn. The Pro Equality Hoosier Rally will convene in the parking lot at city hall. In recent Supreme …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, Triton School Corporation Superintendent The second grade students and parents from Triton Elementary School had a great time at the Indiana Dunes on Sept. 1. The students were part of several practical learning activities throughout the day and had a wonderful time with one another. A huge thank you to all of …read more.

INDIANA — A program that allows hunters to give deer meat to the public will continue again this fall.

By MARK HUNTER Author A husband and wife writing team are celebrating their newest book with book signings on opposite ends of Noble County. The Kendallville Public Library and the annual Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival will host Mark and Emily Hunter, whose book “Images of America: Albion and Noble County” was released Aug. 24. The book …read more.

NEW CARLISLE — DNR says a black bear that can’t seem to make up its mind on a new home, may have wandered back to Indiana. The report came early in the week that the bear, who has gone back and forth between Indiana and Michigan all summer, might have damaged a bird feeder and left droppings behind in a subdivision on the southwest side of New Carlisle.

NEW CARLISLE – DNR says a black bear that can’t seem to make up its mind on a new home, may have wandered back to Indiana. The report came early in the week that the bear, who has gone back and forth between Indiana and Michigan all summer, might have damaged a bird feeder and …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter Inside Indiana Business INDIANA — Three colleges in Indiana are among the top 50 on an annual national list for “contribution to the public good.” Washington Monthly‘s 2015 National Universities Rankings consider factors including social mobility, research and public service. Grace College, Winona Lake, ranked high on a list of “Best Bang …read more.

By TRINA HOY Big Brothers Big Sisters KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kosciusko County has created the Around the World Nights series. The series was created as an educational tool to help volunteers connect better with their “littles,” and also to give them some experience with other cultures. Each month, a different culture is …read more.

INDIANA – Gas in Indiana is expected to continue to drop, as AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows that prices in the Hoosier state have already fallen 21 cents in the last week. The state is paying an average of $2.74 for regular unleaded. AAA points to the recent unscheduled maintenance at BP’s Whiting Refinery, …read more.

INDIANA — Over the years, cities and towns have managed their ever-expanding piles of trash in a variety of ways, including dumping it into landfills, burning it in incinerators or shipping it off in trucks and barges. Such waste management systems contribute to air and water pollution and can be expensive and energy intensive. Today, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be awarding 48 Indiana farmers this Wednesday for their river-friendly farming practices.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana BMV, announced today that myBMV.com Discount Day is Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Indiana State Fair.

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann is requesting that the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) take swift action on setting renewable energy volume requirements for 2014, 2015 and 2016. In a letter to the EPA Administrator, the Lt. Governor noted that the proposed reductions and uncertainty in the volumes requirements significantly impacts both Hoosier farmers and the biofuels …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is set to pay at least $55 million to celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial next year. The Indianapolis Star reports that state lawmakers have passed legislation to pay for the festivities by leasing out over 300 underused cellphone towers, but the $55 million bill doesn’t include more than 430 locally-funded events. Taxpayers are also …read more.

  Five people were killed in a seven-vehicle crash near Lafayette just before midnight Thursday on Interstate 65. Indiana State Police say the crash happened in a construction zone when a semi rear-ended another vehicle. The driver of the semi that caused the crash was killed, along with three people in a minivan and the …read more.

  The number of homes sold statewide in May increased 15.8 percent from April and 2.8 percent from the same month of last year. This is according to the monthly Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by REALTORS. “We thought last month’s uptick in listings might indicate that potential sellers were getting ready to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana’s 2016 bicentennial approaches, Hoosiers can learn about and honor their pioneer ancestors for helping settle the state. Those who had ancestors in Indiana by 1840 (or a few years later in a few northern counties) or who are simply interested in state history can join The Society of Indiana Pioneers. Members …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6TcTgFZcdKU rel =0] INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence and Adjutant General, Major General Courtney Carr, recently held a press conference to discuss the Governor’s decision to authorize the arming of the Indiana National Guard at state facilities and recruiting offices in Indiana. The Executive Order 15-07 was signed into effect immediately.  “I have to say …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.

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today the 42 players scheduled to attend the 2015 Big Ten Football Media Days and Kickoff Luncheon presented by Allstate and BMW, held Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. The list of students scheduled to attend features 27 …read more.

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced on Wednesday that 781 students competing in intercollegiate athletics have earned the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award. The list includes students from every institution and 38 different sports who have recorded a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher for the previous academic year. The 2014-15 …read more.

A recent study conducted by “NerdWallet” analyzed 99 locations in Indiana to determine which cities are best suited for entrepreneurs. After analyzing locations with a population of at least 5,000 and at least 500 businesses, NerdWallet ranked Warsaw as the fifth best place in Indiana to start a business. According to the website, this ranking …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw First Friday “The Great American Picnic” — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Bye Bye Birdie – 8 p.m. Friday, July 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, June …read more.

The Indiana Supreme Court will consider changes to child support guidelines. The guidelines are court rules which provide the measure for determining the child support obligation amount for each parent. Comments from the public about proposed changes will be accepted until Aug. 11, 2015. The Domestic Relations Committee of the Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana …read more.

The Canine Influenza has been spreading throughout the continental United States, including Indiana. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has some information and tips to help dog owners better understand the virus. “What we need to keep in mind is that humans can physically transmit the virus — which can stay on our clothes for up …read more.

Indiana renters rated Indiana at a B- for city satisfaction this week.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday authorized certain fee changes for some properties and gave final approval to a package of fish and wildlife rules after dropping three proposals in that rule package. The NRC is an autonomous board that addresses topics pertaining to the Indiana DNR. The proposals that were removed from the fish …read more.

A recent study by Niche.com ranked Warsaw among the top five cities in the state. Ranked fourth, Warsaw was scored on a variety of factors including local education, crime rates, demographics, housing income and weather. According to Niche, Warsaw, which was ranked a large town with 13,907 people, received a “B” letter grade. The county’s …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club Optimist International is holding a video contest in which the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has submitted two. Both have been selected for final competition. The final competition is by vote only, so we need your vote on both of these videos in order to win. Optimist International is …read more.

The monthly revenue report for April 2015 state tax collections was released yesterday. State general fund revenues for April were $1,906.8 million, which is $168.3 million (9.7 percent) above the estimate based on the April 16, 2015 revised forecast and $119 million (6.7 percent) above revenue in April 2014. Sales tax collections were $598.9 million …read more.

By PHIL BLOOM DNR Communications Entrance and recreation fees at Indiana State Parks and State Forests will change in 2015 in response to increasing operating costs. Entrance to most state parks and three state forest recreation areas will increase from $5 per in-state vehicle to $7. DNR officials, however, said visiting a state park or …read more.

By SCOTT DAVIS DNR Communications The Department of Natural Resources has released a new version of its mobile application, Indiana DNR. The redesigned app is now available for both the Apple and Android platforms. “The new app builds on the success of our previous iPhone application and adds new features,” DNR director Cameron Clark said. …read more.

Though Indiana has boasted uncharacteristically low gas prices over the last few months, drivers are expected to see a rise in gas prices. Prices are making a small jump today with prices up 1.4 cents from yesterday, 2.5 cents from last week and 6.4 cents from last month. Though prices are marginally higher than a …read more.

It has been said before that the happiest individuals are not those who receive more, but give more. For Timothy Watt, 57, also known as Harry Homeless Hippie, raising awareness and helping others is among his top priorities. Harry, who notes he is a veteran of the Marine Corps and a Shelbyville native, is currently …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has extended today’s wind advisory to 8 p.m. for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, strong west winds between 25 and 35 mph are expected with frequent gusts up to 45 mph are expected later this afternoon and into the early evening. The NWS warns that …read more.

There are two upcoming events raising information and awareness for 500,000 Churches, a mission that helps support the efforts of native missionaries in India, where there are many as 500,000 churchless villages. The first event is an information session by the founders of 500,000 Churches, and will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. …read more.

[weaver_youtube -sdMMucii1k rel=0]   As if they hadn’t already, Congressman Marlin Stutzman and Indiana State Representative Curt Nisly have now assuredly earned the monicker of two of Indiana’s busiest Hoosiers in the aftermath of the the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Both Stutzman and Nisly addressed the crowd at the Kosciusko Silent No More’s Monday night  meeting. …read more.

By Mike Pence Governor of Indiana “The freedom of religion for every Hoosier is enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and in the Indiana Constitution, which reads, ‘No law shall, in any case whatever, control the free exercise and enjoyment of religious opinions, or interfere with the rights of conscience.’ For generations, these …read more.

Indiana Republican lawmakers say they have agreed on language to specify that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-16) says the issue has presented the “toughest legislative challenge” he has faced. Pacers Sports and Entertainment Vice Chairman Jim …read more.

By KIM EASTON Communications Manager, Indiana Historical Society As the 25th anniversary of Ryan White’s death approaches, the Indiana Historical Society will honor his legacy with the release of a new IHS Press book, “The Quiet Hero: A Life of Ryan White” and a book launch event featuring his mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, and good friend …read more.

By SHEILA CANAVAN United State Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations from individuals who represent small businesses, small governments and small not-for-profit organizations to provide input to a federal panel that will explore risk reduction in the use of trichloroethylene. This panel will focus on the agency’s development of a …read more.

Silver Lake brand has voluntarily recalled all lots of its Easter egg cookies due to an ingredient that was not listed on the packaging. The company announced this morning that the cookies were being recalled because egg was not declared in the ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs could have …read more.

By JEREMY PRICE Supervisor, Department of Natural Resources Northern Fisheries The coming of spring marks a surge in walleye fishing opportunities in river tailwaters below major dams throughout northern Indiana. River walleyes begin to migrate upstream by mid March in search of spawning habitat. Where blocked by dams, they congregate in large numbers. “Avid walleye …read more.

Indiana Conservation and Federal Fish and Wildlife officers are investigating the death of a bald eagle found in Dubois county, and at the same time attempting to locate the nest which may potentially be in danger. On March 19, conservation officer Kenny Tincher responded to a report of an injured eagle in northwestern Dubois county …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has voted for legislation that would permanently repeal the current formula that pays doctors who treat Medicare patients which has long been broken, and replaces it with a formula that returns stability to Medicare physician payments. The bill, H.R. 2, will resolve a long-running …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence has declared a public health emergency in Scott County due to an outbreak of HIV that has reached epidemic proportions. The declaration was issued in Executive Order 15-05, which orders the state to coordinate a multi-agency response, and provides additional resources and tools …read more.

Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today announced that he will not seek re-election in 2016: “Today I am announcing that I will not seek re-election to the United States Senate. This was not an easy decision. While I believe I am well-positioned to run a successful campaign for another six-year term, I have concluded that the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:58 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, North Park Avenue and East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Anna B. Burnett, 88, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Kimberly A. Cano, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Burnett’s vehicle struck the Cano vehicle while turning onto Center Street. Damage up …read more.

By KATHY DAVIS and RANDALL T. SHEPARD Co-Chairs, Thriving Communities, Thriving State No one wants to look back and wonder what we could have and should have done to make Indiana a better place. Instead, by taking a forward-looking approach, the Indiana University Public Policy Institute is evaluating what can be done now to help …read more.

U.S. News and World Report has released its annual ranking of the best graduate schools in the country and several Indiana colleges have made the grade once again. The list examines programs in business, education, engineering law and medicine. Here are where Indiana’s schools and graduate programs ranked in each category: Business 21 (Tie). Indiana …read more.

The monthly revenue report for February 2015 state tax collections was released today. Charts visualizing February 2015 data (year-over-year growth and comparisons to monthly estimates) are located on the Management and Performance Hub website under the State Tax Revenue section: http://www.in.gov/mph/staterevenue.html. Results State general fund revenues for February were $745.4 million, which is $1.9 million …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman announced that submissions are being accepted for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Marlin Stutzman said of the competition, “I encourage all students of Indiana’s 3rd district who are interested in art to submit their work to this great competition. This is a terrific way to add to the wonderful and …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor of Father Theodore Hesburgh, whose leadership, wisdom and vision on matters of human and civil rights, education, and diplomacy helped to better this nation and our world. Flags should be …read more.

A small group of Buffalo Street residents attended the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting Monday to learn more about the Central Redevelopment Plan. Their questions were raised during a public hearing on a resolution to establish the area as a Tax Increment Financing District. One resident stated she needed to know what the plans are as …read more.

UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Aaron and Emms Blackwell was cancelled as of 2 a.m. today at the request of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Both children were located alive.   The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the report of two abducted children from 1215 Lasalle Street, Indianapolis. The children are brother and sister …read more.

The White House Internship Program announced participants for the spring 2015 session Friday, Feb. 20. Four Indiana natives have been selected to participate. They are: * Connor Brashear, hometown of Washington and Indiana University Bloomington * James Brokaw, hometown of Indianapolis and University of Notre Dame * Olivia Fitchett, hometown of Sellersburg and Indiana University …read more.

Nearly one year after implementing “Text to 911,” Indiana is at the forefront in the US with the program. So far, 88 of the state’s 92 counties have implemented the service. Only Lake, Jasper, Marion and Ripley have not. Vermont and Maine are currently the only two states where all counties accept text messages to …read more.

Former Indiana University men’s basketball All-American Quinn Buckner, who helped lead the Hoosiers to a perfect season and the 1976 NCAA Championship, is one of five former college basketball standouts in the 2015 induction class of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame was established in 2006 and …read more.

A recent Gallup poll has ranked Indiana as one of the country’s most miserable states, according to the people that live here. The seventh annual Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index rankings are based on more than 176,000 phone interviews with people living in all 50 states regarding how they feel about their daily lives and overall health. …read more.

As the debate over common construction wage repeal makes its way through the Indiana General Assembly, Americans for Prosperity is urging its activist base of over 60,000 Hoosiers to get involved. AFP Indiana, the state’s foremost group of grassroots activists advocating for economic freedom, is educating its supporters to encourage state legislators to end this …read more.

By AMY BORLAND Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology The DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology is sponsoring its 11th annual photo contest to recognize Historic Preservation Month in May. The subject of the photo must be in Indiana and more than 50 years old. Images could include anything from …read more.

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced that nominations and applications are now being accepted for the eighth annual Indiana Companies to Watch awards program, which highlights some of the state’s most impressive second-stage growth companies. A second stage business is not merely surviving, but in the rapid growth stage. Presented by the State of Indiana and …read more.

Amazon held a grand opening today of Amazon@Purdue, the company’s first ever staffed order pickup and drop-off location, housed in the Krach Leadership Center on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. Amazon@Purdue will give students a convenient, money-saving option for receiving textbooks and other supplies from Amazon, as well as a simple way to return text …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – State lawmakers and soccer fans in Indiana have a new website available where they can get information about the new 18,500-seat multipurpose stadium proposed for downtown Indianapolis. Indy Eleven Professional Soccer today announced stadiumforindiana.com will provide Hoosiers with the latest information on what the club hopes will be a permanent home for Indy …read more.

The state of Indiana experienced a record year for popcorn production in 2014. Hoosier farmers planted 91,000 acres of corn used to make popcorn, which is 10,000 more than in 2013. Total production for the state was 432 million pounds, up from 372 million in 2013. The crop value was $81.65 million, up nearly 1 …read more.

The American Lung Association released its 13th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report Jan. 21, giving Indiana a failing grade when it comes to enacting policies to end the tobacco epidemic. The report evaluates tobacco control policies at the federal and state level, assigning grades based on whether laws protect citizens from the toll taken …read more.

By MEREDITH PERKS Regional Director for Senator Joe Donnelly The office of Senator Joe Donnelly, along with the staff of Wynnfield Crossing, will be be hosting an event to record veteran’s oral histories for inclusion in the Veterans History Project archives at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The event will take place from …read more.

Stevia Corp. of Indianapolis, an international farm management and healthcare company focused on commercial development of products that include stevia and hemp, announced Jan. 19 that it is filing a provisional patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for the treatment of pain using ibuprofen and Cannabidiol (CBD). The patent closely follows the …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Governor Mike Pence In a letter sent today to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Governor Mike Pence encourages Congress to take on reforming the corporate tax code and repealing the medical device tax. In 2014, Governor Pence signed into law legislation that will reduce Indiana’s state corporate …read more.

“Tonight, on the eve of our bicentennial year, I stand before you as your governor to proudly report that the state of our state has never been stronger,” said Gov. Mike Pence during his state of the state address Tuesday night. “Indiana is on a roll, and I’m not just talking about the Colts.” Pence …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Indiana Governors Office The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has named United States Air Force veteran Laura J. McKee as its state women’s veteran coordinator. Senior Master Sergeant McKee is an Air Force Reservist with the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base. She is an Assistant Chief Inflight Refueler …read more.

Indiana has come in 41st in a national survey of state health rankings for the third year in a row. The report, released by the United Health Foundation, stated that Indiana was strong with concern to immunizations, infectious diseases and binge drinking, but needs to work on issues such as physical activity, obesity and air …read more.

By GINGER MURPHY Deputy Director for Stewardship, Indiana State Parks When you start thinking about your new year’s recreation, make sure you plan for every month so you don’t miss out. Use the DNR’s special events calendar, StateParks.IN.gov/3282.htm, which shows what’s planned for 2015 at state parks and reservoirs throughout Indiana as your guide. You’ll …read more.

By MARC RANSFORD Media Relations Manager Indiana added roughly 100,000 net new jobs this year as many of the state’s business sectors expanded at surprising rates, and such growth should continue in 2015, says a recent report from a Ball State University economist. Speaking at the 2014 Economic Outlook Luncheon on Dec. 4, Michael Hicks, …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski made the following statement after the House passed H.R. 83, the FY 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill, by a vote of 219-206. The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration. “Today’s legislation includes a number of extremely important provisions to help …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence announced a new signature event of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission today during Statehood Day remarks in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will touch each of Indiana’s 92 counties during the 2,300 mile journey across the state. The torch …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has announced her committee assignments to the 114th Congress. She will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and chair the Nutrition Subcommittee and remain on the House Armed Services Committee and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. “With more than 14 million acres of farmland …read more.

By KARA BROOKS State of Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed Executive Order 14-11 to dissolve the Center for Education and Career Innovation, effective on or before Friday, Feb. 20. “We launched the Center for Education and Career Innovation to advance learning outcomes for Hoosier students and adult workers, and they have done that,” said Pence. …read more.

By KARA BROOKS State of Indiana In its first distribution of teacher performance grants, the State of Indiana today awarded more than 1,300 schools with $30 million to reward thousands of high-performing teachers. Among schools in Kosciusko County receiving teacher performance grants are: Akron Elementary, Claypool Elementary, Edgewood Middle, Eisenhower Elementary, Harrison Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, …read more.

By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration, Towle Theater The Towle Theater is expanding its entertainment offerings. This New Years Eve, it will be offering a night of nostalgic music called “All-American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters” sponsored by Yale Business Center in Hammond. The concept was born after last year’s production of “A …read more.

By VALERIE KROEGER Office of Indiana’s Secretary of State Secretary of State Connie Lawson has announced that 30 percent, or 1,388,965, of Indiana’s 4.5 million registered voters cast a vote in the Nov. 4 General Election. The 2014 election was the one in the 12-year cycle in which there was not a gubernatorial or senate …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Director of Marketing and Social Media, Ancilla College College students looking to earn extra college credit over the holiday break can enroll in a pilot program at Ancilla College. Ancilla is offering an online psychology course in a four-week winter term this year from Dec. 15 to Jan. 9. “This so-called ‘mini-mester’ …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – It came down to the final second, just like any rivalry should. In the 90th edition of The Old Oaken Bucket Game, Indiana defeated Purdue, 23-16. The Hoosiers, led by two big runs from senior D’Angelo Roberts, drove down the field for a Zander Diamont rushing score with 27 seconds remaining. Junior Tevin …read more.

The Indiana Governor’s Residence has added tour dates during the month of December to showcase the home’s holiday decorations. “The Governor and I are thrilled to offer additional tour dates for the Governor’s Residence during the month of December,” said First Lady Karen Pence. “This season, we encourage all Hoosiers to consider visiting the Residence …read more.

By ALI CURTIS Communications and Media Relations Manager, Indiana Commission for Higher Education As Hoosier college students gather around the dinner table with their families this Thanksgiving, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education would like to suggest a dinner conversation topic: 15 to Finish. The commission is reminding full time college students who expect to …read more.

By KEN SEVERSON Indiana State Department of Health Influenza season is well underway, and state health officials urge Hoosiers to take preventative steps now to prevent the flu. Influenza can be serious, but is preventable in most cases by getting vaccinated. “Influenza is unpredictable,” said State Health Commissioner Jerome Adams, M.D., MPH. “While we don’t …read more.

By KATHRYN DOLAN Indiana Tax Court On Dec. 1 the Indiana Tax Court will begin using the Odyssey case management system to maintain records. The Court of Appeals of Indiana and the Indiana Supreme Court will soon begin using the system also. Currently, about 200 courts in 51 counties across the state use Odyssey. In …read more.

By JENNIFER GROTH Director of Communications and Outreach, Indiana Department of Insurance During this open enrollment period, scammers are trying to take advantage of consumers who may have questions or need assistance understanding how to apply for coverage. Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Stephen W. Robertson said, “While it is important for Hoosier consumers to …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – Get used to hearing this. Indiana freshman guard James Blackmon Jr. was named Freshman of the Week by the conference for his performance in Indiana’s wins over Texas Southern, No. 22 SMU and Lamar last week. Blackmon Jr. averaged 22 points and six rebounds in the team’s three victories. He shot 54-percent from …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana freshman guard Tyra Buss has been named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday. Buss earns the honor for a second-straight week and shares the award with Chatrice White of Illinois. Buss helped the Hoosiers remain perfect as IU is off to a 4-0 start …read more.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Junior running back Tevin Coleman’s 90-yard touchdown run gave Indiana a 20-14 with 7:17 remaining in the third quarter, but No. 6 Ohio State responded with 28 consecutive points to pull away to a 42-20 lead. Coleman added a 52-yard touchdown with 1:13 to make the final score 42-27 in favor of …read more.