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Indiana State Police Launch Holiday Crackdown on Impaired and Aggressive Driving
(FORT WAYNE) - As Hoosiers gear up for the holiday season, Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne are stepping up enforcement to keep roads safe.Troopers are joining the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for the annual Safe Family Travel campaign, running now through the end of December and supporte...
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Trine University Professor Tapped for National Chemical Engineering Education Post
(ANGOLA) - A Trine University professor is stepping into a major national leadership role in chemical engineering education. Dr. Amanda Malefyt, a professor in Trine's McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, has been elected a director within the Education Division of the Ameri...
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Keep the Feast, Skip the Food Poisoning: State Issues Thanksgiving Safety Rules
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Health is rolling out Thanksgiving food safety reminders to help families avoid holiday illnesses. Officials say it all starts with handwashing -- before, during, and after handling food. They also recommend cleaning and sanitizing all counters, cutting ...
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Owning a Home Just Got Pricier: Hidden Bills Hit $16K a Year
A new study from Zillow and Thumbtack shows the "hidden" costs of owning a home are climbing faster than household incomes -- and now total nearly $16,000 a year. The analysis found the average homeowner is spending about $15,979 annually, or roughly $1,325 a month, on expenses outside the mortga...
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IN Governor Denounces Wave of Threats as Bomb Scare Hits Lawmaker’s Business
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun is condemning what he calls a disturbing surge in threats against state lawmakers -- including threats directed at him and his family -- following a bomb threat at Senator Andy Zay's vehicle rental business in Huntington.The bomb scare was the latest i...
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Pet Scam Season: Indiana Officials Sound Alarm on Fake Ads and Fraud Calls
(INDIANAPOLIS) - As holiday pet shopping ramps up, Indiana animal health officials say scammers are ramping up too.The Indiana Board of Animal Health warns that fake online pet listings and impersonation scams surge this time of year. The most common scheme involves bogus ads on Facebook or webs...
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Database Crackdown' Bill Sparks Censorship Fight at Ohio Statehouse
(COLUMBUS) - A new bill at the Ohio Statehouse is igniting a fierce battle over censorship, education, and parental control.House Bill 583 would force schools, public libraries, and state agencies to make sure the online databases they use automatically block anything deemed inappropriate for min...
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Michigan Moves to Shield Lawmakers Amid Surge in Political Threats
(LANSING) - Michigan lawmakers are pushing through new security measures as political threats surge nationwide.A new law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer expands the authority of the Legislature's sergeants-at-arms, giving them the power to investigate threats and provide security for lawmaker...
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Carroll’s Bailey Sinish Wins 2025 Miss Volleyball After Dominant Championship Run
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Carroll High School standout Bailey Sinish is officially Indiana's 2025 Miss Volleyball, capping off one of the most dominant runs the state has ever seen. The honor was awarded Sunday following the IHSVCA All-Star games. Sinish beat out a strong finalist group that included Ango...
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Community Honors Fallen Deputy Blake Reynolds with Full Police Honors
(MUNCIE) - Hundreds gathered at Delta High School in Muncie on Saturday to honor Corporal Blake Reynolds, the Delaware County deputy killed earlier this month when a semi struck his patrol vehicle on I-69 near Yorktown. He had been assisting a disabled truck at the time. Pastor Brian White told m...
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