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The Christian County High School Tiger Band will give the community a chance to see its “New Kids on the Block” show Tuesday night before taking it to the national stage in Indianapolis. The community performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stadium of Champions. Admission is...
Indiana Republicans spent much of fall and winter of 2025 in an open battle over an ultimately unsuccessful effort to redistrict Indiana’s congressional districts to replace the state’s only two Democrat-held seats with Republicans. Had the new map been passed, though, Indiana Republicans — not Democrats — could...
Springfield Art Association is rearranging the seating at its Edwards Place headquarters, loaning its Lincoln Courting Couch to Indiana State Museum for an upcoming exhibit.
STATEWIDE — Indiana has reported 145 measles cases in 2026, with infections recorded in 21 counties, as a physician warns that declining confidence in vaccines could leave more people vulnerable to a disease that can cause serious complications. Indiana Government Dr. Larry Bucshon, a physician and former Indiana congressman, says some people underestimate measles because […]
November is National Senior Pet Month. Barbara Lively from Taffy’s Touch Senior Dog Rescue and retired WFMS morning show legend Jim Denny stop by to introduce two very special dogs to Patty and talk about giving older pups a second chance. November is also the official month to honor...
INDIANAPOLIS – The fall season generally ushers in more cold and flu reports. Indiana residents are urged to get their yearly flu shot for the best protection. An infected person who coughs, sneezes or talks releases droplets which can travel up to 6 feet and spread the virus when others inhale them.
MARION COUNTY, Ind.– More than 163,000 Marion County residents struggle with food insecurity. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will soon carry emergency food bags to help those facing hunger during crisis calls. Starting this month, IMPD’s Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) will use a two-question screening survey and distribute food bags provided by […]
Indiana’s roads and bridges are holding up better than those in much of the country, but aging water systems, deteriorating dams and mounting pressure on the state’s electric grid have earned its overall infrastructure a D+ in a new assessment released Thursday. The 2026 Report Card for Indiana’s Infrastructure, prepared by the American Society of […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Educator, wife, mom: those are all words Natasha Baker would use to describe herself. A new one has been added to the list after last week’s election: Senator-elect of District 22. Right now, she’s using her background as an educator to teach constituents about...
INDIANAPOLIS — A water main break triggered a closure of South East Street in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday. According to Citizens Energy Group, the break occurred in the northbound lanes of South East Street between Georgia and Washington streets. Traffic on northbound East Street was restricted while crews worked to resolve the issue. Water in […]
SEYMOUR, Ind. - Eric D. Fish, MD, President and CEO of Schneck Medical Center, has been awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, one of Indiana's highest civilian honors. Indiana State Senator Eric Koch presented the award recognizing Dr. Fish's exceptional leadership, distinguished public service, and enduring commitment to improving the health and well-being of Hoosiers.
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. — The number of people with measles in Indiana has gone up by nine since the last report came out just days ago from the Indiana Dept. of Health. That number is now 162. There were ten people reported with measles in all of last year. LaGrange County still has the most people […]
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana has been awarded nearly $209 million in federal funding to expand health care access in rural communities. Gov. Mike Braun announced Friday that Indiana will receive the funding for the second year of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The five-year program is designed to improve...
SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — It's been almost one year since changes were made to Indiana's SNAP program, and we're seeing the difference in numbers here in the Hoosier State. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income families with their grocery budget. Since those changes were made, the number...
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided an update on the distribution of State Disaster Relief Fund grants following the August 2026 storms. According to IDHS, the agency has received and reviewed more than 50,000 applications for disaster assistance related to the August storm event. The department reports that...
INDIANAPOLIS – November 12, 2026 – WIBC’s Hammer & Nigel raised a record $36,883 during the third annual Operation Rudolph Flash Drive on Veterans Day, bringing together 176 donors to support homeless veterans in Indianapolis and throughout Indiana. The 2026 total surpassed the campaign’s $25,000 goal and...
Garten is poised to replace the outgoing Senate leader, State Sen. Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), next week. However, it's unclear if his re-election bid was successful.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Governor Mike Braun is highlighting a state workforce training program that is helping utility workers earn higher wages while giving businesses tools to retain skilled employees. The Power Up Employer Training Grant, launched last year, allows participating businesses to receive reimbursements of up to...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to accelerate housing affordability and availability through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). In Southeast Indiana, local and regional officials earlier this week broke ground on Lighthouse Landing, a new riverfront residential development in Aurora that will create more opportunities for Hoosiers in Dearborn County and the surrounding region.
If a pipe bursts this winter, you’ll want to know exactly where your master shutoff valve is. Hoosiers who find it now, before the first hard freeze, save themselves a frantic search later. Here are the things Indiana homeowners should do before the first hard freeze. 1. Unhooking Your...
