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Explore local food, entertainment, lifestyle tips and the people and places that make Indiana special. A new entertainment destination is opening its doors in Noblesville just in time for holiday gatherings. Baggerstown, located off State Road 37 at Town & Country Boulevard, will launch Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving,...
A citizen led effort in Madison County is aimed at protecting Fall Creek Township from a forced municipal merger. As IPR’s Thomas Ouellette reports, local leaders are looking at reorganizing with the town of Pendleton. A new state law signed last March will soon identify what it calls “failing”...
DARKE COUNTY – No Darke County senior needs to be bored or lonely unless they choose solitude or are unaware of the activity hub known as the Darke County Senior Center. Since the Senior Town Hall meeting held on September 26, 2024, a volunteer team of seniors was assembled to plan and coordinate activities with assistance from the Darke County Senior Outreach group, when or/if needed. This same group of volunteers continues to donate their various talents and time to organize educational lunch and learn programs, cooking and crafting events, entertainment and fitness programs, support gatherings, road trips, group lunches, and dancing venues, as well as bingo, spa, movie, and game days.
The Hamilton County Commissioners approved agreements for bridge projects and reviewed submissions for the roadway and levee project at the Public Safety Training Center during their Nov. 9 meeting. The next commissioners meeting is at 1 p.m. Nov. 23. What happened: The commissioners reviewed request for qualifications submissions for design...
Renters could get money from settlement
Southern Indiana has a complicated relationship with the water moccasin. Also known as the cottonmouth, this thick-bodied venomous snake is usually associated with southern wetlands, cypress swamps, and slow-moving waterways. Yet the species has a genuine historical connection to southwestern Indiana, where small, isolated populations were documented near Jasper and along waterways in Harrison County.
INDIANAPOLIS — A major road construction project on Indy’s south side has hit a snag and people who live nearby want to know why. In September 2024, the City of Indianapolis announced a “road diet” project for Madison Avenue, which will shrink the number of lanes and add new curbs and sidewalks. But nearly two […]
Chain O’Lakes, Ouabache and Pokagon will be closed to the public during controlled deer management hunts.
Indiana’s leaders love to celebrate big economic development announcements. Billions in corporate investments, thousands of promised jobs, and ambitious construction timelines make for impressive headlines. But what happens when the rush to deliver those projects comes at the expense of the Hoosiers who already live and work in these communities?
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — Homeowners in Marion and Hendricks Counties continue dealing with major construction as the Lebanon LEAP District pushes ahead. One neighbor, Todd Weber, tells FOX59/CBS4 the project is going to hurt business during an already trying time. Although Weber has been spared so far, the construction seems to be closing in on […]
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Feral pig hunting in Indiana works differently from almost every other state where wild hogs roam. The state treats these animals as an invasive pest to be removed, not as game to be pursued, so there is no season, no bag limit, and no tag system to learn. What Indiana does have is a short … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Indiana: Private Land Rules, Licensing, and Reporting Sightings , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Florida: What Is Banned and What Is Permitted • Idaho Has No Wolf Bag Limit or Harvest Quota, but Tag, Reporting, and Method Rules Still Apply • Elk Hunting Season in Missouri: Dates, Draw Rules, and Where You Can Hunt
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...
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana voters overwhelmingly passed a state constitutional amendment surrounding bail — a move that will allow judges to deny bail for any crime if a suspect is deemed a safety risk. “I’m grateful,” State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis), who was instrumental in getting the amendment on the ballot this election cycle, said. “On […]
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Lafayette drivers should know why salted highways can still become dangerously icy.
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.
Indiana Democrats won local, state and federal offices on a platform of affordability, anti-corruption and populism. Stock market investors seem to think they are going to bring down the hammer on data centers. If the Republicans who survived are smart, they will join Democrats. Democrats would be wise to avoid the low-hanging fruit, though, which is to eliminate state and local tax breaks for data centers. That would not stop Big Tech, and it might leave local governments with fewer benefits than they could have negotiated because of our convoluted tax system. The state’s sales and use tax exemptions originated from bipartisan legislation passed in 2019, which also authorized local governments to give personal property tax breaks to data centers. The goal was to compete with other states, such as Illinois, that were passing similar legislation in a race to the bottom to attract development. Indiana's economic development regime has been a failure in many respects, but the tax incentives in this case had an unexpected benefit. Better planning could make those incentives incredibly valuable to taxpayers. Tax breaks give rural communities leverage The state has a huge budget surplus and wastes its money on plenty of things . I'm
INDIANAPOLIS — A man has been found guilty of multiple federal wire fraud charges for his role in a scheme to defraud the Indiana Department of Education through two former online charter schools. According to documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4, Phillip Holden appeared in United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on Thursday, […]
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...
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 […]
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 […]
