Man sentenced to 52 years in child neglect case
Monday, Terry L. Hargis, Jr., was sentenced to 52 years in prison in connection to three Level 3 felony counts of neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury.
Measles outbreak hits Indiana: Health expert urges vaccination amid rising cases
With multiple cases reported in Allen County, a pediatric infectious disease expert warns that declining vaccination rates are fueling a preventable public health crisis.
Biggest Concerts Coming to Indiana in May 2025
Get ready, Indiana! May 2025 brings an electrifying concert series featuring stars from Alice Cooper and BuckCherry to Melanie Fiona, Terri Clark, Iann Dior, and many more. Don't miss out!. Indiana Concerts in May 2025. Thursday, May 1st. Artist: Hollywood Undead with Tech N9ne, Set It Off and Zero 9:36.
Indiana, Ohio & Lower Michigan Weather Alert: Severe Weather Risk from Cold Front Friday...
Fort Wayne, IN – A strong cold front moving into the region Friday evening may bring severe weather threats across northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southwest Lower Michigan. According to the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana, the front is expected to arrive late Friday, April 18, with a...
After buggy crash that killed 3 kids: No Indiana minimum age for driving horse...
BREMEN — A Marshall County crash on April 9 killed three Amish children in a horse-drawn cart, ages 9, 10 and 13. But the state of Indiana doesn’t have a minimum age for operating buggies, wagons and carts, The Tribune's newsgathering partner, WNDU-TV , reported. The three children who died in the crash were all...
Indiana House passes bill to jail homeless persons
INDIANAPOLIS — By a 52-40 vote, the Indiana House passed a Senate bill that would empower law enforcement to arrest homeless persons and charge them with a C misdemeanor should they be found sleeping or camping on public property and refusing referral to emergency shelter resources and services. The bill now returns...
Health department to host measles vaccine clinic April 21 at Ellettsville public library
A measles outbreak has spread in Indiana with six confirmed cases in Allen County. The Indiana Department of Health reported five new cases on April 9 after the initial case on April 7. There are currently no reported measles cases in Monroe County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on its website ,...
Gov. Braun signs executive order aimed at removing tax ‘marriage penalties’
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Monday announced the signing of an executive order aimed at removing what he called "marriage penalties." In a statement April 14, Braun's office said the state's tax system "disadvantages married couples in many ways," including exemption caps that are the same for both...
Teachers fill Indiana Statehouse to demand change as controversial bill nears passage
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana teachers filled the Statehouse on Monday, April 14 as part of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) "Day of Action." Many teachers are motivated by Senate Bill 1. The bill deals with property taxes, as well as forcing public schools to share referenda money with some charter schools and...
Multiple soups recalled due to wood being found inside
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A nationwide health alert has been issued by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for various soups and bowl products. According to the FSIS, a total of 13 products have been recalled because the cilantro ingredient may have been contaminated with wood. The products recalled...