Santa Train to make its way through the Wabash Valley this weekend
The Indiana Rail Road's Santa Train is celebrating 35 years of bringing holiday joy to communities around Indiana and Illinois, with a free event that includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and winter clothes for kids in need.
Perry Township Schools Gets $40M Grant
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Perry Township Schools has received an unprecedented $40 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the largest award given in the competitive third phase of the Marion County K-12 Public Schools Initiative. The massive investment is earmarked for a five-year initiative designed to close achievement...
IMPD: Woman killed during botched robbery on East Washington Street
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis investigators believe a woman was killed during a botched robbery on the city’s east side Thursday, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, IMPD officers responded to a report of a person shot at 5620 E. Washington St. That is...
Women’s commission, awards downgraded by administration
In recent years, the Indiana Commission for Women has thrown a lovely event to honor Indiana women with Torchbearer Awards. A plated meal in a well-appointed banquet room or historical setting; women coming up on stage to be recognized for their accomplishments and efforts. It was the highlight of the commission’s...
Indiana school districts face challenges in keeping educators
Educators in Indiana have earned lower wages than educators in neighboring states, despite new data from the Legislative Services Agency (LSA) showing that Indiana teacher pay has increased in recent years, according to the Indiana Capital Chronicle (ICC). The Indiana Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy members...
Here’s how many out-of-staters are moving to Indianapolis
Indiana is drawing fewer out-of-state movers than most other states as nationwide mobility declines, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: The trend could put a damper on civic leaders' push to grow downtown Indy's population by 20,000 people over the next decade. Driving the news: Of those who moved...
Here’s where the DNR has stocked walleye and catfish
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has stocked 70,000 channel catfish in 131 locations and 57,000 fall fingerling walleye in 11 locations since mid-October. The channel catfish range in size from 7-12 inches long. The fall fingerling walleye average 5 to 8 inches long,...
Watch: Longhorn spotted trotting down Indiana highway
A traveler on an Indiana highway captured video of an unusual traffic hazard -- a longhorn trotting down the side of the interstate near Monrovia.
Charges dismissed in case of 8 Indiana dogs found dead in box truck: state...
A judge dismissed charges against two suspects accused in the heat-exhaustion deaths of eight dogs found in an unventilated box truck in Lake Station, Indiana, in 2023, according to Indiana State Police. ISP said it was disappointed by the decision, noting detectives spent significant time investigating and believed...
Indiana Weather Update: 1–3 Inches of Snow, Wind Chills Near -15 Expected
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Bend, IN – Northern Indiana is bracing for a stretch of frigid temperatures and light snow through early next week, as Arctic air settles into the region. According to the National Weather Service in...
