‘The mother of all procurements’: Indiana to seek bids for $68B Medicaid managed care...
Indiana Medicaid proposals from insurers for $68 billion in contracts for Medicaid managed care services, according to a Jan. 30 presentation by the state’s Family and Social Services Administration. The state plans to issue the request for proposals across the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise, Hoosier Care...
Protest, Pushback, and Policy: Inside Perry Meridian’s ICE Walkout Controversy
On Feb. 2, 2026, students across Indiana walked out of school in protest against the increase of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Indiana. More locally, students at Southport High School walked out that morning. When news spread to students at Perry Meridian High School, the neighboring school of...
19-year-old gets 37 years after opening fire at Halloween party, killing teen
INDIANAPOLIS — A 19-year-old was sentenced to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to being responsible for the death of a 15-year-old. Alan Peregrino was 17 years old when he was accused of flashing around a loaded pistol, equipped with laser sight, while rapping at a Halloween party. The party occurred on Oct....
High school students in Indiana walkout of class to protest ICE’s operations
Ind. (WNDU) - Thousands of high school students across the country have taken to the streets this week to protest ICE. The demonstrations come after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good during demonstrations in Minneapolis last month. We went to see how students in Indiana have...
IFD battles large church fire in Beech Grove
BEECH GROVE, Ind. – An investigation is underway after it took fire crews nearly five hours to put out a fire at a Beech Grove church Friday night. According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, at approximately 10:43 p.m., crews were called to the Independent Nazarene Church in the 5152 E. Hornet Avenue for a...
Remains Found In Ohio Identified As Missing Fishers Teen
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Officials in Ohio have identified remains found in a remote section of Wayne National Forest as those of Hailey Paige Buzbee, a missing 17-year-old from Fishers. The confirmation followed an autopsy, according to the Perry County prosecutor. Buzbee had been reported missing Jan. 6, and investigators...
Cardinal Crunch Popcorn Now Available!
Cardinal Crunch popcorn, a caramel and churro-flavored blend created by Southport High School business students, is officially on the shelves at Kroger for YOU to buy!. More than 200 students were involved in every step of the process, from taste-testing and voting on the final flavor to creating the product name,...
Indianapolis, IN Fire Alert: Roof Collapse In Church Fire On East Side Overnight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana – Firefighters battled a large and destructive church fire overnight on the city’s east side, keeping crews on scene for several hours in extreme winter conditions. According to the...
Illegal Alien Truck Driver Kills 4 In Indiana
Pennsylvania must explain how an illegal immigrant obtained a commercial driver's license. Lax immigration policies enable unvetted individuals to drive, leading to tragic consequences. Holding leaders responsible is crucial to prevent future incidents and protect communities. Illegal Alien Trucker Driver Kills 4 In...
1 critically injured in shooting on Indy’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD officers are investigating a shooting that left one person critically injured Friday afternoon. Officers responded to a report of a person shot around 4:20 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 9000 block of East 39th Place, near 38th Street and North Post Road. When police arrived, they...

















