Marion County travel warning to end at midnight
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said on Monday afternoon the travel warning that directed all Marion County residents to stay off the roads while city crews went about plowing nearly a dozen inches of snow from main thoroughfares and side streets ends at midnight. On Tuesday, there will be a travel...
Indianapolis, Indiana: Travel Warnings Remain Across Southern Counties
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana – Travel restrictions remain in effect across large portions of Indiana Monday evening, with multiple southern counties under the state’s highest-level travel warning, limiting travel...
Indiana Bill Tracker: Senate OKs School Cell Phone Ban, Bears Bill Advances. What Else...
INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers sprinting through the 2026 legislative session moved several bills last week, from a crackdown on local government officials’ luxury vehicles, to tax cuts for Hoosiers. Some bills, like a constitutional amendment or a ban on certain food additives in school lunches have already passed one...
Wienie 500 Returns to Indy as Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles Race
The Wienie 500 is back at Indy 500 as Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles race again and fans vote on the final hot dog competitor.
Indiana Braces for Dangerous Blowing Snow and Ground Blizzard Conditions as Wind Gusts Reach...
INDIANA — Attention is now turning to Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, as a surge of strong winds is expected to create hazardous blowing and drifting snow conditions across much of Indiana. Forecast data shows statewide wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph, with northern Indiana facing the highest risk for gusts up to...
Snow Shoveling Tips to Protect Your Heart
INDIANAPOLIS –Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows...
Drifting snow will be problematic tonight
Blowing and drifting snow will be the next hazard as the wind gusts overnight out of the southwest; gusts topping 30 mph will blow snow across open roadways, especially in rural, Northen Indiana, temperatures fall near zero with dangerous wind chills. The week ahead remains cold, with fairly persistent, like lake...
Ball State meteorologist says winter storm that hit Indiana was a giant
Ball State University meteorologist Dr. Dave Call says winter storm “Fern” was a “gigantic” weather maker that stretched some 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine. He said Muncie received 9.5 inches of snow from the storm and that total may be the largest in Muncie since 2014. He spoke live to IPR’s Stan Sollars...
Indiana pharmacist charged in ‘astronomical’ drug theft case still holds ‘free and clear’ license
A former Muncie hospital pharmacist is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly stealing over 35,000 vials of powerful opioids, but his Indiana pharmacy license remains active and unrestricted despite the ongoing investigation.
How do Indiana schools decide if they’re closing for a snow day?
After the snow storm that blew through the state over the weekend that brought 8-12 inches of snowfall around the state , parents around the state have kids home from school. But that doesn't necessarily mean a snow day. For some of them, instead of playing in the snow, they're doing school work. Here's a look at...
