Feral Cat Laws in Indiana: What Caretakers and Residents Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Indiana is one of a relatively small number of states that specifically addresses feral cats in its statutes — but if you’re looking for a single, statewide rulebook that tells you exactly what you can and can’t do, you won’t find one. State l
These 13 Indiana Diners Still Serve Old-Fashioned Thick Milkshakes
Long before over-the-top dessert trends took over social media, Indiana’s classic diners were serving thick, hand-spun milkshakes that needed a spoon as much as a straw. Across the state, these longtime favorites continue to blend rich ice cream, real dairy, and old-fashioned techniques into shakes that are every bit a
Four Local Cyclospora Cases Reported
(Statewide) – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) says there are 684 cases of Hoosiers infected with the Cyclosporiasis parasite. Four of those are in our area: three have been reported in Ripley, with another in Dearborn County. According to IDOH, patients across the state range in age from...
First Alert Forecast: Watching next storm chance in the region
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Enjoy the pleasant conditions while they last. Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio will see mild temperatures and mostly dry skies through the weekend, but a weather system is taking shape that could impact your Monday evening and night. Your Weekend: Comfortable and Mostly Dry. Friday...
Data center tracker: Where projects stand in Indiana
It's been quite a whirlwind in data center news recently. For the past year, IndyStar has reported on multiple proposed data centers in Indianapolis, watching as rumored developments become approved projects. IndyStar has also kept tabs on other noteworthy centers opening across the state and the many counties, includi
Indiana shelters hit max capacity for dogs, then open free, low-cost adoptions through July
Indiana shelters Columbus Animal Care Services and Bartholomew County Humane Society are at full capacity for dogs, prompting them to offer special adoption promotions through July. Indiana's Columbus Animal Care Services and the Bartholomew County Humane Society have reached maximum capacity for dogs, and they are now
1-year-old dies after drowning in southeastern Indiana pond
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 1-year-old baby boy has died in a drowning in southeastern Indiana, according to a spokeswoman for the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office is doing the autopsy and identified him Friday morning as Thade Gauck of Greensburg. The infant died Thursday at Cincinnati...
Gas tax holiday coming to end at terrible time
Hoosiers are in for a rude awakening in a few short weeks when all of Indiana’s gas taxes return to full price. Gov. Mike Braun has suspended both the sales tax on gas and the state gas excise tax for months. But he can’t do more unless lawmakers are willing to return for a special […]
Indiana to temporarily block new Medicaid and Medicare providers beginning next week
INDIANA. (WFIE) - Indiana’s Medicare and Medicaid programs will soon temporarily block new providers from dozens of different services. Officials say the reason for the blockage is because those programs are at a high risk of waste, fraud or abuse. Services impacted by the ban include Adult Family Care,...
Zionsville Community Left Heartbroken, Searching For Answers
DOWNTOWN ZIONSVILLE HAS long been a charming destination for its many locally owned shops, galleries, restaurants, and small-town hospitality. But what happened in the early morning hours of July 10 has left many in the community rattled, sad, and anxious for answers. The former Kogan Antiques and Lighting on South...
