New Indiana law targets high hospital prices, boosts transparency
Gov. Mike Braun recently signed a bill into law aimed at reducing health care costs in Indiana. Authored by State Rep. Martin Carbaugh of Fort Wayne, the legislation focuses on nonprofit hospitals. Carbaugh said the law, House Enrolled Act 1004, addresses high prices at nonprofit hospitals and promotes transparency...
Docs: Greenwood man arrested for molesting young child
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A Greenwood man was arrested after he reportedly molested a young child. Gregory Jones, 56, was charged with child molesting, a Level 4 Felony. Officers with the Greenwood Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Stonehedge Dr. on a report of a welfare check. Upon arrival to the scene,...
Braun says he has ‘no interest’ in presidential run
Gov. Mike Braun said Thursday he has no idea who came up with the swirling rumor that he is interested in a presidential run. “That’s had nothing to do with anything I’ve said,” Braun told the Indiana Capital Chronicle. “I’m concentrating on being governor, and have no interest in that.” Politico’s Adam Wren first...
Driver arrested after high speed chase in Indiana ends with an overturned vehicle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A high speed chase in Indiana ended with an overturned vehicle on Interstate 65 Wednesday. An Indiana State Police (ISP) trooper tried to stop a blue Chevy Trailblazer around 12:30 p.m. after seeing the driver was following too closely on I-65, according to authorities. The driver did not stop and...
Attorney General Todd Rokita helps deliver $7.4 billion blow to Sackler Family and Purdue...
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, alongside 55 other Attorneys General, has secured a landmark $7.4 billion settlement with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, marking the largest settlement to date holding individuals accountable for their role in the opioid crisis. This agreement addresses the devastating...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon left one person dead and two others injured, according to local authorities. The collision occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the 800 block of North Main Street, also known as State Road 15. When officers arrived at the scene, they found three drivers involved. Grace...
New Indiana law increases I-465 speed limit starting in July
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — Starting next month, drivers will legally be able to drive a little faster on I-465. According to a news release from the Indiana Department of Transportation, the speed limit on the majority of I-465 in Indianapolis will increase from 55 to 65 mph. This comes after House Bill 1461 was passed […]
Yarn Graffiti Gang beautifying Martindale-Brightwood Neighborhood with tree art
The installation will be up for the 24th annual Bloombox Festival. It’s a free music and art festival at the Harrison Center being held on Saturday, June 21.
TSF story: SNAP recipients react to Indiana’s ban of soft drinks and candy in...
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. Indiana has added itself to the list of four states to ban soft drinks and candy from the SNAP, joining Iowa, Nebraska and Texas. A May 23 press release issued by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office announced that the Department of Agriculture approved...
Indiana becomes first state to permit tolling on all interstates
INDIANAPOLIS (WKRC) - Indiana has become the first sate to permit tolling on all interstates. According to WMAQ-TV, Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed a new bill that allows the state to collect tolls on any interstate within its borders. House Bill 1461 states that the Indiana Department of Transportation...