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MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WFFT) — Earthjustice has warned Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) against passing the costs of repairing a broken coal unit at the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station onto customers. The environmental group argues that a recent federal emergency order does not lawfully require major...

FREMONT, Ind. — In five states, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users are now restricted from buying certain foods deemed to be unhealthy. SNAP food restriction waivers have been approved in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia. At least 13 more states, such as Florida, Texas, and North...

INDIANA — After the long, dark stretch surrounding the winter solstice, brighter days are officially on the way for Indiana. According to new data from the Indiana Weather Network, the state will gain approximately 40 minutes of additional daylight over the next 30 days as January progresses. This natural...

Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks will no longer be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Jan. 1.

Nineteen states chose to raise their minimum wages in 2026, but Indiana was not among them. The state chose to keep its wage at $7.25, the same as it's been for 16 years.

INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a woman was critically injured when an SUV struck her while she was crossing the road on the west side of Indianapolis early Thursday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, police are investigating an incident where a silver SUV...

As with many costs in recent years, expenses for IndyGo have risen, and fares are about to follow. The transit agency will raise prices in the new year, marking its first fare increase in 16 years.

INDIANA — A man suffered minor injuries after being struck by a stray bullet that fell from the sky early New Year’s Day, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Police said the incident happened just before 6 a.m. in the 4300 block of South High School Road. Officers responding to the scene...

The IU Marching Hundred and the Brownsburg High School Marching Band were featured in the Rose Bowl Parade, representing the state of Indiana with pride.

INDIANAPOLIS – As part of Governor Mike Braun’s Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is launching Smart SNAP, a bold new effort to improve the health of Hoosiers by aligning SNAP benefits with healthier food choices. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, SNAP...