Indiana SNAP Benefits to change in 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Beginning January 1, as part of Indiana’s new “Smart SNAP” initiative, sugary drinks and candy will no longer be eligible to purchase with SNAP benefits. Soda, energy drinks, sports drinks like Gatorade and sweetened iced tea are no longer supported. Officials with Feed...
U.S. Steel board approves $350M blast furnace investment at Indiana plant
US Steel's board of directors confirmed its planned $350 million investment at an Indiana plant.
Where to celebrate Kwanzaa in central Indiana
The Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee and the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church are hosting Kwanzaa celebrations this weekend, featuring African drumming, storytelling, arts and crafts, dance performances, and a vendor market.
Indiana Craft Fairs That Prove Heartland Makers Are Leading The Creative Charge
Indiana might sit quietly in America’s heartland, but its creative community is anything but sleepy. Makers across the state pour their passion into handcrafted treasures that range from hand-thrown pottery to small-batch foods, proving that authentic artistry thrives far beyond coastal cities. Craft fairs throughout...
Male killed, 2 injured from separate shootings on Indy’s near east side
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metro Police Department is investigating separate shootings after a male was killed and two other people were found with gunshot wounds early Friday morning. According to IMPD, just before 2 a.m., officers were investigating an unrelated report of a suspicious person in the 3700 block...
Parents of KSU shooting victim arrested in Indiana, records confirm
LEX 18 confirmed through records that the parents of KSU shooting victim, 19-year-old Dejon Darrell Fox, Jr., were both arrested on a charge of intimidation: threat to commit a forcible felony.
Brownsburg pizza shop stays open to support employees
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — As so many restaurants sit closed Christmas day, one pizza shop in Brownsburg has stayed open for more than a decade to give back to their employees. Christmas is one of Rockstar Pizza’s craziest days, racking up hundreds of pick-up orders before doors even open. “It’s a great shift to work,...
Beating Rising Healthcare Costs: Dr. Bring’s Cash-Based Clinic
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana residents prepare for a volatile 2026 healthcare market, a shift toward Direct Primary Care (DPC) is gaining momentum. With insurance premiums projected to spike and federal subsidies set to expire, many Hoosiers are bypassing traditional insurance-billing systems in favor of a...
11 Peaceful Towns In Indiana Where Retirees Live Simply, Comfortably, And Debt-Free
Looking for peaceful towns in Indiana where retirement dollars stretch further and life moves at a gentler pace?. These 11 charming communities offer affordable living and perfect settings for retirees seeking simplicity and financial freedom!. 1. Brookville. Nestled in southeastern Indiana, Brookville welcomes...
Medicaid work rules exempt the ‘medically frail.’ Deciding who qualifies is tricky.
New federal rules will require more than 18 million Medicaid enrollees nationwide to show they’re working, volunteering, or going to school.
