As oppressive heat settles into the Wabash Valley, first responders say they’re seeing an increase in weather-related calls — and they’re taking extra steps to keep firefighters safe when they’re called outside in extreme conditions.
A new bronze statue of legendary basketball coach John Wooden by Terre Haute sculptor Bill Wolfe will soon be displayed at the I-70 Welcome Center in Centerville. The renovated center, part of a statewide project, will feature Wolfe’s work as a main exhibit to celebrate Hoosier basketball.
With extreme heat impacting the Wabash Valley, local daycare providers are taking extra steps to keep kids cool and safe outdoors. Experts also remind pet owners to watch for signs of overheating and protect pets from the dangers of high temperatures.
A historic cemetery on the Vermillion–Vigo County line is getting new life after years of volunteer-led cleanup and restoration work aimed at returning the property to its original appearance.
Today is the final day of regular hours for The Living Room, a mental health resource in Edgar County that has served nearly 400 people a year. Starting July first, the program will shift to a new schedule as the community works to secure its future.
The Shoals Public Library is officially back in its original home — a more than century-old Carnegie library — after a major renovation and expansion that adds new amenities and improves accessibility for guests.
As Internet Safety Month wraps up, experts stress the importance of talking with kids about their online activity and knowing the apps they use. Staying informed can help protect youth in our community from online dangers.
Veterinarians are urging pet owners to take precautions as temperatures rise, offering guidance on walks, outdoor shelter, hydration, and the signs of heat-related illness in animals.
Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening to sue the town of Merrillville over its “efforts to sabotage” a new federal immigration detention facility in the area.
Heavy rain from recent storms is taking a toll on farmers across the Wabash Valley region, with some saying saturated fields and high water levels are delaying key work during a critical stretch of the growing season.
Indiana’s payment error rate for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program rose last year — which, without improvements, could cost the state more than $140 million annually as soon as next year.
Cleanup continues in Charleston after the EF-2 tornado, with neighbors, city crews, and teams from nearby towns working together to clear debris. Power has been restored, but crews are still working to get TV, phone, and internet service back for everyone.
Several local hospitals, including Greene County General Hospital, have received letters requesting updates to their price transparency information. Hospitals that don’t fix the issues could face fines of up to $2 million a year.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is participating in a pilot initiative to use artificial intelligence for Medicaid fraud prevention.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the latest SNAP payment error rates, showing a national rate of 10.62% for fiscal year 2025, above the 6% congressional threshold.
National Weather Service meteorologists have spent the last several days surveying storm damage across southern Illinois after severe weather moved through the region.
NWS meteorologists are working to document impacts and determine tornado intensity.
