Indiana Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Getty Images Indiana homeowners benefit from some of the lowest homeowners insurance premiums in the nation. While premiums are rising across climate-vulnerable states such as Florida, Louisiana, and California, new data from the U.S. Census...

Indiana DNR Lowers Deer Hunting Limits After EHD Outbreak

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced new deer hunting limits for the 2025 - 2026 season following a significant outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, in Southern Indiana. EHD is a common viral disease in deer, and...

Clean out medication to protect your family, and the environment, this Saturday

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - You have a chance this weekend to do something good for your family, the community and the environment. It’s time for the Fall Medication Cleanout, hosted by the Texas Panhandle Poison Center, managed by the Texas Tech...

2025 Indiana Youth Institute reveals barriers and triumphs for Indiana girls

The Indiana Youth Institute has released its 2025 Girl Report, highlighting both the achievements and challenges faced by young girls in Indiana. Dr. Tami Silverman, President and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute, said the report reveals areas...

Homeless encampment cleanup continues on East Washington Street in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — City crews are still working to clear the site of a homeless encampment along East Washington Street near Walmart. Last week, residents in the area raised concerns about safety at the site, sparking cleanup and aid efforts. From...

Hauswald named new executive director of The Nature Conservancy in Indiana 

Cassie Hauswald has been named executive director of The Nature Conservancy in Indiana after an extensive search, stepping into leadership of the state’s largest conservation organization as it addresses environmental challenges. “Cassie brings...

Mike Akers reflects on nearly three decades serving Indianapolis Public Schools

Mike Akers, assistant principal at William McKinley School 39, reflected on his nearly three-decade career with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) in a recent Q&A session. Akers began his work with the district in 1997 as a student teacher at Broad...

Indianapolis residents to rally to address future of vacant state prison

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Residents of the near-east side of Indianapolis will gather Saturday to rally for an effort to address the future of a former state prison that has sat empty since 2017. The day will begin with an effort from Keep...

Ross Art Museum exhibits environment-inspired works

The latest exhibits at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum include “Sprawl,” featuring works by three Ohio Wesleyan Fine Arts professors, including photographer Jeff Nilan. Courtesy | Jeff Nilan Continuing its year-long curatorial and programmatic...

Why Indiana women’s basketball locker room wasn’t in ‘good shape’ last season

Indiana women's basketball coach Teri Moren told reporters at the team's media day that, "a year ago our locker room was not in very good shape." The Hoosiers veteran-most returners attributed the issues to poor communication amongst the team and...

Indiana leaders react to federal government shutdown

As the U.S. federal government shutdown started, Indiana leaders from opposite sides of the aisle had different opinions on who was to blame. “This shutdown will be the result of the Republican Majority’s inability to govern, and because they are...

Research & Commentary: Indiana Should Introduce Forced Labor Prevention Legislation Next Session

During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas passed landmark legislation that creates space between Arkansas and China, improves the global supply chain, and uses the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of...

Elanco Animal Health moves into new downtown Indianapolis headquarters

The company bought the former GM Stamping Plant as part of its $200 million plan to move closer to downtown. INDIANAPOLIS — Elanco Animal Health opened its new global headquarters Wednesday on the southwest side of Indianapolis. The company bought...

Elanco Opens New $200 Million Global Headquarters in Downtown Indianapolis

Elanco President & CEO Jeff Simmons (second from left) is joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Purdue University President Mung Chiang during the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning of Elanco’s new Global Headquarters in downtown...

South Bend proposing 70-percent cut to sustainability office in 2026 budget

South Bend’s Office of Sustainability could see a 70-percent budget cut in 2026. That includes the elimination of funding for the project manager position and the Energy Assistance & Solar Savings Initiative grant program, which helps nonprofits...

Comfy Home Care LLC brings personalized care to Indiana homes

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Comfy Home Care LLC, a local Indiana business, offers compassionate home care services to help clients remain comfortable in their homes. The company provides personal care, companionship, and structured family care, focusing...

Several states of COVID confusion: ‘It’s a very challenging environment right now’

On the same day Senators unleashed bipartisan grilling of Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Peoria City/County Health Department Administrator Monica Hendrickson spoke to The Community Word about COVID vaccinations and...

Indiana, Virginia See HVACR Manufacturers Expand

WaterFurnace International, a leader in geothermal and water source heating and cooling solutions, held a grand opening of its headquarters expansion last week. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the HVAC company’s 173,000-square-foot addition nearly...

Gary, Indiana receives $15 million grant to revitalize downtown

Gary, Indiana receives $15 million for "blight elimination and reinvestment" Gary, Indiana receives $15 million for "blight elimination and reinvestment" 00:29 The City of Gary, Indiana, is looking to revitalize its downtown after receiving $15...

NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, Indiana 46567 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS...