State and Local News

Bird populations are dropping sharply across North America, a trend that has researchers concerned about a “mass extinction event”. According to a new study, nearly 3 billion birds have ...Read more

Proponents of gun control laws on Thursday received support from an unexpected source: the Colt gun manufacturing company. In a surprise announcement, Colt officials revealed they’re no ...Read more

A Noblesville man is getting ready to set a world record this weekend. It might make you dizzy just thinking about it. Dave Schweikert will try to go the farthest distance on a bike, in a ...Read more

The recent failure of a proposal to tax sugary drinks in Indianapolis may beg the question, would a tax on sodas actually help keep people healthier? Health expert Dr. John Puthullil said cities ...Read more

For the third time this year, an inmate at the Howard County Jail has committed suicide. Jail officers on Monday found 30-year-old Kacey Roadruck in his cell with a bedsheet around his neck. He was ...Read more

The decision has been made on what to do with controversial Christopher Columbus murals in the University of Notre Dame’s main building. WSBT said that the university is creating a new room ...Read more

Police in northwest Indiana says a man has been arrested after he slept at a Walmart for several days, stole and ate potato chips, and crashed an electric cart into a wine display. Timothy Bryant, ...Read more

On Wednesday Marion police officers charged a Marion man in connection with shooting a 9 mm handgun in the area of 31st and Nebraska streets. According to police, around 8:40 p.m. they located four ...Read more

If you are wondering the right time to buy holiday plane tickets, AAA has the news you need. AAA says Sept. 25 is when most people start considering reservations. It’s best to begin ...Read more