State and Local News

Libertarian and political newcomer Michael Virgin is running for mayor of Kokomo. The 49 year old Virgin, who moved to Kokomo in 2016, has been critical of the current administration’s handling ...Read more

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will be campaigning in northwest Indiana this weekend. The Vermont Senator will be at the Genesis Center in Gary Saturday morning at 9:15 to meet with community ...Read more

The first of 4 flights this year will happen Wednesday April 24th for Northeast Indiana’s Honor Flight. Honor Flight Number 31 will take off from Fort Wayne with 84 veterans aboard, including 4 ...Read more

Vice President Mike Pence will be the featured commencement speaker next month at Taylor University. The former Indiana governor and congressman will be delivering his message on the Upland campus ...Read more

A proposed solar farm project in northern Madison County is being debated. The Herald Bulletin reports that the Madison County Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution designating up to ...Read more

Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler will deliver his final state of the city address Tuesday April 16th. According to the Star Press, Tyler’s remarks will highlight accomplishments from this past year, as ...Read more

A one day fundraiser this week for Ball State University brought in a substantial amount of money. One Ball State Day, held Tuesday, raised 425,000 dollars, a figure Ball State President Geoffrey ...Read more

First Farmers Financial Corporation has announced a plan to repurchase up to 2 million dollars in the corporation’s common stock during the 2nd quarter.  First Farmers board of directors ...Read more