State and Local News

State workers will be getting a new parental leave policy in 2018. By an executive order from Governor Eric Holcomb, the state will provide four weeks away from the job for both new mothers and new ...Read more

Two leading voices on Indiana alcohol issues say there’s little chance lawmakers will take action allowing convenience and grocery stores to sell cold beer. Former State Senator Beverly Gard, ...Read more

The town of Bunker Hill is apparently plagued with public corruption.  The Miami County town is facing controversy once again after the Town Council fired town marshal Aaron Dague at a recent ...Read more

P-B-S has suspended host and Bunker Hill native Tavis Smiley following an investigation of alleged sexual misconduct.   That’s according to a report in Variety Magazine. According to Variety, ...Read more

The state will take full control over the cash-strapped Muncie Community School system. Full academic and financial control was given yesterday to the state-appointed emergency manager. To be ...Read more

A Marion man has been charged with Child Molesting following a four-month investigation by Marion Police. 53-year old Randy McKinney of Marion now faces two counts of Child Molestation for ...Read more

Kokomo Police canceled a Silver Alert late last night for a man who was reported missing from his home. Kokomo Police said 71-year-old Ronald Debusk was last seen around 11 a-m Wednesday. Debusk ...Read more

The Y-M-C-A of Muncie will adjust its membership prices to welcome and include all in the community, with a specific focus toward access for young adults. The change was announced Wednesday and ...Read more

The First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo will hold a fundraising night of music for clean water next Thursday night, December 21st at 7:30 p-m.  There’s no admission fee, but money will be ...Read more

Grant County Highway Department officials will close the Washington Street Bridge in downtown Marion for about 24-hours this weekend to make repairs. Highway Department crews will shut down the ...Read more