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Deadlines Near For Angola Public Art Projects
(ANGOLA) - Deadlines are approaching for public art projects in the City of Angola.Officials say sculpture applications are due April 30, and crosswalk mural submissions must be submitted by May 1.Selected mural artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, along with supplies and public recognition....
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Illinois Advances Bears Stadium Incentive Bill As Team Calls For More
(SPRINGFIELD) - The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a major incentives package that could impact future stadium plans for the Chicago Bears.The measure, known as the Megaprojects Bill, would provide tax incentives for large-scale developments, including a potential stadium at the A...
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Ohio Job Losses Accompanied By Drop In Unemployment Rate
(COLUMBUS) - Ohio's latest employment report shows job losses alongside a declining unemployment rate, a trend analysts say reflects shifts in the labor force.Data shows the state lost about 5,400 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate decreased, according to analysis cited by Policy Matte...
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Michigan House Passes Budget With General Fund Cuts
(LANSING) - The Michigan House of Representatives has approved budget legislation that includes cuts to the state's general fund.Lawmakers passed separate bills covering general government operations and statewide education spending following a late-night session. Votes largely fell along party l...
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Millions In Unclaimed Property Available For Hoosiers
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana officials say millions of dollars in unclaimed property is still available for residents to claim.According to state records, unclaimed funds include money tied to individuals across the state, including well-known names such as Reggie Miller, Andrew Luck and Jim Irsay.Of...
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Attorney General Warns Hoosiers About Mortgage Relief Scams
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning residents about illegal mortgage relief scams targeting homeowners.Rokita says scammers are sending fraudulent offers promising help with mortgage payments, often requesting upfront fees.State law makes it illegal for companies to c...
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Investigation Underway After Woman Dies At Indianapolis Airport
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An investigation is underway after a 38-year-old woman died Saturday at Indianapolis International Airport.According to a police report, dispatchers monitoring security cameras saw the woman fall from the outer curb of the Upper Terminal Drive around 12:15 p.m. She fell approxima...
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Advocates Meet With Indiana Officials After Federal Cannabis Reclassification
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Marijuana advocacy groups met with Indiana officials Friday following the federal reclassification of state-licensed medical cannabis.Advocates say the move could open the door for states like Indiana, which currently do not have a comprehensive medical cannabis law.Veterans and ...
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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Near U.S. Border Raises Concern For Livestock Industry
(NATIONAL) - A flesh-eating parasite is moving closer to the United States, raising concern for the livestock industry and federal agriculture officials.The New World screwworm has been detected about 60 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border in northern Mexico, according to the Texas Department of Ag...
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Lt. Governor Criticizes Westfield Band Performance, Draws Backlash
(WESTFIELD) - Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith is facing backlash after criticizing a high school band performance in Westfield.The comments were made on social media in response to a post supporting the Westfield High School indoor percussion ensemble ahead of state finals competition....
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