CICERO, Ind.–On April 8, 1990, Ryan White died of AIDS at Riley Hospital. During his short life, White’s experiences helped people across the world learn more about the disease. His struggle to go to school in Howard County gained him support from celebrities and made him famous. “People hated and feared the disease which had […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–A second relief bill might be a mistake, said Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.). In an interview on WOWO radio in Ft. Wayne, Braun said he believes people in Indiana are obeying social distancing, and hinted that perhaps the same restrictions that people in New York are observing shouldn’t necessarily apply to everyone. “Everyone is […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The number of people with coronavirus in Indiana has gone up consistently. But, Health and Human Services Sec. Alex Azar, a former executive at Eli Lilly, says some states are having fewer people with positive test results. “We’ve seen some, I think, quite encouraging developments as we look at places like Seattle and northern […]
STATE WIDE–The stay at home, or “Hunker Down Hoosiers” order, has been extended for two weeks by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The governor also clarified that retail businesses not listed as essential must operate the same way as restaurants and bars, and must not allow any foot traffic, except by appointment only, and only in rare […]
MUNCIE, Ind.–Some jobs will be gone permanently. Some people will never go back to the office. Because of coronavirus some changes will stay with us, says Ball State University Economist Mike Hicks. “A lot of who thought that working from home would be painful or either difficult to achieve the productivity gains that we might, […]
(CNN) — Bill Withers, the singer-songwriter whose soulful hits “Lean On Me,” Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lovely Day” became part of the soundtrack for a generation, has died. He was 81. LISTEN: WIBC’s Chris Davis on Bill Withers Withers died Monday in Los Angeles of heart complications, according to his family. “We are devastated by […]
INDIANAPOLIS--An organization built on faith, love and mercy can’t let their people hug or get close enough to pray with people affected by coronavirus. But, the Salvation Army of Indiana is finding ways around that, and is still bringing a message of hope. “People really do need that right now. They need someone who they […]
KOKOMO, Ind.–Howard County had one of the most restrictive policies during the coronavirus, limiting what types of items people could buy, even at businesses that are considered essential. That policy has been adjusted, but people must now limit the number of people shopping for their families to one. “We are going to be adopting and […]
INDIANAPOLIS–Planning for field hospitals is a good idea, said Dr. Thomas File, president of the Infectious Disease Society of America. Indiana state health commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers is helping Indiana plan for field hospitals in case they are needed. “I think the importance of preparing for field […]
STATE WIDE–Indiana is planning for the worst, but hoping for the best. State health commissioner Dr. Kris Box, said the state has requested help from the Army Corps or Engineers in planning for field hospitals in case of a shortage of medical facilities to treat people with coronavirus. “It’s a very sad reality of this […]