INDIANAPOLIS — A famous circus group is reinventing itself to create a new, animal-free show. Perhaps taking some inspiration from Cirque du Soleil, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will now be performing without animals.  Instead, shows will feature stunts on the highwire, trapeze, and more. The Associated Press reports that you will […]

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(Washington, DC) — President Biden has signed legislation to declassify information related to the origins of COVID-19. The President put pen to paper Monday after the measure was passed unanimously in Congress. In a statement, Biden highlighted the importance of getting “to the bottom of COVID-19’s origins to help ensure we can better prevent future […]

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NEW YORK — Former President Trump says he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan in connection with the investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump took to social media this morning and urged his followers to protest his looming indictment. He again insisted that he’s committed no crime. The New York Post reports […]

KEENE, NH.–Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence is urging the U.S. Government to continue supporting Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia. Pence spoke at a Republican fundraising dinner in New Hampshire Thursday night. “Republicans need to speak clearly that we understand that American is the arsenal of democracy… we must continue to […]

  LOS ANGELES–An actor from Indianapolis was among the winners at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night. Brendan Fraser took home the award for the Best Actor award for his performance in “The Whale.” Fraser was born in Indianapolis, but his family moved away from Indy when Fraser was an infant. At […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2023 Academy Awards ceremony is happening this weekend, and you may even notice a Hoosier presence in Hollywood. While recent Oscars ceremonies have faced controversy, Heartland Film Artistic Director Greg Sorvig says this year could be a “comeback,” of sorts.  He says the nominated films feature unique and surprising stories. One of […]

WALTERBORO, SC — Alex Murdaugh is being sentenced to life in prison for the double murder of his wife and youngest son. The once wealthy, high-profile South Carolina lawyer was found guilty Thursday of killing the two back in the summer of 2021. He was also convicted Thursday of two counts of possession of a […]

VALPARAISO, Ind. – On Monday, March 6th, First Lady Jill Biden will visit Valparaiso Indiana to “highlight the Biden Administration’s commitment to creating pathways to well-paying jobs through career-connected learning.” The First Lady was scheduled to visit Valparaiso last month, but her trip was postponed. The Office of the First Lady has announced that U.S. […]

WASHINGTON, DC — Republican Senator Todd Young of Indiana recently spoke out against the Biden Administration’s revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. In his speech, Senator Young argued that the new rule, announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in December 2022, will make it more […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The funeral for fallen Memphis Officer Geoffrey Redd – who police say was shot by an Indianapolis man in the line of duty – was held Tuesday. The Associated Press reports that Officer Redd was remembered as being a kind, strong, and faithful Marine who supported his community, and his fellow officers, […]