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NATIONWIDE / INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday the United States Department of Agriculture released their food security report for the year 2022. The survey found that food insecurity rose from 2021’s number of 10.2% to 12.8% in 2022. Meaning total house holds affected by food insecurity in 2022 increased from 13.5 million to 17 million. The […]

INDIANAPOLIS — If you live in Marion County, you can vote early – at multiple locations – starting this weekend. Eight locations will be ready Saturday for you to cast your votes early, in addition to the City-County Building. You can vote at the City-County Building from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and […]

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STATEWIDE — Airbnb is using AI to try and crackdown on their rentals being used for parties. According to a press release as Halloween approaches Airbnb is using an AI-driven anti-party system that reduces the risk of unauthorized parties. The machine learning system will block 1- and 2-night reservations over Halloween for home listings that […]

KOKOMO — Mayor Tyler Moore expressed optimism about the city’s future after announcing a new investment in a second electric vehicle plant. Moore stated in an interview with Inside Indiana Business that his administration would work alongside state leaders to find a solution to the housing problem that the city’s growth will bring.   “We […]

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FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) — One of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries and portable lighting products announced it will be ceasing packaging operations at its center in Franklin in 2024, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Energizer Holdings recently informed its employees at the Franklin Energizer packaging and distribution center that it will cease […]

NORTH LIBERTY, Ind. — You may soon see a new lodge at a Hoosier state park, for the first time in about 85 years. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources celebrated the groundbreaking of the Lodge at Potato Creek Thursday. This will be the first lodge built in an Indiana state […]

INDIANAPOLIS–Nearly 80 trucks and more than 19,000 tons of salt are ready to be used by the Indianapolis Department of Public Works when winter weather arrives. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Thursday morning that preparations are being made by the Indy Snow Force. “Indy’s Snow Force is preparing for yet another winter season with the […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – After months of challenges that led to an unexpected closure, a youth center in Fort Wayne is getting ready to reopen. The Jennings Center – which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary – closed near the end of July, after dealing with obstacles including staffing shortages.  But, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation […]

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Despite many of the geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty brought on by the UAW strike, Stellantis is planning to build a second EV battery plant in Kokomo is a big win for Indiana. That’s according to Secretary of Commerce Dan Rosenberg, who tells Inside Indiana Business the decision by Stellantis is […]

INDIANAPOLIS — You may remember hearing about a recent fundraiser that Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin hosted at Hoagies & Hops. Now, the restaurant is hosting a fundraiser in honor of the owner’s grandmother. This month, you can support cancer research at I.U. Health by ordering Nan’s Red Skin Potato Salad from the eatery on Boulevard […]