MITCHELL, Ind.–Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Mitchell has been selected to get up to $500 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. “The purpose of this project is to advance the integration of full-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage at the new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. The funding will build on […]
Washington — The U.S. Senate has passed a one-point-two-trillion-dollar government spending bill to avert a government shutdown. The bill was approved by a 74-24 vote at about 2 am Eastern, past the midnight deadline. The package includes funding for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, and general government operations. President […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Tuesday is officially the first day of Spring, and in honor of the season, the Indianapolis Zoo is preparing to welcome visitors to the annual xZOOberance festival. Here, you and your family can enjoy themed activities, special foods, performances, and more, as well as interact with the zoo’s animals. For example, your kids […]
STATEWIDE–The Solar Eclipse on April 8 could end up being the biggest single tourism event in the history of Indiana. That’s according to Visit Indiana, the state’s tourism organization. The path of totality for the eclipse encompasses a large portion of Indiana, with a partial eclipse (around 90 percent totality) covering the remainder of the […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND — While current AI systems can tell jokes, they often struggle to grasp the relevance of humor in context, leading to misinterpretations or taking jokes literally, particularly in conversations involving sarcasm. Humor is complex, and its multifaceted nature poses challenges for humans and AI alike, according to Julia Rayz, a professor and […]
STATEWIDE — If you are looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with a traditional beer or meal, consider heading to one of the many Irish establishments around the state. Whether you plan to order a Guinness or enjoy a sober holiday with a Shepherd’s Pie, these restaurants and pubs have you covered. Not […]
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Ind. — You may remember hearing about an approved plan to merge Wayne Township’s fire department and emergency services with those in Indianapolis. Well, part of that plan will be realized this weekend. The Township’s Emergency Medical Services Division will officially join Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) Sunday morning. So, if you live […]
CHESTERFIELD, Ind. — Later this month, you will be able to attend a dedication ceremony for a state historical marker in Chesterfield. The marker will recognize Camp Chesterfield, as well as women in the Spiritualist movement in the 1800s and 1900s. This camp helped women gather and discuss political and social issues before they were […]
INDIANAPOLIS--Nearly 16,000 Hoosiers donated to both local and global charities at the Light The World Giving Machines during the holidays at Clay Terrace and Newfields. This was the first year of the Giving Machines in Indiana and more than $255,000 were donated to those in need. The donations will allow 2,500 children and teenagers to […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana is one of the most dependent states on federal money, according to a new study from the financial website Wallethub. They have Indiana ranked as the 11th most dependent state on federal money. “Regardless of whether the distribution of federal funds is fair or not, living in one of the most federally dependent states […]
