Big Chase Update on WIMS
A man who had allegedly fired shots in a Walgreen’s store in Broadview, IL lead police on a chase into Indiana and was taken into custody on I-94 near the 39 mile marker without any shots fired. At approximately 7:52 p.m. (CST) ISP units from Lowell District continued a pursuit of a suspect wanted out of IL for allegedly firing shots in store. The pursuit was started in Broadview, IL Read more…
Indiana State Police is accepting applications
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher position at the Lowell Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center that operates there. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate, and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and other support services. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Two years of public safety communications experience and emergency medical technician certification Read more…
South Shore Expansion On Track to the Indiana Senate
Tuesday evening, the Indianapolis House of Representatives voted 96-0 to send House Bill 1618 on to the Indiana Senate. The measure, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, creates a state grant program to fund expansion of the South Shore along the West Lake Corridor. A second bill concerning the RDA, HB 1398, sponsored by Rep. Ed Soliday, passed the House on Monday. This bill makes several technical changes to the RDA’s Read more…
The HIV outbreak announced by State health officials Wednesday continues to grow
INDIANAPOLIS—The HIV outbreak announced by State health officials Wednesday continues to grow, now reaching 27 confirmed cases and 10 preliminary HIV positive cases. All cases are linked to injection drug abuse of the prescription drug, opana, with some individuals also reporting sexual intercourse as a possible mode of transmission. Opana is a powerful opioid painkiller containing oxymorphone. State and local health officials are following up on known contacts in Scott, Read more…
Health La Porte, Starke hospitals will end flu visitor restrictions March 1
IU Health La Porte, Starke hospitals will end flu visitor restrictions March 1 Beginning March 1, IU Health La Porte and Starke Hospitals are lifting visitor restrictions that have been in place since December to help reduce the spread of flu. Regular visiting policies will again take effect, allowing those under the age of 18 to visit patients inside the hospital. Even though flu season is starting to ramp down, Read more…
- 6-Year-Old With Double Lung Transplant Becomes Firefighter for a Day
Cameron Witsman, who was born with a lung defect, became an honorary firefighter on Friday in Eustis, Florida, a town about one hour northwest of Orlando.
E-Readers for Real Readers
Dedicated devices for reading e-books have been a hot category for nearly a decade, with tech firms from Amazon, Samsung and Barnes & Noble releasing a dizzying number of options in recent years. Yet while most of the new devices being introduced for reading e-books offer the kinds of bells and whistles that attract a broad consumer base, bookworms – heavy readers who have no interest in games and gadgets Read more…
U.S., Cuba’s Shared History, Values Overcome Differences, Diplomat Says
Cuba’s top diplomat sees thetwo countries forming a partnership.
Rand Paul Wins CPAC Straw Poll for Third Consecutive Year
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images(NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.) — The Conservative Public Action Conference ended on Saturday, and the results of the event’s straw poll revealed that Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul may have an edge as the 2016 election season nears. After three days of speeches and jockeying, CPAC announced that Paul received support from 25.7 percent of voters — tops out of the 17 options voters were presented with. Paul Read more…
Jennifer Lawrence Denies ‘Terrible Rumor’ Involving Fight with Director David O. Russell
Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Jennifer Lawrence took to Facebook on Friday to deny rumors that she and director David O. Russell had gotten into an argument on the set of their newest movie. Lawrence is reportedly on the set of Joy, a film that directed by Russell and starring Bradley Cooper and Robert de Niro. The foursome last worked together on Silver Linings Playbook. Rumors circulated earlier this Read more…
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