Month: May 2019
Immigrants account for much of Northwest Indiana’s population growth
Along with the rest of the Midwest, Indiana’s population growth has generally been anemic in recent years.
Fountain Square motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously hurt
The crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday on Shelby Street
Indianapolis weather: Severe storms, hail and possible tornadoes target Central Indiana
Although Central Indiana might see some sun Sunday afternoon, it does not mean the threat of severe storms has left the area.
The Who embody music, writ large and small, at Ruoff amphitheater
The Who’s Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are singular forces, even when complemented by an orchestra at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
Scouts receive training on emergency preparedness
CROWN POINT – A tornado siren rang Saturday afternoon in Crown Point.
Rep. Susan Brooks: Bill would remove guns from those who pose a threat
This bill provides grants to states to equips police officers with training and additional tools to deescalate life-threatening crisis situations.
Fernando Alonso is bumped from 2019 Indy 500 and Simon Pagenaud wins the pole
James Hinchcliffe makes the race and Kyle Kaiser narrowly beats Alonso on the final Last Row qualifying attempt
Futures File: Corn pops over soggy fields
Corn prices popped this week as markets grew increasingly concerned about severe planting delays across the Corn Belt. Nationwide, only 30% of the crop had been planted as of last week, compared to a recent average near 60%.
Weather dampens outlook for local farmers
This spring’s cold and wet weather has proven to be a one-two punch to local farmers like Michael Hein and his father, Edward “E.J.” Hein.