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Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Never Considered To Not Be First-Person, Devs Confirm
When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was announced, most Xbox gamers saw it as the answer to Sony's Uncharted franchise. But when we saw our first look at gameplay, a good number of people (including this guy) were surprised it was from a...

Indiana teens explore manufacturing careers at Conexus TeenWorks Catapult Camp
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is one of the top manufacturing states in the country, with one out of five Hoosiers working in the manufacturing field, according to Conexus Indiana. This summer, a unique camp is giving teenagers an early glimpse into this...

Indiana Man Has Surprise Encounter With Uncommon Hoosier Critter
Indiana is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mammals like deer, raccoons, rabbits, and skunks. Hoosiers can also expect to see the occasional coyote, bobcat, or even an armadillo. And if you're really lucky, you might even encounter...
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Indiana Among Top States for Cover Crop Adoption
By Madelyn Hanes Hoosier farmers planted about 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers — cover crops and small grains, such as wheat — this spring, elevating the state to the top in the nation in cover crop adoption, according to a survey by...

Climate change is increasing the risk of intense rain
Transcript: Last June, 13 inches of rain fell on parts of South Dakota in just three days, flooding miles of cropland and causing rivers to overflow. Just two months later, about a foot of rain hit Connecticut in one day, covering roads with mud...

Indiana Public Broadcasting Statewide Reporting Team Eliminated.
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations will eliminate its entire statewide team of reporters and editors at the end of the year, the Indiana Capital Chronicle reports. The announcement comes after the state’s General Assembly defunded the...

Indiana Public Broadcasting eliminating team of reporters
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations will be eliminating its entire statewide team of reporters and editors at the end of the year after the Indiana General Assembly defunded the organization. “This is an incredibly difficult decision, but with...

Indianapolis Council Democrat accused of physical and sexual abuse
Keith Graves, who was elected to the Indianapolis City-County Council in 2019, is facing allegations of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Laurin Embry says Graves physically assaulted her during their relationship and sexually assaulted her after...

Reporting team cut after Indiana lawmakers zero out public media funding
A team of local journalists who cover news across Indiana is being cut. Staff with Indiana Public Broadcasting News (IPB News) got notification Tuesday that their jobs were being eliminated at the end of the year. It comes after Indiana lawmakers...

WNBA All-Star Game aims for sustainability slam dunk with zero waste
As the WNBA All-Star Game approaches, the association's sustainability efforts are taking a bold and ambitious step forward. The game and two-day festival set for July 19 will be powered completely by renewable energy. Single-use plastic at...

Indiana State Fair announces new list of events, attractions for 2025
If you're planning your state fair visit, you'll want to check out the list of new experiences and returning favorites. INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair kicks off its 2025 run on Aug. 1, and organizers just released a new list of attractions...

Federal funding uncertainty eliminates Indiana programs, threatens others
Hurricanes Sandy, Helene and Milton. The Surfside condo collapse in Florida. Maui’s wildfires. Floods in Kentucky. All of these disasters had Hoosiers on the ground rescuing victims as part of Indiana Task Force One, a highly trained team of first...
US Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana among top states for cover crop adoption
Hoosier farmers planted about 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers – cover crops and small grains, like wheat – this spring. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Hoosier farmers planted about 1.6 million acres of overwinter living covers –...

Indiana public media journalists to be laid off after state budget cuts
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS) will lay off its eight-person statewide reporting team at the end of the year due to state funding cuts. The layoffs are due to the state Legislature cutting $7.4 million in support for Indiana Public...

Public argues home values vs. climate as council passes solar bill
The St. Joseph County Council passed an ordinance requiring solar farms to guarantee nearby property values. Public opinion was divided, with some arguing the ordinance protects homeowners while others claim it unfairly targets solar energy. The...

20 Scenic Hiking Trails Near Indianapolis You’ll Want to Explore
One of the perks of living in or visiting Indianapolis is how easy it is to escape into nature.Whether you want a quick lunchtime walk or a weekend adventure, the city and surrounding areas offer no shortage of trails for hiking, strolling, or...

Braun targets 10 environmental rules for rollback to cut costs
Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) released a report identifying 10 state environmental regulations that may be revised or rescinded. The effort is part of Braun’s push to reduce what he considers...

Proposed changes to environmental rules under Braun's order unlikely to have much impact
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has identified 10 rules it plans to change or get rid of all together. This comes as a result of Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order to find efficiencies in state environmental rules. Among other...

James Wiseman Returns To Pacers As Indiana Bets On Development And Potential
Indiana Pacers' James Wiseman (13) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson (13) during the ... More second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)Copyright 2024 The Associated...

New & Must-See Attractions at 2025 Indiana State Fair
The 2025 Indiana State Fair is cranking things up this year with an exciting mix of brand-new attractions and fan favorites, all tied together with the fun theme, “The Soundtrack of Summer.” This year’s fair is (once again) shaping up to be one...