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Pope prays for conversion of those resisting climate action at new Mass
By Justin McLellan ROME — “We must pray for the conversion of many people, inside and outside of the church, who still do not recognize the urgency of caring for our common home,” Pope Leo XIV said while celebrating a new formulary of the Mass...

Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark May Miss WNBA Cup With Left Groin Injury
A groin injury has kept Caitlin Clark #22 sidelines. Here she is seen on the bench with Indiana ... More Fever teammates Sydney Colson #51 and Sophie Cunningham #8 during a game against the Dallas Wings at American Airlines Center on June 27,...

Allergies seem nearly impossible to avoid --- unless you're Amish
SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY JWR UPDATE. IT'S FREE. (AND NO SPAM!) Just click here. Whether triggered by pollen, pet dander or peanuts, allergies in this day and age seem nearly impossible to avoid. But one group appears virtually immune, a mystery to...

Good Morning: Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area shooting range re-opens with upgrades
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has reopened the upgraded shooting range at Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area in northwestern Indiana. The number of shooting positions has increased from 33 to 39, while the range’s footprint has...
The Best Hidden Spot to See Wildlife in Every State
It doesn't take a safari or a remote jungle trek to witness wild animals in their natural settings. Across the U.S., lesser-known parks, refuges, and natural spaces offer prime views of native species without the crowds. You can watch elk graze at...

July 8 - Indiana Public Broadcasting statewide reporting team eliminated
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...

US heat dome causes dangerous conditions for more than 100 million people
More than a 100 million people in the US will face dangerous conditions over the weekend as a heat dome which has scorched much of the center of the country nudges eastward. Heat advisories were in place on Friday all across the north-eastern...

Georgia Is Standing On Business, Not So Much Quality Of Life
Georgia was named a leading state in business, but it ranks low in quality of life. CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business study ranks the state low on the list. On July 11, CNBC ranked Georgia No. 7 in the country for business, thanks to...

Indiana Students Weigh Politics, Mental Health For College Choices
InkFreeNews.com Posted Jun 30, 2025 Updated: Jun 30, 2025 @ 12:41 PM The student enrollment figure at Indiana’s four-year colleges and universities in 2024 was nearly 172,000, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Photo from...

ICE raids target Mexican restaurants: How communities are responding
By Alyssa Cruz | Edited by Patricia Guadalupe Tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Foods that were once reserved for consumption in Mexican households are now available to all. Guacamole and tequila are present at tailgates and quinceñeros alike....

'Dads to doulas' program expands to Indiana to address Black infant, maternal mortality rates
Both in Indiana and nationally, Black infants and pregnant people continue to die at the highest rate. A community organization is expanding a program to Indiana meant to address those significant health disparities. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Indiana National Guard soldier earn combat patches for valor in Kosovo
EDINBURGH — More than 300 Hoosier Guardsmen from the Indiana National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team received their coveted combat patches during a ceremony at Camp Atterbury on Wednesday, symbolizing their distinguished service in...

Takeaways from Big Ten Media Day
College football could not come sooner. Big Ten Media Day has officially come and gone, and with it, a reminder to all Big Ten college football fans that the season is upon us once again. Representing Northwestern football out west in Las Vegas...

Governor Bruan identifies environmental regulations to be revisited or rescinded
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management released a report identifying regulations to be changed or rescinded to “support business development, job creation, and economic growth, while also striving...

Universal School Vouchers Approved in Indiana
Source: (Photo: Eric Berman/WIBC) INDIANAPOLIS — Starting in the 2026–27 school year, Indiana’s school voucher program will become universal, meaning most families—regardless of income—will qualify for help paying private school tuition....

What Experts Think About the Japanese Walking Trend
“Japanese walking” isn’t new, but the workout recently gained legs on TikTok: People credit it with making their walking routines more exciting and leading to an array of benefits, from weight loss to better heart health. While its name is derived...

Youth gun access sparks concern following mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Access to firearms for children remains a pressing issue, highlighted by the recent mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis that left two teenagers dead and five others injured, all under the age of 21. Four teens, aged 13, 15, 16,...

Rep. Errington pushes for a sustainable and safer approach to lithium battery waste
In cities like Fort Wayne and Muncie, improperly disposed lithium batteries have sparked fires in garbage trucks and solid waste facilities. This has inspired Rep. Sue Errington to enter the “research phase” of authoring legislation that focuses...

Dallas Wings Move Rematch with Indiana Fever to American Airlines Center After Historic Showing in June
Less than two weeks after making WNBA history before a sold-out crowd, the Dallas Wings are heading back to American Airlines Center. The team announced Monday that its August 1 home matchup with the Indiana Fever has been officially moved from...

Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla Launches Reelection Bid
Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, a Republican, poses after an interview in downtown Indianapolis on Wednesday, June 25. Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle INDIANAPOLIS —...