April 14, 2023
City releases evidence showing Richmond plastics recycling business was a fire hazard
Among other things, court and city documents said all of that plastic and trash was blocking building exits, the sprinkler system wasn't working, and fire extinguishers were placed on the floor where they could be knocked over. The buildings themselves also needed several repairs.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
New Albany’s Main Street Revitalization enters next phase, completion expected around August
New Albany's Main Street Revitalization project is entering its final phase and is expected to wrap up around August. Some local business owners impacted by the month-long construction say they're excited to see its completion.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Indiana State Teachers Association members protest education bills, demand higher pay
Indiana State Teachers Association members gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday to demand higher pay and express discontent with legislation introduced in the 2023 session.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Senate Republicans unveil state budget proposal, without any school voucher expansion
The state budget plan from Senate Republicans does not include any expansion of the states school voucher program marking a major split from the House GOP.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Firefighters make progress on putting out Richmond industrial fire, smoke direction shifts
Richmond Fire Department Chief Tim Brown said firefighters hope to have the fire nearly out by Friday morning.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Massive Richmond fire prompts evacuations and concerns
Investigators are still trying to sort out what caused the enormous fire across 14 acres at a former factory site full of plastics.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Fathers could be ordered to help pay for cribs, diapers and more under approved bill
Indiana courts could order new fathers to help pay for more expenses related to childbirth under legislation a step away from becoming law.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Industrial fire that displaced more than 1,000 in Richmond could burn for several days
The fire from plastics burning at the two warehouses can be seen from miles away. The buildings were formerly owned by My Way Trading which was cited for several violations in the past including creating a fire hazard.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
GOP attempt to ban local use of 'discriminatory' project labor agreements likely fails, again
For years, some Republican lawmakers have tried to prohibit Indiana's local governments from choosing to require labor agreements on public construction projects. They say the practice often discriminates, by limiting bids to contractors with union workers. Previous years attempts failed and it appears this year's bill is likely to fail as well.
Read MoreApril 11, 2023
Teamsters end strike at Sysco in Indianapolis, declare 'victory' with new contract
Union workers ended their two-week strike at Sysco's Indianapolis distribution hub on Monday. Local 135 said in a Facebook post more than 90 percent of the workers voted to ratify a new contract with the company.
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