November 6, 2023
Purdue study says microplastics could be making algae blooms worse in lakes, ponds
Tiny organisms like zooplankton eat algae helping to control it in lakes and ponds. But Purdue researchers say too many microplastics which are about the same size as that algae can get in zooplankton's way.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
The death toll in Gaza surpasses 10,000 as the conflict enters a second month
Israeli forces have reached the coast of Gaza, splitting the besieged area in half and essentially cutting off the north from the south.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2023
There's not enough poll workers for Indiana's November election
Several Indiana counties are experiencing shortages in poll workers.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2023
Six things to know about the political debate around daylight saving time
Nineteen states have passed legislation to make daylight saving time permanent. But those laws won't take effect until Congress makes it legal. And the medical community sees one major problem.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
State awards $8.7 million to add more than 1,500 child care seats in 18 counties
Families in Indiana often don’t have access to quality child care and early-learning education. The state’s Family and Social Services Administration recently announced grants to create new programs in underserved areas and expand existing programs for early learning.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
AG Rokita reprimanded for misconduct, calls investigation campaign by 'cancel culture establishment'
The Indiana Supreme Court said, in an opinion issued Thursday, Attorney General Todd Rokita violated attorney professional conduct rules in his remarks about Dr. Caitlin Bernard who provided abortion care to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2023
Americans leaving Gaza report chaos, relief — and worry for people staying behind
Hundreds of Americans appeared on a list of passport holders approved to leave the territory, as President Biden called for a "pause" in hostilities to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
City of Fort Wayne sues Hyundai, Kia over the ease their cars are stolen
The City of Fort Wayne joined a California-based lawsuit against automakers Hyundai and Kia over the ease of which those vehicles are stolen.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
Invasive spotted lanterfly spreading in northern Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said the spotted lanternfly has now entered Elkhart, Porter, and St. Joseph counties.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
Indiana makes a dent in plugging abandoned oil, gas wells due to federal grant
These are old wells that could be leaking oil, natural gas, or salt water into the environment potentially polluting public drinking water supplies, harming livestock, and impeding agriculture and other land uses.
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