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Retiring NICTD president announces opening date of Monon Corridor
2+ week, 2+ day ago (230+ words) The South Shore Line's new commuter rail branch will open before the end of the month. Passenger service on the'Monon Corridor'will officially start on Tuesday, March 31 at 11:45 a.m.'Retiring'Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District President Mike Noland made the announcement Friday in…...
Madison County awarded multi-million dollar grant for safer roads
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (203+ words) Madison County was recently awarded a $3.1 million grant for "safe streets." IPR's Thomas Ouellette reports on how the money will be used. The federal grant aims to improve safety and prevent traffic fatalities across the country." Madison County Engineer Jessica…...
Tariffs on artificial trees not a boon to Indiana Christmas tree farms
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (645+ words) Larry Goebel is looking at his phone as the rain pummels his family farm stand " Goebel Farms in Armstrong Township. "The radar shows it's not gonna quit," he said. Around Thanksgiving they transitioned from selling pumpkins and hot cider to…...
Chicago Bears willing to consider Northwest Indiana for new stadium location
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (540+ words) The Chicago Bears say they're willing to explore a move to Northwest Indiana. The football team has been planning a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois. But in a'letter to fans'Wednesday, Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren said the team hasn't…...
South Shore Line solidifying plans for projects in St. Joseph County
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (287+ words) The South Shore Line believes it's secured the local funding needed for a shorter route to South Bend International Airport. Now, it's seeking a federal match. Currently, trains head slightly past the airport and then circle back to approach the…...
Muncie will not lease Prairie Creek Reservoir long-term campsites in 2026
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (469+ words) The city of Muncie is not leasing any campsites at Prairie Creek Reservoir's North Shore for 2026." As IPR's Stephanie Wiechmann reports, the city wants to renovate the site, which was a directive from Prairie Creek's owner earlier this year. Muncie…...
Ball State football players stay for winter to work for the Muncie community
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) Football players, third-year Carson Holmer and second-year Cole Stumbaugh, are nearing the end of the football season and Ball State's fall semester. Unlike many other students, they are deciding to stay in Muncie over the winter to work and connect…...
BMV opens second comment period on license gender changes. Advocates call it 'a sign of cruelty"
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (368+ words) The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is opening a second public comment period on a proposed rule to'eliminate gender changes'on driver's licenses. Advocates say the move is a "direct dismissal of public will" after dozens of people showed up to…...
Indianapolis International Airport to cut flights due to government shutdown
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) The Indianapolis International Airport is one of 40 selected by the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10-percent due to the government shutdown. It will start reducing its flights starting today (Friday)." The now longest shutdown in history has already…...
Ball State football topples Kent State 17 to 13
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) Ball State did it last (Wed.) night at Scheumann Stadium." Quarterback Kiael Kelly tossed a pair of touchdown passes, including the game-winner on a fourth and two with under two minutes left in the game to win 17 to 13 over Kent…...