A Northwest Indiana Life in the Spotlight: Greg Mikulich

For Greg Mikulich, leadership isn’t about titles – it’s about fist bumps, positivity, and leading by example. Now in his third year as superintendent of Knox Community Schools, Mikulich has spent more than two decades in education, driven by a...

Plainfield nature park has Indiana bats, other wildlife

On a beautiful fall day with temperatures hovering in the mid-70s, I headed out for a hike. I decided to visit a nature park I had not hiked in a while: Sodalis Nature Park. The park, which is now called the Echo Hollow Nature Park is unique in...

Richard Petty Drops 4-Word Honest Verdict on NASCAR Roval Race Amid Calls for Change

And the stage racing made things even more confusing. Ross Chastain and Joey Logano were hardly contending for the trophy – and yet ended up creating jaw-dropping chaos just in the hope of scoring more points. Hence, Dale Inman, Petty’s former...

Pat McAfee’s Commentary on His Corgi’s ‘Stumpy Stampede’ Race Is Pure Comedy Gold

There are countless reasons to adore Corgis. With their sunny dispositions, big ears, and short legs, they make it hard to do anything but smile. However, this lovable breed isn’t exactly built for running long distances, and Pat McAfee’s adorable...

High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2025: Quaker Valley boys take control of section race

By: Triblive Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 12:04 AM Christopher Horner | TribLive Quaker Valley’s Liam Miller celebrates his goal with teammates during the Quakers’ game against Hopewell on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in Leetsdale. Christopher Horner |...

Worthington Lutheran Church celebrating its history

Worthington Evangelical Lutheran Church, 136 W. Main St., Worthington, Armstrong County, will celebrate its history with two events this weekend. At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, the church will have a presentation from Tom Rabbitt on the history...

Gardener urges homeowners to rip out harmful plant that is spreading rapidly in US: 'The kind of education folks need'

A gardening expert is encouraging homeowners to rethink one of fall's flashiest shrubs. In a TikTok post, Powers Plants (@powers_plants) stands beside a burning bush to explain why the vibrant plant should not be the autumn favorite many view it...

Indiana’s New Apprenticeship Model Offers Alternative Path For Stylists

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 07, 2025 Updated: Oct 6, 2025 @ 3:57 PM Recent legislation has allowed prospective stylists to pursue apprenticeship programs instead of beauty school. While supporters say the option allows a cheaper alternative,...

Know your rights: Immigration enforcement, campus demonstrations and more

Texas National Guard troops have been sent to Illinois, allegedly staging at an army reserve training center in Elwood, according to reports from the Chicago Tribune. They are expected to begin operations on Wednesday. The deployment comes after...

Indiana childcare providers warn of closures following recent cuts

INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of child care providers from around the state gathered on Indianapolis’ east side to warn that recent state budget cuts to early childhood programs are forcing centers to make changes and could lead to closures. The change...

Homecoming Weekend Kicks Off at Indiana State University

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — It’s a big weekend in Terre Haute, as Indiana State University celebrates Homecoming. The festivities kick off Friday night with the Trike Race event, where student organizations compete in a serious, organized race...

Indiana can cement its elite status at Oregon

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Even after throttling a then-top 10 Illinois in Week 4, the narrative hasn't fully gone away for Indiana. All last season the Hoosiers had to fight back against a notion that they didn't play tough competition on their way to...

Purdue continues as No. 32 among U.S. research universities, only Indiana university in global top 100 in 2026 Times Higher Education rankings

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University, driven by gains in research excellence and industry engagement, maintained its hold as Indiana’s top-ranked research university, while coming in at No. 32 among U.S. research institutions in the 2026 Times...

Indiana Latino Expo and KeyBank spotlight business growth and educational strides

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Latino Expo, in partnership with KeyBank, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by providing vital resources to the Latino community in Indianapolis. The Expo, which collaborates with organizations like La Plaza...

Celebrate Science Indiana festival: A day of STEM fun for all ages

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Celebrate Science Indiana Festival, a free hands-on STEM event, is set to take place on October 11th from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, offering activities for all ages. The festival, chaired by chemist Linda Osborne, aims to engage...

More Than 50 Form ‘Life Chain’ At Wabash Church

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 07, 2025 Updated: Oct 6, 2025 @ 4:20 PM More than 50 youths and adults formed a “life chain” outside Wabash Alliance Church on Oct. 5. Photos provided by Russell Reahard. News Release WABASH — On Sunday afternoon, Oct....

More than 40 Indiana childcare providers discuss recent cuts, next steps

More than 40 childcare providers from across the state gathered in Indy to discuss recent childcare voucher cuts and how they impact families and their businesses. INDIANAPOLIS — When asked if childcare providers think they'll close their business...

Hamilton Lugar School to host Global and Area Perspectives Symposium on Languages, Cultures, and Conflict

Audience members listen to a panel discussion during the 2024 Hamilton Lugar School Global and Area Perspectives Symposium. Credit: Anna Powell Denton The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University will host...

Senator Todd Young addresses education honor, Middle East anniversary, and energy legislation

Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator representing Indiana, posted a series of updates on social media highlighting local achievements, commemorating a significant anniversary in international affairs, and addressing national energy policy.On October...

3 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Southern Indiana for ATM Robbery

POSEY COUNTY, Ind. — Three Venezuelan illegal immigrants have been charged in connection with an ATM robbery in Posey County. Deputies were alerted to an ATM alarm just after 2 a.m. Tuesday at a Crane Credit Union. The Evansville Police Department...