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South Bend police dub rabbit found at station 'Officer Judy Hopps'
South Bend police joked that the "hiring" was "lateral transfer from the Zootopia Police Department."
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Published July 16Fishermen now face new requirements regarding manta rays
Last summer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration proposed a new rule aimed to protect mobulid rays in the country.
Wildfire smoke brings unhealthy air quality to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is warning Hoosiers that wildfire smoke from Canada, combined with high temperatures, will make for unhealthy air quality over the next couple of days. On Thursday, northern Indiana was updated to be in the "Very…
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 16Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon will contest charges for protesting at DeSantis’ office
Rather than pay a fine, state Rep. Angie Nixon is contesting the trespassing charges brought from her sit-in protest outside DeSantis’ office in the Capitol in May when the Republican-controlled Legislature redrew the state’s congressional map. “This is the weaponization of a…
$50K-winning Powerball tickets sold at 2 central Indiana gas stations
Two entries in Wednesday's drawing matched four out of the five numbers and the Powerball.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 16Florida has the world’s 14th largest economy, according to new analysis
Florida Chamber of Commerce leaders will be amending a key talking point raised at meetings and conferences. On Tuesday, the Florida Chamber Foundation announced Florida has a $1.89 trillion economy, making it the 14th largest in the world, up two places, if the state were an…
Winning lottery tickets sold in Fishers, Greenwood
INDIANAPOLIS — Two lucky Hoosiers just won $50,000 and might not even have noticed. Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket in Fishers or Greenwood should carefully review their ticket, as they could be a multi-thousand-dollar winner. The Hoosier Lottery said $50,000 winning…
AAA Driving Tips for Smoky Wildfire Conditions
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality alerts in the region, and AAA Northeast is sharing tips to help drivers stay safe on the road.
Canada Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alert for Area
An updated air quality health advisory has been issued for Central New York and surrounding regions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
National and International News in Focus: July 16
US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
NY officials offer health tips amid wildfire smoke alerts
With the Canadian wildfire smoke still affecting the Northeast, New York State officials have offered tips on how to deal with the conditions.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Published July 16Florida residents probably aren’t aware they have ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite, says officials
A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported. According to the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Diseases…