As tariffs impact NW Indiana fireworks businesses, some look to absorb cost

As the Fourth of July approaches and Illinois residents make their way into Indiana to purchase fireworks ahead of the holiday, tariffs are impacting some of the businesses as their busiest days near. The owner of Uncle Sam’s Fireworks in Hammond, Indiana …

Indiana Fever vs Minnesota Lynx Game Player Stats and Box Score for July 1 | 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final

The Indiana Fever squared off against the Minnesota Lynx in a highly anticipated Commissioner’s Cup Final at the Target Center on Tuesday. However, the excitement surrounding the marquee matchup was dampened by the absence of Caitlin Clark, who was ruled …

Natasha Howard powers Indiana to 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup title

No Caitlin Clark, no problem for Indiana. In their third consecutive game without their superstar guard, who is dealing with a groin injury, the Fever turned in a gritty performance on the road to beat the Lynx 74-59 and win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup …

July's Buck Moon rises in Indiana soon

Less than a week after fireworks light up Indiana's night sky, a different celestial object will brighten your evening: the full moon. The Milky Way is also visible from now through August so long as you can find a dark enough spot to view it. Here…

Indiana governor speaks in favor of maintaining federal tax cuts while cutting federal spending

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) - As a U.S. Senator, Mike Braun was a conservative voice against growing the federal debt. Now Governor of Indiana, he applauds Trump administration spending cuts. “They have to get back in line,” Braun said. “I was the loudest …

Indiana University Guts More Than 100 Academic Programs

Indiana University, one of the biggest public research universities in the country, is suspending or eliminating more than 100 academic programs at its flagship campus ahead of the 2026-27 school year—part of sweeping changes to public higher education …

New laws take effect in Indiana and Kentucky; What you need to know

Indiana lawmakers passed 247 laws this year while lawmakers in Kentucky passed 140 this session. KENTUCKY, USA — Hundreds of new laws went into effect in Indiana and Kentucky. Indiana's laws went into effect on Tuesday while Kentucky's went into …

Bucks to sign free-agent center Myles Turner from rival Indiana for $107 million

Indiana's state cigarette tax increases 200%

INDIANA (WSBT) — It's a 200% increase! Tuesday marked the start of a major rise of the cigarette tax in Indiana. It has been 18 years since the legislature made changes to this tax. The new increase triples what smokers were paying just Monday. …

United Way of Southwestern Indiana awards $1.1 million to six local nonprofits

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The United Way of Southwestern Indiana has announced the recipients for funds from part of its Social Stability & Growth Pathways to Potential initiative. The $1.1 million dollars was split between six nonprofits with a focus …