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Indiana Man Faces Murder Charges, Claims Memory Loss in Wife’s Cemetery Shooting

ANDERSON, Ind. — A tragic incident at Forestville Cemetery in Summitville left a community in shock as 47-year-old Jeremy Hinson allegedly confessed to the inexplicable shooting death of his wife, Michela Hinson, also 47. The fateful event unfolded on June 26, culminating in charges of murder laid against Jeremy Hinson earlier this week. In a somber conversation recorded at the Madison County Jail, Jeremy expressed his remorse to a relative, admitting his confusion over the …

Indiana Lawmaker Flashes Gun to Students at Statehouse in Gun Control Advocacy Event

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – A disturbing video captured an Indiana lawmaker displaying a gun to students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol. The incident took place during a visit by a group of students from Burris Laboratory School in Muncie, who were there to engage with legislators on the topic of gun safety. The video showed Republican state Rep. Jim Lucas engaging in a conversation with the students outside an elevator. At one point, …

Tragic Dispute in Southern Indiana Leaves Two Dead, One Injured: Police Uncover Details of Friday Night Altercation

HARRISON COUNTY, Ind. — Tragedy struck a quiet community in southern Indiana on Friday night when a dispute at a local residence escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving two elderly individuals dead and another person wounded. Indiana State Police and local authorities were dispatched to a house in the 3000 block of Mosquito Creek Road near Laconia shortly after 6 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found one individual, who sustained …

Lawmakers Considering Increasing Oversight of Indiana Economic Development Corp Amid Growing Bipartisan Frustration

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Indiana lawmakers are exploring the possibility of increased oversight of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. as frustration with the agency grows on both sides of the political aisle. Both Republican and Democratic legislators have raised concerns about the lack of transparency and oversight regarding the IEDC’s activities, especially in relation to the development of the LEAP Innovation and Research District. The creation of the 9,000-acre tech hub in Lebanon, designed to attract …

Bullying: Tragic Suicide of Indiana 10-Year-Old Sparks Outrage and Investigation

Greenfield, Indiana – The tragic death of 10-year-old Sammy Teusch by suicide has devastated his family, with his father, Sam Teusch, describing the experience as a waking nightmare. According to Teusch, Sammy had been relentlessly bullied before his untimely death earlier this month. The heartbreaking incident unfolded on an ordinary Sunday when Sammy was found unresponsive in his bedroom. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, Sammy did not survive, leaving his family shattered. Sammy was described …

Door from ‘Titanic’ Sells for $718,750 at Auction, Outbidding Indiana Jones

Los Angeles, California – A door prop from the iconic film “Titanic” has sold for a staggering $718,750 at an auction. The prop, famously known for saving Kate Winslet’s character Rose in the movie, steered waves of nostalgia and excitement among fans bidding for a piece of cinematic history. The controversial floating door prop, the subject of debates that theorized actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Jack could have fit on it too, fetched an impressive sum …

Critical Legislation: Indiana EMS Faces Financial Crisis Due to Insurance Stinginess & Ambulance Service Losses

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The state of Indiana is facing a critical shortage of paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and ambulances, leaving many Hoosiers in a precarious position when in need of emergency medical care. According to a 2023 study by the federally funded Rural Health Research and Policy Centers, half of Indiana’s 92 counties are considered “ambulance deserts,” where residents are more than 25 minutes away from an ambulance station. This shortage has been exacerbated …