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Erika Kirk to Deliver Hillsdale College Commencement Address

(HILLSDALE) - Hillsdale College has announced that Erika Kirk will deliver the keynote address at its 174th commencement ceremony on May 9.Kirk serves as CEO of Turning Point USA and assumed the role after the death of her husband, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Septemb...

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Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

(UNDATED) - Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend.Clocks will move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. Sunday as most people "spring forward." Many residents set their clocks ahead before going to bed Saturday night.Safety officials also recommend using the time change as a reminder to check and rep...

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New Indiana Law Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new Indiana law exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty.Governor Mike Braun signed Senate Bill 139 into law, allowing women who are breastfeeding a child under one year old to be excused from jury service.Supporters of the measure included the American College of Obstetric...

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Court Blocks Indiana Abortion Ban in Religious Freedom Case

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Marion County court has issued a permanent injunction blocking Indiana from enforcing its near-total abortion ban against people whose religious beliefs conflict with the law.The ruling from Marion County Superior Court prevents the state from enforcing Senate Enrolled Act 1 wh...

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PETA Urges Butler University to Replace Bulldog Mascot

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An animal rights group is urging Butler University to end its tradition of using a live bulldog mascot.According to Network Indiana, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked the school to replace the mascot with what it calls the "Butler Bullfrogs."PETA says English ...

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New Indiana Law Allows Retailers to Round Cash Transactions

(INDIANA) - A new Indiana law allows retailers to round cash transactions as the federal government phases out the penny.The law provides guidance for businesses dealing with a shortage of pennies.Under the measure, rounding applies only to cash transactions and must be based on the total purchas...

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New Indiana Law Allows Rescue of Pets from Hot Cars Without Liability

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana residents can now legally break into a vehicle to rescue a pet in danger without being held liable for damages.Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1165 into law Thursday. The measure, titled "various animal-related matters," removes liability when someone removes a dome...

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DeKalb Schools Join Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

(DEKALB COUNTY) - DeKalb Central Schools and DeKalb Eastern Schools are among more than 100 Indiana school districts taking legal action against social media companies.According to WTHR, the lawsuit claims social media platforms are addictive for young people and contribute to distractions and di...

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300,000 Could Lose In-Network Access in Blue Cross-Michigan Medicine Dispute

(LANSING) - About 300,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan members could lose in-network access to Michigan Medicine if the two sides fail to reach a new contract by June 30.Bridge Michigan reports Blue Cross has begun notifying patients that the Ann Arbor-based health system could move out of ...

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Warsaw Egg Producer Sold After 100 Years of Family Ownership

(WARSAW) - A Warsaw-based egg producer has been sold after more than a century of family ownership. Creighton Brothers has been sold to Cal-Maine Foods for $128.5 million. The acquisition includes 3.2 million laying hens, a feed mill, egg processing facilities, and Crystal Lake LLC, which produce...

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