Community News
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Indiana Counties Impacted by Recent Severe Storms
On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for several Indiana counties impacted by recent severe storms that occurred March 10-11, 2026. This declaration allows eligible residents and business owners to apply for low interest business physical disaster loans, economic ...
7h ago
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Welcomes First Ocean Vessel of 2026 International Shipping Season
In northwest Indiana, Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor has welcomed the first ocean vessel of the international shipping season. Ocean7 Ranger arrived earlier this month carrying equipment for facility improvements at U.S. Steel Gary Works. A news release said the 2026 opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway to ocean vessels m...
Apr 14, 2026
Hoosiers May Qualify for Free Well Water Testing
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is encouraging eligible Hoosiers to apply for free well water testing through the 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. The office said private well water is unregulated by both IDEM and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, but IDEM's Office of Water Quality...
Apr 14, 2026
Music News
Country Music in Motion: Willow Avalon and the Artists Redefining the Genre
A new wave of country music is taking shape as emerging artists bring personal stories and modern influences into the spotlight. A recent roundup of m...
11h ago
Country Music's Durable Power: Analyzing the Genre's Most Successful Albums
A recent chart roundup highlights several country albums that dominated the top spot, underscoring how the genre has consistently delivered major comm...
Apr 14, 2026
Zac Brown Band Brings Americana Flair to New 'Sunday Night Baseball' Opener
A fresh soundtrack is set to open Sunday nights on NBC, as Zac Brown Band steps into the spotlight with a newly recorded theme for the network's baseb...
Apr 13, 2026
