Firefighters continue to monitor Westport scrap yard fire into second day
The fire at Mid City Scrap in Westport, Mass. forced a closure of Route 6 and sent plumes of smoke high above the area, prompting air quality concerns
May 5, 2026Open source
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Westport fire smoke plume seen from space; picked up on local weather radar
It takes a substantial plume of smoke to be detected by both NOAA's GOES-East Sattelitel
May 5, 2026Open source
Neighborhood still shaken after scrap yard fire causes immediate concern
Crews were still on the scene in Westport on Tuesday, after a scrap yard fire left a neighborhood smothered in smoke.
May 5, 2026Open source
CT designer Christian Siriano created outfits for Janelle Monae, Gayle King for 2026 Met Gala
Westport resident Christian Siriano designed outfits for Janelle Monae, Gayle King and Sinéad Burke for this year's Met Gala.
May 5, 2026Open source
Massive fire at Westport scrap yard
WESTPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - Firefighters are battling a massive fire at a scrap yard in Wesport that shut down part of Route 6 Monday, officialsRead More
May 5, 2026Open source
Massive fire at Westport scrap yard shuts down part of Route 6
WESTPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - Firefighters are battling a massive fire at a scrap yard in Wesport that shut down part of Route 6 Monday, officialsRead More
May 5, 2026Open source
Originair keeps Westport to Wellington flights going with new temporary funding
Originair will continue the Westport–Wellington air service after last-minute, short-term funding was secured to keep the regional airline flying the route...
May 5, 2026Open source
Large plumes of smoke rise from scrap metal facility in Westport
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May 5, 2026Open source
Large fire burns in Westport, Mass. — video, photos
A large fire was burning in Westport, Massachusetts, apparently at a scrap yard — police noted an incident at one in the city Monday afternoon.
May 4, 2026Open source
Martha Moxley podcast creator to share new leads in Westport
Martha Moxley podcast creator to share new leads in Westport
May 2, 2026Open source
Eagle Archives, April 29, 1972: Our man Jo and the Westport ladies give us recycled 'Rapping Paper'
Eagle Archives, April 29, 1972: Our man Jo and the Westport ladies give us recycled 'Rapping Paper'
May 2, 2026Open source
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IHSAA Approves Personal Branding Activities
The IHSAA has voted down a proposal to add a shot clock for high school basketball while approving Personal Branding Activities for Indiana athletes, the two...
May 6, 2026Open source
A birthday mystery in the making
GREENSBURG - Saturday is my birthday and a real study session has been going on about how I hope to make my birthday kind of a fun read for you.
May 6, 2026Open source
Batesville Singers qualify for State Mixed Choir Finals
Batesville Singers, Batesville High School’s elite mixed choir, has earned a spot in the Indiana State School Music Association’s 2026 State Concert Fina...
May 6, 2026Open source
Greensburg police ask for help locating missing 14-year-old boy
The teen was last seen Sunday, April 26 near the Greensburg Hampton Inn, police said.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Body of North Vernon man recovered from Crosley Lake in Jennings County
JENNINGS COUNTY - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday evening at Crosley Lake in Jennings County. The prelimi ...
May 15, 2026Open source
Clark scores 22 to lead Fever to win over Valkyries in return from injury
Caitlin Clark led all scorers Friday night, two days after missing Indiana's in over Portland with a back injury.
May 23, 2026Open source
Aliyah Boston scores 24 as Fever beat Fire 90-73 without Caitlin Clark
Aliyah Boston had 24 points and eight rebounds, Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and the Indiana Fever beat the Portland Fire 90-73 with Caitlin Clark sidel...
May 21, 2026Open source
Caitlin Clark sidelined for Fever vs. Fire with back injury, her first missed game this season
Caitlin Clark has a back injury and was ruled out by the Indiana Fever for Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Fire. The Fever disclosed Clark’s...
May 20, 2026Open source
Straight No Chaser coming home to Indiana on holiday tour
The a cappella group will perform in Bloomington and Evansville before a three-day stop at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis.
May 20, 2026Open source
4 Indianapolis men sentenced in federal investigation into drug distribution
Federal authorities say four men from Indianapolis are headed to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute drugs in central Indiana.
May 19, 2026Open source
Former IU student accepts plea deal in 2024 on-campus sexual assault case
BLOOMINGTON — An Indiana University student has signed a plea agreement following a violent sexual assault that occurred at an on-campus residence hall in...
May 12, 2026Open source
Indiana Conservation Officers hold memorial, awards ceremony
The Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement held a ceremony on Friday at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis to remember fallen...
May 12, 2026Open source
Educator profile: Pendleton Elementary teacher wants her students to love learning
Growing up, Sara Smith saw what teaching was like through her dad, who was a teacher, and her great uncle, who was an education professor at Indiana State Un...
May 12, 2026Open source
Sports briefs for Tuesday, May 12
Central’s Anna Taylor finished third in the seventh grade girls division at the Indiana Middle School Bowling semistate tournament on Saturday at Champions...
May 12, 2026Open source
USDA activity forces closure of Indiana University Biology Lab
BLOOMINGTON — Several rooms within Myers Hall on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus have been shuttered following a directive from federal authoriti...
May 11, 2026Open source
Caitlin Clark Continues To Be Cultural Phenomenon As She Joins Morgan Wallen At Concert In Indianapolis
In late April, it was Alabama football legend Nick Saban, and then Saturday night, things shifted to Indiana Fever phenomenon Caitlin Clark.
May 11, 2026Open source
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The Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana and baseball fans celebrated Native American culture and history Friday night at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Indiana University granted 8,302 degrees to undergraduates Saturday at a ceremony Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, according to President Pam Whi...
May 10, 2026Open source
IDNR announces expansion to Yellowwood State Forest
April 21, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced the acquisition of 122.4 acres of land becoming the newest ad...
May 10, 2026Open source
Juvenile killed, 2 others shot in NW Indiana home, sheriff's office says
A juvenile was killed and two others were shot in the 1700-Block of Liberty Avenue in Indiana, Porter County Sheriff's Police said.
May 10, 2026Open source
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Over 500 graduates from Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington will walk the stage on Tuesday in the school’s largest commencement ceremony to date.
May 8, 2026Open source
FBI agent turns himself in on sexual battery warrant in Indianapolis
FBI supervisory special agent Timothy Healy turned himself in for sexual battery charges at Marion County Jail. Released on Thursday.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Westport is in Decatur County, Indiana.
Region: Central Indiana
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New Chicago, Indiana police chief arrested in Ohio, officials say
New Chicago, Indiana Police Department Chief Earl Mayo has been arrested in Clark County, Ohio, officials and his father ISP Major Jerry Willams said.
May 24, 2026Open source
Chicago man, 22, charged in connection with shooting of Indiana deputy inside ER
A man from Chicago is facing charges in connection with the shooting of an Indiana deputy inside a hospital emergency room on Friday.
May 23, 2026Open source
Indiana deputy shot at hospital undergoes successful 8 hour-surgery, remains critical
The Indiana deputy who was shot at a hospital on Friday underwent a successful surgery, but remains in critical condition, officials say.
May 23, 2026Open source
Sheriff provides update on deputy shot inside NW Indiana hospital ER
A La Porte County sheriff's deputy who was shot inside a hospital emergency room was listed in critical but stable condition.
May 23, 2026Open source
Feds oppose travel request for alleged boss in Indiana gambling ring
Federal prosecutors are pushing back against a request from one of the prime suspects in the federal probe known as "Operation Porterhouse Parlay."
May 23, 2026Open source
Clark scores 22 to lead Fever to win over Valkyries in return from injury
Caitlin Clark led all scorers Friday night, two days after missing Indiana's in over Portland with a back injury.
May 23, 2026Open source
Indiana Fever sign rookie forward Grace VanSlooten
VanSlooten recently played for for the Seattle Storm after being drafted 39th overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pacers and Indiana Diaper Bank deliver more than 64,000 diapers to families in need
The fundraising goal was put over the top thanks to a contribution from Pacers forward Obi Toppin, according to the Pacers.
May 23, 2026Open source
Northwest Indiana newborn faced with three surgeries in two months
After spending 74 days in the hospital and undergoing multiple surgeries for a rare heart condition, baby Theo Garcia is finally home with his family as the...
May 22, 2026Open source
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