Taxpayers who owe $64,000 or less can file their income taxes for free. IRS officials say their Free File partnership makes doing so an option for 70 percent of taxpayers. Continue reading
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IRS Officials Offer Tips for Obtaining Filing Extensions
Taxpayers who are unable to file their federal returns by the April 18th deadline can go online to request an extension. Continue reading
State Officials Urge Prediabetes Screening
One in three Hoosiers are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. They encourage residents to take a prediabetes risk assessment. Continue reading
Monterey Infant Killed, Parents Injured in Saturday Crash
A two-vehicle crash near Argos claims the life of an infant from Monterey. It happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 31 at State Road 110. The Indiana State Police, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, Rochester and Argos Police Departments all responded. Continue reading
Federal Tax Refund Information Available Online
If you’ve filed your federal income taxes and are wondering when you will get your money, there’s an app for that. The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to download their IRS2Go mobile app to easily check their refund status. Continue reading
IRS Warns Taxpayers of IRA Distribution Deadline
An important deadline is rapidly approaching for taxpayers who turned age 70½ during 2016. In most cases they must start receiving required minimum distributions (RMD) from Individual Retirement Accounts and workplace retirement plans by Saturday, April 1, 2017. Continue reading
Driver Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash
A Knox woman was taken to a South Bend hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle wreck on State Road 17. It happened around 8:30 a.m. Friday, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
“Spring Forward” Before Going to Bed Tonight
Daylight Saving Time starts tomorrow at 2 a.m. Set your clocks forward an hour before you go to bed to ensure you’re not late for any Sunday morning commitments. Continue reading
IRS Officials Recommend Double Checking Tax Returns Before Filing
The Internal Revenue Service encourages tax filers to carefully check their returns for errors before dropping them in the mail or submitting them electronically. Continue reading
Check Smoke Alarms Before Springing Forward Saturday Night
It’s almost time to spring forward for the year. Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday at 2 a.m., so be sure to set your clocks forward by an hour before you go to bed tomorrow night. Continue reading
IDEM Announces Recycling Grant Availability
Grants are available from the state to advance recycling efforts. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering funds from the Recycling Market Development Program to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, public and private businesses located and doing business in Indiana. Continue reading
National Volunteer Week and Alternative Day of Service Project Grants Available
An organization that serves as the voice for service and volunteerism in the state has grants available for community volunteer projects. Continue reading
Donnelly Raises Concerns Over GOP Health Care Plan
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly says he can’t support the Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act in its current form. He’s not opposed to improvements aimed at making health insurance more affordable but says he’s not going to vote for anything that takes healthcare away from those struggling with conditions like diabetes or heart disease who have finally gotten coverage. Continue reading
Ancilla College Forms Collaboration with University of Evansville Business School
Ancilla College students who complete a two-year business degree have an opportunity to continue their education in a nationally recognized program. Continue reading
Deadline Approaching to Complete Financial Aid Application
Time is running out for prospective college students to fill out their financial aid forms if they hope to qualify for aid from the state. Continue reading
Hoosier Lottery Encourages Responsible Play
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and the Hoosier Lottery encourages players to be responsible in their wagering. Continue reading
Alleged Drug Dealer Arrested After Traffic Stop
A pair of Indianapolis men face charges in Marshall County following a weekend traffic stop in Argos. Continue reading
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting Schedules Washington, D.C. Trip
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is teaming up with Elite Travel for another exciting chartered bus trip. This time the destination is the nation’s capitol. The bus will leave on June 4th and return on the 8th. Continue reading
IRS Advises Clock is Ticking to File 2013 Tax Returns
Time is running out for an estimated 21,000 Hoosier taxpayers to claim federal tax refunds from 2013. To collect the money, taxpayers must file a 2013 tax return with the IRS no later than this year’s tax deadline, which is Tuesday, April 18. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Seeking Naming Sponsor for The Rockpile
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is looking for a corporate partner to help pay for additional updates to the recently renovated Rockpile athletic complex. Continue reading
