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“Grandma, help!” Emergency Scams On Rise
Emergency scams, sometimes called “grandparent scams,” prey on the willingness of an unsuspecting, worried individual to help friends and family in need. Often, they will impersonate their targets’ loved ones,…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Reminds Hoosiers To Use Caution As The Air Turns Crisp To Avoid Scams This Fall Season
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to avoid scams this fall. It’s the time of year for scammers to crawl out of the woodwork and find new victims. “As…
Read MoreWhy Do Environmentalists Hate Fracking?
Dear EarthTalk: Why do environmentalists hate fracking so much? Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a method of extracting natural gas. It was invented in the 1940s, but gained popularity…
Read MoreBrown County Ranks Third Among Nation’s State Parks For Fall Foliage
Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest, ranks third on New York Travel Guide’s recently published list of its 15 best state parks for fall foliage. To compile the list, the…
Read MoreState Warns Consumers To Be Aware Of Romance Scams
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita urges Indiana consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams approaching the holiday season. “Online dating is a popular route for a lot of…
Read MoreThe Next PACT Act Deadline: Health Care Enrollment For Veterans Who Deployed To Combat Zones
Until 11:59pm local time on September 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between September 11, 2001 and…
Read MoreDNR To Encourage Non-Lead Shot Usage, But No New Bans In Store
By: Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources is embarking on a public information campaign about the harms of lead shot — and the benefits of non-toxic ammunitions —…
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita Takes Action Against Alleged Manufactured-Home Fraudsters
Lawsuit alleges Bartholomew County defendants schemed to evade licensing requirements. Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against three individuals suspected of scheming to defraud Hoosiers seeking installations of…
Read MoreIndiana Military Veterans Hall Of Fame Calls For 2023 Class Nominations
The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame (IMVHOF) is calling for nominations for the 2023 class of veteran honorees. The not-for-profit organization, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, honors Hoosier…
Read MoreHow Are Heat Waves Affecting Wildlife?
Dear EarthTalk: How are recent heat waves around the world affecting wildlife? It would be hard to ignore the heat waves that have plagued North America, Europe and Asia in…
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