Carol Kugler

2 weeks ago | tmnews.com | Carol Kugler

Ticks are prevalent in Indiana, but reported illnesses remain low. Nymph stage ticks are currently the most common, posing a higher risk of disease transmission due to their small size. Ticks can transmit various illnesses, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome (a red meat allergy). There's good and bad news for people heading outdoors across Indiana. The bad news: people are finding ticks everywhere, especially on themselves and their pets.

3 weeks ago | indystar.com | Carol Kugler |Boris Ladwig |Laura Lane

This story has been updated with new information. 3 p.m.: Storm-related fatality in Greene CountyA 33-year-old woman was killed and several children injured when a tree fell on a car in Greene County during Friday night’s violent storm. Allison L. McCammon of Dugger died at the scene of the 7 p.m. incident near County Road 1500 West near Linton. Three children were taken to the hospital, one in critical condition, according to a Greene County Sheriff’s Office news release.

3 weeks ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Carol Kugler

Tornadoes touched down in Bloomington, Greene County, Brown County and elsewhere across Indiana on Friday, May 16, as a line of storms caused destruction across parts of the Midwest. Some of the first reports were from Linton, where the police department sent out a news release stating that at 6:50 p.m., "a confirmed tornado was located over Linton, or 31 miles southeast of Terre Haute, moving east at 45 mph." The release said weather spotters had confirmed the tornado.

3 weeks ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Carol Kugler

If you're seeking delicious produce, locally raised meat, fresh eggs or some home-baked goodies, then you'll want to head to one of the area farmers' markets. Some, including the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market, opened earlier this spring, but many towns in the area have farmers' markets that just opened this month. Here's a roundup of some that are worth visiting. Smithville Farmers' MarketEvery Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon the Smithville Farmers' Market is open at 7555 S.

3 weeks ago | heraldtimesonline.com | Carol Kugler

Jeff Stant and Julie Thomas tested water quality in Hoosier National Forest creeks after a prescribed burn. The Indiana Forest Alliance and other groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service over the Houston South project, which includes the burn area. The plaintiffs are upset the Forest Service didn't wait for a court ruling before conducting the burn.