Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

Indiana Gov. Braun prompts investigation into NIPSCO following mass power outages

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago.

Indiana Gov. Braun: NIPSCO has failed 21,000 residents still without power

Gov. Braun said NIPSCO continues to "fail" the more than 20,000 Indiana residents still without power nearly two weeks after major storms.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest

Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.

 Trump approves disaster aid for deadly Indiana flooding
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Historic flooding has devastated parts of central Indiana.  At least six people have died, hundreds have been evacuated and the White River has reached levels not seen in more than a century. President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for the state. FOX's CB Cotton reports. 

Indiana storms linked to at least 7 deaths

An onslaught of storms throughout the week have led to at least seven deaths in Indiana as well as widespread destruction.

Indiana storms, flooding leave at least 7 dead as waters peak in Indianapolis

Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities.

Midwestern state fairs dominate best fair food rankings

The Midwest is home to state fairs with the best food, with fairs in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa claiming the top spots on Yelp's fair food ranking.

TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport

TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.

Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn

An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails. 

Joey Chestnut set to defend hot dog eating title while on probation for battery

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will defend his Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest title while on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery.

Watch: Stolen Bud Light truck chase ends in crash with deputy’s patrol car

A two-county police chase involving a stolen Bud Light truck ended in a crash with a Vanderburgh County sheriff’s patrol car near Evansville, Indiana.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."