The “AM Forever” bill is closer to full passage in Washington

Another arrest has been made in the Delaware County vehicle fire investigation. 31-year-old Megan N. Sloan of Indianapolis was arrested Monday in Franklin. She faces charges of aiding, inducing or causing felony murder, arson and obstruction of justice. The investigation is still open.

New state laws taking effect Thursday include the property tax provisions in Senate Enrolled Act One. State income tax also will decrease from 3% to 2.95% as part of a plan put in place during the 2023 budget cycle. A host of smaller provisions also are slated to take effect with the new year.

The race is on. Purchase your tickets to May’s 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 before Monday to avoid price increases. Bronze badges also are on sale, granting access to the world-famous Gasoline Alley throughout the month. Buy now at indianpolismotorspeedway.com.

Muncie police are reviewing a cellphone video of a Saturday night shooting on East 29th Street. The Star Press says 33-year-old Danny Martin Songer was arrested on suspicion of unlawful carrying of a handgun. He told police he used his girlfriend’s gun to shoot an intruder who broke in through the front door. Damage at the door seems to confirm that part of the story.

A Silver Alert issued Monday for 16-year-old Julian O’Keefe of Anderson has been canceled. No further information was publicly released. Call the Anderson Police Department at (765) 648-6775 for more information.

An Upland woman convicted of masterminding a plot to rob a 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 72 years and six months in prison. The Star Press says 33-year-old Shannon Rae Miller received 55 years for murder and 17 years and six months for conspiracy. Her 42-year-old accomplice, Ronald David Wright Jr., died from a stab wound inflicted by the intended robbery victim.

Tickets for Bob Dylan’s March 31 concert at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium are currently on sale through Ticketmaster, at the Emens Box Office or by calling (765) 285-1539. Dylan previously performed at Emens in on April 29, 1997 and Nov. 2, 2019.

The “AM Forever” bill is closer to full passage in Washington than at any point in its three-year history. But you can still make your voice heard. Tell your representatives you support AM radio in every new vehicle manufactured in the United States.