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I get chills thinking about what I would have done had I been in the shoes of Russell Lomax, Army infantryman about to be part of D-Day, or Bob Trout or Robert St. John, network radio newsmen who were about to tell America that the invasion had begun.  This is my report that aired on WIBC Friday morning.

D-Day 70 Years Ago

The most famous band of all time plays at Conner Prairie tonight and tomorrow, and a man who met then Major Glenn Miller while stationed in England during the war can't wait to see the band again.

Glenn Miller Orchestra - Then And Now - With Jimmy 'Mack' McDowell

We who do news for a living have used all these cliches before.  Now, some of us try not to, but five will get you ten that you will hear almost all of these in news coverage throughout this Election Day.  Come on news brothers & sisters, let's try to do better, please!

All The News Cliches You Will Hear On Election Day

Henry Jackson, Big Bank Hank from the Sugarhill Gang, died today of cancer at the age of 57. Man, that stinks, because his were the best lines of Rapper's Delight by a country mile.  I was completely serious with my tribute during our 4:30pm news today on WIBC.

RIP Big Bank Hank - How it was reported on 93 WIBC

Some IUPUI students braved the cold in an effort to spread some positivity.

Positive Post It Day at IUPUI

The State Board of Education could be taking more control of the process of turning around failing schools away from the Department of Education.  Ray Steele has more...and yes, it was a bit like a wrestling match.

Indiana State Board of Education & Superintendent In the Squared Circle?

The Indiana Supreme Court says the state's Civil Rights Commission should not have stepped into an argument that started over a chicken dinner.

Indiana Supreme Court Overturns Civil Rights Ruling In Chicken Dinner Case

My report from The Morning News w/Tony Katz on 93 WIBC: Governor Pence tries to explain JustIN, the "state-run news source", which he says is not a "news" source.

From The Morning News on WIBC: JustIN: "State-Run News" or a "resource" for press & public?

A bill to give public schools legal protection to hold Christmas parties, as well as allow certain religious displays on public property is making its way through the legislature again....

"Merry Christmas" Bill Passes Indiana Senate Committee

The "Merry Christmas" bill is on its way to the full State Senate...

Cut 2 of Merry Christmas Bill Passing Indiana Senate Committee

President Obama made what has become a standard stump speech of late, talking to a small crowd in Indianapolis about ideas he says would help middle class taxpayers.

Obama Touts His Policies At Ivy Tech; Reverses On 529 Plan Tax Exemption

Indiana Senator Jean Leising is trying at least once more to get cursive handwriting to be part of the state's school curriculum.

Indiana Debates Cursive Writing. Again.

Yet again, the state Senate wants to require students to learn cursive writing.  Yet again, it will probably be killed by the state House.


Indiana Cursive Writing Bill Passes Senate Again. Likely To Again Die In House

Longtime media pro in Indianapolis. Currently the executive producer of Daybreak, the morning news program on WISH-TV. Hometown is Trenton, Georgia - and though I now live in the IndyCar capital city, pro wrestling, old jazz, science and baseball are my things.