America’s Amish community, known for its rejection of modern technology, has seen a remarkable growth, doubling in size since 2000 and poised to reach one million members by the end of this century. This expansion extends far beyond their traditional heartlands in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. New settlements are sprouting in states like Colorado, Nebraska, […] The post Indiana’s Amish spreading beyond the Hoosier State appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new members will be revealed live on American Idol on April 21. Lionel Richie and host Ryan Seacrest will share the news during Sunday’s episode on ABC. Rock Hall of Fame Nominees: Among the nominees are Mariah Carey, a past Idol judge. She is one of this year’s nominees […] The post Rock Hall Of Fame Inductees to be Announced on Sunday appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
People really like the Midwest because of its nice people and simple lifestyle. It’s also where you can find some really cute, beautiful, and old small towns in America. If you want a calm vacation, to learn about culture, or to go somewhere with your family, you can find suggestions in USA Today’s 10 Best […] The post USA Today picks Indiana town as best spot in the Midwest. appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Let’s get to the bottom of farting. Everybody passes gas—it’s a natural part of being human. But what causes it, and how many a day is “normal”? Gas comes from two sources: air and real gas. Air, which is mostly odorless, results from swallowing. Real gas is produced when bacteria in the colon ferments food. […] The post How many farts a day is considered “normal”? appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
McDonalds and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are joining forces for a nationwide partnership that’s sure to sweeten up your day! Starting later this year, the pastries will be making their way to McDonald’s restaurants across the country. Full availability is expected by the end of 2026. You’ll soon find three doughnut varieties at your local McDonald’s: […] The post McDonald’s to Sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Nationwide appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Has Washington gone to the dogs? Yes! Literally. This info comes from a report by the Government Accountability Office, which tells us what these dogs are up to. The report did identify concerns with the management of federal working dog programs. The government employs 5,159 dogs and another 421 work as canine contractors. They range […] The post The best part of Washington has to be the government dogs. appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
John Mellencamp famously wrote that he was “born in a small town. And I live in a small town. Probably die in a small town. Oh, those small communities” Livability compiled a list of the Top 100 Best Places to live in the U.S. today. They only considered cities with a population between 75,000 and […] The post 2 Indiana cities as best places to live in America appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Americans have an unquestionable love for chicken wings, with the average person consuming around 18,000 wings in their lifetime. 65% of Americans who eat chicken wings like to do so while watching major sporting events. According to the National Chicken Council, Americans consumed 1.3 billion wings in the days leading up to and including the biggest […] The post Indianapolis named one of the cheapest cities in the US for wings. appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Pound for pound, Americans are overweight. Both as a stereotype and in reality. Nearly 42% of adults in the U.S. are obese. Obesity-related medical treatments cost about $190.2 billion per year. Work absenteeism due to obesity costs around $4.3 billion annually. Some places contribute more to this problem than others. WalletHub compared 100 of the […] The post Tipping the scales: 2 Indiana cities make top 100 list appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Over the past decade, Indianapolis has built a reputation as a foodie town. We are a food fueled town. The capitol city offers fancy restaurants to historic diners. With over 2,000 different spots to eat, it can be hard to choose where to go. Lovefood.com has ranked the best “bucket-list” restaurants in every state and […] The post Indianapolis’ Top-rated restaurants from “Bucket List” to Best Diner appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.