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Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to Maine

Jun. 19, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — A blistering heat wave Wednesday extended from the Midwest to New England, leaving millions of people sweltering through the Juneteenth holiday, including in places like northern Maine where they rarely experience such conditions this early in the year. The city of...

First Merchants: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 25, 2024 08:21 AM EDT

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — First Merchants Corp. (FRME) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $47.9 million. The bank, based in Muncie, Indiana, said it had earnings of 80 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 85 cents per...

Plane crashes onto trail near Indiana airport, injuring pilot and 2 pedestrians

Apr. 01, 2024 17:55 PM EDT

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A pilot and two pedestrians were hurt Monday when a small plane missed an airport runway in Indiana and crashed onto a trail, authorities said. Two of the three people injured including the pilot suffered serious injuries and were expected to be transferred to...