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Mayor Chris Jensen of Noblesville came to Terre Haute on Thursday to discuss NobleACT, the city’s successful mental health initiative that Jensen hopes will be adapted throughout the state.

In recent years, Indiana leaders have jump-started conversations about mental health crises but, according to at least one mayor, more could be done to dedicate state dollars to the cause.

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen is calling on the Indiana General Assembly to establish the Indiana Community Cares Initiative, a grant program to shore up local paramedicine programs that proactively address issues in their communities.

A therapy dog is helping comfort employees and visitors in the Hamilton County Coroners Office.

Noblesville Police have a new tool to help officers and paramedics: her name is Luna. The therapy dog is trained in hugs.

Larrea’s managing partners say they’re taking the restaurant in a different direction