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This is the Type of TV Show Your Indiana Dog Wants to Watch
It appears there is scientific evidence to suggest that dogs not only watch TV but even prefer certain shows to others.
My dog, Luna, sometimes watches TV in the evening with my wife and I. When we first brought her home as a very young puppy, I was binge-watching Two and a Half Men, which she became accustomed to hearing and watching every night. In the six months that we’ve had her, I’ve found that this show seems to calm her. Perhaps it’s because those were the first voices she heard in her new home.
According to Health Day, a study was conducted to determine if videos would be a suitable way to monitor the vision of dogs over time. The survey asked dog owners to show their furry friend four short videos that included subjects of possible interest: a panther, a dog, a bird and road traffic. After 1,200 responses, researchers were able to draw a couple of conclusions.
The first thing the data revealed was how dogs actually prefer video content featuring animals over those featuring humans. Specifically, dogs like watching other dogs. So if you’re flipping through the channels one Saturday morning and run across an old episode of Scooby-Doo or Underdog, you may see if your pup takes an interest. If not, maybe they would prefer a live action series?
Another conclusion researchers drew was that age and vision were directly related to how much a dog interacted with the screen. Movement on screen was also a factor, with canines having a higher attention span for moving elements. Additionally, sporting and herding dogs were more likely than other breeds to engage with something on TV. My dog is an Australian Shepherd mix, and Aussies are well known for their herding capabilities. This may be why she takes such an interest in things on screen.
Now that I’m aware of the type of TV my dog might prefer, perhaps I will do some experiments with other shows. It’s been a long time since I watched Animal Planet, but I’m curious if Luna will take an interest. If not, there is always Two and a Half Men. Maybe she just prefers sitcoms? Luckily, I’ve got plenty of those on my watch list to choose from.
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Television Shows Set in Indiana
From comedies to dramas to reality television, to arguably one of the most popular science-fiction series ever created, Indiana has had its fair share of Hollywood productions use a location in the state to serve as a “home base,” if you will, for its story. Some of these you’ve likely never heard of, and some you may be a massive fan of.
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Valparaiso 63-62 Indiana State (Mar 5, 2026) Game Recap – ESPN
ST. LOUIS — — Rakim Chaney had 18 points in Valparaiso’s 63-62 win over Indiana State on Thursday in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
Chaney added five rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Beacons (18-14). JT Pettigrew added 14 points while going 5 of 8 and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had seven rebounds. Brody Whitaker finished with 10 points.
Camp Wagner led the Sycamores (11-21) in scoring, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Indiana State also got 12 points and three blocks from Ian Scott. Enel St. Bernard finished with 10 points, six rebounds and four steals. The loss was the Sycamores’ seventh in a row.
Chaney scored nine points in the first half and Valparaiso went into halftime trailing 37-28. After trailing by nine points in the second half, Valparaiso went on a 7-0 run to narrow the score to 37-35 with 17:11 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Pettigrew scored 12 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Heavy rain soaks central Indiana, but drought relief uneven across the state
Central Indiana has seen a very wet start to March, with several rounds of rain and storms moving through the region over the past few days. In fact, the city of Indianapolis has already received more rain in the first four days of the month than it typically gets during the entire month of March.
So far this month, Indianapolis has recorded 3.90 inches of rainfall, which already exceeds the normal March monthly average of 3.79 inches. Much of that rain came during a widespread soaking on Tuesday, when a strong system pushed steady showers and thunderstorms across the state.
Some of the highest totals over the past three days have been recorded across central Indiana. Rain gauges show 5.86 inches in Marion County, 5.02 inches in Morgan County, 4.97 inches in Hancock County, 4.95 inches in Shelby County, 4.57 inches in Johnson County, and 4.26 inches in Hendricks County. These totals represent a significant amount of rainfall in a short period of time and have left many areas with saturated ground and standing water in low spots.
Despite the widespread rainfall, the impact on drought conditions has been somewhat uneven across the state. According to the latest drought monitor, the areas that received the heaviest rain over the past few days are largely the same areas that were already in relatively good shape in terms of moisture levels. Meanwhile, parts of northern Indiana that have been dealing with more persistent dryness have seen much lighter totals.
Cities such as Kokomo, Lafayette, and Muncie have generally picked up less rain compared to areas farther south. Forecast models suggest that pattern may continue over the next several days.
Additional rainfall is expected through Thursday, with another round possible around midday Saturday. Current projections show the best chance for another inch or more of rain focusing once again across the southern half of the state, while northern Indiana may see lower totals.
That means while the recent rain has certainly helped improve soil moisture in many areas, it may not fully address the lingering dryness farther north. For now, the pattern remains active, and Hoosiers should expect more wet weather before the system finally begins to move out later this weekend.
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Watch Indiana basketball’s Lamar Wilkerson give his mom a Cadillac
Indiana basketball sharpshooter Lamar Wilkerson is known for his generosity.
Upon joining the Hoosiers, he gave a tidy sum of his NIL earnings to his previous program, Sam Houston State.
“I was blessed to be able go from that, from not having a lot, to being here, having a lot more than I even knew what to do with,” Wilkerson said at the time. “I just thought, I can give them this.”
He upped the ante on IU’s Senior Night, giving his mother a Cadillac after the Hoosiers throttled Minnesota.
You could imagine her reaction.
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