More stories from Friday, September 07, 2012 • WFRN NEWS with Yolo Lopez Perez ... • FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • NATIONAL: ... • President Barack Obama gave his prime time speech Thursday at the DNC..but while Democrats were busy ... • ------------------------- ... • The U.S Geological Survey says two different earthquakes hit overnight.. The first earthquake stroke ... • ------------------------- ... • He says calling on our creator in public school events is a good idea.. Republican Paul Ryan, announ ... • ------------------------- ... • Making a bold stance for your faith in Christ always comes at a risk..whether big or small.. A Musli ... • ------------------------- ... • An updated version of the NIV Bible has been getting a lot of attention lately for its gender langua ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • STATE/REGIONAL: ... • This will bring some relief to you..Gas prices may soon be on the decline in Indiana. A spokesperson ... • ------------------------- ... • This week‘s Drought Report shows all 92 Indiana counties have moved out of the "extreme" drought cla ... • ------------------------- ... • If you're one of the Hoosier families who are applying for a school voucher, today's the last day to ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • NORTHERN INDIANA/SOUTHWEST MI, (MICHIANA) ... • The two Michiana men who escaped their work release facility are now behind bars..again. An officer ... • -------------------------- ... • The well-known Vera Bradley corporation is loosing one of their big co-founders. Patricia Miller wor ... • -------------------------- ... • This new license plate is going to say "Go Team USA"...Michigan officials are offering a new license ... • -------------------------- ... • Going to college is a neat experience, but it can also be pretty expensive..The Julissa Murphy Schol ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • NORTHCENTRAL INDIANA: ... • Cass County officers want to remind you to keep your home safe.. A new report from the sheriff's off ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • PARALYPMICS / SPORTS SCORES: ... • The Former CART champion won another race at Wednesday's Paralympic Games in London.. the famous Ita ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • WEATHER: ... • South Bend / Elkhart / Goshen: ... • Today ... Occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 7 ... • Kokomo / Walton / Cass: ... • Today ... Occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 8 ... • ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • COUNTIES WITH LIFTED BURN BANS: ... • Elkhart ... • LaGrange ... • LaPorte ... • St Joseph ... • Starke ... • Steuben ... • Marshal ... • Pulaski ... • Fulton ... • Cass ... • Benton ... • Miami ... • Wabash ... • Kasciusko ... • Hunington ... • Wells ... • Blackford ... • Noble ... • Allen ... • DeKab ... • Jackson ... • DeKab ... • Adams ... • Jay ... • Randolph ... • Madison ... • Whitley ... • Grant ... • Blackford ... • Howard ... • Boone ... • Hamilton ... • Noblesville ... • ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • STAYING COOL IN THE HEAT: ... • - Take frequent baths or showers with cool or tepid water. ... • - dehydration by drinking plenty of water along with sports drinks or other sources of electrolytes. ... • - Carry portable, battery-powered fans. ... • - Avoid caffeine and chocolate as these will promote dehydration. ... • - Instead of hot foods, try lighter summer fare including frequent small meals or snacks containing ... • - Reschedule exercise. Move your workout (or kids' playtimes) indoors or into the shade, preferably ... • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ... • Do YOU have a story idea? E-mail me at news@wfrn.com! ... • ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...