The report, one in a series from the Purdue Climate Change Research Center, predicts intense rainfall, increased flooding, and reduced snowfall throughout the 21st century.

Last year's 50th anniversary was a sell-out, but Gen Con President David Hoppe says the conference continues to grow this year.

Tourism officials in Brown and Monroe Counties are urging the state to cut back on timber harvests in the back country area of Yellowwood State Forest because of the potential negative impact on tourism.

Gen Con is one of the largest U.S. gamers conventions, with more than 200,000 tickets sold for the multi-day event each year.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Visit Indiana, is offering free admission to kick off Visit Indiana Week.