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O’Neill School’s Limnology Lab vital to monitoring health of state’s lakes, preparing students
Photo by Jessica Corry, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The important job of monitoring the health of Indiana’s public lakes has been entrusted by a state agency to Indiana University’s Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs for 35 years. In the process, many student interns have participated in this task, collected vital data and subsequently applied the knowledge and skills they gained to professional roles across the country.
Indiana Arts Commission awards over $3.5 million to arts organizations
The Indiana Arts Commission gave more than $3.5 million to over 300 arts organizations throughout the state. The IAC provides organizational support and project funding to creative and artistic organizations that engage within their communities. Eighteen organizations in Monroe County were awarded funds as either organizational support grants or project...
Meet the Indiana swimmers competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Indiana's influence on international swimming keeps growing. Fresh off the U.S. Olympic Trials in Lucas Oil Stadium, the state has several representatives competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics: ∎ 7 Indiana University swimmers competing for Team USA. ...
Mulberry Receives Grants, Loan For Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
The Town of Mulberry is expected to jumpstart improvements to its wastewater systems with the receipt of two grants and the approval for a loan that will aid in expanding the wastewater capacity for the town. The Town of Mulberry announced its receipt of a $7,454,000 grant from the Indiana...
U.S. postal service worker sentenced for stealing cash in mail
McCordsville, Ind. — A McCordsville man was sentenced after stealing thousands of dollars in cash from his job at a U.S. postal distribution center. Barry Gallon, 54, was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to theft of mail matter by officer or employee, a felony criminal offense. Gallon was employed as a […]
Indy man convicted of child solicitation in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – An Indianapolis man who was arrested as part of a larger child solicitation sting in Johnson County is now awaiting sentencing after his conviction this week. Jurors deliberated for less than an hour on Thursday before finding Christopher S. Busch guilty of child solicitation, a Level 4 felony. The verdict brought […]
Tracking rain for Indianapolis and Paris for the Opening Ceremonies
Good morning and happy happy Friday! Heading out the door this morning, Temperatures are on the cool side so a light jacket won’t be a bad idea. We will continue to track dry weather but that changes as we head into Sunday. Highs will climb into the lower 80’s...
Does high school recruiting still matter with scholarship increase, transfer portal? Look around
INDIANAPOLIS — At Big Ten Media Days this week, whenever the side chatter turned to recruiting, the discussion centered around questions of the future. What would happen with scholarship limits going to 105? With the transfer portal, does recruiting even matter any longer? Can teams in the bottom half of the Big Ten's recruiting rankings even compete with the expanded conference?
Fantastic Friday; humidity rises this weekend
We’re in for a fantastic Friday! Temperatures have fallen to comfortably cool levels, in the mid 50s to low 60s, Friday morning. We’ll have lots of sunshine through the day. Temperatures will be warm and humidity has lowered significantly. This is the best day of the week. Enjoy it!
IndyGo hosted back-to-school night offering students reduced fares, free backpacks
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — IndyGo held its second annual back-to-school night for kids on Thursday, aiming to improve student access to public transportation for commuting to school and traveling throughout the city. Students enrolled in any of IndyGo’s partnering schools or programs are eligible to receive a personalized MyKey card. This card provides them with unlimited […]
Man who ‘stalked,’ killed stranger in Muncie Walmart parking sentenced to 70 years
MUNCIE, Ind. – A judge sentenced a Muncie man who “stalked” and killed a stranger in a Walmart parking lot to 70 years in prison. In April, 34-year-old Tyler Abrams pleaded guilty but mentally in connection with the July 2022 incident. The sentence includes 60 years for murder plus a 10-year firearms enhancement. Police said […]
Meet the Hoosiers headed to the Olympics
The Paris Olympics start Friday, and a number of local athletes are gearing up to show the City of Love a little Hoosier hospitality. Why it matters: Nearly every state is represented on Team USA's 592-member roster, and Indiana is tied with Georgia for the eighth-most qualified athletes (24) from any state.
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