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Teacher, lawmaker not surprised by new ILEARN scores
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A longtime elementary school teacher on Thursday said the 2024 ILEARN scores match her own observations in the classroom. Cheyenne Mappes has taught fourth and fifth grade in Morgan County for nearly 20 years. She said the third graders that took the ILEARN test this year were in kindergarten and first […]
Cops cycling for survivors memorialize fallen officers in southern Indiana
Current and former police enforcement officers, as well as friends and family, go on an annual bike ride throughout Indiana in tribute and support. Cpl. Craig Jackson with the Jeffersonville Police Department has been a part of this journey since 2015. “Over the 13 days of the ride, it’s usually...
Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan
Indiana Michigan Power Co. (I&M) has filed plans with Michigan regulators for additional generation resources — including solar, wind, and natural gas — to ensure customers’ future energy needs are met. “I&M is committed to ... Read More » The post Indiana Michigan Power seeks more clean-energy generation resources in Michigan appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Dairy Queen’s coolest reward offer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — To celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Saturday, Dairy Queen will be giving away complimentary Dilly bars to customers. Exclusive for one day, DQ Rewards members can enjoy a complimentary Dilly bar featuring world-famous DQ vanilla soft serve wrapped in a decadent chocolate coating. Members must make a purchase of at least […]
Nursing homes report payment disruption under managed care
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Jeff Huffman and other nursing home operators in the state say they haven’t been paid for their work since the state transitioned to managed care for certain Medicaid services on July 1 — marking two weeks in limbo for providers in the PathWays to Aging program. “Basically, we rely on Medicaid reimbursements to keep our […]
Third Friday theme will complement upcoming country concert
WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Main Street Warsaw are coordinating events for what might be the biggest gathering in Central Park this year with the Country Concert for St. Jude — featuring Kimberly Perry. Main Street Warsaw’s Third Friday is part of the fun and will again start...
North Manchester professor appears on Jeopardy!
NORTH MANCHESTER — Kathy Davis has joined a very small, elite club. The North Manchester resident recently competed on the television quiz show Jeopardy! Her episode aired Tuesday evening. She and a couple dozen of her family and friends took to her living room for a viewing party. Because...
Bowen Center Opens Crisis Receiving & Stabilization Services Unit
PIERCETON - Bowen Center opened its doors Thursday for its new Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit within its psychiatric hospital at 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton. The goal of the unit is to de-escalate a mental health crisis by providing less restrictive care in a comfortable environment. To celebrate the new...
Woman dead after SUV crashes into train
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- The St. Joseph County Police department reports just before midnight on Wednesday, police were dispatched to a railroad crossing at Ash Road, off Lincolnway in Osceola, for a crash between a vehicle and train. Authorities say preliminary evidence suggests an SUV crashed through the lowered...
Capitol Talk: Jarrod McGhee to Open Fun Town RV in Elkhart
Jarrod McGhee, founder and CEO of Fun Town RV, joins Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on his dealership’s expansion plans – first and foremost being the opening of a new location in Elkhart, Ind. McGhee, never afraid to speak his mind, also offers his thoughts on the current state of the industry.
Notre Dame’s New AD Feels Better About Independence Now Than Upon Taking Job
The college sports world is a crazy place right now as TV deals mean more than traditions that have forever shaped the sports, and conference realignment and the speculation surrounding it only continues. Despite that, and despite the differences in money Notre Dame is getting from NBC by remaining independent instead of joining the Big Ten, Notre Dame athletic director Ken Bevacqua feels better about independent status now than he did upon taking the job. “I feel better about our independence sitting here right now than I felt even when I first came into the role,” said Bevacqua, who spent eight months shadowing...
Three local players are in the College Football 25 video game. So how did they rate?
EVANSVILLE — A long nightmare is finally over: there is an NCAA football video game again. College Football 25 released worldwide on Friday for those who didn't pony up extra money to get it three days early. It's been 11 years since the last game for many reasons. We're not here to rehash...
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