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Parents can safely surrender babies up to 30 days old due to Indiana's safe haven law
Update: This story was updated to clarify that surrended babies do not always go into custody of DCS, they can go to pre-adoptive homes. The deaths of two abandoned babies left out in the elements became foundational in establishing Indiana's Safe Haven Law. After the discovery of these babies, the state's opinion on parents...
New Study Reveals Indiana Has One of the Best School Systems in America
Choosing the right school for your kiddo is a huge decision for parents. But, what does that even mean - the "right" school? That answer is probably different for every student. So how does a parent - especially parents of youngsters just starting school - make that decision? WalletHub just released a report that might provide some insight to parents.
Five golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship
Five Hamilton County golfers reached the top 10 of the Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship, which took place this week at The Players Club in Muncie. The three-day, 54-hole event ran from July 22 to 24 at the Woodland Trails course. Westfield’s Samantha Brown was the county’s top finisher, placing fourth with a five under par score of 211.
Actor John Schneider’s Marriage to Dee Dee Sorvino Leaves Indiana Woman Triggered
Last month I shared the exciting news that actor John Schneider had found love in Indiana. Little did I know the stress, anxiety, and drama that this actor's love life would cause little ole me. I feel like you need the backstory about this craziness because it is one of...
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. ...
INDEMS says VP Harris’s presidential campaign is the fuel needed to break Republican supermajority
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Democrats see the momentum that’s building behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s new presidential campaign – momentum several party leaders say could help them take the Governor’s office this November. In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic visit to the Zeta Phi Beta Grand Boule in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Indiana Democratic […]
Surprise Visit from Vintage Car Delivers Heartfelt Reunion for Man with Terminal Cancer
A rare 1969 Chevrolet Nova Yenko reunites with its former owner. For Stephen Milliner, a seemingly ordinary Tuesday afternoon turned into an extraordinary experience filled with nostalgia and love. As he pulled into the parking lot of Floyd Central High School, Milliner was greeted by his children and grandchildren standing next to a long, white trailer. Inside the trailer was a piece of his past—a rare 1969 Chevrolet Nova Yenko.
'It's going to be incredible'; Jeffboat finally has a developer for multibillion-dollar redevelopment
JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana — A prime piece of real estate along the Ohio River in southern Indiana is one step closer to being redeveloped. Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore said the American Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL), which owns the nearly 100-acre property, has selected Thrive Companies, an Ohio-based developer, to lead development of the historic Jeffboat property.
Hoosier residents can earn a free pre-veterinary technology certificate at Vincennes University - here's how
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - Hoosier students can now earn a tuition-free pre-veterinary technology certificate at Vincennes University. It's through the state's "Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant." The one-year certificate is a stepping stone for starting a career in the industry. It also meets the requirements for applying to Purdue's...
RETURN OF THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT THE PLAZA BOX OFFICE OR TICKETMASTER.COM. Evansville, IN – July 26, 2024 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, returns to the Aiken Theatre stage on Sunday, October 13, 2024, for the 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Presented in part by 103GBF, fans will enjoy an unforgettable screening of the unedited film, and so much more!
Sheriff gives inside look at new jail progress
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT)- Construction on the new jail and sheriff’s office in Gibson County is nearing completion. The new facility is set to open this fall and is an answer to a federal lawsuit concerning overcrowding at the current jail. “The impression that we are getting from people coming through here is that yeah, […]
Longtime Downtown Newburgh Boutique Announces it is Closing
It's always a bummer to hear about a local business shutting their doors. I grew up in Newburgh, and it always astounds me how much downtown Newburgh has grown and flourished over the years. Now it's filled with unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and more. It's such a charming little downtown area. For the past 14 years one little boutique has been a popular place to shop, but unfortunately, they announced they will be shutting their doors.
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