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What does Indiana law say about passing a stopped school bus?
EVANSVILLE − Public safety officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for school buses as summer break comes to an end and the new academic year gets underway in Indiana. From when you can pass a stopped school bus to how drivers can best keep the kids who rely on them...
Indiana's governor candidates want property tax relief. Here's why change is tricky
The massive surge in home value assessments ― and resulting property tax bills ― that landed in Hoosiers' mailboxes last year has led to property tax relief becoming one of the hottest topics on the campaign trail. Property tax bills for homeowners across Indiana went up 18% on average in 2023, thanks to...
Indiana as the Silicon Valley of the Midwest? How key players across the state aim to make it happen
Indiana is poised to become a global leader in life sciences and biotechnology – think lab-grown organs, plastic-eating bacteria and quantum machine learning that could revolutionize cancer treatments – thanks to a project decades in the making that spans partnerships with universities, municipalities, state government and life sciences behemoths like Eli Lilly. Now armed with a $51 million implementation grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Indiana’s Heartland BioWorks, one of 31 regional technology hubs across the...
The future innovators of Indiana
The year's biggest competition for the next generation of Hoosier entrepreneurs brought new ideas for stopping school shootings, making roads safer and AI legal assistants. The big picture: The students bringing their ideas to the world via the Innovate WithIN pitch competition are making noise as investors on the hunt for the next big thing keep a close eye on Indiana.
Indiana law bans cellphone use in class. Indy-area schools wrote exceptions into policies
Central Indiana school districts are tweaking cellphone usage policies after a law went into effect his year banning “portable wireless devices” from classrooms. The law applies to cellphones, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, and any device that can provide communication between two parties. ...
Texas Roadhouse holds fundraiser to give a home to injured Marine
Texas Roadhouse wants to give back to troops. Locations across Michigan and Indiana are inviting the community to dine in for their "Homes for Our Troops" fundraiser, which runs until 10 p.m. Tuesday. The Elkhart, South Bend and Warsaw locations will donate 100% of the profits for the day to...
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
Purdue University president says proposed IDOE diplomas ‘do not meet Purdue’s admission requirements’
INDIANAPOLIS — As the first round of public comment came to an end regarding the Indiana Department of Education’s proposed redesign of high school diplomas, several teachers, parents and lawmakers expressed concerns during the latest State Board of Education hearing Tuesday about what these changes could mean for future students. ”If you think that this […]
Child Recovered in Indiana After Dupage County Home Invasion
Aurora, IL – An 8-year-old child is safe after being abducted during a home invasion on Aurora’s east side, leading to the arrest of two men in Indiana. On Monday evening, Aurora Police and Firefighters responded to a home invasion report on the 2000 block of Cheshire Drive. According to the Aurora Police Department, two males forced their way into the home, injuring the homeowners, and abducted the child. The offenders were identified as the child’s father, uncle, and grandmother.
Michiana school districts working to attract teachers back to the classroom
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Statewide there are more than 3000 job openings posted on the Indiana Department of Education Website. ABC57’s Jackie Bauer is looking into how the shortage is impacting some local districts, while others shared how they were able to keep their staff coming back. A full...
Post 346 Advances to the State Tournament Championship, but Ultimately Comes Up Short
Wayne Newton Post 346 beats Rockport Post 254 5-4 and advances to the Indiana American Legion Baseball State Tournament Championship. Evansville Post 265 beats Wayne Newton Post 346 2-1 to capture the Indiana American Legion Baseball State Tournament Championship for the first time since 2002. Wayne Newton Post 346's season...
The Heat Is On: Triple Digit Heat Indexes Expected Across Southern Indiana This Week
Just when we thought it couldn't get in hotter, Mother Nature decided to turn up the heat, and the humidity!. Having spent almost all of my life in the Evansville area, I am no stranger to the Midwest heat and humidity, but as I have gotten older, I have become more aware of how dangerous high heat and humidity can be.
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