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As students return, ideological diversity and new diplomas keep Indiana’s schools going lower
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The fall semester starts this week, and I might be a little too excited. I need to remember to have a little sympathy for my new students, particularly those in my 8:00 am class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For the rest of their lives, when they hear […]
Indiana virtual school leaders say demand has driven enrollment wave
Virtual schooling has exploded across Indiana in recent years. This year, thousands of new students across the state will log on to their computers and complete their coursework online. Jamey Callane is the executive director of Indiana Gateway Digital Academy, a public, online-only academy that partners with Clarksville Community Schools....
Men charged after 9 dogs died of heat stroke in Indiana
CHICAGO (CBS) — An update on the disturbing K9 death case that rocked Lake County, Indiana, last summer, launching an investigation as two men were charged in the case where nine dogs lost their lives, and officials said it could've been prevented.It was initially deemed a freak accident when nine German shepherds died of heat stroke while being transported by a box truck in Indiana last summer. But now there are criminal charges."Well, we know Justice could take a little while, and we are just thrilled with Detective Eagles and the Indiana State Police," said Jenny Webber, Humane Society's Executive Director.Over...
Week 2 IFCA Coaches Poll released
The Indiana Football Coaches Association released its polls Tuesday heading into Week 2. Area schools were well represented. First-place votes are in parenthesis. Others receiving votes: Snider, Lake Central, Noblesville. CLASS 5A. Merrillville (6) East Central (1) Whiteland (1) Valparaiso (1) Warsaw. Decatur Central. Bloomington South. Castle. Lafayette Jeff. Concord.
Invasive spotted lanternfly are more common
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As September approaches, Indiana residents may notice an increase in sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly. The insects are characterized by their distinctive spotted wings and black-and-red coloring. They tend to lay eggs on a variety of outdoor surfaces, and their presence can often go unnoticed as people transport them without knowing […]
McLaren Health Care systems restored after weeks of disruption from ransomware attack
McLaren Health Care said its technology platforms have been fully restored following an Aug. 5 ransomware attack that disrupted operations at all 13 of its hospitals, surgery, infusion and imaging centers, along with its network of 113,000 medical providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. "All temporary procedures enacted during the disruption have been lifted," McLaren said in a statement issued Monday. "Providers at all McLaren Health Care hospitals, Karmanos cancer centers, and outpatient clinics again have...
Two Hoosiers Dead Following Florida Gas Leak
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Two men originally from Indiana are dead, following a gas leak at a Florida home in Fort Myers Beach over the weekend. Police believe a “disconnected pool pump exhaust” was responsible for the leak. A neighbor – identified as Stephen Sexton – called 9-1-1 Saturday night. He found one of […] The post Two Hoosiers Dead Following Florida Gas Leak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM. The post Two Hoosiers Dead Following Florida Gas Leak appeared first on 106.7 WTLC.
Red Lobster closing 23 more stores, Indiana included
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The ailing Red Lobster chain is closing 23 more stores nationwide, after closing dozens of stores earlier this year. Red Lobster was a restaurant industry pioneer but has declined in recent years due to a range of factors, including corporate mismanagement, say former leaders at the chain and restaurant analysts. At that […]
Indiana Secretary of State claims BlackRock deceives Hoosier investors
(The Center Square) – Indiana is going after the world’s largest asset-managing firm, alleging funds it manages with non-environmental, social and governance policies are, in fact, using those guidelines that have been criticized by conservative lawmakers in recent years. Recently, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales issued a cease-and-desist order to BlackRock Inc., claiming the firm managing $10.6 trillion in assets globally has deceived clients. Morales’ office includes the Securities Division, which oversees firms licensed to offer investment services to Hoosiers. ...
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