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Indiana’s ambitious plan to boost apprenticeships ‘will be challenging,’ per new report
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — As Hoosier education leaders lean deeper into a statewide model that emphasizes work-based learning, a new report from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute cautions that while apprenticeships are widely considered to be a “gold standard” of workforce training, scaling the programs to meet current needs ”will be challenging.” Employer demand for workers continues […]
Valpo Football Weekly: Week 1 at UNI
Head coach Landon Fox joined Brandon Vickrey for the first edition of the year of Valpo Football Weekly presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute. They discuss the QB situation for Week 1, the new members of Fox's coaching staff & preview Saturday's game at UNI.
New State-of-the-Art Indoor Pickleball Courts Coming to Indiana
Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball court operator, has announced a significant expansion into Indiana. Pickleball is rapidly becoming one of America's fastest-growing sports, and its popularity continues to surge. Personally, I've never played, having next to no athletic ability. That said, everyone I know who does play absolutely loves it. According to Sports Imports, the game involves using paddles and a perforated plastic ball, blending aspects of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. USA Pickleball notes that the sport was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island and is played on a court the same size as a doubles badminton court.
Indiana couple awarded $25M over neglected test results
CHICAGO (CBS) – A jury awarded a Valparaiso, Indiana couple more than $25 million dollars over neglected medical test results.George "Tim" Yaros had blood work done in 2017. The tests showed he had cancer, but Saint Mary Medical Center in Valparaiso never sent the results to the specialist who ordered the blood work.His attorney said the cancer wasn't discovered until 13 months later when he went into renal failure. Now, he needs dialysis and a lifetime of treatment, according to his lawyer.His family said they wanted to prevent this from happening to another patient.
Jackpot for Wednesday worth estimated $20.1M
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say the Hoosier Lotto jackpot has reached $20.1 million for the August 28 drawing. It currently ranks as the largest state lottery jackpot and third-largest jackpot in the United States, behind only Mega Millions and Powerball, which are sold nationwide. The winning Hoosier Lotto numbers for August 24, are: 7-11-12-14-31-42. Players can check […]
Soccer Game Recap: La Porte Comes Up Short
Wednesday just wasn't the day for La Porte's offense. They lost 7-0 to the Chesterton Trojans on Wednesday. One reason for the loss might be the Slicers' aggressive play style: Abel Owuor and Caleb Rose were both handed yellow cards. La Porte now has a losing record at 0-1-1. As...
Four Tigers Land on IHSVCA Players to Watch List
INDIANAPOLIS – Nine high school volleyball stars from southeastern Indiana have been recognized by the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association. The IHSVCA released Sunday its 2024 Players 2 Watch list. Head coaches are invited to nominate their players to the list of top players across the state. Locally,...
Indiana ranks in top 10 states for medical debt
INDIANAPOLIS — According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly 12% of Hoosiers have some form of medical debt, making Indiana a top 10 state with the most medical debt outranking Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. ”They’re more likely to live in rural areas, they’re more likely to have slightly lower incomes, they’re more likely to be […]
Indiana AG calls for property tax relief in next legislative session
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is encouraging lawmakers to work with his office on property tax-related issues in the upcoming legislative session. According to a statement from Rokita’s office on Monday, Rokita said that Hoosiers from every corner of the state are “calling for property tax relief.” “They cannot be ignored, especially not […]
The Switch Up Election Series — Harris vs. Trump, and what it means for conservatives
Whitley Yates, a proud Republican, is the director of diversity and engagement for the Indiana Republican Party. Yates believes in bringing all voices to the table, and in her role, she launched the Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series, a program aiming to attract, train and support conservative minorities throughout the Hoosier State. In this special…
Students’ safety takes top priority during heat wave
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — With temperatures soaring and humidity levels climbing, parents and students must equip themselves with the necessary resources to stay cool and hydrated at school. “With temperatures as high as they are today and throughout the rest of this week, we want to be sure that individuals are staying indoors and saving outdoor […]
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
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