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$2M to expand IU-led semiconductor workforce development in Indiana
A $2 million initiative will support the launch of new pilot programs at Indiana University to attract more women and other underrepresented populations to the semiconductor industry, a growing area of the U.S. economy of vital interest to Indiana’s future and national security. The project is part of the...
New Indiana law: 3rd graders must pass reading exam
(WISH) — About 1 in 5 third graders in Indiana are struggling to read, the state’s Department of Education says. Earlier this year, lawmakers banked on new legislation, which took effect Monday, to encourage more readers. In the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, third graders who don’t pass the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment exam […]
Changes to how state pays parents to care for their medically complex kids take effect Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Big changes kicked in Monday for how the state pays the parents of medically complex kids to take care of their children at home. The changes were announced in January by the Family Social Services Administration as a way to cut how much the state spends on Medicaid every year.
Study Finds Indiana Has Second Longest Prison Sentences
STATEWIDE — A study looking at federal data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics says that Indiana has, on average, the second longest prison sentences per person. In the Hoosier state an individual can expect to spend an average of 93.6 months. (or 7 years, 9 months, 2 weeks, and 5 days) in prison. That […] The post Study Finds Indiana Has Second Longest Prison Sentences appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Former USDA Secretary Johanns, Technology Showcase Featured at Ag Policy Summit
Indiana farmers have many challenges to manage during the growing season. While weather, weeds and insects are expected, changes in laws, rules and regulations can be just as important. The Indiana Ag Policy Summit is an annual policy-focused program presented by the Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Membership and Policy Committee (M&P)...
Green alert system goes into effect to help at-risk missing Indiana veterans
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Monday, legislation that passed during the 2024 legislative session meant to help Indiana’s veterans will go into effect across the state. Housing Enrolled Act 1021 which creates a Green Alert, similar to Indiana’s Amber and Silver alerts, that will notify law enforcement and the public that a missing person is an […]
Illinois Indiana Traffic Advisory: Military Procession for Fallen Soldier to Impact O’Hare, Route 30
Dyer, IN – This evening, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., residents are advised to expect traffic disruptions as a military funeral procession honors 27-year-old SSG US Army Brandon Fassoth, who passed away while on active duty. According to the Town of Dyer Police Department, the procession will start...
Holcomb Defends State’s Execution Decision
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is defending the state’s move to seek an execution date for Joseph Corcoran of Fort Wayne. Corcoran was convicted of killing four people in 1997 and will be the first person from death row put to death in Indiana in 15 years. Holcomb says the...
Indiana health officials investigating cases of poisoning from Diamond Shruumz edibles
Indiana officials are investigating several cases of illnesses associating with eating Diamond Shruumz sweets, a product line of edibles that promises to deliver energy boosts, euphoria and focus through microdosing. The company is recalling its products after dozens of people have been sickened across the country with symptoms such as...
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